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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

Somers Hiscott,

Yarnscombe, Devon, England
sleeps  12 sleeps 12
6 bedrooms 6 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

This stunning high quality 6 bedroom country house features a beautiful interior and a tranquil setting with private gardens and is close to Barnstaple and just 11 miles from Westward Ho! beach and is ideal for large groups of friends or family looking to stay in style and comfort.

5 (3 reviews)
ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQfirepitParking
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7 nights from £1450
Next available: 06 Dec - 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
This owner/agency is showing availability but has not provided full pricing information.
7 nights from £335
Next available: 20 Dec - 7 nights
Family-Friendly
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Dolwen,

Rhayader, Powys, Wales
sleeps  7 sleeps 7
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Get away for a relaxing break to this family-friendly country cottage set in the beautiful Elan Valley close to Rhayader and the River Wye.

5 (1 reviews)
ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenfireplaceParking
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7 nights from £690
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Tubbs Delight,

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
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7 nights from £400
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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.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over hills
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottageoutdoor private hot tubwood burning stoveBBQParkingPatio Garden
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7 nights from £1800
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Family-Friendly
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Lydeard Farm Bush Camp and Lodge Group Accommodation,

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
This owner/agency is showing availability but has not provided full pricing information.
7 nights from £2240
Next available: 27 Mar - 7 nights
Pet-Friendly
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2 Swan Green Cottages,

Emery Down, Hampshire, England
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome

Idyllic 3 bedroom pet-friendly thatched country cottage in the Heart of the New Forest, just outside of Lyndhurst.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenParking
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7 nights from £1050
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The Stable, Old Barn Cottages,

Great Sturton, Lincolnshire, England
sleeps  5 sleeps 5
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
cat friendly cat friendly

Spacious 3 bedroom pet-friendly holiday barn to rent, next to the Lincolnshire Wolds and only around 40 minutes' drive from the coast.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree WifigardenBBQParking
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7 nights from £300
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Courtyard Cottage,

Tomich, Beauly, Highland, Scotland
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Welcoming 2 bedroom pet-friendly holiday cottage on Scottish farming estate by Glen Affric in the Scottish Highlands, with access to excellent onsite seasonal leisure facilities including an indoor swimming pool (pool open from April to October), a children’s play area and a games room.

4.8 (5 reviews)
ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomindoor heated poolfree WifiBBQParking
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7 nights from £570
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Granary Court,

Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England
sleeps  22 sleeps 22
11 bedrooms 11 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Large group accommodation with special celebration room plus games room and use of owner's hot tub, hen parties and stag parties welcome.

5 (1 reviews)
ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomindoor private hot tubfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQfirepitParking
Sorry, this owner/agency has not provided availability information.
7 nights from £1350
Special Offer: 09 Jan - 2 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
Sorry, this owner/agency has not provided availability information.
7 nights from £7560
Romantic Retreat
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The Shepherds Hut,

Worcester, Worcestershire, England
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets

Charming shepherd’s hut in Worcestershire countryside, near Worcester and Malvern Hills.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
microwave in kitchenBBQParkinggarden
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7 nights from £540
Family-Friendly
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The Barn at Lower Bassibones Farm,

Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, England
sleeps  5 sleeps 5
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

4 star rated barn conversion set on a farm in the Bucks countryside in the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just 3 miles from Great Missenden and 5 miles from Wendover.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
silver award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree WifigardenBBQParking
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7 nights from £625

Beaford Country House,

Great Torrington, Devon, England
sleeps  23 sleeps 23
9 bedrooms 9 bedrooms
9 bathrooms 9 bathrooms
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

Situated by the river valley of Torridge, this large country house has 9 bedrooms, beautiful gardens, an outdoor swimming pool and a private hot tub and has plenty to recommend it for hen parties, stag parties, special holidays and even weddings.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessoutdoor heated poolfireplaceBBQfirepitParkinggarden
Sorry, this owner/agency has not provided availability and full price information.
7 nights from £3800
Romantic Retreat
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Petite Fleur,

Stow Maries, Essex, England
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets

Tranquil romantic retreat in Stow Maries in rural Essex set next to beautiful gardens and a golf club, close to vineyards, good cafes and a local pub, countryside walks, and just 15 minutes drive from Maldon and Burnham on Crouch.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVmicrowave in kitchenfree WifigardenParking
Sorry, this owner/agency has not provided availability and full price information.
7 nights from £600
* 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.