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Rural Retreats Available this August

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217 rental properties match your search for Rural Retreats for August Breaks 2026
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Buttercups & Hayloft Sleeps & Dines 16 with Pool, Sports Court & Play Area,

Whitchurch, Shropshire, England
sleeps  16 sleeps 16
9 bedrooms 9 bedrooms
7 bathrooms 7 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Located in the beautiful Shropshire countryside, Buttercups & Hayloft is a wonderful combination sleeping 16 across two quality cottages and can comfortably dine 16 guests at one long dining table located in Buttercups.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenindoor heated pooltennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £2293
Next available: 06 Dec - 3 nights
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Ryecross Rural Retreat near Shaftesbury,

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

Get away from it all with a stay at this idyllic rural retreat near the attractive hillside town of Shaftesbury in Dorset.

Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVmicrowave in kitchenfree WifigardenParking
7 nights from £368
Next available: 08 Dec - 7 nights
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Butlers,

Pudleston, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Beautiful 4 bedroom 4 bathroom luxury pet-friendly holiday home set on a country estate near Leominster, with private hot tub and barrel sauna in garden, plus daily access to an onsite indoor swimming pool, this is a great place to relax and unwind in the countryside.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor private hot tubsaunaindoor heated poolfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £4123
Next available: 08 Dec - 7 nights
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Old Barn House, Hereford,

Hereford, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Old Barn House is a characterful cottage that provides a luxurious getaway for families or friends of up to eight guests, plus additional infants in cots, in four double bedrooms.

5 (5 reviews)
ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £1350
Next available: 08 Dec - 7 nights

Smokeham Farm,

West Bagborough, Somerset, England
sleeps  20 sleeps 20
9 bedrooms 9 bedrooms
9 bathrooms 9 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Fantastic large holiday house for groups of up to 20 friends or family, complete with games room, warm bubbly private hot tub, luxurious interior and countryside views, set in the Quantock Hills just 20 minutes' drive from the coast.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveParking
7 nights from £4385
Next available: 06 Dec - 5 nights
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Ryton Grange,

Ryton, Shropshire, England
sleeps  23 sleeps 23
11 bedrooms 11 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Large pet-friendly group accommodation, with games barn with pool table and table tennis, plus views out to the Shropshire Hills, sleeps up to 23 people, less than 8 miles from Shrewsbury.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQParking
7 nights from £3703
Next available: 15 Dec - 7 nights
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Bodaioch Cottage,

Caersws, Powys, Wales
sleeps  11 sleeps 11
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

4 bedroom 4 bathroom pet-friendly rural retreat in Powys with stunning country views, games room and bubbly outdoor hot tub.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifigardenwood burning stovefireplaceParking
7 nights from £1196
Next available: 12 Dec - 7 nights
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Emma's Dairy - With Indoor Pool, Sports Area & Under 5yrs play area included,

Whitchurch, Shropshire, England
sleeps  5 sleeps 5
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

3 bedroom holiday barn sleeping 5 people in rural Shropshire close to England and Wales border country, enjoying shared access to an indoor swimming pool, a multisports court area with tennis and badminton and a children’s play area for children aged under 5, plus good walks from the farm.

5 (1 reviews)
countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenindoor heated pooltennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £510
Next available: 06 Dec - 3 nights
Special Offer: 12 Dec - 3 nights
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Old Coach House,

Aldwark, Derbyshire, England
sleeps  7 sleeps 7
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
  unlimited  dogs welcome  unlimited dogs welcome
cat friendly cat friendly

Searching for a family cottage in the Peak District National Park? This charming pet-friendly cottage is ideal for family holidays, enjoys an idyllic setting next to fields and should be a hit with the kids with a garden with swings and sandpit where the children can play.

5 (1 reviews)
ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQParking
7 nights from £240
Next available: 15 Dec - 5 nights
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The Escape,

Two Dales, Derbyshire, England
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Sleeps 10 holiday house with warm bubbly outdoor private hot tub and games room, just outside of the Peak District National Park.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessfree WifigardenBBQParking
7 nights from £2200
Next available: 06 Dec - 7 nights
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Billys Bothy,

Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England
sleeps  16 sleeps 16
6 bedrooms 6 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Large award winning holiday cottage set within landscaped gardens, near the Peak District, sleeps up to 16 plus 2 cots.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accesssaunafree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQfirepitParking
7 nights from £2430
Next available: 06 Dec - 7 nights
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Seven Ocean Reach,

Salcombe, Devon, England
sleeps  5 sleeps 5
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
  unlimited  dogs welcome  unlimited dogs welcome
cat friendly cat friendly

Stylish 2 bedroom pet-friendly coastal holiday rental with sea views close to Salcombe, wake up to sea views every day on holiday in beautiful Devon.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenParking
7 nights from £699
Next available: 07 Dec - 7 nights
Special Offer: 05 Dec - 4 nights
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North Meadow Cottage,

Mendham, Harleston, Norfolk, England
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Unique 5 star rated gold award winning waterside holiday home in Norfolk, set next to a pond and close to the riverside, with onsite boating and shared use of gym and games room, just 30 minutes' drive from the Norfolk Broads.

5 (5 reviews)
ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottageTVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenParking
7 nights from £1236
Next available: 06 Dec - 7 nights
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The Stables Holiday Cottage,

Pickering near Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England
sleeps  5 sleeps 5
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Lovely two bedroom country cottage with wood burning stove, luxurious interior and lovely garden area with wonderful views of the North Yorks Moors, in a great location for discovering the highlights of the North Yorkshire Moors, Heartbeat Country and the Yorkshire coast on days out.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
7 nights from £665
Next available: 07 Dec - 7 nights
Special Offer: 27 Dec - 3 nights
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The Hideaway,

Rothbury, Northumberland, England
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

Stylish sleeps 9 pet-friendly barn conversion with country views, just outside of Northumberland National Park and with access to onsite tennis court.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchentennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
7 nights from £995
Next available: 03 Jan - 6 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.