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

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

Farmhouse style kitchen at Dons Barn, Suffolk

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Dons Barn,

Lavenham, Suffolk, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

cat friendly

A special romantic hideaway for two found on the Grove Farm estate in Suffolk, East Anglia, with orchard garden views and a wood-burning stove.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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7 nights from £780

Next available: 06 Jul - 7 nights

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Open plan living area at Apple Loft at Twistgates Farm Cottages, Devon

Apple Loft at Twistgates Farm Cottages, Devon, from the outside

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Coastal scenes near Apple Loft at Twistgates Farm Cottages, Devon

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Apple Loft at Twistgates Farm Cottages,

Honiton, Devon, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

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

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7 nights from £525

Next available: 01 Jul - 7 nights

Special Offer: 03 Jul - 3 nights

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Lounge at Lammerlaw Self Catering, Lanarkshire

Kitchen/diner at Lammerlaw Self Catering, Lanarkshire

Bedroom 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: 26 Jun - 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

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Private Hot Tub at Borland Farmhouse, Ayrshire

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Children's bedroom at Borland Farmhouse, Ayrshire

Cinema room at Borland Farmhouse, Ayrshire

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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: 21 Jun - 5 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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Conservatory at Old Barn House, Hereford, Herefordshire

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Lake view at Old Barn House, Hereford, Herefordshire

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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 £1595

Next available: 29 Jun - 4 nights

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Weiroch Lodge, Highland, from the outside

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Weiroch Lodge,

Grantown-On-Spey, Highland, Scotland

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

5 star rated mill conversion in Speyside with fabulous country views, a secluded setting next to forest and hills and close proximity to the Speyside Way and River Spey.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £800

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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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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: 22 Jun - 7 nights

Special Offer: 03 Jul - 3 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

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

Sev 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 Jun - 7 nights

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Main House at Lower Canwood sleeps 9+1, Herefordshire

Games Room at Lower Canwood sleeps 9+1, Herefordshire

Garden at Lower Canwood sleeps 9+1, Herefordshire

Garden furniture at Lower Canwood sleeps 9+1, Herefordshire

Dining room at Lower Canwood sleeps 9+1, Herefordshire

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Bedroom at 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: 22 Jun - 4 nights

Special Offer: 22 Jun - 4 nights

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Owl Lodge,

Bodmin, Cornwall, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Three bedroom two bathroom no pets holiday lodge with stunning valley views, and onsite fishing along the River Fowey, just half an hour’s drive from the Polperro coast.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £850

Next available: 27 Jun - 7 nights

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Private Hot Tub at The Cotswold Manor Hall, Oxfordshire

Dining room at The Cotswold Manor Hall, Oxfordshire

Lounge at The Cotswold Manor Hall, Oxfordshire

The Cotswold Manor Hall, Oxfordshire, from the outside

Farmhouse style kitchen at The Cotswold Manor Hall, Oxfordshire

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The Cotswold Manor Hall,

Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

sleeps 24

9 bedrooms

7 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 6)

cat friendly

Cotswold Manor Hall is set on the 70 acre Cotswold Manor Country Estate, just 20 minutes drive from Oxford and an hour's drive from London, this 9 bedroom holiday home is a great place for groups, large families, stag parties or hen parties and with a private hot tub is ideal for relaxing and enjoying good times together in the tranquil Cotswold countryside.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £5400

Next available: 21 Jun - 4 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: 29 Jun - 4 nights

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Countryside views at Suran Y Coed, Powys

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Suran Y Coed,

Knighton, Powys, Wales

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

High quality 2 bedroom wooden holiday lodge with its own private hot tub and beautiful valley setting by hills and woodlands, ideal for a relaxing rural retreat break (set on a farm with fishing ponds on site).

