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Apple Loft at Twistgates Farm Cottages, Devon, England
Viewed 19Γ— this week No booking fee
Sleeps 1–2 1 Bedroom 🚫 No Dogs
Next Available 02/06 to 15/06/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Balcony Garden EV Charging Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed
Courtyard Cottage, Herefordshire, England
Viewed 16Γ— this week No booking fee

Courtyard Cottage

Pudleston, Herefordshire
Sleeps 4–8 4 Bedrooms 🐾 3 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 24/06 to 30/07/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Air conditioning Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool
Type of Holiday
3 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties
Rosehaven, Herefordshire, England
Viewed 19Γ— this week No booking fee

Rosehaven

Pudleston, Herefordshire
Sleeps 6–12 6 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 24/05 to 27/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Air conditioning Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties Group welcome
Lower Northcott Farmhouse, Cornwall, England
Viewed 21Γ— this week

Lower Northcott Farmhouse

Bude, Cornwall
Sleeps 9–17 9 Bedrooms 🐾 4 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 05/05 to 08/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
4 dogs welcome Special celebrations Stag parties Group welcome Weddings
The Parlour, Meath, Ireland
Viewed 18Γ— this week No booking fee

The Parlour

Navan, Meath
Sleeps 2–5 2 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 05/05 to 08/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations Corporate events
Cefn-nant Lodge, Powys, Wales
Viewed 21Γ— this week

Cefn-nant Lodge

Knighton, Powys
Sleeps 2–4 2 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs
Next Available 08/05 to 15/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Balcony Garden
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed
Swallow's Orchard, Somerset, England
Viewed 20Γ— this week

Swallow's Orchard

West Bradley, Somerset
Sleeps 1–6 3 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 13/05 to 22/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Sauna Garden
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Corporate events
Ty Glas Beach House, Anglesey, Wales
Viewed 16Γ— this week No booking fee

Ty Glas Beach House

Cemaes Bay, Anglesey
Sleeps 11–22 11 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 08/05 to 22/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Hot Tub Games room BBQ
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties Group welcome
Apple Cottage Hot Tub Retreat, Somerset, England
Viewed 23Γ— this week
Sleeps 1–4 2 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 10/05 to 15/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Balcony Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome
Ten Ocean Reach, Devon, England
Viewed 23Γ— this week No booking fee

Ten Ocean Reach

Salcombe, Devon
Sleeps 1–4 1 Bedroom 🐾 4 Dogs
Next Available 08/05 to 11/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Balcony Parking
Type of Holiday
4 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.