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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Granary Barn

, Oakham, Rutland, England
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets

Romantic rural retreat in Rutland, ideal for a couple, with stunning country views, just 5 miles from Rutland Water.

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Digital TVFree WifiGarden
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7 nights from £575
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Fair Oak Farm - Your Country Estate

, Mayfield, East Sussex, England
sleeps  36 sleeps 36
16 bedrooms 16 bedrooms
16 bathrooms 16 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Large group accommodation for a country break in East Sussex on the Weald, in award winning country estate offering a secluded and private location for up to 36 people in a range of rural accommodation; on site is a Grade II listed farmhouse, barn conversions, tree houses and shepherd's huts (on-site entertainment includes falconry, archery and cycling, bikes can be hired, ideal for special occasions and corporate events (a private chef and full catering, as well as beauty treatments, are an optional additional service).

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7 nights from £7500

Eskmeals House, Self Catering, Ravenglass, Lake District, Cumbria, England

, Ravenglass, Cumbria, England
sleeps  21 sleeps 21
9 bedrooms 9 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

A beautiful country holiday home, set within 7 acres of gardens close to Ravenglass in the Lake District National Park.

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TVFree WifiEnclosed Garden
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7 nights from £1500
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New Hall Farmhouse

, Wolsingham, County Durham, England
sleeps  16 sleeps 16
8 bedrooms 8 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
4 dogs welcome  4 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Stunning holiday farmhouse with ample rustic charm with features such as wooden beams, stone walls and high ceilings in some rooms along with a large enclosed private garden, located on a farm close to Hamsterley Forest and conveniently located for discovering the Pennine Hills on days out.

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7 nights from £680
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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.