Last-minute luxury breaks in the UK
Stuff a suitcase with knitwear and nibbles: now is the time for throwing caution to the wind. Why have a humdrum weekend at home when there's last-minute luxury breaks in the UK up for grabs?
There's nothing quite like slinging some bits in a weekend bag, dashing to the train, and making yourself at home in a one-of-a-kind retreat to add a little impulse into life. We all need to escape the rat race from time to time, and our last-minute luxury breaks in the UK are just the ticket for seekers of spur-of-the-moment escapes. If spontaneity's missing from your schedule, these blink-and-you-miss-it medley of homes with eleventh hour availability are just what the wayfarer ordered. We're sure the dog-friendly spots will send tails wagging, too!
These luxurious homes in the bustling villages and rural wilds of England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland will have you striding out on long walks, tucking into fireside suppers, and plunging into hot tubs in no time. All available for at least three nights within the next fortnight, we encourage you to take advantage of a rare free weekend, throw caution to the wind, and book a last-minute luxury break; whether you choose a coastal retreat or wilderness escape, where you choose to indulge in some serious down time is up to you. Out of office, officially on.

Fjall
Fishpond, Lyme Regis, Dorset, UK
With faded pink plaster walls and swirling concrete floors flowing from room to room, this luxury self-catering retreat with views of the Jurassic Coast would be as comfortable amongst Morocco’s vibrant riads as it is here near Lyme Regis in rural Dorset.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets

Sugar Ray
Vast sea views, bright interiors and an eclectic mix of furnishings make this clapboard Dorset beach house a unique beach retreat.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: Two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Outdoor heated swimming pool (May - September)

Zephyros
Uplyme, Lyme Regis, Dorset, UK
Settled high atop a ridge on the Dorset-Devon border with a feeling of floating in the clouds, Zephyros overlooks miles of undulating valleys and arcadian hills, with the Jurassic coast sparkling to the south.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
Pets: One small well-behaved dog is welcome on prior request
Features: Heated indoor pool, cinema snug, children´s play area with swings, trampoline and climbing frame, table football

Kingfisher Farm
Long Bredy, Burton Bradstock, Dorset, UK
Surrounded by a wild meadow and with far-reaching rural views, this luxury self-catering farmhouse near Hive Beach in Dorset is the family holiday location of dreams.
Sleeps: Up to 14 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 guests
Features: Table tennis, badminton, football table, lawn croquet, bowls