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Brookbank Farm, Cheshire, England
Viewed 13Γ— this week

Brookbank Farm

Blackden Heath, Cheshire
Sleeps 7–18 7 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 23/03 to 03/04/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Open fire Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Games room Garden
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties Group welcome
Kirkandrews House , Cumbria, England
Viewed 11Γ— this week

Kirkandrews House

LONGTOWN, Cumbria
Sleeps 7–15 7 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 23/03 to 27/03/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Open fire Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties Group welcome
River Bank Cottage, North Yorkshire, England
Viewed 13Γ— this week No booking fee

River Bank Cottage

Whitby, North Yorkshire
Sleeps 2–4 2 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Last Minute 28/03 to 25/04/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Balcony Garden BBQ
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed Special celebrations
Barn Owl Cottage, Lincolnshire, England
Viewed 18Γ— this week No booking fee

Barn Owl Cottage

New Bolingbroke, Lincolnshire
Sleeps 1–2 1 Bedroom 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 17/06 to 21/06/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Families
The Locks, Newport, Wales
Viewed 16Γ— this week No booking fee

The Locks

Rogerstone, Newport
Sleeps 7–14 7 Bedrooms 🐾 3 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 30/03 to 03/04/2026
Facilities
WiFi Air conditioning Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Hot Tub
Type of Holiday
3 dogs welcome Special celebrations Group welcome Corporate events
Snipe, Suffolk, England
Viewed 15Γ— this week No booking fee

Snipe

Beccles, Suffolk
Sleeps 3–6 3 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 21/03 to 30/03/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Hot Tub Games room Garden
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties
Millers House at Mendham Mill, Norfolk, England
Viewed 13Γ— this week No booking fee

Millers House at Mendham Mill

Mendham, Harleston, Norfolk
Sleeps 4–8 4 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog
Next Available 22/03 to 03/04/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome
Lower Hedge Farm , Somerset, England
Viewed 24Γ— this week

Lower Hedge Farm

Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Sleeps 5–12 5 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 23/03 to 27/03/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Open fire Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Group welcome Weddings
Llanlliana Coastal Retreat, Anglesey, Wales
Viewed 20Γ— this week No booking fee

Llanlliana Coastal Retreat

Cemaes Bay, Anglesey
Sleeps 10–21 10 Bedrooms 🐾 4 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 11/04 to 17/04/2026
Facilities
WiFi Open fire Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Balcony
Type of Holiday
4 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties Group welcome

Searching for a self-catering break for just a few nights?  If you want to get away from it all but only have a few days, taking a 3 night cottage break can make the best sense.  Ruralhomestays.com can help you find the right short self-catering break for you.

There are so many beautiful areas of Britain or even overseas to discover on a self-catering break and many property owners now welcome bookings (subject to availability) for just a few days, making it easy to book a getaway for a few nights and escape from it all for a while.
 

Choose the Best 3 Night Short Break for you


Whether you want to stay in an apartment, a lodge or a holiday cottage, there are lots of options when it comes to short breaks.   City breaks are a popular choice, although some holidaymakers prefer peace and tranquillity with a rural retreat or country cottage holiday.  If you have enough time, taking a 4 night break can give you more days to relax and unwind.

In peak season long weekend breaks may only be available in certain cottages whereas if you can holiday midweek you will usually find more options.
Whatever type of 3 night holiday you opt for, we hope you find the perfect short break self-catering rental for you on Ruralhomestays.com.