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Rural Retreats Available this August

247 rental properties match your search for Rural Retreats for August Breaks 2025
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Garden Bank,

Kelso, Borders, Scotland
sleeps 4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
dog-friendly cottage
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.

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ground floor bedroomensuite(s)
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Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveTennis courtFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £500
Next available: 22 Feb - 7 nights
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The Cottage at Great East Standen Manor,

Arreton, Isle of Wight, England
sleeps 4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome 2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Pretty thatched country cottage with ample character and own garden where you can soak up the naturally beautiful surroundings and listen to birdsong, a delightful rural retreat.

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Gold Award Winning CottageTVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £525
Next available: 22 Feb - 7 nights
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Apple Loft at Twistgates Farm Cottages,

Honiton, Devon, England
sleeps 2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets

Apple Loft is a stylish romantic holiday home, perfect for 2 with wonderful tree top views of the Devonshire Hills and a lovely location amongst gorgeous countryside at Twistgates Farm, just 30 minutes’ drive from the Jurassic Coast.

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ensuite(s)country views
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Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £425
Next available: 25 Feb - 7 nights
Special Offer: 28 Feb - 7 nights
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Rafters, sleeps 4, dog friendly with enclosed garden,

Dartmouth, Devon, England
sleeps 4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
2 dogs welcome 2 dogs
cat friendly cat friendly

Sleeps 4 pet-friendly rural retreat with secure private garden, just 3 miles from Slapton Sands and half an hour’s drive from Dartmoor.

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country views
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Digital TVWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £650
Next available: 22 Feb - 6 nights
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The Stables Holiday Cottage,

Pickering near Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England
sleeps 5 sleeps 5
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
1 dog welcome 1 dog
family friendly family friendly

Lovely two bedroom country cottage with wood burning stove, luxurious interior and lovely garden area with wonderful views of the North Yorks Moors, in a great location for discovering the highlights of the North Yorkshire Moors, Heartbeat Country and the Yorkshire coast on days out.

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ensuite(s)country views
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Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £665
Next available: 22 Feb - 7 nights
Special Offer: 04 Apr - 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.

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ensuite(s)country views
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TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomOutdoor Hot Tub AccessFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £2200
Next available: 22 Feb - 5 nights
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Foxes Den,

Barnard Castle, County Durham, England
sleeps 2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
2 dogs welcome 2 dogs

Romantic pet-friendly holiday lodge on a working farm, with tranquil rural views, private outdoor hot tub and onsite fishing.

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ground floor bedroomcountry views
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TVMicrowaveOutdoor Hot Tub AccessFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £506
Next available: 24 Feb - 7 nights
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Cider House at Nutcombe Cottages,

Combe Martin, Devon, England
sleeps 4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
1 dog welcome 1 dog
family friendly family friendly

Charming 2 en-suite bedroom dog-friendly barn conversion in Combe Martin, with private sun terrace and stunning country views.

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Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £585
Next available: 22 Feb - 7 nights
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Monnow Valley Studio,

Rockfield, Monmouthshire, Wales
sleeps 24 sleeps 24
11 bedrooms 11 bedrooms
10 bathrooms 10 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Fascinating 11 bedroom holiday house, once a recording studio and visited by A-listers, now a big group holiday house with superb riverside location, party room, games room and warm bubbly outdoor hot tub, this is a house fit for stars.

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TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomOutdoor Hot Tub AccessFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £5850
Next available: 24 Feb - 4 nights
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Meadow Cottage,

Honiton, Devon, England
sleeps 4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome 2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Secluded 2 bedroom country cottage with meadow views, exposed wooden beams, character features and a lovely garden located by the Blackdown Hills in Devon with the Jurassic Coast close by, both family-friendly and dog-friendly.

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ensuite(s)country views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £535
Next available: 22 Feb - 7 nights
Special Offer: 22 Feb - 7 nights
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The Anchor,

Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, England
sleeps 20 sleeps 20
7 bedrooms 7 bedrooms
7 bathrooms 7 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome 2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Looking to rent a large holiday house in the Wye Valley? This 7/8 bedroom property in the Forest of Dean with its capacity to sleep up to 22 people, its pet-friendly policy, games room with table tennis, table football and pool table plus inviting warm bubbly private hot tub could be perfect for your group getaway.

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TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomOutdoor Hot Tub AccessFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £4250
Next available: 22 Feb - 7 nights
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Kamba Cottage,

Kirriemuir, Perthshire, Scotland
sleeps 6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
1 dog welcome 1 dog
family friendly family friendly

Welcoming 3 bedroom holiday cottage in a rural setting with one other holiday home close to Kirriemuir and the Angus Glens.

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Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiParking
7 nights from £466
Next available: 22 Feb - 4 nights
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Threshers Barn,

Beaminster, Dorset, England
sleeps 6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
6 dogs welcome 6 dogs
family friendly family friendly

3 bedroom very pet-friendly barn conversion on an organic farm with access to onsite games room and fishing lakes nearby, in the beautiful Dorset National Landscape, close to Beaminster and just half an hour’s drive from the coast.

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ground floor bedroomensuite(s)
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TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £625
Next available: 22 Feb - 7 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.

0 ( reviews)
ground floor bedroomcountry views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £650
Next available: 01 Mar - 7 nights
Special Offer: 04 Apr - 7 nights
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Forest House,

Coleford, Gloucestershire, England
sleeps 26 sleeps 26
11 bedrooms 11 bedrooms
11 bathrooms 11 bathrooms
3 dogs welcome 3 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Large group holiday house on edge of Forest of Dean and close to the Wye Valley, complete with 11 bedrooms, hot tub, bar and large sociable living spaces.

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Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £4950
Next available: 24 Feb - 4 nights
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