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Ty Penbryn, Carmarthenshire, Wales
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Ty Penbryn

Llangunnor, Carmarthenshire
Sleeps 11–24 11 Bedrooms 🐾 0 Dog 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 18/09 to 26/09/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Hot Tub Games room Garden
Type of Holiday
0 dogs welcome Special celebrations Group welcome Corporate events
Hare Romantic Retreat, Somerset, England
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Hare Romantic Retreat

Bath, Somerset
Sleeps 1–2 1 Bedroom 🚫 No Dogs
Next Available 16/10 to 14/11/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed
Hafod Grove Mansion House & Hafod Fach, Pembrokeshire, Wales
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Hafod Grove Mansion House & Hafod Fach

Moylgrove, Pembrokeshire
Sleeps 3–10 3 Bedrooms 🐾 5 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 18/09 to 23/10/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
5 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties
Briarcroft Fishery Lodge, Lancashire, England
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Briarcroft Fishery Lodge

St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire
Sleeps 1–4 2 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 18/09 to 19/04/2027
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Washing machine Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome
Eden Hideaway, Borders, Scotland
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Eden Hideaway

Kelso, Borders
Sleeps 1–4 2 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Tennis Garden
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties Corporate events
Bluebell Lodge, Rutland, England
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Bluebell Lodge

Oakham, Rutland
Sleeps 2–4 2 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Tennis Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome
2 Swan Green Cottages, Hampshire, England
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2 Swan Green Cottages

Emery Down, Hampshire
Sleeps 3–8 3 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome
Atlanta, Lincolnshire, England
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Atlanta

Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Sleeps 10–20 10 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 21/09 to 25/09/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Hot Tub Games room Balcony
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Group welcome
Ploughman's Cottage, Nottinghamshire, England
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Ploughman's Cottage

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Sleeps 2–4 2 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden EV Charging Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations Weddings Corporate events
Duvale Barn, Devon, England
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Duvale Barn

Tiverton, Devon
Sleeps 16–43 16 Bedrooms 🐾 3 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 18/09 to 24/10/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden
Type of Holiday
3 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties Group welcome
Lucy's Lodge, Lincolnshire, England
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Lucy's Lodge

Doddington, Lincolnshire
Sleeps 3–6 3 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed Hen Parties Stag parties 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.