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Swallow's Orchard, Somerset, England
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Swallow's Orchard

West Bradley, Somerset
Sleeps 1–6 3 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 24/06 to 29/06/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Sauna Garden
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Corporate events
Cefn-nant Lodge, Powys, Wales
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Cefn-nant Lodge

Knighton, Powys
Sleeps 2–4 2 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs
Next Available 11/07 to 15/07/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Balcony Garden
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed
Portman House, Somerset, England
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Portman House

Pylle, Somerset
Sleeps 8–16 8 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 21/06 to 26/06/2026
Facilities
Open fire Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Games room Sauna Garden
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Group welcome
Blackdown Cottage, East Sussex, England
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Blackdown Cottage

Burwash, East Sussex
Sleeps 1–4 2 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs
Next Available 20/06 to 24/06/2026
Facilities
WiFi Open fire Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed
Tincleton Lodge, Dorset, England
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Tincleton Lodge

Tincleton, Dorset
Sleeps 5–10 5 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs
Next Available 22/06 to 26/06/2026
Facilities
Open fire Garden BBQ
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed Group welcome
Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 2, Dunbartonshire, Scotland
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Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 2

Balloch, Dunbartonshire
Sleeps 3–8 3 Bedrooms 🐾 4 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 28/06 to 01/07/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
4 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties
The Loft , Meath, Ireland
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The Loft

Navan, Meath
Sleeps 3–6 3 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 22/06 to 26/06/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations Corporate events
Four Ashes (Stunning Water Views), Pembrokeshire, Wales
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Four Ashes (Stunning Water Views)

Cosheston, Pembrokeshire
Sleeps 6–12 6 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 20/06 to 24/06/2026
Facilities
WiFi Open fire Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Tennis
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome Special celebrations Group welcome Corporate events
The Barn, Worcestershire, England
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The Barn

Worcester, Worcestershire
Sleeps 3–6 3 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 20/06 to 25/06/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations
Fairlea Grange, Monmouthshire, Wales
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Fairlea Grange

Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
Sleeps 9–24 9 Bedrooms 🐾 3 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 22/06 to 26/06/2026
Facilities
WiFi Open fire Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Sauna Garden
Type of Holiday
3 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties 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.