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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

Kitchen/diner at Rafters, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4, level enclosed garden, dog friendly, Devon

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

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: 26 Sep - 7 nights

Special Offer: 25 Sep - 7 nights

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Kitchen/diner at Bucknowle Lodge, Dorset

Family bathroom at Bucknowle Lodge, Dorset

Countryside views at Bucknowle Lodge, Dorset

Luxury kitchen at Bucknowle Lodge, Dorset

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Bucknowle Lodge,

Church Knowle, Dorset, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Charming light and airy, sleeps 8 character cottage, set in the Dorset National Landscape, just 15 minutes’ drive from Kimmeridge Bay, pet-friendly, and welcoming 2 pet dogs.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £1100

Next available: 06 Oct - 7 nights

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Countryside views at Nine Ocean Reach, Devon

Nine Ocean Reach, Devon, from the outside

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Kitchen/diner at Nine Ocean Reach, Devon

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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: 26 Oct - 7 nights

Special Offer: 18 Sep - 3 nights

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Ten Ocean Reach, Devon, from the outside

Open plan living area at Ten Ocean Reach, Devon

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Ten Ocean Reach,

Salcombe, Devon, England

sleeps 4

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

multi-dogs (up to 4)

cat friendly

Stylish 1 bedroom pet-friendly holiday rental with sea and countryside views plus a balcony for sitting out and enjoying the view, just 4 miles from Salcombe and 20 miles from Dartmouth.

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 £560

Next available: 02 Oct - 3 nights

Special Offer: 18 Sep - 3 nights

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Weathervane Cottage, Devon, from the outside

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Weathervane Cottage,

Honiton, Devon, England

sleeps 5

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Three bedroom character cottage, both family-friendly and pet-friendly, with own garden in a peaceful location by the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the Jurassic coast just a short drive away.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 12 people)

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £550

Next available: 26 Sep - 7 nights

Special Offer: 26 Sep - 7 nights

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Garden at Lower Canwood sleeps 9+1, Herefordshire

Main House at Lower Canwood sleeps 9+1, Herefordshire

Games Room at Lower Canwood sleeps 9+1, Herefordshire

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Dining room at Lower Canwood sleeps 9+1, Herefordshire

Luxury kitchen at Lower Canwood sleeps 9+1, Herefordshire

Lounge at Lower Canwood sleeps 9+1, Herefordshire

Kitchen/diner at Lower Canwood sleeps 9+1, Herefordshire

Luxurious interior at Lower Canwood sleeps 9+1, Herefordshire

Countryside views at Lower Canwood sleeps 9+1, Herefordshire

Bedroom at Lower Canwood sleeps 9+1, Herefordshire

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: 19 Sep - 7 nights

Special Offer: 18 Sep - 2 nights

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Dining room at Sleeps 10, Gold Award Winning House, M1 rated, ideal for all generations with downstairs bedroom and wet room, Herefordshire

Kitchen/diner at Sleeps 10, Gold Award Winning House, M1 rated, ideal for all generations with downstairs bedroom and wet room, Herefordshire

Lounge at Sleeps 10, Gold Award Winning House, M1 rated, ideal for all generations with downstairs bedroom and wet room, Herefordshire

Family bathroom at Sleeps 10, Gold Award Winning House, M1 rated, ideal for all generations with downstairs bedroom and wet room, Herefordshire

Bedroom at Sleeps 10, Gold Award Winning House, M1 rated, ideal for all generations with downstairs bedroom and wet room, Herefordshire

Loo at Sleeps 10, Gold Award Winning House, M1 rated, ideal for all generations with downstairs bedroom and wet room, Herefordshire

Shower room at Sleeps 10, Gold Award Winning House, M1 rated, ideal for all generations with downstairs bedroom and wet room, Herefordshire

Ensuite bathroom at Sleeps 10, Gold Award Winning House, M1 rated, ideal for all generations with downstairs bedroom and wet room, Herefordshire

Countryside near Sleeps 10, Gold Award Winning House, M1 rated, ideal for all generations with downstairs bedroom and wet room, Herefordshire

Wet room at Sleeps 10, Gold Award Winning House, M1 rated, ideal for all generations with downstairs bedroom and wet room, Herefordshire

Sleeps 10, Gold Award Winning House, M1 rated, ideal for all generations with downstairs bedroom and wet room, Herefordshire, from the outside

Garden at Sleeps 10, Gold Award Winning House, M1 rated, ideal for all generations with downstairs bedroom and wet room, Herefordshire

Surrounding area near Sleeps 10, Gold Award Winning House, M1 rated, ideal for all generations with downstairs bedroom and wet room, Herefordshire

National landscape near Sleeps 10, Gold Award Winning House, M1 rated, ideal for all generations with downstairs bedroom and wet room, Herefordshire

Patio area at Sleeps 10, Gold Award Winning House, M1 rated, ideal for all generations with downstairs bedroom and wet room, Herefordshire

