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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
Threshers Barn, Dorset, England
Viewed 11Γ— this week No booking fee

Threshers Barn

Beaminster, Dorset
Sleeps 3–6 3 Bedrooms 🐾 6 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 21/03 to 04/04/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden BBQ EV Charging
Type of Holiday
6 dogs welcome Special celebrations
Cottage 1 New Yatt Farm, Oxfordshire, England
Viewed 9Γ— this week No booking fee

Cottage 1 New Yatt Farm

New Yatt, Oxfordshire
Sleeps 2–4 2 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog
Next Available 23/03 to 27/03/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden EV Charging
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome
Tincleton Lodge, Dorset, England
Viewed 10Γ— this week

Tincleton Lodge

Tincleton, Dorset
Sleeps 5–10 5 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs
Next Available 23/03 to 27/03/2026
Facilities
Open fire Garden BBQ
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed Group welcome
Tubbs Delight, Devon, England
Viewed 16Γ— this week No booking fee

Tubbs Delight

Malborough, Devon
Sleeps 3–5 3 Bedrooms 🐾 4 Dogs
Next Available 18/04 to 25/04/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Washing machine Garden BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
4 dogs welcome
Suran Y Coed, Powys, Wales
Viewed 17Γ— this week

Suran Y Coed

Knighton, Powys
Sleeps 2–4 2 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 23/03 to 26/03/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Balcony Garden
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed Special celebrations
Apple Cottage Hot Tub Retreat, Somerset, England
Viewed 17Γ— this week
Sleeps 1–4 2 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 26/03 to 02/04/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Balcony Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome
Lammerlaw Self Catering, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Viewed 9Γ— this week No booking fee

Lammerlaw Self Catering

Biggar, Lanarkshire
Sleeps 1–4 2 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs
Next Available 21/03 to 10/04/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed
Woodcock, Suffolk, England
Viewed 8Γ— this week No booking fee

Woodcock

Beccles, Suffolk
Sleeps 3–6 3 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 21/03 to 30/03/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Hot Tub Games room Garden
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties
Ryton Grange, Shropshire, England
Viewed 13Γ— this week No booking fee

Ryton Grange

Ryton, Shropshire
Sleeps 11–23 11 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 10/04 to 01/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Open fire Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Group welcome 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
Barn Owl Cottage, Lincolnshire, England
Viewed 18Γ— this week No booking fee

Barn Owl Cottage

New Bolingbroke, Lincolnshire
Sleeps 1–2 1 Bedroom 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 17/06 to 21/06/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Families

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.