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £420

Next available: 21 Jun - 7 nights

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Conservatory at The Cotswold Manor Vineyard, Exclusive Hot-Tub, Games/Event Barns, 70 acres of Parkland, Oxfordshire

Private Hot Tub at The Cotswold Manor Vineyard, Exclusive Hot-Tub, Games/Event Barns, 70 acres of Parkland, Oxfordshire

Dining room at The Cotswold Manor Vineyard, Exclusive Hot-Tub, Games/Event Barns, 70 acres of Parkland, Oxfordshire

Children's bedroom at The Cotswold Manor Vineyard, Exclusive Hot-Tub, Games/Event Barns, 70 acres of Parkland, Oxfordshire

Shower room at The Cotswold Manor Vineyard, Exclusive Hot-Tub, Games/Event Barns, 70 acres of Parkland, Oxfordshire

Games Room at The Cotswold Manor Vineyard, Exclusive Hot-Tub, Games/Event Barns, 70 acres of Parkland, Oxfordshire

The Cotswold Manor Vineyard, Exclusive Hot-Tub, Games/Event Barns, 70 acres of Parkland, Oxfordshire, from the outside

Kitchen/diner at The Cotswold Manor Vineyard, Exclusive Hot-Tub, Games/Event Barns, 70 acres of Parkland, Oxfordshire

Countryside views at The Cotswold Manor Vineyard, Exclusive Hot-Tub, Games/Event Barns, 70 acres of Parkland, Oxfordshire

Outdoor games area at The Cotswold Manor Vineyard, Exclusive Hot-Tub, Games/Event Barns, 70 acres of Parkland, Oxfordshire

Garden at The Cotswold Manor Vineyard, Exclusive Hot-Tub, Games/Event Barns, 70 acres of Parkland, Oxfordshire

Countryside near The Cotswold Manor Vineyard, Exclusive Hot-Tub, Games/Event Barns, 70 acres of Parkland, Oxfordshire

at The Cotswold Manor Vineyard, Exclusive Hot-Tub, Games/Event Barns, 70 acres of Parkland, Oxfordshire

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The Cotswold Manor Vineyard, Exclusive Hot-Tub, Games/Event Barns, 70 acres of Parkland,

Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

sleeps 11

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 6)

cat friendly

Superb 4 bedroom holiday house with excellent location on an Oxfordshire country estate, set in over half an acre of gardens close to the Cotswolds and half an hour's drive from Oxford, complete with a private warm bubbly hot tub and shared access to a Games Barn with a pool table, football table and table tennis, this is a fantastic cottage for family breaks or group holidays such as stag or hen parties.

Part of a cottage complex: 1 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 11 people)

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £2200

Next available: 22 Jun - 4 nights

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Ensuite bathroom at Meadow Cottage, Devon

Well equipped kitchen at Meadow Cottage, Devon

Family bathroom at Meadow Cottage, Devon

Enclosed garden at Meadow Cottage, Devon

Garden furniture at Meadow Cottage, Devon

Countryside views at Meadow Cottage, Devon

Coastal scenes near Meadow Cottage, Devon

Luxurious interior at Meadow Cottage, Devon

Surrounding area near Meadow Cottage, Devon

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Meadow Cottage,

Honiton, Devon, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Secluded 2 bedroom country cottage with meadow views, exposed wooden beams, character features and a lovely garden located by the Blackdown Hills in Devon with the Jurassic Coast close by, both family-friendly and dog-friendly.

Part of a cottage complex: 4 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 14 people)

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £550

Next available: 06 Jul - 5 nights

Special Offer: 18 Jul - 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

Dons Barn,

Apple Loft at Twistgates Farm Cottages,

Lammerlaw Self Catering,

Borland Farmhouse,

Old Barn House, Hereford,

Weiroch Lodge,

Nine Ocean Reach,

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

Lower Canwood sleeps 9+1,

Owl Lodge,

The Cotswold Manor Hall,

The Granary,

Suran Y Coed,

The Cotswold Manor Vineyard, Exclusive Hot-Tub, Games/Event Barns, 70 acres of Parkland,

Meadow Cottage,