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Cedar Lodge, Somerset, England
Viewed 17Γ— this week No booking fee

Cedar Lodge

Minehead, Somerset
Sleeps 2–4 2 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Last Minute 23/05 to 30/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Games room Balcony Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome
Parlour Barn, Cornwall, England
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Parlour Barn

Bude, Cornwall
Sleeps 2–4 2 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 05/05 to 23/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Games room Tennis
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome Special celebrations Weddings Corporate events
Seven Ocean Reach, Devon, England
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Seven Ocean Reach

Salcombe, Devon
Sleeps 2–5 2 Bedrooms 🐾 4 Dogs
Next Available 15/05 to 18/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Balcony Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
4 dogs welcome
Old Hundredth, Devon, England
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Old Hundredth

Kingsbridge, Devon
Sleeps 2–4 2 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 09/05 to 16/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Open fire Coffee machine Microwave Washing machine Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome
The Parlour, Meath, Ireland
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The Parlour

Navan, Meath
Sleeps 2–5 2 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 05/05 to 08/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations Corporate events
New Yatt Farm, Oxfordshire, England
Viewed 20Γ— this week No booking fee

New Yatt Farm

New Yatt, Oxfordshire
Sleeps 7–19 7 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 11/05 to 15/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Open fire Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden Firepit
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Group welcome Corporate events
Swallow's Orchard, Somerset, England
Viewed 20Γ— this week

Swallow's Orchard

West Bradley, Somerset
Sleeps 1–6 3 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 13/05 to 22/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Sauna Garden
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Corporate events
The Barn at RyePark House, Devon, England
Viewed 20Γ— this week No booking fee

The Barn at RyePark House

Barnstaple, Devon
Sleeps 1–2 1 Bedroom 🚫 No Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 10/05 to 22/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed Special celebrations
Ten Ocean Reach, Devon, England
Viewed 23Γ— this week No booking fee

Ten Ocean Reach

Salcombe, Devon
Sleeps 1–4 1 Bedroom 🐾 4 Dogs
Next Available 08/05 to 11/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Balcony Parking
Type of Holiday
4 dogs welcome Families
Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 2, Dunbartonshire, Scotland
Viewed 20Γ— this week

Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 2

Balloch, Dunbartonshire
Sleeps 3–8 3 Bedrooms 🐾 4 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 05/05 to 10/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
4 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties
Borland Farmhouse, Ayrshire, Scotland
Viewed 5Γ— this week No booking fee

Borland Farmhouse

Cumnock, Ayrshire
Sleeps 4–8 4 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 05/05 to 25/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties
The Keepers, Perthshire, Scotland
Viewed 23Γ— this week No booking fee

The Keepers

Aberfeldy, Perthshire
Sleeps 3–8 3 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 05/05 to 08/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties

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.