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

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Countryside views at Nine Ocean Reach, Devon

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Coastal scenes near 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: 30 Mar - 4 nights

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The Barn, Worcestershire, from the outside

Dogs welcome at The Barn, Worcestershire

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The Barn,

Worcester, Worcestershire, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Wonderful rural barn conversion with fantastic views out to the Malvern Hills, situated within its own private fenced garden on a small holding and surrounded by glorious Worcestershire countryside, both family-friendly and dog-friendly.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £425

Next available: 23 Mar - 7 nights

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Coastal scenes near Seven Ocean Reach, Devon

Enclosed garden at Seven Ocean Reach, Devon

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Seven Ocean Reach,

Salcombe, Devon, England

sleeps 5

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 4)

cat friendly

Stylish 2 bedroom pet-friendly coastal holiday rental with sea views close to Salcombe, wake up to sea views every day on holiday in beautiful Devon.

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

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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7 nights from £699

Next available: 27 Mar - 3 nights

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Lounge at Lammerlaw Self Catering, Lanarkshire

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Enclosed garden at Lammerlaw Self Catering, Lanarkshire

Children’s play area at Lammerlaw Self Catering, Lanarkshire

Countryside near Lammerlaw Self Catering, Lanarkshire

Countryside views at Lammerlaw Self Catering, Lanarkshire

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: 23 Mar - 7 nights

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Open plan living area at The Granary, Somerset

Ensuite bathroom at The Granary, Somerset

Private Swimming Pool at The Granary, Somerset

Private Hot Tub at The Granary, Somerset

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The Granary,

Dunster, Somerset, England

sleeps 16

8 bedrooms

9 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Idyllic, gold award winning, 5 star rated barn conversion with lawned gardens and relaxing hot tub, situated within a valley in Exmoor National Park, close to the Brendon Hills.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £3000

Next available: 06 Apr - 4 nights

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New Yatt Farm, Oxfordshire, from the outside

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Luxurious interior at New Yatt Farm, Oxfordshire

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New Yatt Farm,

New Yatt, Oxfordshire, England

sleeps 19

7 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

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)

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7 nights from £4900

Next available: 23 Mar - 4 nights

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Barn Owl Cottage, Lincolnshire, from the outside

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Barn Owl Cottage,

New Bolingbroke, Lincolnshire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Charming, high quality one bedroomed barn conversion in an idyllic rural location with woodburning stove and pet friendly enclosed garden for those wanting a relaxing and peaceful holiday.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £399

Next available: 17 Jun - 4 nights

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Patio area at Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

Well equipped kitchen at Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

Kitchen/diner at Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

Lounge at Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

Open plan living area at Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

Games Room at Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

Countryside views at Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire, from the outside

Countryside near Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

Bedroom at Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

National landscape near Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

Surrounding area near Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

Garden at Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

Garden furniture at Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

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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

5 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

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)

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7 nights from £1785

Next available: 23 Mar - 4 nights

Special Offer: 30 Mar - 3 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 £1026

Next available: 23 Mar - 7 nights

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Weathervane Cottage, Devon, from the outside

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Coastal scenes near Weathervane Cottage, Devon

Countryside views at Weathervane Cottage, Devon

Luxurious interior at Weathervane Cottage, Devon

Surrounding area near Weathervane Cottage, Devon

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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: 4 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 14 people)

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £550

Next available: 23 Mar - 5 nights

Special Offer: 04 Apr - 7 nights

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The Manor House, Shropshire, from the outside

Games Room at The Manor House, Shropshire

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Family bathroom at The Manor House, Shropshire

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Patio area at The Manor House, Shropshire

Surrounding area near The Manor House, Shropshire

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Children’s play area at The Manor House, Shropshire

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The Manor House,

Ludlow, Shropshire, England

sleeps 13

6 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

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

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7 nights from £1850

Next available: 23 Mar - 7 nights

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Countryside near Honeysuckle, dog friendly couples' cottage in South Devon, Devon

Honeysuckle, dog friendly couples' cottage in South Devon, Devon, from the outside

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Dogs welcome at Honeysuckle, dog friendly couples' cottage in South Devon, Devon

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Firepit at Honeysuckle, dog friendly couples' cottage in South Devon, Devon

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Coastal scenes near Honeysuckle, dog friendly couples' cottage in South Devon, Devon

Sev view at Honeysuckle, dog friendly couples' cottage in South Devon, Devon

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Honeysuckle, dog friendly couples' cottage in South Devon,

Dartmouth, Devon, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

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

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7 nights from £600

Next available: 27 Mar - 6 nights

Special Offer: 27 Mar - 4 nights

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Countryside views at Cae Madog Barn, Powys

Family bathroom at Cae Madog Barn, Powys

Ensuite bathroom at Cae Madog Barn, Powys

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 £2298

Next available: 23 Mar - 7 nights

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Enclosed garden at Rosehaven, Herefordshire

Kitchen/diner at Rosehaven, Herefordshire

Ensuite bathroom at Rosehaven, Herefordshire

Rosehaven, Herefordshire, from the outside

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Rosehaven,

Pudleston, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 12

6 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

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)

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7 nights from £7231

Next available: 23 Mar - 3 nights

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Granary Court, Derbyshire, from the outside

Conservatory at Granary Court, Derbyshire

Family bathroom at Granary Court, Derbyshire

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Enclosed garden at Granary Court, Derbyshire

Outdoor games area at Granary Court, Derbyshire

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Granary Court,

Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 22

11 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

No pets

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)

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7 nights from £1350

Next available: 23 Mar - 7 nights

Special Offer: 10 Apr - 2 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

Nine Ocean Reach,

The Barn,

Seven Ocean Reach,

Lammerlaw Self Catering,

The Granary,

New Yatt Farm,

Barn Owl Cottage,

Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room,

The Parlour,

Weathervane Cottage,

The Manor House,

Honeysuckle, dog friendly couples' cottage in South Devon,

Cae Madog Barn,

Rosehaven,

Granary Court,