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WhichCottage lists 305 large holiday houses sleeping 8 or more in the Heart of England. Of these, 220 take dogs, 97 have a hot tub and 143 have a wood burner or open fire. They sleep from 8 to 32 guests. Most are in or near Skegness (22), Oswestry (18) and Bakewell (11).
| Cottage | Sleeps | Bedrooms | Pets | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creamore Grove, Wem | 12 | 5 | Yes (up to 2) | enclosed garden, pub within 1 mile |
| Robinswood House, Gloucester | 14 | 6 | Yes (up to 2) | hot tub, enclosed garden |
| Walnut Cottage, Louth | 8 | 3 | Yes (up to 2) | coast within 5 miles |
| The Cow Shed, Sheffield | 8 | 8 | No | hot tub, enclosed garden |
| The Stone Barn, Sheffield | 8 | 4 | Yes (up to 2) | hot tub, enclosed garden |
| Peaceful Farmhouse, Marshchapel | 8 | 4 | No | wood burner / open fire, coast within 3 miles |
| The Cottage, Stockton | 9 | 4 | Yes (up to 3) | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, pub within 1 mile |
| Firs Retreat, Balderton | 10 | 4 | Yes (up to 2) | hot tub, pub within 1 mile |
| Throwley Moor Farmhouse, Ilam | 13 | 4 | Yes (up to 3) | wood burner / open fire |
| Lily Pad 7, Nassington | 10 | 5 | Yes (up to 2) | |
| Lily Pad 6, Nassington | 10 | 5 | Yes (up to 2) | |
| Doves Nest, Ashbourne | 10 | 5 | Yes (up to 2) | pub within 1 mile |
| Rock Mews, Bakewell | 8 | 4 | Yes (up to 2) | pub within 1 mile |
| Linden Lodge, Wick | 26 | 7 | Yes (up to 2) | hot tub, pub within 1 mile |
| Bramley Barn, Wick | 23 | 6 | Yes (up to 2) | hot tub, pub within 1 mile |
| Wyedale, Bakewell | 12 | 5 | Yes (up to 2) | enclosed garden, pub within 1 mile |
| Valley View Barn, Bradbourne | 14 | 7 | No | enclosed garden |
| Rutland House, Bakewell | 12 | 6 | Yes (up to 3) | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, pub within 1 mile |
| Tom Wragg Suite, Bakewell | 8 | 4 | Yes (up to 4) | |
| Hillcrest, Bolsover | 10 | 5 | No | hot tub, enclosed garden, pub within 1 mile |
| Jarvea, Evesham | 8 | 4 | Yes (up to 1) | pub within 1 mile |
| Vyrnwy Bank, Llanymynech | 12 | 6 | Yes (up to 2) | wood burner / open fire, pub within 1 mile |
| Cynynion Uchaf, Oswestry | 8 | 4 | Yes (up to 1) | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, pub within 1 mile |
| Mahonia Lodge, Mercia Marina | 8 | 3 | Yes (up to 2) |
Creamore Grove, Wem, near Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5AQ.
A beautiful Grade ll listed Georgian home in rural Shropshire, with landscaped gardens and plenty of space for the whole family to enjoy a relaxing stay in the lovely market town of Wem.
Robinswood House, Gloucester, near Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, GL4 6SA.
The ultimate family celebration house with bubbling hot tub and games room. Just 6 miles to the Cotswolds village of Painswick and easy reach of Cheltenham Race Course. Walking distance to...
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Walnut Cottage, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN13 0JP.
Walnut is a two storey cottage with French doors which open out onto an idyllic courtyard.
The Cow Shed, Sheffield, Derbyshire, S21 5RE.
The Cow Shed offers high end accommodation featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus a wood burner and a hot tub.
The Stone Barn, Sheffield, Derbyshire, S21 5RE.
The largest property on Shady Hall Farm, the Stone Barn is spacious yet feels cosy and welcoming. The interior is decorated in a neutral, modern style and is perfect for families and...
