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 Farm House,

Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Fantastic rural retreat, this family-friendly self-catering farmhouse enjoys a tranquil setting in Leicestershire and with views of the surrounding countryside, high quality accommodation, a gold award, a private hot tub and half an acre of gardens, has plenty to recommend it.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottageTVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifienclosed gardenParking
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7 nights from £830
Next available: 04 Feb - 7 nights

The Barn at RyePark House,

Barnstaple, Devon, England
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets

Beautiful 1 bedroom barn conversion with warm bubbly private hot tub, perfect for a couple and in an idyllic setting nestled next to fields and farmlands in North Devon, just outside of Exmoor National Park and only half an hour's drive from the coast.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor private hot tubfree WifiPatio GardenBBQParking
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7 nights from £670
Next available: 08 Feb - 3 nights
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Wye Rapids House,

Symonds Yat, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  30 sleeps 30
13 bedrooms 13 bedrooms
12 bathrooms 12 bathrooms
 4 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 4)
family friendly family friendly

Fabulous 13 bedroom pet-friendly riverside holiday home with games room and hot tub in Symonds Yet, sleeps 30.

ground floor bedroom river views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree WifigardenBBQParking
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7 nights from £5250
Next available: 08 Feb - 5 nights
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Monnow Valley Studio,

Rockfield, Monmouthshire, Wales
sleeps  24 sleeps 24
11 bedrooms 11 bedrooms
10 bathrooms 10 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Fascinating 11 bedroom holiday house, once a recording studio and visited by A-listers, now a big group holiday house with superb riverside location, party room, games room and warm bubbly outdoor hot tub, this is a house fit for stars.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
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7 nights from £5850
Next available: 04 Feb - 7 nights
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Stanway House,

Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, England
sleeps  18 sleeps 18
8 bedrooms 8 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Lovely large stone-built holiday cottage with 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and country views, ideal for large groups of friends or family, with a lovely rural location only 2 miles from Stow-on-the-Wold in the Cotswolds.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomtennis courtfree WifigardenParking
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7 nights from £1590
Next available: 02 Mar - 7 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
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7 nights from £995
Next available: 04 Feb - 7 nights
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Garden Bank,

Kelso, Borders, Scotland
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
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
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7 nights from £500
Next available: 04 Feb - 7 nights
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The Cottage at Great East Standen Manor,

Arreton, Isle of Wight, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Pretty thatched country cottage with ample character and own garden where you can soak up the naturally beautiful surroundings and listen to birdsong, a delightful rural retreat.

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ensuite bedroom(s) near beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottageTVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenParking
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7 nights from £525
Next available: 27 Jun - 7 nights
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Agricola House,

Wirksworth, Derbyshire, England
sleeps  14 sleeps 14
7 bedrooms 7 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Award winning, stylish 7 bedroom, 5 bathroom holiday house with cinema room, games console for fun times and relaxing wellness sauna, set in Wirksworth, close to the Peak District National Park.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomsaunafree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
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7 nights from £4395
Next available: 04 Feb - 7 nights
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Meadow Cottage,

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

Secluded 2 bedroom country cottage with meadow views, exposed wooden beams, character features and a lovely garden located by the Blackdown Hills in Devon with the Jurassic Coast close by, both family-friendly and dog-friendly.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
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 - 3 nights
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Fox Den - Fields End Water,

March, Cambridgeshire, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome

A romantic log cabin for adults only, pet friendly & furnished to a high specification with wood-burner and private hot-tub outdoors surrounded by picturesque lakes and the stunning green Cambridgeshire countryside.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifiwood burning stoveParking
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7 nights from £470
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River Wye Lodge,

Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, England
sleeps  26 sleeps 26
12 bedrooms 12 bedrooms
11 bathrooms 11 bathrooms
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

Searching for a large holiday house for a big group getaway? This 11 bedroom holiday house sleeps up to 24 and with river views, a pet-friendly policy, a warm bubbly private hot tub and a games room has plenty to offer large groups, including a lovely setting by the River Wye in the Wye Valley, right next to the lush greenery of the Forest of Dean.

ensuite bedroom(s) river views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor private hot tubfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
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7 nights from £5950
Next available: 04 Feb - 7 nights
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Hillside Croft,

Biggin, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England
sleeps  16 sleeps 16
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

5 bedroom large holiday house with private hot tub, set on edge of Peak District National Park, close to both Ashbourne and Carsington Water.

ensuite bedroom(s) garden views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQfirepitParking
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7 nights from £2150
Next available: 20 Feb - 7 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
This owner/agency is showing availability but has not provided full pricing information.
7 nights from £2200
Next available: 09 Feb - 4 nights
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The Anchor,

Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, England
sleeps  20 sleeps 20
7 bedrooms 7 bedrooms
7 bathrooms 7 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Looking to rent a large holiday house in the Wye Valley? This 7/8 bedroom property in the Forest of Dean with its capacity to sleep up to 22 people, its pet-friendly policy, games room with table tennis, table football and pool table plus inviting warm bubbly private hot tub could be perfect for your group getaway.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
This owner/agency is showing availability but has not provided full pricing information.
7 nights from £4250
Next available: 09 Feb - 4 nights
* Price quoted is not inclusive of any applicable booking fees or local charges.

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.