Explore Britain's rural paradise with a short break cottage holiday

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107 rental properties match your search for Short weekend breaks in the countryside
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Sleeps 2, Romantic, Modern, Luxurious Cottage with garden, WiFi and Amazing Views,

Much Marcle, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome

Charming romantic retreat with views out to the Malvern Hills, less than 8 miles from Ledbury and 10 miles from Hereford and close to the Wye Valley AONB.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £669
Next available: 26 Mar - 7 nights
Special Offer: 22 Mar - 3 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 £521
Next available: 23 Mar - 4 nights
Special Offer: 22 Mar - 3 nights
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Apple Loft at Twistgates Farm Cottages,

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

Apple Loft is a stylish romantic holiday home, perfect for 2 with wonderful tree top views of the Devonshire Hills and a lovely location amongst gorgeous countryside at Twistgates Farm, just 30 minutes’ drive from the Jurassic Coast.

Part of a cottage complex: 4 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 14 people)
ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree WifigardenParking
7 nights from £425
Next available: 02 Jun - 7 nights
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Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room,

Checkley, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  11 sleeps 11
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
wheelchair accessible accessible

Superb high quality 5 bedroom holiday house with luxurious interior and games room with pool table and table tennis just 15 minutes’ drive from the beautiful town of Hereford (three of the five bedrooms have ensuite facilities and one of these ensuite bedrooms is on the ground floor and may suit a couple who want to avoid stairs).

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQParking
7 nights from £1785
Next available: 23 Mar - 4 nights
Special Offer: 30 Mar - 3 nights
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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 £2295
Next available: 23 Mar - 7 nights
Special Offer: 27 Mar - 3 nights
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Sandbeds Farmhouse,

Grayrigg, Cumbria, England
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Luxurious 5 bedroom stone-built farmhouse, sleeps 10 plus infants, set on a tranquil farm and enjoying an ideal location for exploring both the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £1600
Next available: 23 Mar - 7 nights
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Field Barn sleeps 2, with a private Steam Room and AirCon!,

Checkley, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome

Stylish romantic pet-friendly barn conversion midway between the Wye Valley and Malvern Hills AONBs, luxurious throughout and with superb country views, relax and unwind at this stunning couple’s holiday home.

5 (2 reviews)
ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £682
Next available: 15 May - 3 nights
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Granary Court,

Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England
sleeps  22 sleeps 22
11 bedrooms 11 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Large group accommodation with special celebration room plus games room and use of owner's hot tub, hen parties and stag parties welcome.

5 (1 reviews)
ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomindoor private hot tubfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQfirepitParking
7 nights from £1350
Next available: 23 Mar - 7 nights
Special Offer: 10 Apr - 2 nights
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Tubbs Delight,

Malborough, Devon, England
sleeps  5 sleeps 5
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 4 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 4)
family friendly family friendly

With a warm bubbly hot tub with outstanding countryside views and a location in the pretty village of Malborough in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a location just 5 minutes drive from the coast, this dog-friendly holiday home has plenty to recommend it.

5 (1 reviews)
ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor private hot tubfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £400
Next available: 18 Apr - 7 nights
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Holly Lodge,

Minehead, Somerset, England
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
wheelchair accessible accessible

Sleeps 10 log cabin just outside of Minehead, with stunning views out over Exmoor National Park, dog-friendly and wheelchair accessible in a number of rooms (M2 rated), plus enjoying access to a children’s play area on site, a games room and putting green.

Part of a cottage complex: 4 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 25 people)
ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree WifigardenParking
7 nights from £995
Next available: 23 Mar - 5 nights
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Rosehaven,

Pudleston, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  12 sleeps 12
6 bedrooms 6 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Luxurious 6 bedroom 6 bathroom welcoming dog-friendly barn conversion set on a country estate in Herefordshire, complete with private indoor swimming pool, and access to children’s play area and good walks on site.

Part of a cottage complex: 4 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 34 people)
ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenindoor heated poolfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £7231
Next available: 23 Mar - 3 nights
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Rafters, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4, level enclosed garden, dog friendly,

Dartmouth, Devon, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
cat friendly cat friendly

Sleeps 4 pet-friendly rural retreat with secure private garden, just 3 miles from Slapton Sands and half an hour’s drive from Dartmoor.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 8 people)
countryside views over hillsnear beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £650
Next available: 15 May - 7 nights
Special Offer: 27 Mar - 4 nights
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Widgeon,

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

Sumptuous 3 bedroom barn in rural Suffolk, just outside of the Norfolk Broads, with country views and access to excellent shared leisure facilities including a hot tub, a games room, a fitness barn, and a children's play area.

Part of a cottage complex: 5 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 26 people)
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: 23 Mar - 4 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 £1395
Next available: 23 Mar - 4 nights
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The Piggery,

Appleby Magna, Leicestershire, England
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Award winning no pets 4 bedroom single-storey barn conversion, with stunning country views, set in the idyllic Leicestershire countryside close to Ashby-de-la-Zouch.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 16 people)
ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree WifigardenParking
7 nights from £1310
Next available: 23 Mar - 4 nights
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Try a few days holiday in the country and discover the beautiful landscapes of Britain. So many people follow the sun and have never experienced our own rural paradise.

One way to discover some of the most picturesque rural areas is to book weekend breaks in holiday cottages in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. These rural regions have been recognised as especially scenic – places where you will find plenty to admire. You could have the most delicious weekend soaking up the scenery, rambles or cycling down country lanes, afternoon tea in a tea-shop and dining in style at a good food country pub.

Each of the country cottages displayed is available for weekend breaks most of the time with perhaps the exclusion of school summer holidays, Christmas and New Year. Even then, it is worth checking availability because there may have been a cancellation which leaves an opportunity for a weekend break. The usual booking period for weekend breaks is after 4pm on a Friday afternoon until 10am on a Monday. Two night breaks may also be available.