Peaceful Farmhouse, Marshchapel, near Louth, Lincolnshire, DN36 5UD.
Whether you’re seeking a peaceful countryside retreat or family time close to the seaside, this holiday property near Marshchapel, Lincolnshire, is the perfect choice.
The Cottage, Stockton, Worcestershire, WR6 6UT.
The Cottage is a Grade II listed property boasting a games room with full-size pool table. Up to three dogs are welcome, it has an enclosed garden and is also within walking distance of the...
Firs Retreat, Balderton, near Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3NE.
Welcome to a dream holiday home in Balderton! This stunning property has been carefully renovated to retain its original features while providing all the modern amenities you could need for...
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Throwley Moor Farmhouse, Ilam, near Ashbourne, Staffordshire, DE6 2BB.
A large rural cottage located on a farm setting with ample space for a get together with friends and family.
Lily Pad 7, Nassington, near Stamford, Northamptonshire, PE8 6QJ.
These beautiful stone cottages are in a lovely rural location. There is an indoor pool area that can be booked for exclusive use.
Lily Pad 6, Nassington, near Stamford, Northamptonshire, PE8 6QJ.
These beautiful stone cottages are in a lovely rural location. There is an indoor pool area that can be booked for exclusive use.
Doves Nest, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1BH.
This high-quality holiday home is perfect to enjoy a relaxing break with family or friends in one of the most enjoyable towns in the Peak District.
Well presented
Rock Mews, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1DJ.
Rock Mews offers comfortable and spacious accommodation in a central location with fantastic panoramic views over Bakewell.
Linden Lodge, Wick, Gloucestershire, BS30 5QZ.
Come and enjoy a stay in the country at Linden Lodge. You’ll find a large dining table, perfect for bringing in a private chef.
Very comfortable
Bramley Barn, Wick, Gloucestershire, BS30 5QF.
Sleeping twenty three guests in total, come and escape to Bramley Barn, a beautiful barn set in the Somerset countryside.
Wyedale, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1BA.
This spacious detached property has enough room for all the family to enjoy a wonderful holiday in the Peak District National Park.
Valley View Barn, Bradbourne, near Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1RG.
Accommodating up to 14 guests, this lovely barn conversion makes a perfect base for friends and family to get together.
Rutland House, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1BZ.
A beautiful Georgian property located in the heart of Bakewell which comfortably accommodates twelve guests.
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Tom Wragg Suite, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1JX.
A unique farm development offering fantastic countryside self catering accommodation to be enjoyed by all the family.
Hillcrest, Bolsover, near Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6HF.
This fabulous property is the ideal place to stay and relax before enjoying a fun night of singing and dancing.
Very comfortable
Jarvea, Evesham, Worcestershire, GL20 7AJ.
An ideally positioned four bed house perfectly placed to explore Tewkesbury and The Cotswolds.
Vyrnwy Bank, Llanymynech, Shropshire, SY22 6LG.
Beautiful period house, located in the village of LLanymynech, perfect for special occasions with family and friends.
Cynynion Uchaf, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 9BD.
Searching for an idyllic and peaceful setting with heaps of privacy and access to spectacular views, countryside walks, stone walls and wildflowers then look no further, Cynynion Uchaf is...
Well presented
Mahonia Lodge, Mercia Marina, Willington, Derbyshire, DE65 6DW.
A family friendly lodge with an uninterrupted view of the ornamental lake, sleeping four adults and up to four children and the dog!!. All on the ground floor. Open plan living space. Living...
WhichCottage currently lists 305 large holiday houses sleeping 8 or more in the Heart of England, all self-catering and bookable through the letting agency on each property page.
The most are in or near Skegness (22), Oswestry (18), Bakewell (11), Leek (11) and Shrewsbury (11).
At 220 of these 305 you can. Each property page says how many pets are welcome.
Prices depend on the dates, the length of stay and current offers, so they are shown live on each property page once you pick your dates.