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Laburnum Lodge, Somerset, from the outside

Countryside views at Laburnum Lodge, Somerset

Open plan living area at Laburnum Lodge, Somerset

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Enclosed garden at Laburnum Lodge, Somerset

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Laburnum Lodge,

Minehead, Somerset, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

accessible

Roomy 3 bedroom M2 rated dog-friendly holiday lodge with stunning views to Exmoor, just outside Minehead and with onsite access to children’s play area, games room and putting green.

Part of a cottage complex: 4 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 25 people)

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £715

Next available: 08 Aug - 7 nights

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Lounge at Lammerlaw Self Catering, Lanarkshire

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Good cycling routes near Lammerlaw Self Catering, Lanarkshire

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Lammerlaw Self Catering,

Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scotland

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

2 bedroom rural retreat with beautiful country views and eco-friendly credentials, set on a working farm near Biggar on the edge of the Scottish Borders and Lanarkshire, 4-star rated and family-friendly with swings in garden and a dedicated area for playing football, ideal for couples, families, walkers, outdoor enthusiasts and cyclists.

5 (8 reviews)

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £700

Next available: 14 Aug - 7 nights

Special Offer: 14 Aug - 7 nights

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Countryside views at Nine Ocean Reach, Devon

Nine Ocean Reach, Devon, from the outside

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Nine Ocean Reach,

Salcombe, Devon, England

sleeps 4

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

multi-dogs (up to 4)

cat friendly

Stylish romantic pet-friendly coastal holiday home with sea views set within the South Devon AONB, just 4 miles from Salcombe.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 13 people)

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £699

Next available: 24 Aug - 4 nights

Special Offer: 24 Aug - 4 nights

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2 Barlowenath Cottages, Cornwall, from the outside

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2 Barlowenath Cottages,

Marazion, Cornwall, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Secluded 2 bedroom pet-friendly farm cottage with pretty garden and distant views from garden to St Michael’s Mount, less than three miles from Marazion’s beach.

5 (2 reviews)

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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7 nights from £350

Next available: 15 Aug - 7 nights

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Open plan living area at Cedar Lodge, Somerset

Family bathroom at Cedar Lodge, Somerset

Countryside views at Cedar Lodge, Somerset

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Cedar Lodge,

Minehead, Somerset, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

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

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7 nights from £505

Next available: 03 Oct - 7 nights

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Countryside near Rafters, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4, level enclosed garden, dog friendly, Devon

Garden at Rafters, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4, level enclosed garden, dog friendly, Devon

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Bedroom at Rafters, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4, level enclosed garden, dog friendly, Devon

Garden furniture at Rafters, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4, level enclosed garden, dog friendly, Devon

Coastal scenes near Rafters, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4, level enclosed garden, dog friendly, Devon

Countryside views at Rafters, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4, level enclosed garden, dog friendly, Devon

Sea view at Rafters, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4, level enclosed garden, dog friendly, Devon

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Rafters, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4, level enclosed garden, dog friendly,

Dartmouth, Devon, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

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: 4 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 11 people)

countryside views over hillsnear beach

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7 nights from £650

Next available: 07 Aug - 7 nights

Special Offer: 07 Aug - 10 nights

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Garden at Lower Canwood sleeps 9+1, Herefordshire

Main House at Lower Canwood sleeps 9+1, Herefordshire

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Ensuite bathroom at Lower Canwood sleeps 9+1, Herefordshire

King-size bedroom at Lower Canwood sleeps 9+1, Herefordshire

Countryside near Lower Canwood sleeps 9+1, Herefordshire

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Lower Canwood sleeps 9+1,

Checkley, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 10

5 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

5 star gold award winning country house, with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, games room and idyllic countryside views, near Hereford and within the lush greenery of the Wye Valley.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £1500

Next available: 05 Aug - 3 nights

Special Offer: 04 Aug - 7 nights

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Garden at Old Barn House, Hereford, Herefordshire

Private Hot Tub at Old Barn House, Hereford, Herefordshire

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Old Barn House, Hereford, Herefordshire, from the outside

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Old Barn House, Hereford,

Hereford, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

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

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7 nights from £1350

Next available: 31 Aug - 4 nights

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Countryside near The Owlery, romantic couples' cottage, Devon

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The Owlery, romantic couples' cottage,

Dartmouth, Devon, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

No pets

A detached stone holiday cottage for two with a cosy woodburner, a Jacuzzi bath and a private garden with pretty views over the valley and orchard, perfect for romantic breaks and set in twenty acres of conservation valley and woodlands.

