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

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

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: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 12 people)

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £550

Next available: 12 Oct - 7 nights

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Stable Cottage, Warwickshire, from the outside

Private Swimming Pool at Stable Cottage, Warwickshire

Games Room at Stable Cottage, Warwickshire

Kitchen/diner at Stable Cottage, Warwickshire

Family bathroom at Stable Cottage, Warwickshire

Countryside views at Stable Cottage, Warwickshire

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Stable Cottage,

Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

2 bedroom rural retreat with country views, private indoor pool access, games room and private courtyard, set on a working farm just 5 miles from the English Cotswolds and 8 miles from Stratford upon Avon.

5 (1 reviews)

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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7 nights from £425

Next available: 03 Oct - 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: 20 Sep - 7 nights

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Main House at Toad Hall, Swilland, Suffolk

Kitchen/diner at Toad Hall, Swilland, Suffolk

Games Room at Toad Hall, Swilland, Suffolk

Family bathroom at Toad Hall, Swilland, Suffolk

Ensuite bathroom at Toad Hall, Swilland, Suffolk

Garden furniture at Toad Hall, Swilland, Suffolk

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Toad Hall, Swilland,

Swilland, Woodbridge, Suffolk, England

sleeps 10

5 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Picture-perfect large Suffolk country cottage sleeping 10, with exposed timbers, inglenook fireplace and large gardens, with the added bonus of the coast being within easy reach for day trips.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £1550

Next available: 29 Sep - 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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Lounge at Honeysuckle, dog friendly couples' cottage in South Devon, Devon

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

Sea 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: 09 Oct - 7 nights

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Countryside near Old Coach House, Derbyshire

Children’s play area at Old Coach House, Derbyshire

Family bathroom at Old Coach House, Derbyshire

Farmhouse style kitchen at Old Coach House, Derbyshire

Old Coach House, Derbyshire, from the outside

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Enclosed garden at Old Coach House, Derbyshire

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Old Coach House,

Aldwark, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 7

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

unlimited dogs welcome

cat friendly

Searching for a family cottage in the Peak District National Park? This charming pet-friendly cottage is ideal for family holidays, enjoys an idyllic setting next to fields and should be a hit with the kids with a garden with swings and sandpit where the children can play.

5 (1 reviews)

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £240

Next available: 29 Sep - 4 nights

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Sandbeds Farmhouse, Cumbria, from the outside

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Family bathroom at Sandbeds Farmhouse, Cumbria

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Sandbeds Farmhouse,

Grayrigg, Cumbria, England

sleeps 10

5 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Luxurious 5 bedroom stone-built farmhouse, sleeps 10 plus infants, set on a tranquil farm and enjoying an ideal location for exploring both the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £1650

Next available: 28 Sep - 4 nights

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Beaford Country House, Devon, from the outside

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Luxurious interior at Beaford Country House, Devon

Farmhouse style kitchen at Beaford Country House, Devon

Private Hot Tub at Beaford Country House, Devon

Private Swimming Pool at Beaford Country House, Devon

Games Room at Beaford Country House, Devon

Outdoor games area at Beaford Country House, Devon

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Beaford Country House,

Great Torrington, Devon, England

sleeps 23

9 bedrooms

9 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Situated by the river valley of Torridge, this large country house has 9 bedrooms, beautiful gardens, an outdoor swimming pool and a private hot tub and has plenty to recommend it for hen parties, stag parties, special holidays and even weddings.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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7 nights from £3800

Next available: 26 Sep - 7 nights

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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

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

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

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: 21 Sep - 4 nights

Special Offer: 28 Sep - 4 nights

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Open plan living area at Partridge, Suffolk

Children’s play area at Partridge, Suffolk

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Partridge,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Luxurious romantic barn conversion on a farm, just outside of the Norfolk Broads, with tranquil country views and excellent onsite leisure facilities.

Part of a cottage complex: 5 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 26 people)

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £715

Next available: 02 Oct - 7 nights

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Weiroch Lodge, Highland, from the outside

Countryside views at Weiroch Lodge, Highland

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Ensuite bathroom at Weiroch Lodge, Highland

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Pet-Friendly

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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

Next available: 18 Oct - 7 nights

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Dining room at Symondsbury Manor, Dorset

Farmhouse style kitchen at Symondsbury Manor, Dorset

Family-Friendly

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Symondsbury Manor,

Bridport, Dorset, England

sleeps 22

11 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Fine country holiday house with 11 bedrooms, set in two and a half acres of gardens in rural Dorset just one mile from the seaside, bookings welcome for weddings, special celebrations, family and group holidays.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over hills

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7 nights from £5600

Next available: 19 Sep - 6 nights

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Super king-size bedroom at Red Gables, Herefordshire

Dining room at Red Gables, Herefordshire

Ensuite shower room at Red Gables, Herefordshire

Kitchen/diner at Red Gables, Herefordshire

Double bedroom at Red Gables, Herefordshire

Twin bedroom at Red Gables, Herefordshire

Family bathroom at Red Gables, Herefordshire

Private Swimming Pool at Red Gables, Herefordshire

Red Gables, Herefordshire, from the outside

Family-Friendly

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Red Gables,

Pudleston, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Beautiful 4 bedroom 4 bathroom luxury pet-friendly holiday home set on a country estate near Leominster, with private hot tub and barrel sauna in garden, plus daily access to an onsite indoor swimming pool, this is a great place to relax and unwind in the countryside.

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 £6720

Next available: 19 Sep - 6 nights

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Lounge at Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages, Devon

Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages, Devon, from the outside

Patio area at Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages, Devon

Bedroom at Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages, Devon

Kitchen/diner at Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages, Devon

Family bathroom at Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages, Devon

Drawing room at Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages, Devon

Countryside views at Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages, Devon

Surrounding area near Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages, Devon

Countryside near Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages, Devon

Coastal scenes near Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages, Devon

Study at Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages, Devon

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Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages,

Honiton, Devon, England

sleeps 3

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

One bedroom stone-built country cottage with its own garden, situated by the Blackdown Hills in Devon with the Jurassic Coast easily accessible for days out, ideal for romantic breaks or for small family holidays with its large bedroom offering enough room for an extra child's bed to be added.

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

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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7 nights from £425

Next available: 16 Oct - 3 nights

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Garden at Cefn Y Waun - Cottage in the Woods, Powys

Bedroom at Cefn Y Waun - Cottage in the Woods, Powys

Surrounding area near Cefn Y Waun - Cottage in the Woods, Powys

Cefn Y Waun - Cottage in the Woods, Powys, from the outside

Countryside views at Cefn Y Waun - Cottage in the Woods, Powys

Countryside near Cefn Y Waun - Cottage in the Woods, Powys

Lounge at Cefn Y Waun - Cottage in the Woods, Powys

Private Hot Tub at Cefn Y Waun - Cottage in the Woods, Powys

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Cefn Y Waun - Cottage in the Woods,

Velindre, Powys, Wales

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

With lovely country views and a setting by the Black Mountains amongst 200 acres of privately owned woodlands, this is a wonderful rural retreat and a well located private hot tub to the front of the property makes this a fantastic place to relax.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £1085

Next available: 21 Sep - 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.

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

Meadow Cottage,

Stable Cottage,

Coot,

Toad Hall, Swilland,

Honeysuckle, dog friendly couples' cottage in South Devon,

Old Coach House,

Sandbeds Farmhouse,

Beaford Country House,

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

Partridge,

Weiroch Lodge,

Symondsbury Manor,

Red Gables,

Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages,

Cefn Y Waun - Cottage in the Woods,