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Epsom Cottage, Oxfordshire, England
Viewed 17Γ— this week

Epsom Cottage

Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
Sleeps 3–5 3 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog
Next Available 24/03 to 27/03/2026
Facilities
WiFi Open fire Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome
North Meadow Cottage, Norfolk, England
Viewed 13Γ— this week

North Meadow Cottage

Mendham, Harleston, Norfolk
Sleeps 4–8 4 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs
Next Available 21/03 to 03/04/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Balcony Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed
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
The Smithy at Three Gates Farm, Devon, England
Viewed 12Γ— this week No booking fee
Sleeps 2–6 3 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 27/03 to 17/04/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Games room Sauna
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations
Old Hundredth, Devon, England
Viewed 14Γ— this week No booking fee

Old Hundredth

Kingsbridge, Devon
Sleeps 2–4 2 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 30/03 to 03/04/2026
Facilities
WiFi Open fire Coffee machine Microwave Washing machine Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome
Court Farmhouse, Cornwall, England
Viewed 11Γ— this week

Court Farmhouse

Bude, Cornwall
Sleeps 6–12 6 Bedrooms 🐾 3 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 21/03 to 27/03/2026
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
Lower Northcott Farmhouse, Cornwall, England
Viewed 26Γ— this week

Lower Northcott Farmhouse

Bude, Cornwall
Sleeps 9–17 9 Bedrooms 🐾 4 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 22/03 to 27/03/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
4 dogs welcome Special celebrations Stag parties Group welcome Weddings
Woodlands Farmhouse , Somerset, England
Viewed 21Γ— this week

Woodlands Farmhouse

Glastonbury, Somerset
Sleeps 7–14 7 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 23/03 to 02/04/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Open fire Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Games room
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Group welcome Weddings
The Piggery, Leicestershire, England
Viewed 9Γ— this week No booking fee

The Piggery

Appleby Magna, Leicestershire
Sleeps 4–8 4 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 21/03 to 27/03/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed Special celebrations Hen Parties Corporate events
The Loft , Meath, Ireland
Viewed 9Γ— this week No booking fee

The Loft

Navan, Meath
Sleeps 3–6 3 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 24/03 to 24/04/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations Corporate events
Meadow View, Herefordshire, England
Viewed 8Γ— this week No booking fee

Meadow View

Pudleston, Herefordshire
Sleeps 3–6 3 Bedrooms 🐾 3 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 21/03 to 27/03/2026
Facilities
WiFi Air conditioning Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Garden
Type of Holiday
3 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag 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.