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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: 4 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 14 people)

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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7 nights from £425

Next available: 10 Aug - 7 nights

Special Offer: 08 Aug - 6 nights

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Well equipped kitchen at Widgeon, Suffolk

Open plan living area at Widgeon, Suffolk

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Widgeon,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Sumptuous 3 bedroom barn in rural Suffolk, just outside of the Norfolk Broads, with country views and access to excellent shared leisure facilities including a hot tub, a games room, a fitness barn, and a children's play area.

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: 07 Aug - 3 nights

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at Hafod Grove Mansion House & Hafod Fach, Pembrokeshire

Countryside near Hafod Grove Mansion House & Hafod Fach, Pembrokeshire

Garden at Hafod Grove Mansion House & Hafod Fach, Pembrokeshire

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Hafod Grove Mansion House & Hafod Fach,

Moylgrove, Pembrokeshire, Wales

sleeps 10

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 5)

family friendly

Wonderful 3 bedroom holiday cottage with a tranquil rural secluded setting yet a location within walking distance of the seaside of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, a large private garden of almost an acre as well as swings for children, makes this an ideal cottage for families.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £700

Next available: 28 Aug - 7 nights

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Open plan living area at Woodcock, Suffolk

Farmhouse style kitchen at Woodcock, Suffolk

Children’s play area at Woodcock, Suffolk

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Woodcock,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

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

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7 nights from £920

Next available: 10 Aug - 7 nights

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Countryside views at Suran Y Coed, Powys

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Suran Y Coed,

Knighton, Powys, Wales

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

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

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7 nights from £420

Next available: 05 Aug - 3 nights

Special Offer: 04 Aug - 7 nights

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Weathervane Cottage, Devon, from the outside

Kitchen/diner at Weathervane Cottage, Devon

Shower room at Weathervane Cottage, Devon

Countryside near Weathervane Cottage, Devon

Coastal scenes near Weathervane Cottage, Devon

Countryside views at Weathervane Cottage, Devon

Luxurious interior at Weathervane Cottage, Devon

Surrounding area near Weathervane Cottage, Devon

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Weathervane Cottage,

Honiton, Devon, England

sleeps 5

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Three bedroom character cottage, both family-friendly and pet-friendly, with own garden in a peaceful location by the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the Jurassic coast just a short drive away.

Part of a cottage complex: 4 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 14 people)

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £550

Next available: 17 Aug - 5 nights

Special Offer: 17 Aug - 5 nights

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Decked area at Hare Romantic Retreat, Somerset

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Hare Romantic Retreat,

Bath, Somerset, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

No pets

No pets sleeps 2 Cotswolds rural retreat just 4 miles from Bath, with veranda with fabulous countryside views.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £445

Next available: 23 Aug - 5 nights

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Kitchen/diner at Bucknowle Lodge, Dorset

Family bathroom at Bucknowle Lodge, Dorset

Countryside views at Bucknowle Lodge, Dorset

Luxury kitchen at Bucknowle Lodge, Dorset

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Bucknowle Lodge,

Church Knowle, Dorset, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Charming light and airy, sleeps 8 character cottage, set in the Dorset National Landscape, just 15 minutes’ drive from Kimmeridge Bay, pet-friendly, and welcoming 2 pet dogs.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £1100

Next available: 24 Aug - 4 nights

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Enclosed garden at Trevase Granary, Herefordshire

Private Hot Tub at Trevase Granary, Herefordshire

Farmhouse style kitchen at Trevase Granary, Herefordshire

Cinema room at Trevase Granary, Herefordshire

Bedroom at Trevase Granary, Herefordshire

Dining room at Trevase Granary, Herefordshire

Patio area at Trevase Granary, Herefordshire

Games Room at Trevase Granary, Herefordshire

Garden at Trevase Granary, Herefordshire

Countryside views at Trevase Granary, Herefordshire

Wet room at Trevase Granary, Herefordshire

Kitchen/diner at Trevase Granary, Herefordshire

Trevase Granary, Herefordshire, from the outside

Lounge at Trevase Granary, Herefordshire

Shower room at Trevase Granary, Herefordshire

Utility room at Trevase Granary, Herefordshire

Family bathroom at Trevase Granary, Herefordshire

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Wheelchair accessible accommodation at Trevase Granary, Herefordshire

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Trevase Granary,

Hereford, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 18

8 bedrooms

8 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Choose from two award winning 5 star rated luxury barn conversions, each sleeping up to 18 guests, close to the Wye Valley and with stunning countryside views, a private garden, games room and hot tub for relaxing holidays.

