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

96 rental properties match your search for Short weekend breaks in the countryside
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The Barn at RyePark House,

Barnstaple, Devon, England
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets

Beautiful 1 bedroom barn conversion with warm bubbly private hot tub, perfect for a couple and in an idyllic setting nestled next to fields and farmlands in North Devon, just outside of Exmoor National Park and only half an hour's drive from the coast.

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ground floor bedroomcountry views
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Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveOutdoor Hot TubFree WifiPatio GardenParking
7 nights from £670
Next available: 27 Apr - 6 nights
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The Manor House,

Ludlow, Shropshire, England
sleeps  12 sleeps 12
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
1 dog welcome  1 dog
family friendly 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.

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country views
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Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomTennis courtFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £1850
Next available: 28 Apr - 5 nights
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Owl Barn,

Leominster, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  11 sleeps 11
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Idyllic barn conversion with private hot tub which benefits from a number of stunning features such as vaulted ceilings and wooden beams and also has a large garden where you can enjoy fantastic countryside views, nestled deep in the Herefordshire countryside yet only 5 mile from Leominster.

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7 nights from £1200
Next available: 27 Apr - 7 nights
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Llanlliana Coastal Retreat,

Cemaes Bay, Anglesey, Wales
sleeps  21 sleeps 21
10 bedrooms 10 bedrooms
9 bathrooms 9 bathrooms
4 dogs welcome  4 dogs
family friendly family friendly

High quality 10 bedroom country house with stunning views, ideal for big groups, located in extensive grounds near Cemaes Bay, complete with a games room with pool table, table football and Xbox 360, plus a private hot tub outdoors.

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TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomOutdoor Hot TubFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £5115
Next available: 29 Apr - 4 nights
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Field Barn sleeps 2, with a private Steam Room!,

Checkley, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs

Stylish romantic pet-friendly barn conversion midway between the Wye Valley and Malvern Hills AONBs, luxurious throughout and with superb country views, relax and unwind at this stunning couple’s holiday home.

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Gold Award Winning CottageDigital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £650
Next available: 27 Apr - 7 nights
Special Offer: 26 Apr - 3 nights
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Threshers Barn,

Beaminster, Dorset, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
6 dogs welcome  6 dogs
family friendly family friendly

3 bedroom very pet-friendly barn conversion on an organic farm with access to onsite games room and fishing lakes nearby, in the beautiful Dorset National Landscape, close to Beaminster and just half an hour’s drive from the coast.

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7 nights from £630
Next available: 27 Apr - 7 nights
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The Tallow Factory,

Dedham, Essex, England
sleeps  12 sleeps 12
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Unique 4 bedroom spacious country cottage that is a converted Tudor candle factory, in the heart of the idyllic village of Dedham in one the UK's designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, close to the Essex/Suffolk border.

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7 nights from £2500
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Balebarn Eco Lodge,

Winkleigh, Devon, England
sleeps  12 sleeps 12
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
wheelchair accessible accessible

With a huge wrap around veranda, eco-friendly credentials, idyllic views out over a wildlife pond, a tranquil rural setting, as well as a stunning setting nestled next to a 7 acre nature reserve in North Devon, Balebarn Lodge is quirky and unique.

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ground floor bedroomcountry views
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Green Award Winning CottageDigital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveOutdoor Hot TubFree WifiGardenParking
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7 nights from £474
Next available: 27 Apr - 7 nights
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The Boathouse,

Tomich, Beauly, Highland, Scotland
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets

Stylish sleeps 2 eco-friendly lodge with magnificent loch views and its own rowing boat, ideal for an off-grid holiday in the Scottish Highlands.

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ground floor bedroomcountry views
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Gold Award Winning CottageParkingPatio Garden
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7 nights from £420
Next available: 27 Apr - 7 nights
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Golightly,

Axbridge, Somerset, England
sleeps  7 sleeps 7
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Family-friendly 3 bedroom country cottage in the Mendip Hills, just 20 minutes drive from Burnham on Sea.

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ground floor bedroomcountry views
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TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
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7 nights from £779
Next available: 27 May - 4 nights
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Tiarks,

Axbridge, Somerset, England
sleeps  7 sleeps 7
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Welcoming 2 bedroom farm cottage with private hot tub and access to onsite play park with swings and slide for children, ideal for a relaxing break in the Mendip Hills, just 5 miles from Cheddar and 7 miles from Weston-super-Mare.

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ground floor bedroomcountry views
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TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveIndoor Hot TubFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
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7 nights from £779
Next available: 28 Apr - 6 nights
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Poppy,

Axbridge, Somerset, England
sleeps  7 sleeps 7
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

3 bedroom farm cottage in the Mendip Hills AONB, close to Cheddar and Weston-super-Mare, enjoy fishing by the riverside in season, plus access to shared children’s play park with swings and slide.

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7 nights from £850
Next available: 28 Apr - 6 nights
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Beggars Barn,

Shutford, Oxfordshire, England
sleeps  30 sleeps 30
10 bedrooms 10 bedrooms
10 bathrooms 10 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Luxurious self-catering near the English Cotswolds, to sleep from 4 to 30 people across 3 properties (main house, annexe and 2 bedroom summer house), with access to a BBQ lodge, plus excellent onsite leisure facilities (outdoor swimming pool (in season), games room facilities and outdoor table tennis).

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TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomOutdoor Hot TubOwn swimming pool ()Free WifiGardenParking
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7 nights from £8000
Next available: 06 May - 4 nights
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The Old Rectory,

Bridport, Dorset, England
sleeps  25 sleeps 25
11 bedrooms 11 bedrooms
9 bathrooms 9 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Wonderful Georgian country house set in over an acre of gardens close to a gorgeous Dorset valley and near to the seaside, with a location and accommodation like this, this is a very special place.

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ensuite(s)country views
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TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
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7 nights from £7000
Next available: 29 Apr - 4 nights

Blaenpant Mansion,

Cardigan, Pembrokeshire, Wales
sleeps  18 sleeps 18
6 bedrooms 6 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Impressive Grade II listed mansion house with an private hot tub, located in extensive gardens close to the Teifi Valley and just a short drive from lovely sandy beaches and the Cardigan Bay coastline, great house for get togethers, special celebrations (hen parties and stag parties welcome) and big family holidays.

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country views
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TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomOutdoor Hot TubFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
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7 nights from £2190
Next available: 27 Apr - 6 nights
* Price quoted is not inclusive of any applicable booking fees or local charges.

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.