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Seaspray, Devon, England
Viewed 15Γ— this week No booking fee

Seaspray

Ilfracombe, Devon
Sleeps 3–6 3 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Weddings Corporate events
Snowdrop Lodge, Rutland, England
Viewed 17Γ— this week No booking fee

Snowdrop Lodge

Oakham, Rutland
Sleeps 2–4 2 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Tennis Garden BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome
Bluebell Lodge, Rutland, England
Viewed 20Γ— this week No booking fee

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
Edingtonhill House, Borders, Scotland
Viewed 39Γ— this week

Edingtonhill House

Berwick on Tweed, Borders
Sleeps 7–22 7 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 11/05 to 15/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Sauna
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Group welcome Weddings
Victory Cottage, Rutland, England
Viewed 16Γ— this week No booking fee

Victory Cottage

Oakham, Rutland
Sleeps 2–4 2 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome
Tubbs Delight, Devon, England
Viewed 20Γ— this week No booking fee

Tubbs Delight

Malborough, Devon
Sleeps 3–5 3 Bedrooms 🐾 4 Dogs
Next Available 09/05 to 16/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Washing machine Garden BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
4 dogs welcome
Petite Fleur, Essex, England
Viewed 14Γ— this week No booking fee

Petite Fleur

Stow Maries, Essex
Sleeps 1–2 1 Bedroom 🚫 No Dogs
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Washing machine Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed
The Long Barn, Somerset, England
Viewed 30Γ— this week No booking fee

The Long Barn

Taunton, Somerset
Sleeps 6–12 6 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Games room
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties Group welcome
Owl Cottage at Coombe Barn Cottages, Somerset, England
Viewed 21Γ— this week No booking fee
Sleeps 1–2 1 Bedroom 🚫 No Dogs
Next Available 05/05 to 16/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed
Hare Romantic Retreat, Somerset, England
Viewed 16Γ— this week No booking fee

Hare Romantic Retreat

Bath, Somerset
Sleeps 1–2 1 Bedroom 🚫 No Dogs
Next Available 05/05 to 30/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed
Roach Rest at Walrudding Farm, Lincolnshire, England
Viewed 21Γ— this week

Roach Rest at Walrudding Farm

Doddington, Lincolnshire
Sleeps 1–2 1 Bedroom 🚫 No Dogs
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed
Ploughman's Cottage, Nottinghamshire, England
Viewed 13Γ— this week No booking fee

Ploughman's Cottage

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

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.