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

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107 rental properties match your search for Short weekend breaks in the countryside
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Suran Y Coed,

Knighton, Powys, Wales
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly 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
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £420
Next available: 23 Mar - 3 nights
no booking fee

River Bank Cottage,

Whitby, North Yorkshire, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Escape for a romantic break or tranquil holiday in this delightful 2 bedroom holiday home, with a riverside garden this is a great place for a fishing break or take it easy holiday in Whitby and is conveniently close to the North York Moors National Park and the North Yorkshire Coast.

countryside views over hillsnear beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £550
Next available: 23 Mar - 7 nights
Special Offer: 28 Mar - 7 nights
no booking fee

Little Canwood House, Sleeps 7+1, 5* Gold Award Winning,

Hereford, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

5 star rated gold award winning luxury cottage with a traditonal yet modern feel set in rolling countryside with private enclosed gardens and amazing views over rural farmland yet just 15 minutes' drive from Hereford.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQParking
7 nights from £1273
Next available: 23 Mar - 4 nights
Special Offer: 22 Mar - 3 nights
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Garden Bank,

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: 30 Mar - 7 nights
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The Haven - Luxury Sheltered Hot Tub & Games Room,

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: 23 Mar - 7 nights
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The Escape,

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

Sleeps 10 holiday house with warm bubbly outdoor private hot tub and games room, just outside of the Peak District National Park.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessfree WifigardenBBQParking
7 nights from £2200
Next available: 23 Mar - 7 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 welcome
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.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQfirepitParking
7 nights from £2190
Next available: 23 Mar - 7 nights
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The Clock Tower,

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: 23 Mar - 7 nights
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Myrtle House Old Farmhouse and Annexe,

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: 23 Mar - 7 nights

Greens Norton House,

Towcester, Northamptonshire, England
sleeps  25 sleeps 25
12 bedrooms 12 bedrooms
7 bathrooms 7 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Spacious 10 bedroom no pets farmhouse rental, complete with bubbly hot tub, games room and generous grounds with children’s play area, near Towcester and Silverstone.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor private hot tubfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £7560
Next available: 23 Mar - 4 nights
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Billys Bothy,

Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England
sleeps  16 sleeps 16
6 bedrooms 6 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Large award winning holiday cottage set within landscaped gardens, near the Peak District, sleeps up to 16 plus 2 cots.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accesssaunafree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQfirepitParking
7 nights from £2430
Next available: 23 Mar - 4 nights
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Old Coach House,

Aldwark, Derbyshire, England
sleeps  7 sleeps 7
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
  unlimited  dogs welcome  unlimited dogs welcome
cat friendly 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
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQParking
7 nights from £240
Next available: 09 May - 5 nights

High Cloud,

Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales
sleeps  24 sleeps 24
10 bedrooms 10 bedrooms
7 bathrooms 7 bathrooms
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

Experience something special at High Cloud with stunning panoramic views of the Welsh countryside, an outdoor swimming pool, a private hot tub, a games room and a location close to Sugarloaf Mountain plus accommodation for up to 24 people, ideal for large groups and big families.

5 (1 reviews)
countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomindoor hot tub accessoutdoor heated poolfree WifigardenBBQParking
7 nights from £4500
Next available: 23 Mar - 3 nights

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.

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: 23 Mar - 4 nights
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The Hideaway,

Rothbury, Northumberland, England
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

Stylish sleeps 9 pet-friendly barn conversion with country views, just outside of Northumberland National Park and with access to onsite tennis court.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchentennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
7 nights from £995
Next available: 23 Mar - 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.