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The Colloquy, Herefordshire, England
Viewed 17Γ— this week

The Colloquy

Kington, Herefordshire
Sleeps 8–16 8 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs
Next Available 06/05 to 15/05/2026
Facilities
Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Hot Tub Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed Group welcome Weddings Corporate events
Sandbeds Farmhouse, Cumbria, England
Viewed 21Γ— this week No booking fee

Sandbeds Farmhouse

Grayrigg, Cumbria
Sleeps 5–10 5 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 05/05 to 08/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed Special celebrations Group welcome
Red Gables, Herefordshire, England
Viewed 20Γ— this week No booking fee

Red Gables

Pudleston, Herefordshire
Sleeps 4–8 4 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 01/06 to 14/06/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Air conditioning Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties
Cherry Tree Lodge, Somerset, England
Viewed 23Γ— this week No booking fee

Cherry Tree Lodge

Minehead, Somerset
Sleeps 2–5 2 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog
Next Available 04/07 to 11/07/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Games room Balcony Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome
Trevase Granary, Herefordshire, England
Viewed 25Γ— this week No booking fee

Trevase Granary

Hereford, Herefordshire
Sleeps 8–18 8 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs
Last Minute 19/06 to 22/06/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Hot Tub Games room Garden
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed Hen Parties Group welcome Corporate events
Corffe House, Devon, England
Viewed 23Γ— this week

Corffe House

Barnstaple, Devon
Sleeps 9–22 9 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 05/05 to 22/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Open fire Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Hen Parties Group welcome Weddings 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.