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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The Wobbin,

Tollesbury, Essex, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
cat friendly cat friendly

Secluded pet-friendly country cottage near Tollesbury with distant sea views.

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country views
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TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £980
Next available: 20 May - 4 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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Weathervane Cottage,

Honiton, Devon, England
sleeps  5 sleeps 5
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Three bedroom character cottage, both family-friendly and pet-friendly, with own garden in a peaceful location by the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the Jurassic coast just a short drive away.

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7 nights from £525
Next available: 18 May - 7 nights
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Orchard Barn at Woodhayes Farm,

Honiton, Devon, England
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Beautiful 3 bedroom barn conversion with tranquil orchard garden which is both family-friendly and pet-friendly, nestled in the Blackdown Hills just a short distance from the inspirational scenery of the Jurassic coast.

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Silver Award Winning CottageDigital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £430
Next available: 20 May - 5 nights

Woodland Waterfalls,

Llanidloes, Powys, Wales
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Idyllic rural retreat set in a secluded setting with stunning countryside views, this is a great place to relax and unwind, nestled in some 2 acres of the owner's grounds with waterfall pools, a waterfall, a 2 person hammock and hanging chair.

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TVWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £317
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Belton House Holiday Home,

Wanlockhead, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
sleeps  22 sleeps 22
7 bedrooms 7 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Large 7 bedroom holiday house in a beautiful setting close to Biggar, just an hour's drive from both Glasgow and Edinburgh, with a bar, sauna and hot tub on site, as well as a party room for celebrating, this is an ideal holiday home for big groups of friends or family.

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TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomOutdoor Hot TubSaunaHeated poolFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £4188
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Nutcombe Barn,

Combe Martin, Devon, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Beautiful 3 bedroom (all ensuite) pet-friendly barn conversion with sunny terrace and ideal location, nestled next to countryside in Exmoor National Park, just 2 miles from the local beach.

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ground floor bedroomcountry views
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Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £720
Next available: 02 Jun - 7 nights
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Threshers Barn,

Beaminster, Dorset, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
6 dogs welcome  6 dogs
family friendly family friendly

3 bedroom very pet-friendly barn conversion on an organic farm with access to onsite games room and fishing lakes nearby, in the beautiful Dorset National Landscape, close to Beaminster and just half an hour’s drive from the coast.

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7 nights from £630
Next available: 19 May - 5 nights
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Llanlliana Coastal Retreat,

Cemaes Bay, Anglesey, Wales
sleeps  21 sleeps 21
10 bedrooms 10 bedrooms
9 bathrooms 9 bathrooms
4 dogs welcome  4 dogs
family friendly family friendly

High quality 10 bedroom country house with stunning views, ideal for big groups, located in extensive grounds near Cemaes Bay, complete with a games room with pool table, table football and Xbox 360, plus a private hot tub outdoors.

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TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomOutdoor Hot TubFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £5115
Next available: 20 May - 4 nights
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Sleeps 2, Romantic, Modern, Luxurious Cottage with garden, WiFi and Amazing Views,

Much Marcle, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs

Charming romantic retreat with views out to the Malvern Hills, less than 8 miles from Ledbury and 10 miles from Hereford and close to the Wye Valley AONB.

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Gold Award Winning CottageDigital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £637
Next available: 09 Jun - 5 nights
Special Offer: 17 May - 14 nights
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Barlowenath,

Marazion, Cornwall, England
sleeps  5 sleeps 5
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
1 dog welcome  1 dog
family friendly family friendly

Charming 3 bedroom pet-friendly character cottage, set in a scenic rural location on a farm, less than 3 miles from Marazion with its stunning beach, complete with distant views out to St Michael’s Mount from the garden!.

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TVMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £350
Next available: 03 Jun - 5 nights

Cherry Tree Cottage,

Great Bealings, Suffolk, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
1 dog welcome  1 dog

Sleeps 6 pet-friendly rural retreat with country views, close to Woodbridge and the Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB.

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country views
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TVMicrowaveFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £1225
Next available: 09 Dec - 7 nights
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The Tallow Factory,

Dedham, Essex, England
sleeps  12 sleeps 12
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Unique 4 bedroom spacious country cottage that is a converted Tudor candle factory, in the heart of the idyllic village of Dedham in one the UK's designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, close to the Essex/Suffolk border.

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7 nights from £2500
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Harvest Cottage,

Beaminster, Dorset, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
6 dogs welcome  6 dogs
wheelchair accessible accessible

2 en-suite bedroom, accessible pet-friendly holiday rental set on an organic farm in the unspoilt Dorset AONB, just 16 miles from Lyme Regis, enjoying access to shared games room on site and fishing on nearby coarse fishing lakes.

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7 nights from £600
Next available: 18 May - 6 nights
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2 Barlowenath Cottages,

Marazion, Cornwall, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
1 dog welcome  1 dog
family friendly family friendly

Secluded 2 bedroom pet-friendly farm cottage with pretty garden and distant views from garden to St Michael’s Mount, less than three miles from Marazion’s beach.

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country views
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TVMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £350
Next available: 18 May - 7 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.