Luxury last minute breaks in the UK
Sometimes the best escapes are the ones you didn’t plan. Whether it’s a summer dash to the coast or a quiet and cosy winter retreat to the countryside, our luxury last-minute breaks in the UK are designed for those who need a break yesterday.
Little Inka
St Breward, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, UK
Hidden on the northern edge of Bodmin Moor, Little Inka's hot tub, roll top and king-size bed beneath a window looking up to the stars make this secluded escape the perfect couples' retreat.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests
Pets Sorry, no pets
Features Hot tub and fire pit
The Studio
Upper Slaughter, Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds, UK
In the heart of Upper Slaughter, one of England’s “doubly-thankful” villages, The Studio is a luxury Cotswolds barn that wouldn’t be out of place in New York's artsy Tribeca.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests
Pets Sorry, no pets
Features Pizza oven, fire pits
Muse
Crowcombe, The Quantock Hills, Somerset, UK
Near Somerset´s Quantock Hills National Landscape, this studio-like hideaway invites couples or solo travellers to unwind amid art-filled interiors and 42 acres of Arcadian countryside.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests
Pets Sorry, no pets allowed
Features Outdoor bath tub
Figgy Court
Billingshurst, West Sussex, UK
A 700-year-old grain barn in West Sussex, Figgy Court is a luxury couples retreat with a riverside hot tub that affords a slice of country living on modern terms in Billingshurst.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests
Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features Hot tub
Sundance
Trebudannon, Newquay, Cornwall, UK
Set off the beaten track, ten minutes inland between Mawgan Porth and Watergate Bay, Sundance is a light-filled shepherd's hut that invites an escape in step with nature's rhythms.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests
Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features Outdoor bath tub
The Crafters´ Hut
Whether in the Swedish wood-fired tub or beneath the pergola watching the rain over the sea, an intoxicating vista is guaranteed at this architect-designed cabin overlooking Mousehole harbour.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests (+1)
Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features A Swedish wood-fired tub, summerhouse, fire pit
Isla Windmill
Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey, Wales, UK
High on a hill overlooking the Anglesey coast, Isla Windmill is unique, authentic and fit to burst with character with views of the sea and Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests (+2)
Alternative Up to 4 guests
Pets Two medium well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features Hot tub, portable air conditioning unit
Aphrodite
Trevalga, Boscastle, Cornwall, UK
Found between the popular villages of Boscastle and Tintagel, Aphrodite is a luxury coastal home in North Cornwall; flaunting magnificent sea views across five renovated stories.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests
Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Inkwell Cottage
Burford, Oxfordshire, The Cotswolds, UK
Handcrafted, atelier in style and ever-so fun, this self-catering home in Burford is a pocketful of luxury throwing all conventionality out of its mullion window
Sleeps Up to 2 guests
Pets One small well-behaved dog is welcome
Features Artist studio
The Outpost
Reached by a private bridge, this frontier-style cabin on the edge of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park invites couples to recline in a hot tub under the stars, and recharge under a canopy of trees.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests
Pets Two small or medium dogs are welcome
Features Woodfired hot tub and fire pit
The Cable Hut
Aberbach, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
Between the remote beaches of Abermawr and Aberbach in South Wales, metres from Pembrokeshire's Coast Path, The Cable Hut is the luxury cabin for a castaway experience.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests
Pets One large or two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features Hot tub
Little Portion
Tresean, Holywell Bay, Cornwall, UK
Crooked and quaint, and full of reclaimed finishes and trailing plants, Little Portion is a luxury coastal cottage with a hot tub just one mile away from Cornwall's Holywell Bay,
Sleeps Up to 2 guests
Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features Hot tub
Dragonwood Boat House
A unique, romantic space Dragonwood Boat House is a traditional Victorian home with an Italian twist, sitting pretty on the water near Oakham in Rutland.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests
Pets Sorry, no pets
Features Kayaks, well-stocked fishing lakes
The Black Cabin
Idyllically set near Hay-on-Wye and overlooking the majestic Black Mountains, this noir-hued cabin offers a wood-fired hot tub, cold plunge infrared sauna and views for miles.
