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Owl Cottage at Coombe Barn Cottages, Somerset, England
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Sleeps 1–2 1 Bedroom 🚫 No Dogs
Next Available 22/08 to 05/09/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed
Kirkandrews House , Cumbria, England
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Kirkandrews House

LONGTOWN, Cumbria
Sleeps 7–15 7 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 21/06 to 26/06/2026
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
Gray Manes, Somerset, England
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Gray Manes

Low Ham, Somerset
Sleeps 6–14 6 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 10/07 to 13/07/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Games room Garden
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed Special celebrations Group welcome
Cae Madog Barn, Powys, Wales
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Cae Madog Barn

Bont Dolgadfan, Powys
Sleeps 8–17 8 Bedrooms 🐾 4 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 26/06 to 29/06/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Games room
Type of Holiday
4 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties Group welcome
Holly Lodge, Somerset, England
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Holly Lodge

Minehead, Somerset
Sleeps 4–10 4 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 22/06 to 25/07/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Balcony Garden
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome
Court Farmhouse, Cornwall, England
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Court Farmhouse

Bude, Cornwall
Sleeps 6–12 6 Bedrooms 🐾 3 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 20/06 to 17/07/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Games room
Type of Holiday
3 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties Group welcome
Symondsbury Manor, Dorset, England
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Symondsbury Manor

Bridport, Dorset
Sleeps 11–22 11 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Last Minute 07/09 to 14/09/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden BBQ
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Group welcome Weddings

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.