Rural Retreats Available this August

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149 rental properties match your search for Rural Retreats for August Breaks 2026
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Old Guadaloupe Cottage,

Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Fabulous romantic cottage, 4 star rated with its own secluded private hot tub, spoil the one you love on a special break to remember.

ground floor bedroom rural views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
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7 nights from £480
Next available: 04 Feb - 7 nights
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Dolwen,

Rhayader, Powys, Wales
sleeps  7 sleeps 7
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Get away for a relaxing break to this family-friendly country cottage set in the beautiful Elan Valley close to Rhayader and the River Wye.

5 (1 reviews)
ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenfireplaceParking
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7 nights from £690
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Tweed Hideaway,

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

High quality 2 bedroom holiday lodge in the Scottish Borders, with superb countryside views to the Eden and Tweed valley, warm bubbly outdoor private hot tub and access to tennis court on the farm, just 3 miles from Kelso.

ground floor bedroom river views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor private hot tubtennis courtfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
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7 nights from £980
Next available: 05 Feb - 7 nights
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Riverside,

Westport, Somerset, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
cat friendly cat friendly

Spacious detached country cottage just opposite canal tow path with wooden beams, wood burner, open fire and plenty of character, along with lawned gardens from which you can enjoy views of nearby farmlands and fields and wildlife watch.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQParking
This owner/agency is showing availability but has not provided full pricing information.
7 nights from £200
Next available: 14 Mar - 7 nights

Holly Tree House,

Symonds Yat, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  22 sleeps 22
9 bedrooms 9 bedrooms
8 bathrooms 8 bathrooms
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

With wonderful views over the River Wye, a superb location in the Wye Valley, spacious stylish accommodation and a warm bubbly outdoor private hot tub, this 9 bedroom country house has to be one of the best places for large groups of friends or family to holiday altogether close to Ross on Wye.

ensuite bedroom(s) river views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessfree WifigardenfireplaceBBQParking
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7 nights from £4500
Next available: 09 Feb - 7 nights

Myrtle House Old Farmhouse and Annexe,

Ilminster, Somerset, England
sleeps  11 sleeps 11
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

4 Bedroom Holiday Farmhouse and 1 Bedroom Annexe, sleeping from 7 to 11 people in homely comfortable accommodation, special access features include a stair-lift in the Farmhouse and wheelchair-wide doorways at the Annexe.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenfireplaceBBQParking
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7 nights from £335
Next available: 04 Feb - 7 nights
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The Fishing Lodge,

Sydling St Nicholas, Dorset, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Idyllic 2 bedroom hideaway set by Sydling Brook and Langford Lake within Dorset's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, relax and unwind in this tranquil setting or enjoy fishing on site.

ground floor bedroom lake views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree WifigardenfireplaceBBQParking
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7 nights from £800
Next available: 04 Feb - 7 nights
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The Lodge at Colmer, Kingsbridge,

Modbury, Devon, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
cat friendly cat friendly

A superb dog friendly, 5 star detached stone holiday cottage with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis, and gym - located on a private holiday estate in Devon, in an area of outstanding natural beauty with full access to 28 acres of private woodlands, meadows and a fishing lake.

countryside views over hillsnear beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomindoor heated pooltennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQParking
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7 nights from £800
Next available: 04 Apr - 7 nights

The Shooting lodge, Wrackleford Estate,

Stratton, Dorset, England
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

An ideal country retreat, this holiday lodge enjoys a fantastic rural setting high within the Dorset Downs and offers characterful accommodation along with fishing on the River Frome nearby.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifigardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQfirepitParking
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7 nights from £1100
Next available: 04 Feb - 7 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 welcome
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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
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7 nights from £550
Next available: 04 Feb - 7 nights
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Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages,

Honiton, Devon, England
sleeps  3 sleeps 3
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

One bedroom stone-built country cottage with its own garden, situated by the Blackdown Hills in Devon with the Jurassic Coast easily accessible for days out, ideal for romantic breaks or for small family holidays with its large bedroom offering enough room for an extra child's bed to be added.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
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7 nights from £425
Next available: 04 Feb - 7 nights
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Langford Valley Barn,

Dorchester, Dorset, England
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Newly available is this stunning 4 bedroom barn conversion set by the unspoilt Dorset Downs, enjoy a luxury country holiday, just half an hour's drive from the beautiful Jurassic coastline.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottageTVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
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7 nights from £1200
Next available: 04 Feb - 5 nights
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Glansevin Mansion,

Llangadog, Carmarthenshire, Wales
sleeps  58 sleeps 58
28 bedrooms 28 bedrooms
20 bathrooms 20 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Impressive Georgian Grade II listed large mansion house with a relaxing sauna, outdoor swimming pool and games room, nestled within 5 acres of gardens and grounds by the foothills of the Brecon Beacons, ideal for large groups and special celebrations.

ensuite bedroom(s) garden views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomsaunaoutdoor poolfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQfirepitParking
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7 nights from £9075
Next available: 04 Feb - 7 nights
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Two Owls Lodge,

Two Dales, Derbyshire, England
sleeps  3 sleeps 3
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Idyllic sleeps 3 rural retreat in a superb country location and with beautiful views over the Derwent Valley, situated just outside of the Peak District National Park and close to Matlock.

valley views near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree WifiPatio Gardenwood burning stovefireplaceParking
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7 nights from £595
Next available: 04 Feb - 7 nights
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Searching for a rural retreat cottage to rent this August? Wherever in the UK you're looking to holiday, Country Cottages Online features a great selection of country cottages and rural retreats to rent.

Whether you want to stay in a log cabin, a lodge, a farm-stay property or a country cottage, we hope you find the perfect cottage rental for your August holiday on Country Cottages Online.