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Rural Retreats Available this August

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137 rental properties match your search for Rural Retreats for August Breaks 2026
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Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England
sleeps 4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

2 bedroom rural retreat with country views, private indoor pool access, games room and private courtyard, set on a working farm just 5 miles from the English Cotswolds and 8 miles from Stratford upon Avon.

5 (1 reviews)
countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVmicrowave in kitchengames roomindoor heated poolfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £425
Next available: 21 Apr - 7 nights
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Heads Nook, Cumbria, England
sleeps 4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
2 dogs welcome 2 dogs welcome
wheelchair accessible accessible

Beautiful luxurious 2 bedroom pet-friendly holiday home in the beautiful North Pennines, just 7 miles from Carlisle and welcoming 2 pet dogs.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £800
Next available: 06 Apr - 7 nights
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Minehead, Somerset, England
sleeps 6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome 2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Roomy 3 bedroom M2 rated dog-friendly holiday lodge with stunning views to Exmoor, just outside Minehead and with onsite access to children’s play area, games room and putting green.

Part of a cottage complex: 4 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 25 people)
ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree WifigardenParking
7 nights from £715
Next available: 17 Apr - 7 nights
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Much Marcle, Herefordshire, England
sleeps 2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
2 dogs welcome 2 dogs welcome

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.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £669
Next available: 06 Apr - 5 nights
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Romantic Retreat
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Malvern, Worcestershire, England
sleeps 2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets

4 star Gold Award winning barn conversion near Malvern with stunning views out to the Malvern Hills.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree WifigardenParking
7 nights from £430
Next available: 03 Apr - 7 nights
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Hereford, Herefordshire, England
sleeps 8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome 2 dogs welcome
family friendly 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
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQParking
7 nights from £1273
Next available: 12 Apr - 5 nights
Special Offer: 02 Apr - 7 nights
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Dartmouth, Devon, England
sleeps 2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
1 dog welcome 1 dog allowed
cat friendly cat friendly

A unique and pretty stone cottage for two, ideal for romantic breaks, nestled in a tranquil valley in South Devon with a private garden and valley views.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 8 people)
ground floor bedroom countryside views over hills
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £600
Next available: 10 Apr - 7 nights
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Balloch, Dunbartonshire, Scotland
sleeps 8 sleeps 8
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
4 dogs welcome multi-dogs (up to 4)
wheelchair accessible accessible

Stylish all ground floor, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom holiday lodge near Loch Lomond, pet-friendly (up to 4 dogs welcome) and with optional hot tub hire.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor private hot tubfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £1500
Next available: 12 Apr - 5 nights
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Shutford, Oxfordshire, England
sleeps 30 sleeps 30
10 bedrooms 10 bedrooms
10 bathrooms 10 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Luxurious self-catering near the English Cotswolds, to sleep from 4 to 30 people across 3 properties (main house, annexe and 2 bedroom summer house), with access to a BBQ lodge, plus excellent onsite leisure facilities (outdoor swimming pool (in season), games room facilities and outdoor table tennis).

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessoutdoor poolfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQfirepitParking
7 nights from £8000
Next available: 12 Apr - 7 nights
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Ryton, Shropshire, England
sleeps 23 sleeps 23
11 bedrooms 11 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
1 dog welcome 1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Large pet-friendly group accommodation, with games barn with pool table and table tennis, plus views out to the Shropshire Hills, sleeps up to 23 people, less than 8 miles from Shrewsbury.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQParking
7 nights from £3703
Next available: 15 Apr - 7 nights
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Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England
sleeps 16 sleeps 16
8 bedrooms 8 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 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 bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomindoor private hot tubfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQfirepitParking
7 nights from £2700
Next available: 04 Apr - 7 nights
Special Offer: 10 Apr - 2 nights
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Minehead, Somerset, England
sleeps 10 sleeps 10
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome 2 dogs welcome
wheelchair accessible accessible

Sleeps 10 log cabin just outside of Minehead, with stunning views out over Exmoor National Park, dog-friendly and wheelchair accessible in a number of rooms (M2 rated), plus enjoying access to a children’s play area on site, a games room and putting green.

Part of a cottage complex: 4 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 25 people)
ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree WifigardenParking
7 nights from £1025
Next available: 11 Apr - 6 nights
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Stowmarket, Suffolk, England
sleeps 22 sleeps 22
8 bedrooms 8 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
3 dogs welcome multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

Beautiful large sleeps 22 holiday barn in rural Suffolk close to Needham Market, complete with hot tub, games room, outdoor games and 2 acres of beautiful gardens, ideal for big family gatherings and special celebrations.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor private hot tubfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £3495
Next available: 10 Apr - 6 nights
Special Offer: 10 Apr - 3 nights
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Beccles, Suffolk, England
sleeps 2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
1 dog welcome 1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Luxurious romantic barn conversion on a farm, just outside of the Norfolk Broads, with tranquil country views and excellent onsite leisure facilities.

Part of a cottage complex: 7 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 34 people)
ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomindoor hot tub accessfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £650
Next available: 06 Apr - 7 nights
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Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scotland
sleeps 4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

2 bedroom rural retreat with beautiful country views and eco-friendly credentials, set on a working farm near Biggar on the edge of the Scottish Borders and Lanarkshire, 4-star rated and family-friendly with swings in garden and a dedicated area for playing football, ideal for couples, families, walkers, outdoor enthusiasts and cyclists.

5 (8 reviews)
ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
7 nights from £700
Next available: 06 Apr - 4 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.