Part of a cottage complex: 4 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 11 people)

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £600

Next available: 05 Aug - 3 nights

Special Offer: 15 Aug - 7 nights

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Snipe,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

5 Star rated rural holiday barn, just outside the Norfolk Broads, with access to excellent shared leisure facilities including a hot tub, a games room, a gym, 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

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7 nights from £920

Next available: 21 Aug - 3 nights

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The Stable, Old Barn Cottages, Lincolnshire, from the outside

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The Stable, Old Barn Cottages,

Great Sturton, Lincolnshire, England

sleeps 5

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

multi-dogs (up to 3)

cat friendly

Spacious 3 bedroom pet-friendly holiday barn to rent, next to the Lincolnshire Wolds and only around 40 minutes' drive from the coast.

Part of a cottage complex: 1 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 5 people)

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £300

Next available: 05 Aug - 3 nights

Special Offer: 04 Aug - 7 nights

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Main House at Heads Nook Hall Cottage, Cumbria

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Heads Nook Hall Cottage,

Heads Nook, Cumbria, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

accessible

Beautiful luxurious 2 bedroom pet-friendly holiday home in the beautiful North Pennines, just 7 miles from Carlisle and welcoming 2 pet dogs.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £800

Next available: 14 Aug - 3 nights

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The Loft ,

Navan, Meath, Ireland

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

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)

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7 nights from £1499

Next available: 06 Aug - 3 nights

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Countryside views at Cae Madog Barn, Powys

Family bathroom at Cae Madog Barn, Powys

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Farmhouse style kitchen at Cae Madog Barn, Powys

Private Hot Tub at Cae Madog Barn, Powys

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Cae Madog Barn,

Bont Dolgadfan, Powys, Wales

sleeps 17

8 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 4)

family friendly

Luxurious large barn conversion in mid Wales with stunning country views out to the Cambrian mountains, private heated outdoor swimming pool, sauna and games room, ideal for families and groups of friends.

5 (5 reviews)

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £3250

Next available: 01 Sep - 4 nights

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Main House at Buttercups & Hayloft Sleeps & Dines 16 with Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

Dining room at Buttercups & Hayloft Sleeps & Dines 16 with Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

Private Swimming Pool at Buttercups & Hayloft Sleeps & Dines 16 with Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

Lounge at Buttercups & Hayloft Sleeps & Dines 16 with Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

Well equipped kitchen at Buttercups & Hayloft Sleeps & Dines 16 with Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

Children’s play area at Buttercups & Hayloft Sleeps & Dines 16 with Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

Outdoor games area at Buttercups & Hayloft Sleeps & Dines 16 with Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

Buttercups & Hayloft Sleeps & Dines 16 with Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire, from the outside

Patio area at Buttercups & Hayloft Sleeps & Dines 16 with Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

Bedroom at Buttercups & Hayloft Sleeps & Dines 16 with Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

Games Room at Buttercups & Hayloft Sleeps & Dines 16 with Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

Lake view at Buttercups & Hayloft Sleeps & Dines 16 with Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

Garden furniture at Buttercups & Hayloft Sleeps & Dines 16 with Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

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Countryside near Buttercups & Hayloft Sleeps & Dines 16 with Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

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Drawing room at Buttercups & Hayloft Sleeps & Dines 16 with Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

Countryside views at Buttercups & Hayloft Sleeps & Dines 16 with Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

BBQ at Buttercups & Hayloft Sleeps & Dines 16 with Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

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Buttercups & Hayloft Sleeps & Dines 16 with Pool, Sports Court & Play Area,

Whitchurch, Shropshire, England

sleeps 16

9 bedrooms

7 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

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

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7 nights from £2590

Next available: 31 Aug - 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.

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

Laburnum Lodge,

Lammerlaw Self Catering,

Nine Ocean Reach,

2 Barlowenath Cottages,

Cedar Lodge,

Rafters, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4, level enclosed garden, dog friendly,

Lower Canwood sleeps 9+1,

Old Barn House, Hereford,

The Owlery, romantic couples' cottage,

Snipe,

The Stable, Old Barn Cottages,

Heads Nook Hall Cottage,

The Loft ,

Cae Madog Barn,

Buttercups & Hayloft Sleeps & Dines 16 with Pool, Sports Court & Play Area,