5 (5 reviews)

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £3495

Next available: 31 Aug - 7 nights

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Ten Ocean Reach, Devon, from the outside

Open plan living area at Ten Ocean Reach, Devon

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Ten Ocean Reach,

Salcombe, Devon, England

sleeps 4

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

multi-dogs (up to 4)

cat friendly

Stylish 1 bedroom pet-friendly holiday rental with sea and countryside views plus a balcony for sitting out and enjoying the view, just 4 miles from Salcombe and 20 miles from Dartmouth.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 13 people)

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £560

Next available: 31 Aug - 4 nights

Special Offer: 28 Aug - 7 nights

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Patio area at Granary Cottage, North Yorkshire

Lounge at Granary Cottage, North Yorkshire

Bedroom at Granary Cottage, North Yorkshire

Kitchen/diner at Granary Cottage, North Yorkshire

Shower room at Granary Cottage, North Yorkshire

Countryside views at Granary Cottage, North Yorkshire

Luxurious interior at Granary Cottage, North Yorkshire

Countryside near Granary Cottage, North Yorkshire

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Granary Cottage,

Pickering near Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Idyllic family-friendly and dog-friendly country cottage (all ground floor accommodation), located next to stunning Yorkshire countryside, well located for taking day trips to the North York Moors National Park and the stunning Yorkshire coastline.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £650

Next available: 28 Aug - 7 nights

Special Offer: 28 Aug - 3 nights

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Kitchen/diner at Meadow View, Herefordshire

Garden furniture at Meadow View, Herefordshire

Dining room at Meadow View, Herefordshire

Ensuite bathroom at Meadow View, Herefordshire

Shower room at Meadow View, Herefordshire

Family-Friendly

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Meadow View,

Pudleston, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Luxurious 3 ensuite bedroom holiday home in Herefordshire, just 6 miles from Leominster, pet-friendly and complete with its own exclusive use indoor heated swimming pool.

Part of a cottage complex: 4 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 34 people)

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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7 nights from £6300

Next available: 10 Aug - 7 nights

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Luxury kitchen at Little Canwood House, Sleeps 7+1, 5* Gold Award Winning, Herefordshire

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

Farmhouse style kitchen at Little Canwood House, Sleeps 7+1, 5* Gold Award Winning, Herefordshire

Kitchen/diner at Little Canwood House, Sleeps 7+1, 5* Gold Award Winning, Herefordshire

Shower room at Little Canwood House, Sleeps 7+1, 5* Gold Award Winning, Herefordshire

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

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

Family bathroom at Little Canwood House, Sleeps 7+1, 5* Gold Award Winning, Herefordshire

Little Canwood House, Sleeps 7+1, 5* Gold Award Winning, Herefordshire, from the outside

Garden furniture at Little Canwood House, Sleeps 7+1, 5* Gold Award Winning, Herefordshire

Surrounding area near Little Canwood House, Sleeps 7+1, 5* Gold Award Winning, Herefordshire

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

Patio area at Little Canwood House, Sleeps 7+1, 5* Gold Award Winning, Herefordshire

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

Hereford, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

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

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7 nights from £1319

Next available: 30 Aug - 5 nights

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Private Swimming Pool at Courtyard Cottage, Herefordshire

Courtyard Cottage, Herefordshire, from the outside

Kitchen/diner at Courtyard Cottage, Herefordshire

Lounge at Courtyard Cottage, Herefordshire

Shower room at Courtyard Cottage, Herefordshire

Bedroom at Courtyard Cottage, Herefordshire

Ensuite bathroom at Courtyard Cottage, Herefordshire

Family bathroom at Courtyard Cottage, Herefordshire

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Courtyard Cottage,

Pudleston, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Luxurious and welcoming 4 bedroom 3 bathroom holiday cottage with private 6-seater hot tub and access to a private swimming pool onsite, set on a country estate, just 6 miles from Leominster.

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: 05 Aug - 7 nights

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Private Hot Tub at The Escape, Derbyshire

Well equipped kitchen at The Escape, Derbyshire

Family bathroom at The Escape, Derbyshire

Ensuite bathroom at The Escape, Derbyshire

Surrounding area near The Escape, Derbyshire

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The Escape,

Two Dales, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 10

5 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

No pets

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

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7 nights from £2200

Next available: 04 Sep - 7 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

Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages,

Widgeon,

Hafod Grove Mansion House & Hafod Fach,

Woodcock,

Suran Y Coed,

Weathervane Cottage,

Hare Romantic Retreat,

Bucknowle Lodge,

Trevase Granary,

Ten Ocean Reach,

Granary Cottage,

Meadow View,

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

Courtyard Cottage,

The Escape,