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192 properties
River Bank Cottage, North Yorkshire, England
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River Bank Cottage

Whitby, North Yorkshire Self-catering
Sleeps 2–4 2 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 14/11 to 19/12/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Balcony Garden BBQ
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome Special celebrations
Coot, Suffolk, England
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Coot

Beccles, Suffolk Self-catering
Sleeps 3–6 3 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog 🎉 Celebrations
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Hot Tub Games room Garden
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties
The Stable, Old Barn Cottages, Lincolnshire, England
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The Stable, Old Barn Cottages

Great Sturton, Lincolnshire Self-catering
Sleeps 3–5 3 Bedrooms 🐾 3 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Washing machine Games room Garden BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
3 dogs welcome Special celebrations Weddings
Cherry Tree Lodge, Somerset, England
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Cherry Tree Lodge

Minehead, Somerset Self-catering
Sleeps 2–5 2 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog
Next Available 02/11 to 07/11/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Games room Balcony Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome
The Lookout, Dorset, England
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The Lookout

Abbotsbury, Dorset Self-catering
Sleeps 4–8 4 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs
Next Available 02/11 to 23/12/2026
Facilities
WiFi Open fire Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Tennis EV Charging Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed
Stable Cottage, Warwickshire, England
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Stable Cottage

Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire Self-catering
Sleeps 1–4 2 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 02/11 to 03/12/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Washing machine Pool Games room Garden BBQ
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed Special celebrations
Bucknowle Lodge, Dorset, England
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Bucknowle Lodge

Church Knowle, Dorset Self-catering
Sleeps 4–8 4 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 02/11 to 20/11/2026
Facilities
WiFi Open fire Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome
Hassop, Derbyshire, England
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Hassop

Matlock, Derbyshire Self-catering
Sleeps 5–11 5 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 02/11 to 06/11/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed Special celebrations Group welcome Weddings
Ravensprings, West Yorkshire, England
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Ravensprings

Brighouse, West Yorkshire Self-catering
Sleeps 8–23 8 Bedrooms 🐾 3 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Special Offer 30/10 to 01/11/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Games room Balcony Garden BBQ
Type of Holiday
3 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties Group welcome
Little Cheriton House, Somerset, England
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Little Cheriton House

South Cheriton, Somerset Self-catering
Sleeps 7–18 7 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog
Next Available 02/11 to 06/11/2026
Facilities
WiFi Open fire Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome Hen Parties Group welcome
Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 2, Dunbartonshire, Scotland
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Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 2

Balloch, Dunbartonshire Self-catering
Sleeps 3–8 3 Bedrooms 🐾 4 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 02/11 to 06/11/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
4 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties

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.