Last Minute North England
Craving a spontaneous weekend break? Left the holiday planning a little later than usual? Or perhaps you simply fancy a change of scenery? We get it. Our exclusive collection of last minute holiday cottages promise that getaway you’ve been dreaming of.
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30 holiday cottages available for a last minute break in North England
7 nights from £850
Hill Top Cottage
60772 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Kirkby Lonsdale.
Cradled within the peaceful village of Barbon bordering both North Yorkshire and Cumbria, sits Hill Top Cottage. Rustic charm radiates from every burning log, every communal meal a...
7 nights from £850
7 nights from £1300
Magical Barn
59962 bedroom self catering cottage near Haltwhistle.
Magical Barn is nestled on the edge of the Dark Sky Park in Northumberland amid green hills and woodland and from the moment you step out of your car and turn the corner to catch y...
7 nights from £1300
7 nights from £1300
Magical Cottage
59972 bedroom self catering cottage near Haltwhistle.
Situated within a delightful courtyard surrounded by verdant landscapes, you'll find Magical Cottage. This beautifully converted single-storey former coach house, pairs its agricul...
7 nights from £1300
7 nights from £633
No 9
60522 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near York.
Tucked away in a quiet gated community only steps from the pretty centre of the market town of Helmsley, sits No 9, a pretty two-storey cottage surrounded by beech hedging and with...
7 nights from £633
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7 nights from £540
Yore View
59582 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Hawes.
A warm welcome awaits at Yore View in the Yorkshire Dales, perched on a ridge with amazing views over the countryside and surrounded by a large garden, this thoughtful renovation h...
7 nights from £540
7 nights from £506
Maple Cottage
58741 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Milnthorpe.
Welcome to Maple Cottage, with its upside down construction and large windows which give you the feeling of sitting among the trees. Perched on the edge of the South Lakes and with...
7 nights from £506
7 nights from £645
Low Rigg
57703 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Muker.
Come and enjoy a break in the Yorkshire Dales and relax with the rustic charm of an original Yorkshire stone cottage. Semi-detached Low Rigg is huddled at the edge the charming vil...
7 nights from £645
7 nights from £648
Castle View
58511 bedroom self catering apartment in Alnwick.
With glimpses of the battlements, this charming bolthole in the centre of Alnwick is a fantastic base for exploring the delights of this historic town and a stunning part of Northu...
7 nights from £648
7 nights from £890
The Old Farmhouse
57923 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Pickering.
Nestled on the edge of the North York Moors in the charming town of Pickering, this Grade II Listed terraced cottage effortlessly combines historic charm with contemporary luxury. ...
7 nights from £890
7 nights from £436
Fell View
58123 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Hawes.
If you want to get away from it all, why not visit Fell View in Gunnerside! A cosy three bedroom cottage in the heart of the village with a local pub on your doorstep and a front c...
7 nights from £436
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