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
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Beccles, Suffolk, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly 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
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomindoor hot tub accessfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £920
Next available: 22 Jun - 7 nights
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Malborough, Devon, England
sleeps  5 sleeps 5
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 4 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 4)
family friendly family friendly

With a warm bubbly hot tub with outstanding countryside views and a location in the pretty village of Malborough in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a location just 5 minutes drive from the coast, this dog-friendly holiday home has plenty to recommend it.

5 (1 reviews)
ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor private hot tubfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £400
Next available: 04 Jul - 7 nights
Special Offer: 04 Jul - 7 nights
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Whitchurch, Shropshire, England
sleeps  5 sleeps 5
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

3 bedroom holiday barn sleeping 5 people in rural Shropshire close to England and Wales border country, enjoying shared access to an indoor swimming pool, a multisports court area with tennis and badminton and a children’s play area for children aged under 5, plus good walks from the farm.

5 (1 reviews)
countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenindoor heated pooltennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £521
Next available: 22 Jun - 7 nights
Special Offer: 20 Jun - 7 nights
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Beccles, Suffolk, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly 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
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomindoor hot tub accessfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £1075
Next available: 21 Jun - 7 nights
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Whitchurch, Shropshire, England
sleeps  16 sleeps 16
9 bedrooms 9 bedrooms
7 bathrooms 7 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Located in the beautiful Shropshire countryside, Buttercups & Hayloft is a wonderful combination sleeping 16 across two quality cottages and can comfortably dine 16 guests at one long dining table located in Buttercups.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenindoor heated pooltennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £2590
Next available: 28 Jun - 7 nights
Special Offer: 21 Aug - 7 nights
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Dartmouth, Devon, England
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets

A detached stone holiday cottage for two with a cosy woodburner, a Jacuzzi bath and a private garden with pretty views over the valley and orchard, perfect for romantic breaks and set in twenty acres of conservation valley and woodlands.

Part of a cottage complex: 4 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 11 people)
ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £600
Next available: 17 Jul - 7 nights
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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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor private hot tubfree WifiPatio GardenBBQParking
7 nights from £670
Next available: 01 Jul - 7 nights
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Winkleigh, Devon, England
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
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.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
green award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQfirepitParking
7 nights from £720
Next available: 22 Aug - 7 nights
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Broomfield, Somerset, England
sleeps  56 sleeps 56
13 bedrooms 13 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Large group accommodation lodges in beautiful Quantock Hills area of Somerset, sleeping up to 30 guests in total, sociable communal spaces with BBQ and camp fire to, set in Quantock Hills.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
microwave in kitchenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQParkinggarden
7 nights from £3822
Next available: 22 Jun - 7 nights
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Kelso, Borders, Scotland
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Stylish pet-friendly 2 bedroom rural retreat with lush country views out to the Tweed valley, set on an organic farm in the Scottish Borders, only around 3 miles from Kelso.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchentennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £500
Next available: 07 Jul - 3 nights
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Two Dales, Derbyshire, England
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

No pets 5 bedroom holiday home in a tranquil village setting near Bakewell and the Peak District National Park, with the added luxury of a bubbly outdoor hot tub and games room.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £2200
Next available: 22 Jun - 7 nights
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Bath, Somerset, England
sleeps  29 sleeps 29
10 bedrooms 10 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Impressive large country house with 10 bedrooms set amongst beautiful gardens close to the Mendip Hills, ideal for special celebrations, hen parties, stag parties, large group getaways and large family gatherings.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifigardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQParking
7 nights from £3600
Family-Friendly
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Colwall, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  27 sleeps 27
11 bedrooms 11 bedrooms
11 bathrooms 11 bathrooms
 4 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 4)
family friendly family friendly

Magnificent 11 bedroom Herefordshire country house set in 6 acres of grounds in the Malvern Hills AONB, next to beautiful countryside, ideal for big group celebrations and weddings.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQfirepitParking
7 nights from £4000
Next available: 21 Jun - 5 nights
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Colwall, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome

Idyllic romantic pet-friendly retreat by the Malvern Hills, just 4 miles from Ledbury, with its own private garden and dog run.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £750
Next available: 21 Jun - 7 nights
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Ilminster, Somerset, England
sleeps  11 sleeps 11
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

4 Bedroom Holiday Farmhouse and 1 Bedroom Annexe, sleeping from 7 to 11 people in homely comfortable accommodation, special access features include a stair-lift in the Farmhouse and wheelchair-wide doorways at the Annexe.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenfireplaceBBQParking
7 nights from £335
Next available: 04 Jul - 7 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.