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

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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.

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 £1075
Next available: 20 Sep - 7 nights
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Aldwark, Derbyshire, England
sleeps  7 sleeps 7
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
  unlimited  dogs welcome  unlimited dogs welcome
cat friendly cat friendly

Searching for a family cottage in the Peak District National Park? This charming pet-friendly cottage is ideal for family holidays, enjoys an idyllic setting next to fields and should be a hit with the kids with a garden with swings and sandpit where the children can play.

5 (1 reviews)
ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQParking
7 nights from £240
Next available: 29 Sep - 4 nights
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Pudleston, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

Luxurious and welcoming 4 bedroom 3 bathroom holiday cottage with private 6-seater hot tub and access to a private swimming pool onsite, set on a country estate, just 6 miles from Leominster.

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 kitchenoutdoor private hot tubindoor heated poolfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £6720
Next available: 21 Sep - 7 nights
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Dartmouth, Devon, England
sleeps  3 sleeps 3
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
cat friendly cat friendly

Charming 2 bedroom pet-friendly and family-friendly cottage, with woodburner, nestled in South Hams, close to the South Devon National Landscape and good beaches.

Part of a cottage complex: 4 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 11 people)
countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVmicrowave in kitchenfree WifigardenBBQParking
7 nights from £650
Next available: 26 Sep - 7 nights
Special Offer: 25 Sep - 7 nights
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Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
sleeps  24 sleeps 24
9 bedrooms 9 bedrooms
7 bathrooms 7 bathrooms
 6 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 6)
cat friendly cat friendly

Cotswold Manor Hall is set on the 70 acre Cotswold Manor Country Estate, just 20 minutes drive from Oxford and an hour's drive from London, this 9 bedroom holiday home is a great place for groups, large families, stag parties or hen parties and with a private hot tub is ideal for relaxing and enjoying good times together in the tranquil Cotswold countryside.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor private hot tubfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQParking
7 nights from £4800
Next available: 19 Sep - 6 nights
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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 Sep - 6 nights
Special Offer: 26 Sep - 2 nights
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Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
sleeps  20 sleeps 20
6 bedrooms 6 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
 6 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 6)
cat friendly cat friendly

Nestled on a Cotswold Country Estate, just 20 minutes drive from Oxford, the Cotswold Manor Grange has 6 bedrooms and with a private hot tub is a wonderfully relaxing place to stay, ideal for special celebrations, family breaks, weekend breaks, hen parties and stag parties.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor private hot tubfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £3600
Next available: 20 Sep - 4 nights
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Stowmarket, Suffolk, England
sleeps  22 sleeps 22
8 bedrooms 8 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

Beautiful large sleeps 22 holiday barn in rural Suffolk close to Needham Market, complete with hot tub, games room, outdoor games and 2 acres of beautiful gardens, ideal for big family gatherings and special celebrations.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor private hot tubfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £3495
Next available: 21 Sep - 4 nights
Special Offer: 02 Oct - 3 nights
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Burwash, East Sussex, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Escape on an idyllic rural retreat break to this beautiful 2 bedroom country cottage nestled by woodlands, gardens and lakes in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, close to fascinating historical castles and National Trust properties and just half an hour's drive from Royal Tunbridge Wells and only 40 minutes' drive from Brighton.

5 (1 reviews)
ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree WifigardenfireplaceParking
7 nights from £700
Next available: 11 Oct - 7 nights
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New Yatt, Oxfordshire, England
sleeps  19 sleeps 19
7 bedrooms 7 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Stylish large group pet-friendly holiday farmhouse with 7 bedrooms, games room, private hot tub and capacity to sleep up to 19, near Oxford and the Cotswolds.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
dishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree WifigardenfireplaceBBQfirepitParking
7 nights from £4900
Next available: 27 Sep - 5 nights
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Swilland, Woodbridge, Suffolk, England
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Picture-perfect large Suffolk country cottage sleeping 10, with exposed timbers, inglenook fireplace and large gardens, with the added bonus of the coast being within easy reach for day trips.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
7 nights from £1550
Next available: 29 Sep - 7 nights
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Whitchurch, Shropshire, England
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

5 bedroom barn conversion in rural Shropshire close to Wales/England border, plenty to offer families including access to an indoor swimming pool, multi-sports area, good walks nearby, woodland picnic area, birdwatching area and play area for the under 5s.

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 £1627
Next available: 25 Sep - 4 nights
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Ludlow, Shropshire, England
sleeps  13 sleeps 13
6 bedrooms 6 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Spacious high quality 6 bedroom holiday house near Ludlow with games room with pool table and air hockey plus grass tennis court, private 6-hole golf course, children's play area with swings, slide, a trampoline, rope swing and zip wire, tree house, Wendy House and extensive gardens.

5 (1 reviews)
ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomtennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £1850
Next available: 25 Sep - 7 nights
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Navan, Meath, Ireland
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Welcoming and homely 3 ensuite bedroom holiday cottage in rural setting in the beautiful Boyne Valley, part of Decoy Country Cottages where there is a games room, BBQ area, children’s playground and more, less than an hour’s drive from Dublin.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 19 people)
ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQfirepitParking
7 nights from £1281
Next available: 22 Sep - 4 nights
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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 £505
Next available: 10 Oct - 7 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.