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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Cottage 2 New Yatt Farm,

New Yatt, Oxfordshire, England
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Charming pet-friendly romantic rural retreat nestled in the Oxfordshire countryside and just outside the Cotswolds, welcoming 2 dogs and with good walks from the doorstep.

Part of a cottage complex: 2 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 6 people)
countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
7 nights from £1061
Next available: 26 Mar - 7 nights
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Old Hundredth,

Kingsbridge, Devon, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Situated in the South Devon AONB, this charming character cottage with exposed beams, open stone fireplace and secluded country garden is conveniently close to the unspoilt Devon coastline and tranquil countryside.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenfireplaceParking
7 nights from £550
Next available: 30 Mar - 4 nights
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Oliver's Mill with shared Indoor Pool, Sports Court & Play Area,

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: 23 Mar - 4 nights
Special Offer: 22 Mar - 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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Buttercups 5 Star Cottage with Indoor Pool, Sports Court & Toddler Play Area,

Whitchurch, Shropshire, England
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
6 bedrooms 6 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Beautiful 5 star rated, 6 bedroom rural barn conversion set on a small complex in the Shropshire countryside, with access to an indoor swimming pool, multi-sport games area and play area for babies and toddlers.

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 gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £1711
Next available: 23 Mar - 4 nights
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The Stables Holiday Cottage,

Pickering near Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England
sleeps  5 sleeps 5
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Lovely two bedroom country cottage with wood burning stove, luxurious interior and lovely garden area with wonderful views of the North Yorks Moors, in a great location for discovering the highlights of the North Yorkshire Moors, Heartbeat Country and the Yorkshire coast on days out.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
7 nights from £665
Next available: 23 Mar - 4 nights
Special Offer: 06 Apr - 4 nights
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The Loft ,

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 £1144
Next available: 24 Mar - 7 nights
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Blackdown Cottage,

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: 23 Mar - 7 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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Sleeps 10, Gold Award Winning House, M1 rated, ideal for all generations with downstairs bedroom and wet room,

Much Marcle, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
wheelchair accessible 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)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £1785
Next available: 30 Mar - 3 nights
Special Offer: 23 Mar - 4 nights
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Cefn-nant Lodge,

Knighton, Powys, Wales
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Two bedroom log cabin for adults only with stunning country views, large decked area and outdoor private hot tub, perfect for a relaxing rural retreat holiday on a tranquil farm location (with fishing ponds on site).

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree WifigardenBBQParking
7 nights from £420
Next available: 23 Mar - 5 nights
Special Offer: 22 Mar - 2 nights
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The Barn,

Navan, Meath, Ireland
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly 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
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQfirepitParking
7 nights from £1369
Next available: 28 Mar - 6 nights
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Coot,

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 £980
Next available: 23 Mar - 4 nights
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2 Barlowenath Cottages,

Marazion, Cornwall, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly 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
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £350
Next available: 15 Apr - 7 nights
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Honeysuckle, dog friendly couples' cottage in South Devon,

Dartmouth, Devon, England
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
cat friendly cat friendly

A unique and pretty stone cottage for two, ideal for romantic breaks, nestled in a tranquil valley in South Devon with a private garden and valley views.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 8 people)
ground floor bedroom countryside views over hills
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £600
Next available: 27 Mar - 6 nights
Special Offer: 27 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.