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Cottages for short breaks

15,974 properties found
Driffield, Yorkshire

Sheep Shed

2112

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3 nights

£315 - £345

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Cemmaes, near Machynlleth, Mid Wales

Slate Cabin - Caban Llechi

211

Our grading

3 nights

£329 - £610

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Uplowman, near Tiverton, Devon

Shepherds Hut At Uplowman

2111

Our grading

3 nights

£319 - £652

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Scarborough, Yorkshire

The Chester Retreat (Easby Hall)

211

Our grading

3 nights

£440 - £795

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Teviothead, near Hawick, Southern Scotland

Cuddies Lodge

2111

Our grading

3 nights

£465 - £1,007

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Padstow, North Cornwall

Pastures Green

2112

Our grading

3 nights

£286 - £725

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Peter Tavy, near Tavistock, Devon

The Shippon - Higher Manor

2112

Our grading

3 nights

£379 - £738

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Bream, near Coleford, Gloucestershire

Beryl's Hut

211

Our grading

3 nights

£374 - £454

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Whitchurch, Mid Wales

The Cider Barn

2112

Our grading

3 nights

£468 - £662

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Eglingham, Northumberland

Eglingham Mill Cottage

211

Our grading

3 nights

£613 - £1,261

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North Petherton, near Taunton, Somerset

Shepherds Linhay

2112

Our grading

3 nights

£473 - £1,155

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Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

The Artisan Retreat 3

211

Our grading

3 nights

£490 - £1,901

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