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Explore Britain's rural paradise with a short break cottage holiday

118 rental properties match your search for Short weekend breaks in the countryside
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Cottage 1 New Yatt Farm,

New Yatt, Oxfordshire, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
1 dog welcome  1 dog
family friendly family friendly

Experience rural bliss at this charming 2 bedroom pet-friendly stone-built rural retreat near Woodstock and just outside the Cotswolds.

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country views
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TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £1085
Next available: 22 Jan - 7 nights
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The Manor House,

Ludlow, Shropshire, England
sleeps  13 sleeps 13
6 bedrooms 6 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
1 dog welcome  1 dog
family friendly family friendly

Spacious high quality 6 bedroom holiday house near Ludlow with games room with pool table and air hockey plus grass tennis court, private 6-hole golf course, children's play area with swings, slide, a trampoline, rope swing and zip wire, tree house, Wendy House and extensive gardens.

5 (1 reviews)
country views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomTennis courtFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £1850
Next available: 22 Jan - 7 nights
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The Loft ,

Navan, Meath, Ireland
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Welcoming and homely 3 ensuite bedroom holiday cottage in rural setting in the beautiful Boyne Valley, part of Decoy Country Cottages where there is a games room, BBQ area, children’s playground and more, less than an hour’s drive from Dublin.

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ensuite(s)country views
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Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £1336
Next available: 16 Feb - 3 nights
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Holly Lodge,

Minehead, Somerset, England
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
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.

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ground floor bedroomensuite(s)
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Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £995
Next available: 22 Jan - 7 nights
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Lammerlaw Self Catering,

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 bedroomcountry views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £675
Next available: 22 Jan - 7 nights
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Cossington Park Estate,

Cossington, Somerset, England
sleeps  26 sleeps 26
9 bedrooms 9 bedrooms
7 bathrooms 7 bathrooms
6 dogs welcome  6 dogs
family friendly family friendly

A gold award winning country house in the Somerset countryside with beautiful gardens and playing fields and table tennis room, sleeps up to 22 in 6 bedrooms in the main house and 3 bedrooms in the adjoining annexe, benefiting from an excellent location only 5 miles from Bridgwater and 11 miles from Burnham on Sea.

5 (5 reviews)
ground floor bedroomensuite(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Gold Award Winning CottageDigital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £3850
Next available: 28 Jan - 3 nights
Special Offer: 21 Jan - 5 nights
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Widgeon,

Beccles, Suffolk, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
1 dog welcome  1 dog
family friendly family friendly

Sumptuous 3 bedroom barn in rural Suffolk, just outside of the Norfolk Broads, with country views and access to excellent shared leisure facilities including a hot tub, a games room, a fitness barn, and a children's play area.

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ensuite(s)country views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Gold Award Winning CottageTVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomIndoor Hot Tub AccessFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £810
Next available: 22 Jan - 7 nights
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Doves Barn,

Stowmarket, Suffolk, England
sleeps  22 sleeps 22
8 bedrooms 8 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
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.

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ground floor bedroomcountry views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Digital TVWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomPrivate Outdoor Hot TubFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £3695
Next available: 22 Jan - 7 nights
Special Offer: 24 Jan - 14 nights
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The Cider Mill Monnington on Wye,

Monnington on Wye, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Gold award winning 5 star rated, 3 en-suite bedroom pet-friendly rural retreat, located midway between Hereford and Hay on Wye, with good walks from the doorstep.

5 (6 reviews)
ground floor bedroomensuite(s)
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Gold Award Winning CottageDigital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £1250
Next available: 26 Jan - 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: 22 Jan - 3 nights
Special Offer: 21 Jan - 7 nights
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The Coach House,

Port of Menteith, Stirling, Scotland
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Sleeps 10 rural retreat with private hot tub, set on the Lochend estate where there is onsite fishing, cycling, tennis and a games room, just a short walk from the Lake of Menteith and close to the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park.

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ground floor bedroomcountry views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomPrivate Outdoor Hot TubTennis courtFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £1100
Next available: 22 Jan - 7 nights
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Dons Barn,

Lavenham, Suffolk, England
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
cat friendly cat friendly

A special romantic hideaway for two found on the Grove Farm estate in Suffolk, East Anglia, with orchard garden views and a wood-burning stove.

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country views
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Gold Award Winning CottageTVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £729
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The Byre,

Appleby Magna, Leicestershire, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Two bedroom rural retreat with country views set on a farm in the Leicestershire countryside, all ground floor accommodation, close to Appleby Magna and the National Forest.

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Gold Award Winning CottageDigital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £735
Next available: 22 Jan - 7 nights
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Cedar Lodge,

Minehead, Somerset, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

2 bedroom dog-friendly log cabin with stunning views out to Exmoor, just 20 minutes’ walk from Minehead with its beach, with access to excellent onsite facilities that will appeal to families including a games room with table tennis, pool table and table football, a putting green and children’s play area with swings.

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ground floor bedroomcoastal location
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TVDishwasherMicrowaveGames roomFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £485
Next available: 22 Jan - 7 nights
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Widgeon & Nest,

Port of Menteith, Stirling, Scotland
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Stunning lakeside holiday lodge just outside the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, sleeps 8 with adjoining annexe, complete with sauna and hot tub, set on fabulous estate with onsite fishing from boats, boating, and large grounds.

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ground floor bedroomensuite(s)
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Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomPrivate Outdoor Hot TubTennis courtFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £1700
Next available: 14 Feb - 3 nights
* 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.