Sleeps Up to two guests
Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features Outdoor kitchen, outdoor woodfired hot tub, indoor infrared sauna and cold plunge tub
Saffron Tower
Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey, Wales, UK
Standing watch from the corner of a beautiful walled garden, Saffron Tower is a true wellness retreat where couples can indulge in a spa-like experience on the Anglesey coast.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests
Pets Two medium well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features Heated indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, gym with running machine, Echelon Exercise bike, Hydrow rowing machine, weights, yoga mats and portable air conditioning unit
Hansa
Weston-under-Lizard, Shropshire, UK
A Victorian gothic cabin with a woodfired hot tub, set in 200 acres of wild woodland on Shropshire's Bradford Estates, Hansa is a luxury fairy-tale cottage in Weston-under-Lizard.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests
Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features Woodfired hot tub, two vintage-style bicycles, a row boat
Supernova
Loch Harport, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK
An idyllic writers' retreat, this luxury chapel conversion on the Isle of Skye in Scotland is a mountainous sanctuary, offering a spa bath, sauna, and views over Loch Harport.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests
Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features Sauna
Idlewylde
Machynlleth, Snowdonia, Wales, UK
From the sweet seclusion to mountain vistas, hot tub to glittering skies uninterrupted by city lights, Idlewylde is an impossibly romantic escape for couples in North Wales.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests
Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features Hot tub
Windfall
Black Mountains, Herefordshire, UK
On the Welsh border in Herefordshire, a Victorian cider mill has been reborn as a rural escape. In Dark Sky territory, this rustic retreat promises Swedish tub soaks under infinite stars.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests
Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features Fire pit, Swedish wood-fired tub
Pepper Shack
Lymington, New Forest, Hampshire, UK
A luxury cabin that feels like a winter cave, Pepper Shack is a moody home with a hot tub, pizza oven, and couples' bikes, made for romantic stays near the New Forest in Hampshire.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests (+1)
Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features Sauna, hot tub, Kadai fire pit, outdoor pizza oven and two cruiser bikes
The Cotton Tree
Tresean, Holywell Bay, Cornwall, UK
A luxury cottage inspired by tropical beach houses and barefoot living, this is The Cotton Tree; a hot tub hideout on the coast of Cornwall, close to Holywell Bay and Polly Joke.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests (+1)
Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features Hot tub
Libertine
Goonhavern, Perranporth, Cornwall, UK
A luxury woodland cottage with a hot tub, Libertine hides just outside of the village of Goonhavern in North Cornwall, close to Holywell Bay, St Agnes, and Perranporth beach.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests
Pets One large or two medium well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features Hot tub and garden deck
Juneberry
Cubert, Holywell Bay, Cornwall, UK
Tucked away between the trees on Cornwall’s north coast near Holywell Bay, Juneberry is a luxury self-catering cabin settled in patchwork countryside - and perfect for couples.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests
Pets One medium or two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features Yoga deck with mats and blocks, heated outdoor shower, firepit
Four Hundred Summers
Ablington, Bibury, Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds, UK
With an ashlar chimney that sends smoke signals curling above the gable roof, Four Hundred Summer is a luxury Cotswolds cottage with a hot tub that brings Nordic clout to Ablington.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests
Pets Sorry, no pets
Features Wood-fired hot tub
Aurora
Freathy, Whitsand Bay, Cornwall, UK
Positioned to face the sun as it journeys from day to night, Aurora, with it's far-reaching views and al fresco hot tub, sits high above Freathy Beach at Whitsand Bay.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests
Pets Sorry, no pets
Features Hot tub
White Beach Cove
Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey, Wales, UK
A traditional Welsh cottage nestled into Anglesey’s remote north coast, White Beach Cove is an adventurer’s delight hidden in one of the UK's wildest corners.
