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Short Break Cottages For Christmas And New Year

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A contemporary two-bedroom holiday home settled on the outskirts of Stratford-upon-Avon in the West Midlands. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Rural. Royal Leamington Spa 14.1 miles; Warwick 17.9 miles. (Ref. 1095211)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £672 £567

  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

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A spectacular three-bedroom single-storey holiday home tucked away in the pleasant village of Great Urswick, in Cumbria. Off-road parking.Open-plan. Ulverston 3.1 miles; Kirkby-in-Furness 6.6 miles. (Ref. 1067528)

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

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £700 £593

  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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This semi-detached cottage rests in the village of Butterton in Staffordshire. In the Peak District National Park. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Hartington 5.8 miles; Leek 7.4 miles. (Ref. 981666)

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  • Hot Tub
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £837 £647

  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

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Lower Pack Horse Cottage is a harmonious Grade-II listed cottage in the town of Winchcombe in Gloucestershire, boasting a woodburning stove and a Smart TV. Cheltenham 7.7 miles; Broadway 10 miles; Gloucester 16.8 miles. (Ref. 1131021)

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  • 3 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • Pets No

    4.9

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Stylish second floor apartment with sea views from the Juliet balcony, in Deganwy, North Wales. WiFi. Beach across the road. Good for exploring the North Wales Coastline. Conwy 2 miles. (Ref. 913363)

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3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £425 £323

  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

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The Oakroyd, a delightful house nestled in the town of Ingleton in North Yorkshire. Near a shop and a pub. Character. Near National Park. Enclosed garden. Yorkshire Dales National Park 1 mile; Bentham 3.2 miles; Lancaster 17.1 miles. (Ref. 1054274)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Mon 29th Dec was £4250 £3759

  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.8

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A charming cottage nestled in the village of Wigglesworth, near Long Preston. Open-plan living. Woodburning stove. Scenic surroundings. Skipton 13.6 miles; Ingleton 14.3 miles (Ref. 1040093)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £485 £338

  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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Howard Cottage is a delightful single-storey abode accepting pets, with a toasty fire and spacious garden, resting in North Littleton, Worcestershire. Bretforton 3.8 miles; Evesham 4.5 miles; Stratford-upon-Avon 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1163264)

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

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £595 £449

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £401 £330

  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    4.9

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Beautiful barn conversion located between Ellesmere and Shrewsbury, near the market town of Wem. Conservatory with hot tub. WiFi. (Ref. 998662)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £690 £510

  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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Garden Cottage is a charming cottage situated in Great Salkeld near Lazonby, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Near Lake District National Park. Penrith 5.3 miles; Pooley Bridge 11 miles. (Ref. 1141145)

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  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £518 £428

  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    4.8

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A marvellous ground floor, detached cottage on the edge of Chesterfield in the Peak District. En-suite wet rooms. WiFi. Children's play area. Enclosed garden. Chatsworth House 8 miles. Chesterfield 2 miles. (Ref. 904429)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £2209 £1570

  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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The Hay Barn is a lovely cottage located in the village of Birdwood in Gloucestershire. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. Near The Cotswolds AONB. Barbecue. Gloucester 7 miles; Ross-on-Wye 10.2 miles. (Ref. 1159698)

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3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £928 £668

  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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A stylish, two-bedroom lodge resting rurally in Bryn near Clun, Shropshire. In AONB. Family and pet-friendly. Woodland views. Contemporary. Woodburning stove. Bishop's Castle 3.6 miles; Ludlow 21.3 miles. (Ref. 1067833)

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  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £491 £423

  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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Pentre Hall is a characterful, five-bedroom property in Bronygarth near Chirk, Shropshire. Clwydian Range and Dee Valley AONB. Original features. Hot tub. Oswestry 5.7 miles; Llangollen 8.8 miles; Chester 24.4 miles. (Ref. 1112629)

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  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £1961 £1187

  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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Spectacular barn conversion in the County Durham village of Witton Gilbert. Original beams and stonework. All bedrooms en-suite. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Durham 3.5 miles. (Ref. 952973)

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  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • 10 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

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An impressive barn conversion resting in Munderfield near Bishop's Frome, Herefordshire. Farm. Original features. Woodburning stoves. Tenbury Wells 13.2 miles; Hereford 14.5 miles. (Ref. 1101198)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £957 £702

  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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Parlour Barn is a charming barn conversion situated on the outskirts of Leek, Staffordshire. Woodburner. Sauna. Enclosed garden. Hot tub. Shared game room. Alton Towers 9.3 miles; Buxton 13.4 miles; Ashbourne 13.4 miles. (Ref. 1164375)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room
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3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £1528 £1078

  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • Pets Yes

    4.8

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This spectacular pod lies in the remote village of New Mills near Newtown. Unique accommodation. Hot tub. Llanfair Caereinion 3.8 miles. Powys 3.9 miles. Newtown 7.8 miles. (Ref. 1043466)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

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Beautiful, detached cottage on the outskirts of the pretty village of Wirksworth in the Peak District. Woodburning stove. Patio with furniture. Stunning countryside views. Matlock 5 miles. (Ref. 29982)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £875 £693