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

132 rental properties match your search for Short weekend breaks in the countryside
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Trevase Granary,

Hereford, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  18 sleeps 18
8 bedrooms 8 bedrooms
8 bathrooms 8 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Choose from two award winning 5 star rated luxury barn conversions, each sleeping up to 18 guests, close to the Wye Valley and with stunning countryside views, a private garden, games room and hot tub for relaxing holidays.

5 (5 reviews)
ensuite(s)country views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Gold Award Winning CottageTVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomPrivate Outdoor Hot TubFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £3360
Next available: 14 Apr - 4 nights
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The Owlery, romantic couples' cottage,

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

A detached stone holiday cottage for two with a cosy woodburner, a Jacuzzi bath and a private garden with pretty views over the valley and orchard, perfect for romantic breaks and set in twenty acres of conservation valley and woodlands.

0 ( reviews)
ensuite(s)country views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Digital TVWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £600
Next available: 11 Apr - 7 nights
Special Offer: 18 Apr - 3 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.

0 ( reviews)
ground floor bedroomcoastal location
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherMicrowaveGames roomFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £490
Next available: 10 Apr - 7 nights
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Nine Ocean Reach,

Salcombe, Devon, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
  unlimited  dogs welcome  unlimited dogs
cat friendly cat friendly

Stylish romantic pet-friendly coastal holiday home with sea views set within the South Devon AONB, just 4 miles from Salcombe.

0 ( reviews)
ground floor bedroomcoastal location
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £699
Next available: 11 Apr - 3 nights
Special Offer: 11 Apr - 3 nights
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Pet-Friendly
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Weiroch Lodge,

Grantown-On-Spey, Highland, Scotland
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog

5 star rated mill conversion in Speyside with fabulous country views, a secluded setting next to forest and hills and close proximity to the Speyside Way and River Spey.

0 ( reviews)
ground floor bedroomcountry views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherWashing machineFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £950
Next available: 27 Apr - 7 nights
Special Offer: 09 Apr - 4 nights
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Sleeps 10, Gold Award Winning House, M1 rated, ideal for all generations with downstairs bedroom and wet room,

Much Marcle, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
wheelchair accessible accessible

Stylish 5 bedroom 5 bathroom new-build holiday house near the Wye Valley with breathtaking country views out towards the Malvern Hills.

0 ( reviews)
ground floor bedroomensuite(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Gold Award Winning CottageDigital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £1854
Next available: 22 Apr - 3 nights
Special Offer: 22 Apr - 3 nights
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Cefn Y Waun - Cottage in the Woods,

Velindre, Powys, Wales
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

With lovely country views and a setting by the Black Mountains amongst 200 acres of privately owned woodlands, this is a wonderful rural retreat and a well located private hot tub to the front of the property makes this a fantastic place to relax.

0 ( reviews)
ground floor bedroomensuite(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveOutdoor Hot Tub AccessParkingEnclosed Garden
7 nights from £1085
Next available: 21 Apr - 3 nights
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Rose Cottage,

Taunton, Somerset, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Stone-built barn conversion with ample character and rural charm set on a working cider farm in Somerset, with 2 ensuite bedrooms and a private outdoor hot tub.

0 ( reviews)
country views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveOutdoor Hot Tub AccessFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £1480
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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: 23 May - 7 nights
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The Piggery,

Appleby Magna, Leicestershire, England
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Award winning no pets 4 bedroom single-storey barn conversion, with stunning country views, set in the idyllic Leicestershire countryside close to Ashby-de-la-Zouch.

0 ( reviews)
ground floor bedroomensuite(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Gold Award Winning CottageDigital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £1280
Next available: 10 Apr - 7 nights
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Buttercups & Hayloft Sleeps & Dines 16 with Pool, Sports Court & Play Area,

Whitchurch, Shropshire, England
sleeps  16 sleeps 16
9 bedrooms 9 bedrooms
7 bathrooms 7 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Located in the beautiful Shropshire countryside, Buttercups & Hayloft is a wonderful combination sleeping 16 across two quality cottages and can comfortably dine 16 guests at one long dining table located in Buttercups.

0 ( reviews)
ensuite(s)country views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Gold Award Winning CottageDigital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveHeated poolTennis courtFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £2293
Next available: 05 May - 4 nights
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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.

0 ( reviews)
country views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £550
Next available: 10 Apr - 7 nights
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Coot,

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

High quality 3 bedroom holiday barn in rural Suffolk, next to the Norfolk Broads, with shared access to excellent leisure facilities on site, including a games room with pool table, table tennis, table football and air hockey, a hot tub, a fitness barn and a children’s play barn.

0 ( reviews)
ensuite(s)country views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Gold Award Winning CottageDigital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomIndoor Hot Tub AccessFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £980
Next available: 21 Apr - 7 nights
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Family-Friendly
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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.

0 ( reviews)
ground floor bedroomensuite(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomPrivate Outdoor Hot TubTennis courtFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £1700
Next available: 28 Apr - 4 nights
Family-Friendly
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Orchard Barn at Woodhayes Farm,

Honiton, Devon, England
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Beautiful 3 bedroom barn conversion with tranquil orchard garden which is both family-friendly and pet-friendly, nestled in the Blackdown Hills just a short distance from the inspirational scenery of the Jurassic coast.

0 ( reviews)
country views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Silver Award Winning CottageDigital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £430
Next available: 20 Apr - 6 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.