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

94 rental properties match your search for Short weekend breaks in the countryside
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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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Digital TVFree WifiGames roomTennis courtEnclosed Garden
7 nights from £1850
Next available: 05 Apr - 6 nights
Family-Friendly
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Edingtonhill House

, Berwick on Tweed, Borders, Scotland
sleeps  22 sleeps 22
7 bedrooms 7 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Edingtonhill House is a high quality 7 bedroom Scottish holiday home offering luxurious accommodation in the heart of the borders of Scotland, with an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna and children's play area as well as a fantastic country location, this house really does have it all.

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Digital TVFree WifiOutdoor Hot TubSaunaHeated poolGarden
7 nights from £3910
Next available: 15 Apr - 4 nights
Family-Friendly
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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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Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVFree WifiGames roomEnclosed Garden
7 nights from £630
Next available: 02 Apr - 3 nights
Family-Friendly
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Barlowenath

, Marazion, Cornwall, England
sleeps  5 sleeps 5
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
1 dog welcome  1 dog
family friendly family friendly

Charming 3 bedroom pet-friendly character cottage, set in a scenic rural location on a farm, less than 3 miles from Marazion with its stunning beach, complete with distant views out to St Michael’s Mount from the garden!.

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Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVFree WifiEnclosed Garden
7 nights from £350
Next available: 03 Jun - 5 nights
Romantic Retreat
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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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Digital TVFree WifiOutdoor Hot TubPatio Garden
7 nights from £670
Next available: 10 Apr - 4 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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Facilities, Features & Awards:
Gold Award Winning CottagePatio Garden
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7 nights from £420
Next available: 05 Apr - 7 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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Digital TVFree WifiEnclosed Garden
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7 nights from £850
Next available: 31 Mar - 5 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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Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVFree WifiIndoor Hot TubEnclosed Garden
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7 nights from £779
Next available: 31 Mar - 5 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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Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVFree WifiGames roomEnclosed Garden
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7 nights from £779
Next available: 30 Mar - 6 nights
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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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Green Award Winning CottageDigital TVFree WifiOutdoor Hot TubGarden
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7 nights from £474
Next available: 02 Apr - 6 nights
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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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TVFree WifiGames roomOutdoor Hot TubEnclosed Garden
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7 nights from £2190
Next available: 06 Apr - 7 nights
Family-Friendly
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Rosemore Grange

, Whitbourne, Worcestershire, England
sleeps  26 sleeps 26
11 bedrooms 11 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Large country house with 11 bedrooms and many fine features, nestled in pleasant private gardens by glorious unspoilt countryside, within easy reach of Worcester, Hereford, Cheltenham and the Malvern Hills, ideal for large family or group getaways, parties, special celebrations and special holidays.

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7 nights from £3000
Next available: 02 Apr - 7 nights
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The Farmhouse

, Halesworth, Suffolk, England
sleeps  13 sleeps 13
6 bedrooms 6 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

6 bedroom country house with idyllic views, a games room with pool, table tennis and table football, just 10 miles from Southwold.

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Digital TVFree WifiGames roomGarden
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7 nights from £1800
Next available: 01 Apr - 7 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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Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVFree WifiGames roomEnclosed Garden
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7 nights from £7000
Next available: 07 Apr - 5 nights
Family-Friendly
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Skendleby Hall

, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, England
sleeps  26 sleeps 26
13 bedrooms 13 bedrooms
13 bathrooms 13 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Fabulous 13 bedroom large country house located within extensive gardens in the Lincolnshire Wolds area, with a games room, sauna, indoor hot tub and a secluded location as well as country views, this unique house is ideal for large family groups, special celebrations and reunions (it's even possible to get married here as the house is licensed for civil ceremonies and intimate weddings for up to 50 people).

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Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVFree WifiGames roomIndoor Hot TubSaunaEnclosed Garden
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7 nights from £4500
Next available: 06 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.