Sleeps Up to 4 guests (+1)
Alternative Up to 2 guests
Pets Three well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features Hot tub
Northlight
Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK
This historic Scottish homestead turned luxury cottage on the shoreline of Skye's Uiginish peninsula balances rigorous eco credentials with curated interiors, waterside views and a sauna.
Sleeps Up to 4 guests
Alternative Up to 2 guests
Pets Sorry, no dogs are permitted
Features Outdoor sauna
Tincture
Llanwrtyd Wells, Cambrian Mountains, Powys, Wales, UK
A luxury off-grid cottage in Llanwrtyd, Tincture rides on the tides of nature in the heart of Wales' wild and little-discovered Cambrian Mountains; a fairy-tale home with an edge.
Sleeps Up to 4 guests
Alternative Up to 2 guests
Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Tangle Belle
St Martin, Helford, Cornwall, UK
In acres of private woodland near St Martin in Helford, Tangle Belle is a luxury wood-clad cottage set by a stream in Cornwall; the epitome of pretty, rural countryside charm.
Sleeps Up to 4 guests
Alternative Up to 2 guests
Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Selkie
Carbost, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK
Immersed in nature, this contemporary home on the Isle of Skye in Scotland offers panoramic views, a sauna overlooking the loch, and direct access to the island’s wild beauty.
Sleeps Up to 4 guests
Alternative Up to 2 guests
Pets Sorry, no dogs are permitted
Features Outdoor sauna, firepit and Big Green Egg Barbecue
Kailani
It’s all whitewashed and welcoming, folded linens and old maps at Kailani; a luxury cottage with a William Holland tub and ocean views in Cornwall's delightful fishing village of Mousehole.
Sleeps Up to 4 guests
Alternative Up to 2 guests
Pets One well-behaved dog is welcome
Features William Holland spa bath
Aria
Crowcombe, The Quantock Hills, Somerset, UK
A cubic zinc build at the edge of Somerset's Quantock Hills, Aria is a luxury architectural home with a curated edge and wood-fired hot tub set between olive trees in Crowcombe.
Sleeps Up to 6 guests
Alternative Up to 2 guests
Pets Sorry, no pets
Features Wood-fired hot tub
Charlotte´s Folly
Weston-under-Lizard, Shropshire, UK
Telling a sweet tale of craftmanship and nostalgia, this luxury self-catering cottage is storybook architecture at its finest, a time-travelling family retreat that might have been lifted from folklore.
Sleeps Up to 6 guests
Alternative Up to 2 guests
Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features Two vintage-style bicycles
Little Red Lock
Claydon, Banbury, Oxfordshire, UK
A luxury country home on England's finest waterway, Little Red Lock is perched on the Oxford Canal and reachable by narrowboat; a place for firepit s'mores and fizz in the hot tub.
Sleeps Up to 6 guests
Alternative Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features Hot tub, fire pit, kayaks with life jackets for the canal
The Lost Music Hall
Created by a London dandy as a secret retreat from society, The Lost Music Hall is a luxury Arts and Crafts manor with a pool in a hidden valley near Totnes, in Devon's South Hams.
Sleeps Up to 6 guests
Alternative Up to 2 & Up to 12 guests
Pets Two pets are welcome
Features Heated outdoor swimming pool (May - October inclusive) and games room with table tennis and darts
The Ruby Barn
Sandford St Martin, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, The Cotswolds, UK
Bringing a touch of Californian chicness to the Oxfordshire countryside, this luxury Cotswold stone barn conversion has been fashioned with soul.
Sleeps Up to 6 guests
Alternative Up to 2 guests
Pets Two well behaved small dogs are welcome
Features Children´s play area with slide
Morwell
Calstock, Tamar Valley, Cornwall, UK
Tenderly cosseted by the arms of the Tamar Valley AONB, this stylish luxury self-catering farmhouse with natural outdoor swimming pool enjoys 1.5 miles of private river frontage.
Sleeps Up to 8 guests
Alternative Up to 4 guests
Pets Sorry, no pets
Features Table tennis, natural outdoor swimming pool (May - September).
