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Rural Retreats Available this August

263 rental properties match your search for Rural Retreats for August Breaks 2025
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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.

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country views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £550
Next available: 28 Dec - 7 nights

Portman House,

Pylle, Somerset, England
sleeps  16 sleeps 16
8 bedrooms 8 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Large 8 bedroom country house with warm bubbly outdoor hot tub and rural setting, just 11 miles from Glastonbury.

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ground floor bedroomensuite(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherMicrowaveGames roomOutdoor Hot Tub AccessSaunaParkingGarden
7 nights from £3425
Next available: 06 Jan - 7 nights
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Monnington House and Garden Cottage,

Monnington on Wye, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  18 sleeps 18
9 bedrooms 9 bedrooms
9 bathrooms 9 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

This fantastic 5 star rated large holiday home and adjoining cottage together sleep up to 18 in style and comfort and benefit from a setting within an area of outstanding natural beauty near to the Brecon Beacons and River Wye, with its games room and table tennis room, this property is ideal for special celebrations and for large group getaways.

4.8 (5 reviews)
ground floor bedroomensuite(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £3950
Next available: 02 Jan - 7 nights
Special Offer: 03 Jan - 3 nights
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Romantic Retreat
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The Turbine House,

Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs

Lovely romantic retreat, an ideal base for discovering just what makes this part of Argyll and Bute so very special.

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ground floor bedroom
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVWashing machineMicrowaveParkingPatio Garden
7 nights from £675
Next available: 19 Dec - 7 nights
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Cormorant,

Port of Menteith, Stirling, Scotland
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Stunning private 3 ensuite bedroom lakeside holiday lodge set in a secluded position on a Scottish estate by the Lake of Menteith, next to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, complete with hot tub and fire pit.

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ground floor bedroomensuite(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomPrivate Outdoor Hot TubTennis courtFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £1500
Next available: 22 Dec - 6 nights
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Sharpnage House ,

Checkley, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  11 sleeps 11
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Superb high quality 5 bedroom holiday house with luxurious interior and games room with pool table and table tennis just 15 minutes’ drive from the beautiful town of Hereford (three of the five bedrooms have ensuite facilities and one of these ensuite bedrooms is on the ground floor and may suit a couple who want to avoid stairs).

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ground floor bedroomensuite(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Gold Award Winning CottageDigital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £1800
Next available: 19 Dec - 3 nights
Special Offer: 18 Dec - 3 nights

Glen Euchar Holiday House,

Kilninver, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Rural retreat with 4 bedrooms and a lovely bubbly private hot tub with some spectacular countryside views, close to the coast and just 10 miles from the charming seaside town of Oban.

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Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherWashing machineOutdoor Hot Tub AccessFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £622
Next available: 20 Dec - 3 nights
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Granary Cottage,

Pickering near Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
1 dog welcome  1 dog
family friendly 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.

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ground floor bedroomcountry views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £650
Next available: 06 Jan - 7 nights
Special Offer: 20 Dec - 3 nights
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The Barn at Hill House,

Leek, Staffordshire, England
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
1 dog welcome  1 dog
family friendly family friendly

Beautiful 4 bedroom dog-friendly barn conversion with stunning country views, ideal for exploring the Peak District National Park.

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Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherMicrowaveFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £914
Next available: 07 Feb - 7 nights
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Low Shipley Barn, North Pennines,

Barnard Castle, County Durham, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
1 dog welcome  1 dog
family friendly family friendly

Escape to the country with a stay at this pretty stone-built cottage, with 2 bedrooms this property sleeps up to 4 plus 1 dog and features superb views over farmlands and pastures and is less than 10 minutes drive from Barnard Castle.

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ensuite(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £446
Next available: 19 Dec - 3 nights
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Balebarn Eco Lodge,

Winkleigh, Devon, England
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
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.

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ground floor bedroomcountry views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Green Award Winning CottageDigital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveOutdoor Hot Tub AccessFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £720
Next available: 20 Dec - 7 nights
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Sleeps 2, Romantic, Modern, Luxurious Cottage with garden, WiFi and Amazing Views,

Much Marcle, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs

Charming romantic retreat with views out to the Malvern Hills, less than 8 miles from Ledbury and 10 miles from Hereford and close to the Wye Valley AONB.

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ensuite(s)country views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Gold Award Winning CottageDigital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £637
Next available: 19 Dec - 5 nights
Special Offer: 18 Dec - 3 nights
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Higher Burrow Farmhouse,

Kingsbury Episcopi, Somerset, England
sleeps  17 sleeps 17
7 bedrooms 7 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
1 dog welcome  1 dog
family friendly family friendly

Large 7 bedroom country house with the wow-factor in Somerset, enjoy country views and luxurious spacious accommodation with a country twist, as well as a beautiful garden and 2 private hot tubs outdoors, just 18 miles from Glastonbury.

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ensuite(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveOutdoor Hot Tub AccessFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £3375
Next available: 06 Jan - 7 nights
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Family-Friendly
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Old Coach House,

Aldwark, Derbyshire, England
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
3 dogs welcome  3 dogs
family friendly family 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 bedroomcountry views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Gold Award Winning CottageTVWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £240
Next available: 07 Jan - 7 nights
Special Offer: 28 Dec - 14 nights

The Hay Barn,

South Hetton, County Durham, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

3 Bedroom Pet-Friendly Rural Retreat close to the Durham Heritage Coast.

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ground floor bedroomensuite(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £788
Next available: 30 Dec - 7 nights
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Searching for a rural retreat cottage to rent this August? Wherever in the UK you're looking to holiday, Country Cottages Online features a great selection of country cottages and rural retreats to rent.

Whether you want to stay in a log cabin, a lodge, a farm-stay property or a country cottage, we hope you find the perfect cottage rental for your August holiday on Country Cottages Online.