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Barlings Barn, Powys, Wales
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Barlings Barn

Llanbrynmair, Powys
Sleeps 15–35 15 Bedrooms 🐾 4 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
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
Petite Fleur, Essex, England
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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
Seaspray, Devon, England
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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
Edingtonhill House, Borders, Scotland
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Edingtonhill House

Berwick on Tweed, Borders
Sleeps 7–22 7 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 30/06 to 03/07/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Sauna
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Group welcome Weddings
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
Edington Mains House, Borders, Scotland
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Edington Mains House

Berwick on Tweed, Borders
Sleeps 4–8 4 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog
Next Available 24/06 to 18/07/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome
Victory Cottage, Rutland, England
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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
The Mews, Somerset, England
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The Mews

Minehead, Somerset
Sleeps 3–6 3 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden BBQ
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties Weddings
The Gothic Mansion, Bristol, England
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The Gothic Mansion

Bristol, Bristol
Sleeps 13–45 13 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Facilities
WiFi Open fire Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag 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
The Long Barn, Somerset, England
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The Long Barn

Taunton, Somerset
Sleeps 6–12 6 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs 🎉 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
Fair Oak Farm - Your Country Estate, East Sussex, England
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Fair Oak Farm - Your Country Estate

Mayfield, East Sussex
Sleeps 16–36 16 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Open fire Air conditioning Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations Group welcome 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.