Explore Britain's rural paradise with a short break cottage holiday

95 rental properties match your search for Short weekend breaks in the countryside
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Cossington Park Estate,

Cossington, Somerset, England
sleeps  26 sleeps 26
9 bedrooms 9 bedrooms
7 bathrooms 7 bathrooms
6 dogs welcome  6 dogs
family friendly family friendly

A gold award winning country house in the Somerset countryside with beautiful gardens and playing fields and table tennis room, sleeps up to 22 in 6 bedrooms in the main house and 3 bedrooms in the adjoining annexe, benefiting from an excellent location only 5 miles from Bridgwater and 11 miles from Burnham on Sea.

5 (5 reviews)
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Gold Award Winning CottageDigital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £3190
Next available: 03 Jun - 4 nights
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Cedar Lodge,

Minehead, Somerset, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

2 bedroom dog-friendly log cabin with stunning views out to Exmoor, just 20 minutes’ walk from Minehead with its beach, with access to excellent onsite facilities that will appeal to families including a games room with table tennis, pool table and table football, a putting green and children’s play area with swings.

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ground floor bedroomcoastal location
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TVDishwasherMicrowaveGames roomFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £465
Next available: 01 Jun - 7 nights
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Courtyard Cottage,

Tomich, Beauly, Highland, Scotland
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Welcoming 2 bedroom pet-friendly holiday cottage on Scottish farming estate by Glen Affric in the Scottish Highlands, with access to excellent onsite seasonal leisure facilities including an indoor swimming pool (pool open from April to October), a children’s play area and a games room.

4.8 (5 reviews)
ensuite(s)country views
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Gold Award Winning CottageDigital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomHeated poolFree WifiParking
7 nights from £430
Next available: 01 Jun - 7 nights
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Meadow Cottage,

Honiton, Devon, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Secluded 2 bedroom country cottage with meadow views, exposed wooden beams, character features and a lovely garden located by the Blackdown Hills in Devon with the Jurassic Coast close by, both family-friendly and dog-friendly.

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ensuite(s)country views
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Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £525
Next available: 01 Jun - 4 nights
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Court Farmhouse,

Bude, Cornwall, England
sleeps  12 sleeps 12
6 bedrooms 6 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
3 dogs welcome  3 dogs
family friendly family friendly

High quality pet-friendly 6 bedroom 6 bathroom holiday farmhouse in Bude, with access to a swimming pool, tennis court, games room with pool table and soft play area, and children’s outdoor play areas with swings, slide, climbing frame and trampoline.

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country views
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Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomOwn swimming pool ()Tennis courtFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £1200
Next available: 18 May - 6 nights
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William's Hayloft with Swimming Pool, Sports Court & Toddler Play Area,

Whitchurch, Shropshire, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
1 dog welcome  1 dog
family friendly family friendly

3 bedroom pet-friendly barn conversion in rural Shropshire, set next to fields and farmlands near Whitchurch, with access to excellent onsite leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, sports area and toddlers play area.

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country views
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Gold Award Winning CottageDigital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveHeated poolTennis courtFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £575
Next available: 18 May - 6 nights
Special Offer: 07 Jun - 3 nights
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Castle View Lodge,

Derby, Derbyshire, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 dog-friendly cottage
family friendly family friendly

Stylish 2 bedroom holiday cabin with private hot tub and farmland views in Derbyshire, one dog welcome.

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ground floor bedroomcountry views
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TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £712
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Honeysuckle, dog friendly couples' cottage in South Devon,

Dartmouth, Devon, England
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
1 dog welcome  1 dog
cat friendly cat friendly

A unique and pretty stone cottage for two, ideal for romantic breaks, nestled in a tranquil valley in South Devon with a private garden and valley views.

0 ( reviews)
ground floor bedroomcountry views
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7 nights from £595
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Lammerlaw Self Catering,

Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scotland
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

2 bedroom rural retreat with beautiful country views and eco-friendly credentials, set on a working farm near Biggar on the edge of the Scottish Borders and Lanarkshire, 4-star rated and family-friendly with swings in garden and a dedicated area for playing football, ideal for couples, families, walkers, outdoor enthusiasts and cyclists.

5 (8 reviews)
ground floor bedroomcountry views
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Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £600
Next available: 31 May - 7 nights
Special Offer: 17 May - 7 nights
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Rough Top Cottage,

Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, England
sleeps  5 sleeps 5
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
6 dogs welcome  6 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Welcoming 3 bedroom pet-friendly character cottage with a warming open fire and original features along with lovely countryside views, close to Hebden Bridge and well located for discovering Bronte Country nearby.

5 (1 reviews)
ground floor bedroomcountry views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £800
Next available: 10 Jun - 7 nights
Special Offer: 10 Jun - 7 nights
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Coot,

Beccles, Suffolk, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
1 dog welcome  1 dog
family friendly family friendly

High quality 3 bedroom holiday barn in rural Suffolk, next to the Norfolk Broads, with shared access to excellent leisure facilities on site, including a games room with pool table, table tennis, table football and air hockey, a hot tub, a fitness barn and a children’s play barn.

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ensuite(s)country views
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Gold Award Winning CottageDigital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomIndoor Hot TubFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £890
Next available: 20 May - 7 nights
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Dons Barn,

Lavenham, Suffolk, England
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
cat friendly cat friendly

A special romantic hideaway for two found on the Grove Farm estate in Suffolk, East Anglia, with orchard garden views and a wood-burning stove.

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Gold Award Winning CottageTVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £729
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Holly Lodge,

Minehead, Somerset, England
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
wheelchair accessible accessible

Sleeps 10 log cabin just outside of Minehead, with stunning views out over Exmoor National Park, dog-friendly and wheelchair accessible in a number of rooms (M2 rated), plus enjoying access to a children’s play area on site, a games room and putting green.

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Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £985
Next available: 18 May - 7 nights
Special Offer: 18 May - 7 nights
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Herons Bank,

Cullompton, Devon, England
sleeps  14 sleeps 14
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

5 bedroom holiday house with games room and spa hall with hot tub and swimming pool, ideal for a relaxing holiday in Devon’s Culm Valley.

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TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomIndoor Hot TubHeated poolFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £2950
Next available: 07 Jun - 3 nights
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Buttercups Haybarn 5 Star Cottage with Indoor Pool, Sports Court & Toddler Play Area,

Whitchurch, Shropshire, England
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
6 bedrooms 6 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
1 dog welcome  1 dog
family friendly family friendly

Beautiful 5 star rated, 6 bedroom rural barn conversion set on a small complex in the Shropshire countryside, with access to an indoor swimming pool, multi-sport games area and play area for babies and toddlers.

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Gold Award Winning CottageDigital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveHeated poolTennis courtFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £1550
Next available: 20 May - 4 nights
Special Offer: 31 May - 3 nights
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Try a few days holiday in the country and discover the beautiful landscapes of Britain. So many people follow the sun and have never experienced our own rural paradise.

One way to discover some of the most picturesque rural areas is to book weekend breaks in holiday cottages in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. These rural regions have been recognised as especially scenic – places where you will find plenty to admire. You could have the most delicious weekend soaking up the scenery, rambles or cycling down country lanes, afternoon tea in a tea-shop and dining in style at a good food country pub.

Each of the country cottages displayed is available for weekend breaks most of the time with perhaps the exclusion of school summer holidays, Christmas and New Year. Even then, it is worth checking availability because there may have been a cancellation which leaves an opportunity for a weekend break. The usual booking period for weekend breaks is after 4pm on a Friday afternoon until 10am on a Monday. Two night breaks may also be available.