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

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110 rental properties match your search for Short weekend breaks in the countryside

Countryside near Rhydd Holiday Barn, Worcestershire

Rhydd Holiday Barn, Worcestershire, from the outside

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National landscape near Rhydd Holiday Barn, Worcestershire

Romantic Retreat

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Rhydd Holiday Barn,

Malvern, Worcestershire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

2 bathrooms

No pets

4 star Gold Award winning barn conversion near Malvern with stunning views out to the Malvern Hills.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £430

Next available: 22 May - 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 £1420

Next available: 07 May - 6 nights

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Well equipped kitchen at Court Farmhouse, Cornwall

Dining room at Court Farmhouse, Cornwall

Family bathroom at Court Farmhouse, Cornwall

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Court Farmhouse,

Bude, Cornwall, England

sleeps 12

6 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

High quality pet-friendly 6 bedroom 6 bathroom holiday farmhouse in Bude, with access to a swimming pool, tennis court, games room with pool table and soft play area, and children’s outdoor play areas with swings, slide, climbing frame and trampoline.

Part of a cottage complex: 1 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 12 people)

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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7 nights from £2000

Next available: 07 May - 7 nights

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Main House at Borland Farmhouse, Ayrshire

Super king-size bedroom at Borland Farmhouse, Ayrshire

Farmhouse style kitchen at Borland Farmhouse, Ayrshire

Family bathroom at Borland Farmhouse, Ayrshire

Shower room at Borland Farmhouse, Ayrshire

Private Hot Tub at Borland Farmhouse, Ayrshire

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Children's bedroom at Borland Farmhouse, Ayrshire

Cinema room at Borland Farmhouse, Ayrshire

Family-Friendly

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Borland Farmhouse,

Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Luxury 4 bedroom holiday farmhouse near Cumnock and Ayr in Scotland, featuring stunning countryside views, a games room with a pool table and a private outdoor hot tub, ideal for groups of friends and family.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £2200

Next available: 07 May - 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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Luxurious interior at Honeysuckle, dog friendly couples' cottage in South Devon, Devon

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

ground floor bedroom countryside views over hills

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7 nights from £600

Next available: 16 May - 6 nights

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Enclosed garden at Cottage 2 New Yatt Farm, Oxfordshire

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Cottage 2 New Yatt Farm,

New Yatt, Oxfordshire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

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

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7 nights from £1061

Next available: 07 May - 4 nights

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Countryside views at Nine Ocean Reach, Devon

Nine Ocean Reach, Devon, from the outside

Coastal scenes near Nine Ocean Reach, Devon

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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: 08 May - 3 nights

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Open plan living area at Woodcock, Suffolk

Farmhouse style kitchen at Woodcock, Suffolk

Children’s play area at Woodcock, Suffolk

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Woodcock,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Beautiful 3 bedroom luxury holiday barn on a scenic Suffolk farm, close to the Norfolk Broads, with access to a hot tub, a games room, a gym and playbarn for young children on site.

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: 07 May - 4 nights

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Kitchen/diner at Meadow View, Herefordshire

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Ensuite bathroom at Meadow View, Herefordshire

Shower room at Meadow View, Herefordshire

Family-Friendly

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Meadow View,

Pudleston, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Luxurious 3 ensuite bedroom holiday home in Herefordshire, just 6 miles from Leominster, pet-friendly and complete with its own exclusive use indoor heated swimming pool.

Part of a cottage complex: 4 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 34 people)

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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7 nights from £6300

Next available: 25 May - 7 nights

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Well equipped kitchen at Widgeon, Suffolk

Open plan living area at Widgeon, Suffolk

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Widgeon,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Sumptuous 3 bedroom barn in rural Suffolk, just outside of the Norfolk Broads, with country views and access to excellent shared leisure facilities including a hot tub, a games room, a fitness barn, and 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 £1075

Next available: 07 May - 7 nights

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New Yatt Farm, Oxfordshire, from the outside

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Dining room at New Yatt Farm, Oxfordshire

Games Room at New Yatt Farm, Oxfordshire

Ensuite bathroom at New Yatt Farm, Oxfordshire

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: 11 May - 4 nights

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Blackdown Cottage, East Sussex, from the outside

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Countryside views at Blackdown Cottage, East Sussex

Family-Friendly

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Blackdown Cottage,

Burwash, East Sussex, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

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

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7 nights from £700

Next available: 27 May - 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: 29 May - 7 nights

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Coot,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

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

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7 nights from £1075

Next available: 15 May - 7 nights

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Lounge at River Bank Cottage, North Yorkshire

Drawing room at River Bank Cottage, North Yorkshire

Kitchen/diner at River Bank Cottage, North Yorkshire

Well equipped kitchen at River Bank Cottage, North Yorkshire

Luxurious interior at River Bank Cottage, North Yorkshire

Dining room at River Bank Cottage, North Yorkshire

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Family bathroom at River Bank Cottage, North Yorkshire

Shower room at River Bank Cottage, North Yorkshire

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Garden at River Bank Cottage, North Yorkshire

Decked area at River Bank Cottage, North Yorkshire

Conservatory at River Bank Cottage, North Yorkshire

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Countryside views at River Bank Cottage, North Yorkshire

Countryside near River Bank Cottage, North Yorkshire

Lake view at River Bank Cottage, North Yorkshire

Patio area at River Bank Cottage, North Yorkshire

Balcony at River Bank Cottage, North Yorkshire

Enclosed garden at River Bank Cottage, North Yorkshire

National landscape near River Bank Cottage, North Yorkshire

Sev view at River Bank Cottage, North Yorkshire

Coastal scenes near River Bank Cottage, North Yorkshire

National park near River Bank Cottage, North Yorkshire

Good walks near River Bank Cottage, North Yorkshire

No Pets

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River Bank Cottage,

Whitby, North Yorkshire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

Escape for a romantic break or tranquil holiday in this delightful 2 bedroom holiday home, with a riverside garden this is a great place for a fishing break or take it easy holiday in Whitby and is conveniently close to the North York Moors National Park and the North Yorkshire Coast.

countryside views over hillsnear beach

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7 nights from £550

Next available: 23 May - 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

Rhydd Holiday Barn,

The Barn,

Court Farmhouse,

Borland Farmhouse,

Honeysuckle, dog friendly couples' cottage in South Devon,

Cottage 2 New Yatt Farm,

Nine Ocean Reach,

Woodcock,

Meadow View,

Widgeon,

New Yatt Farm,

Blackdown Cottage,

Lammerlaw Self Catering,

Coot,

River Bank Cottage,