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Sleeps 10, Gold Award Winning House, M1 rated, ideal for all generations with downstairs bedroom and wet room,

Much Marcle, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 10

5 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

accessible

Stylish 5 bedroom 5 bathroom new-build holiday house near the Wye Valley with breathtaking country views out towards the Malvern Hills.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £1600

Next available: 26 Sep - 6 nights

Special Offer: 18 Sep - 4 nights

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Surrounding area near The Parlour, Meath

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The Parlour,

Navan, Meath, Ireland

sleeps 5

2 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Escape to this cosy 2 bedroom holiday cottage, nestled in the picturesque Boyne Valley, County Meath.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 19 people)

countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £1109

Next available: 09 Oct - 3 nights

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at The Dovecote, two bedrooms sleeping 3 with pretty garden, dog friendly, Devon

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The Dovecote, two bedrooms sleeping 3 with pretty garden, dog friendly,

Dartmouth, Devon, England

sleeps 3

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

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

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7 nights from £650

Next available: 26 Sep - 7 nights

Special Offer: 25 Sep - 7 nights

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The Barn,

Navan, Meath, Ireland

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Comfortable and homely 4 bedroom 3 bathroom holiday home in the Boyne Valley with access to games room on site (with pool table and air hockey), children’s playground area and BBQ, less than an hour’s drive from Dublin.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 19 people)

countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £1481

Next available: 23 Oct - 3 nights

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Private Hot Tub at The Boathouse, Highland

Countryside views at The Boathouse, Highland

Coastal scenes near The Boathouse, Highland

Luxury kitchen at The Boathouse, Highland

Kitchen/diner at The Boathouse, Highland

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The Boathouse,

Tomich, Beauly, Highland, Scotland

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

No pets

Stylish sleeps 2 eco-friendly lodge with magnificent loch views and its own rowing boat, ideal for an off-grid holiday in the Scottish Highlands.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over hills

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7 nights from £1800

Next available: 29 Sep - 7 nights

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Cheesemans Cottage,

Muckleford, Dorset, England

sleeps 5

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Charming 2 bedroom dog-friendly thatched cottage, with a 3 dogs welcome policy, nestled in a tranquil rural hamlet in Dorset, within the Dorset National Landscape, just a short drive from the coast.

countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £415

Next available: 02 Nov - 7 nights

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Luxurious interior at Doves Barn, Suffolk

Four-poster bedroom at Doves Barn, Suffolk

King-size bedroom at Doves Barn, Suffolk

Outdoor games area at Doves Barn, Suffolk

Good cycling routes near Doves Barn, Suffolk

Family-Friendly

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Doves Barn,

Stowmarket, Suffolk, England

sleeps 22

8 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

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

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7 nights from £3495

Next available: 21 Sep - 4 nights

Special Offer: 02 Oct - 3 nights

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The Farm Collection, Leicestershire, from the outside

Double bedroom at The Farm Collection, Leicestershire

Lounge at The Farm Collection, Leicestershire

Children's bedroom at The Farm Collection, Leicestershire

Patio area at The Farm Collection, Leicestershire

Farmhouse style kitchen at The Farm Collection, Leicestershire

Kitchen/diner at The Farm Collection, Leicestershire

Super king-size bedroom at The Farm Collection, Leicestershire

Dining room at The Farm Collection, Leicestershire

Countryside near The Farm Collection, Leicestershire

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The Farm Collection,

Appleby Magna, Leicestershire, England

sleeps 22

9 bedrooms

9 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Book this high quality rural retreat group accommodation, sleeping up to 22 people in rural Leicestershire, close to Ashby-de-la-Zouch, complete with function room and additional kitchen for special celebrations and occasions.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £3820

Next available: 19 Sep - 5 nights

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Main House at The Clock Tower, Herefordshire

Lounge at The Clock Tower, Herefordshire

Well equipped kitchen at The Clock Tower, Herefordshire

Bedroom at The Clock Tower, Herefordshire

Surrounding area near The Clock Tower, Herefordshire

Ensuite bathroom at The Clock Tower, Herefordshire

Shower room at The Clock Tower, Herefordshire

Countryside near The Clock Tower, Herefordshire

Private Hot Tub at The Clock Tower, Herefordshire

Decked area at The Clock Tower, Herefordshire

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The Clock Tower,

Colwall, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

Idyllic romantic pet-friendly retreat by the Malvern Hills, just 4 miles from Ledbury, with its own private garden and dog run.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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7 nights from £750

Next available: 25 Sep - 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

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

Bucknowle Lodge,

Nine Ocean Reach,

Ten Ocean Reach,

Weathervane Cottage,

Lower Canwood sleeps 9+1,

Sleeps 10, Gold Award Winning House, M1 rated, ideal for all generations with downstairs bedroom and wet room,

The Parlour,

The Dovecote, two bedrooms sleeping 3 with pretty garden, dog friendly,

The Barn,

The Boathouse,

Cheesemans Cottage,

Doves Barn,

The Farm Collection,

The Clock Tower,