River House
St Just In Roseland, Cornwall, UK
A luxury coastal home with views over St Just in Roseland, River House has a hilltop vantage point and large terrace that overlooks the oyster boats of Cornwall's Mylor Harbour.
Sleeps Up to 8 guests
Alternative Up to 6 & Up to 4 guests
Pets Sorry, no pets
Features Gym
Castle Trinity
A luxury self-catering homestay for extended families and large parties, Castle Trinity is an exclusive kingdom of ritzy indulgence near the Peak District.
Sleeps Sleeps up to 10
Pets Two small well-behaved dogs are welcome on prior request
Features Heated indoor swimming pool, wellness and yoga room with sauna and steam room, outdoor hot tub, gym and pool table. Masseuse available by prior arrangement.
Studio Fold
Nutbourne, Pulborough, West Sussex, UK
Modern design and eco creds have seen former water pumping station Studio Fold in Pulborough's sought-after village of Nutbourne transform into an award-winning West Sussex home.
Sleeps Up to 10 guests
Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features Pool table and cinema room
Skyline
Kendal, Staveley, The Lake District, Cumbria, UK
Perched high above the village of Staveley with breath-taking views across the valley, Skyline is a truly unique luxury property with tennis court, grand piano and 11 acres of woodland.
Sleeps Up to 10 guests
Alternative Up to 6 guests
Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome on prior request
Features Tennis court, Steinway grand piano, hot tub hire is available (by prior arrangement)
The Find
Cranham, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds, UK
A dynamic pairing of luxury Cotswolds homes in Cranham, The Find is an old stone cottage and architect-designed glass extension in a beautifully secluded valley near Cheltenham.
Sleeps Up to 12 guests
Pets Two dogs are welcome
Features Hot tub hire is available (please enquire for details)
Isolde
Lanivet, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, UK
This vibrant country manor in Cornwall blends historic character with modern luxuries, including a cinema snug, games room, sauna, heated pool and hot tub.
Sleeps Up to 12 guests
Alternative Up to 8 guests
Pets Yes, two dogs (over the age of six months) are very welcome
Features Outdoor heated swimming pool (available May - September inclusive), hot tub, sauna, cinema room with projector and a games room with table tennis and pool table
Atelier Rose
This luxury riverside home in Herefordshire’s Leominster is a wonderland of charm; walk through the topiaries to find Atelier Rose, with its orangery that hides a giant tin spa tub.
Sleeps Up to 12 guests (10 adults and 2 children)
Alternative Up to 6 guests
Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features Large William Holland spa bath, cinema room, pool table room and fishing is available
Saxon
Maugersbury, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds, UK
Over a thousand years of history have unfolded between the walls of this elegant manor. Today, Saxon offers a serene escape near Stow-on-the-Wold in the Cotswolds.
Sleeps Up to 12 guests
Pets One small to medium dog is welcome
Features Hot tub, cinema snug with projector and games room
Ariabelle
Iping, Midhurst, West Sussex, UK
Found at the end of a sweeping drive, Ariabelle is the ultimate luxury country house, affording a spa-like stay with a lavish indoor pool in West Sussex's glorious South Downs.
Sleeps Up to 14 guests
Pets Pets are considered on prior agreement
Features Indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, tennis court, steam room and sauna, gym and bar
Celestia
Talybont-on-usk, Brecon Beacons, Wales, UK
Resting on an open clearing beneath the peaks of the Brecon Beacons, cocooned by a tangle of woodland, this luxury farmhouse retreat is an ode to mountain living in remote south Wales.
Sleeps Up to 14 guests
Alternative Up to 8 & Up to 6 guests
Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features Pool table, Steinway piano, fire pit with grill, and stargazing bowl
Redmere Hall
Bishopstrow, Warminster, Wiltshire, UK
These Victorian stables nestled deep in the Wiltshire countryside are an ode to family – designed with accessibility in mind and offering space for all generations to gather and reconnect.
Sleeps Up to 22 guests
Alternative Up to 14 & Up to 10 guests
Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features Heated swimming pool (Easter - October inclusive), outdoor kitchen, hot tub, tennis court and cinema room
