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Bowley Hall, Herefordshire, England
Viewed 20Γ— this week

Bowley Hall

Bodenham, Herefordshire
Sleeps 9–20 9 Bedrooms 🐾 3 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 10/05 to 14/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Open fire Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden Firepit
Type of Holiday
3 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties Group welcome
The Farm Collection, Leicestershire, England
Viewed 3Γ— this week No booking fee

The Farm Collection

Appleby Magna, Leicestershire
Sleeps 9–22 9 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 05/05 to 08/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed Special celebrations Hen Parties Group welcome Corporate events
Court Farmhouse, Cornwall, England
Viewed 16Γ— this week

Court Farmhouse

Bude, Cornwall
Sleeps 6–12 6 Bedrooms 🐾 3 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 05/05 to 22/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Games room
Type of Holiday
3 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties Group welcome
The Loft , Meath, Ireland
Viewed 19Γ— this week No booking fee

The Loft

Navan, Meath
Sleeps 3–6 3 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 05/05 to 13/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations Corporate events
Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 2, Dunbartonshire, Scotland
Viewed 20Γ— this week

Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 2

Balloch, Dunbartonshire
Sleeps 3–8 3 Bedrooms 🐾 4 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 05/05 to 10/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
4 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties
Meadow View, Herefordshire, England
Viewed 17Γ— this week No booking fee

Meadow View

Pudleston, Herefordshire
Sleeps 3–6 3 Bedrooms 🐾 3 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 25/05 to 14/06/2026
Facilities
WiFi Air conditioning Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Garden
Type of Holiday
3 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties
Snipe, Suffolk, England
Viewed 25Γ— this week No booking fee

Snipe

Beccles, Suffolk
Sleeps 3–6 3 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 05/05 to 25/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Hot Tub Games room Garden
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties
Menzies Steading, Perthshire, Scotland
Viewed 19Γ— this week No booking fee

Menzies Steading

Aberfeldy, Perthshire
Sleeps 5–10 5 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 05/05 to 08/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Open fire Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden BBQ
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Group welcome
The Barn, Meath, Ireland
Viewed 19Γ— this week No booking fee

The Barn

Navan, Meath
Sleeps 4–8 4 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 05/05 to 13/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations Corporate events
An Cala, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Viewed 16Γ— this week No booking fee

An Cala

Connel, Argyll and Bute
Sleeps 3–6 3 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 30/05 to 06/06/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden BBQ
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome

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.