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Britannia Crossings Cottage, a beautifully-presented abode perched by the river in Kingswear, Devon. Ground-floor living. Smart TV. River views. Fire pit. Totnes 10.8 miles. (Ref. 1130777)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £1812 £602

  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

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Dunes Cottage is a wonderful pet-friendly single-storey home resting in Kessingland in Suffolk, boasting two hot tubs and a short walk to a beach. Lowestoft 6.3 miles; Southwold 8.7 miles. (Ref. 1171888)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Games room

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec £402

  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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Ultimate luxury home stay 10 minute drive from a sandy beach. Pets welcome. Wood burner. Patio with garden furniture. Two boutique en-suite bathrooms. WiFi. Falmouth 6 miles. (Ref. 966635)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £747 £611

  • 7 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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A beautiful rural detached house resting in Madresfield near Malvern. Hot tub. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Malvern 2.7 miles; Worcester 7.2 miles; Birmingham 35.5 miles. (Ref. 1130488)

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  • Hot Tub
  • Games room

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £1707 £1079

  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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A marvellous, annexe cottage settled in Cowling near Cross Hills, Yorkshire. Romantic. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Keighley 6.8 miles; Haworth 7.8 miles; Skipton 9.2 miles. (Ref. 1054666)

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  • Baby-friendly
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3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £517 £472

  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    4.8

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A large, detached property on the outskirts of Kendal. Hot tub. En-suite bedrooms. WiFi. Off-road parking. Windermere 11.5 miles; Ambleside 16 miles. (Ref. 982810)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £973 £828

  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • Pets No

    5.0

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A contemporary first-floor apartment resting on the outskirts of Richmond in North Yorkshire. Open-plan. Private hot tub. Romantic. Darlington 14.6 miles; Northallerton 17.3 miles. (Ref. 1070889)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £594 £457

  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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Beautifully converted and furnished with great attention to detail, The Stables is a luxurious stable set in its own large open grounds with the River Strine running close by. Shrewsbury 11 miles. Ironbridge Gorge 15 miles. (Ref. 911743)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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Dowager Cottage is a detached home accepting pets and with off-road parking, resting near a beach in the picturesque market town of Penryn in Cornwall. Falmouth 3.1 miles; Truro 8.1 miles. (Ref. 1159928)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £495 £381

  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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A snug single-storey lodge situated in the quaint village of Wingerworth in Derbyshire. Pet friendly. Bike storage. WiFi. Chesterfield 2.8 miles; Matlock 8.4 miles; Ripley 11.6 miles. (Ref. 1073399)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £462 £386

  • 18 Guests
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

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This traditional, Grade-II listed property resides in Lacock, Wiltshire. Hot tub. Dog-friendly. On a working farm. Near an AONB. Off-road parking. Original features. Chippenham 3.8 miles; Bath 13.4 miles; Bristol 30.9 miles. (Ref. 1059395)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Mon 29th Dec was £7917 £6228

  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

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Former mill worker's cottage nestled on a working farm near Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders. Dog-friendly. Off-road parking. WiFi. Kelso 12 miles; Melrose 13 miles. (Ref. 993485)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Sat 20th Dec was £492 £356

  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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This quaint yet stylish single-storey cottage rests in Bodmin, Cornwall. Off-road parking. Patio with furniture and summerhouse. Near the Camel Trail. Woodburning stove. Lostwithiel 7.2 miles; St. Austell 10.8 miles; Newquay 18 miles; Padstow 20.7 miles. (Ref. 1089654)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £524 £342

  • 16 Guests
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    4.9

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Leafield House is a stunning, luxury holiday home set amongst countryside in Upper Seagry, Wiltshire. Cinema room and library. Freestanding baths. Chippenham 5.4 miles; Malmesbury 5.6 miles. (Ref. 1044785)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
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  • Washing machine
  • Games room

3 nights from Mon 29th Dec was £7933 £6123

  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

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Harran Annex is a beautifully-presented annex located in the quaint village of Peopleton in Worcestershire. WiFi. Couple's retreat. Pet-friendly. BBQ. Worcester 8.6 miles; Evesham 10.4 miles (Ref. 1140298)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £466 £402

  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

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A delightful converted Methodist church in the village of Sandford in Cumbria. Original features. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Appleby-in-Westmorland 4.5 miles; Kirkby Stephen 6.1 miles; Penrith 18.1 miles. (Ref. 1050753)

  • Wi-fi
  • Baby-friendly
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

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A traditional, characterful property in the quiet town of Northwold, Thetford. Original features. Enclosed garden. Thetford Forest Park 8.9 miles. (Ref. 988047)

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3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £436 £357

  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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An exquisite, detached barn conversion settled on the edge of Mawnan Smith, Cornwall. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Smart TV. Falmouth 4.7 miles ; Helford Passage 2 miles ; Helston 11.8 miles. (Ref. 1040635)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £1049 £764

  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

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Bayview Tower is a beautiful three-storey abode resting in the heart of Exmoor National Park, in the small town of Lynton, Devon, enjoying sea views. Ilfracombe 19.3 miles; Minehead 17.7 miles. (Ref. 1164884)

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3 nights from Fri 19th Dec £552

  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.8

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Seaward is a pleasant, ground-floor apartment near the sea in Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy. Close to a beach and amenities. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Colwyn Bay 2.3 miles; Llandudno 3.7 miles; Betws-y-Coed 19.7 miles. (Ref. 1147476)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly