Rural Retreats Available this August

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144 rental properties match your search for Rural Retreats for August Breaks 2026
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The Cider Barn,

West Pennard, Somerset, England
sleeps  12 sleeps 12
6 bedrooms 6 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

High quality 6 bedroom, sleeps 12 pet-friendly barn conversion (all en-suite bedrooms) in rural Somerset, close to Glastonbury, and boasting a private bubbly outdoor hot tub and shared access to a swimming pool and sauna.

Part of a cottage complex: 1 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 12 people)
ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £3010
Next available: 06 Apr - 4 nights
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Fuschia Cottage,

Bude, Cornwall, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

2 bedroom dog-friendly barn conversion in Bude, with access to onsite swimming pool, tennis court, and own private hot tub.

Part of a cottage complex: 4 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 37 people)
near local pub historic property
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessonsite poolfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQfirepitParking
7 nights from £665
Next available: 21 Mar - 6 nights
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River Bank Cottage,

Whitby, North Yorkshire, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Escape for a romantic break or tranquil holiday in this delightful 2 bedroom holiday home, with a riverside garden this is a great place for a fishing break or take it easy holiday in Whitby and is conveniently close to the North York Moors National Park and the North Yorkshire Coast.

countryside views over hillsnear beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £550
Next available: 21 Mar - 7 nights
Special Offer: 28 Mar - 7 nights
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All Seasons Cottage Breaks - Flint Cottage,

Saxmundham, Suffolk, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Charming single-storey 2 bedroom holiday cottage in historic market-town of Saxmundham, just 8 miles from Aldeburgh on the Suffolk Heritage Coast, one small pet dog welcome.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 10 people)
5 (1 reviews)
ground floor bedroom garden views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stove
7 nights from £695
Next available: 21 Mar - 7 nights
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Cider Barrel Cottage,

Rodney Stoke, Somerset, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Charming 2 bedroom rural retreat with lovely countryside views out to the Mendhip Hills and Somerset Levels, around mid-way between Cheddar and Wells.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £540
Next available: 21 Mar - 7 nights
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All Seasons Cottage Breaks - Chapel Cottage,

Saxmundham, Suffolk, England
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome

Characterful one bedroom retreat, in the historic market town of Saxmundham, just 10 miles from the Suffolk coast, ideal for a couple or solo escape, one small dog welcome by arrangement.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 10 people)
near beach near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVmicrowave in kitchenfree WifiPatio Garden
7 nights from £495
Next available: 21 Mar - 7 nights
Special Offer: 11 Apr - 7 nights
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The Boathouse,

Tomich, Beauly, Highland, Scotland
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets

Stylish sleeps 2 eco-friendly lodge with magnificent loch views and its own rowing boat, ideal for an off-grid holiday in the Scottish Highlands.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over hills
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottageoutdoor private hot tubwood burning stoveBBQParkingPatio Garden
7 nights from £1800
Next available: 22 Mar - 6 nights
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Sleeps 10, Gold Award Winning House, M1 rated, ideal for all generations with downstairs bedroom and wet room,

Much Marcle, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
wheelchair accessible accessible

Stylish 5 bedroom 5 bathroom new-build holiday house near the Wye Valley with breathtaking country views out towards the Malvern Hills.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £1785
Next available: 30 Mar - 3 nights
Special Offer: 23 Mar - 4 nights
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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 £1400
Next available: 21 Mar - 7 nights
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All Seasons Cottage Breaks - Corner Cottage,

Saxmundham, Suffolk, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Charming 2 bedroom pet-friendly character cottage in Saxmundham (one small dog welcome), less than 10 miles from Aldeburgh and the Suffolk Heritage Coast.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 10 people)
ground floor bedroom near beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree WifiPatio Garden
7 nights from £595
Next available: 30 Mar - 7 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 Jun - 6 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 welcome
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.

Part of a cottage complex: 4 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 25 people)
ground floor bedroom countryside views over hills
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree WifigardenParking
7 nights from £495
Next available: 21 Mar - 7 nights
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Little Canwood House, Sleeps 7+1, 5* Gold Award Winning,

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

5 star rated gold award winning luxury cottage with a traditonal yet modern feel set in rolling countryside with private enclosed gardens and amazing views over rural farmland yet just 15 minutes' drive from Hereford.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQParking
7 nights from £1273
Next available: 21 Mar - 6 nights
Special Offer: 20 Mar - 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.

Part of a cottage complex: 4 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 14 people)
countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
7 nights from £425
Next available: 27 Mar - 7 nights
Special Offer: 27 Mar - 7 nights
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Lochead Cottage,

Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

One of a collection of high quality cottages in a stunning setting with loch views in Argyll and Bute in Scotland, pet-friendly and sleeping up to 6 people.

Part of a cottage complex: 2 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 10 people)
ground floor bedroom countryside views over hills
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenfireplaceBBQParking
7 nights from £795
Next available: 21 Mar - 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.