Rural Retreats Available this August

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143 rental properties match your search for Rural Retreats for August Breaks 2026
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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
Next available: 21 Mar - 7 nights
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Gardeners Cottage,

Rothbury, Northumberland, England
sleeps  7 sleeps 7
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

High quality 3 bedroom 2 bathroom barn conversion with country views, close to Northumberland National Park and half an hour’s drive from the Northumbrian coast, pet-friendly and with an enclosed garden.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchentennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £660
Next available: 27 Mar - 7 nights
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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
7 nights from £830
Next available: 30 Mar - 7 nights
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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
7 nights from £480
Next available: 23 Mar - 7 nights
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Broadway House,

Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, England
sleeps  16 sleeps 16
7 bedrooms 7 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Fantastic large self-catering house which is both family-friendly and dog-friendly, offering a high standard of accommodation as well as countryside views in a rural location just 2 miles from Stow on the Wold in the Cotswolds.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 48 people)
ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomtennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £1390
Next available: 11 May - 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: 30 Mar - 4 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
7 nights from £5250
Next available: 23 Mar - 4 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.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 48 people)
ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomtennis courtfree WifigardenParking
7 nights from £1590
Next available: 14 Aug - 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
7 nights from £2150
Next available: 06 Apr - 7 nights
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Balebarn Eco Lodge,

Winkleigh, Devon, England
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
wheelchair accessible accessible

With a huge wrap around veranda, eco-friendly credentials, idyllic views out over a wildlife pond, a tranquil rural setting, as well as a stunning setting nestled next to a 7 acre nature reserve in North Devon, Balebarn Lodge is quirky and unique.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
green award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQfirepitParking
7 nights from £720
Next available: 21 Mar - 7 nights
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Stanton House,

Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, England
sleeps  14 sleeps 14
6 bedrooms 6 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Perfect for large groups or families looking to explore the beautiful Cotswolds, this stone-built holiday cottage is part of the Flagstone Farm development and has 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms as well as lovely views of the surrounding countryside.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 48 people)
ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomtennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £1290
Next available: 16 Apr - 7 nights

Pencraig Court,

Pencraig, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  36 sleeps 36
11 bedrooms 11 bedrooms
11 bathrooms 11 bathrooms
 5 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 5)
family friendly family friendly

Elegant 11 bedroom country house set in beautiful gardens in the Wye Valley AONB, complete with games room with pool, table tennis and table football, just 6 miles from Ross on Wye.

ensuite bedroom(s) river views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £5750
Next available: 22 Mar - 5 nights
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Barton Court,

Colwall, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  27 sleeps 27
11 bedrooms 11 bedrooms
11 bathrooms 11 bathrooms
 4 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 4)
family friendly family friendly

Magnificent 11 bedroom Herefordshire country house set in 6 acres of grounds in the Malvern Hills AONB, next to beautiful countryside, ideal for big group celebrations and weddings.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQfirepitParking
7 nights from £4000
Next available: 22 Mar - 5 nights
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Northolme Hall,

Wainfleet All Saints, Lincolnshire, England
sleeps  21 sleeps 21
11 bedrooms 11 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Impressive 8 bedroom Lincolnshire country house set amongst beautiful gardens near Skegness and the Lincolnshire Wolds, plus a 3 bedroom Elizabethan cottage to rent, with an indoor swimming pool on site, a games room as well an outdoor tennis court, Northolme Hall is ideal for big groups of friends or family and could be the perfect place to rent for big family get-togethers or special celebrations such as anniversary or birthday parties (well behaved hen parties welcome by arrangement).

near beach near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomonsite heated pooltennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenfireplaceParking
7 nights from £4452
Next available: 23 Mar - 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: 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.