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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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Garden Bank,

Kelso, Borders, Scotland
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 dog-friendly cottage
family friendly family friendly

Stylish pet-friendly 2 bedroom rural retreat with lush country views out to the Tweed valley, set on an organic farm in the Scottish Borders, only around 3 miles from Kelso.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchentennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £500
Next available: 06 Dec - 7 nights
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Forest House,

Coleford, Gloucestershire, England
sleeps  26 sleeps 26
11 bedrooms 11 bedrooms
11 bathrooms 11 bathrooms
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

Large group holiday house on edge of Forest of Dean and close to the Wye Valley, complete with 11 bedrooms, hot tub, bar and large sociable living spaces.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £4950
Next available: 06 Dec - 5 nights
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Dairy Countryside Cottage, North York Moors National Park,

Staintondale, North Yorkshire, England
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets

Stylish one bedroom holiday barn situated close to Staintondale, with a Whirlpool bath and king-size bed plus a location close to the coast within the North York Moors National Park, this is a great place for a romantic break for two.

historic property
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenwood burning stovefireplaceParkinggarden
7 nights from £447
Next available: 06 Dec - 7 nights
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The Smithy at Three Gates Farm,

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

3 bedroom pet-friendly rural retreat in Devon countryside, around midway between Dartmoor and Exmoor, with stunning countryside views from garden, and access to excellent onsite leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, a sauna and gym, a children’s play area with swings, slide, seesaw and trampoline, and a games room with pool table.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomsaunaonsite heated poolfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
7 nights from £815
Next available: 15 Dec - 4 nights
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The Turbine House,

Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome

Lovely romantic retreat, an ideal base for discovering just what makes this part of Argyll and Bute so very special.

ground floor bedroom garden views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVmicrowave in kitchenBBQParkingPatio Garden
7 nights from £720
Next available: 06 Dec - 7 nights
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Poachers Barn,

Pudleston, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

Luxurious 3 ensuite bedroom holiday home in Herefordshire, just 6 miles from Leominster, pet-friendly and complete with its own exclusive use indoor heated swimming pool.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenindoor heated poolfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £3584
Next available: 10 Dec - 7 nights
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Granary Barn,

Longframlington, Northumberland, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Escape on a rural retreat break at this 2 bedroom high quality barn-conversion, lap up the lush countryside views and relax in this beautiful home from home, spend enjoyable days out discovering the golden sandy beaches and historical castles dotted along the Northumbrian coast and in the Northumbrian countryside plus head out to Northumberland's National Park for invigorating walks and plenty of fresh country air.

ensuite bedroom(s) historic property
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifigardenwood burning stovefireplaceParking
7 nights from £465
Next available: 13 Dec - 7 nights
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Beesoni Rural Retreat, Malvern Hills,

Castlemorton, Worcestershire, England
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Charming and very comfortable 4 bedroom family-friendly and dog-friendly barn conversion set next to farmlands and fields near to Castlemorton, within easy reach of the Malvern Hills and Cotswolds for days out.

ensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree WifigardenParking
7 nights from £887
Next available: 06 Dec - 7 nights
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Treetops Rural Retreat,

Govilon, Monmouthshire, Wales
sleeps  17 sleeps 17
7 bedrooms 7 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Nestled high up on the hillside, this roomy 7 bedroom holiday home with its large gardens offers breathtaking views of the Brecon Beacons National Park and is ideal for large groups of friends or family, with a private hot tub and undercover swimming pool, this property has plenty to offer big groups.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor hot tub accessonsite poolfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceParking
7 nights from £2566
Next available: 06 Dec - 7 nights
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Higher Burrow Farmhouse,

Kingsbury Episcopi, Somerset, England
sleeps  17 sleeps 17
7 bedrooms 7 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Large 7 bedroom country house with the wow-factor in Somerset, enjoy country views and luxurious spacious accommodation with a country twist, as well as a beautiful garden and 2 private hot tubs outdoors, just 18 miles from Glastonbury.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifienclosed gardenParking
7 nights from £3375
Next available: 06 Dec - 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 allowed
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.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomindoor hot tub accessfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £980
Next available: 08 Dec - 7 nights
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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 bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
7 nights from £675
Next available: 06 Dec - 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
7 nights from £595
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Swallow's Orchard,

West Bradley, Somerset, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

A unique and contemporary detached holiday home nestled next to an old apple orchard with a truly tranquil setting in Somerset amidst nature and countryside with a private hot tub and shared use of an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna and gym.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottageTVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor hot tub accesssaunaonsite heated poolfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
7 nights from £1545
Next available: 06 Dec - 7 nights
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Owl Lodge,

Bodmin, Cornwall, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Three bedroom two bathroom no pets holiday lodge with stunning valley views, and onsite fishing along the River Fowey, just half an hour’s drive from the Polperro coast.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree WifigardenBBQfirepitParking
7 nights from £750
Next available: 01 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.