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Rhydd Holiday Barn, Worcestershire, England
Viewed 11Γ— this week

Rhydd Holiday Barn

Malvern, Worcestershire
Sleeps 1–2 1 Bedroom 🚫 No Dogs
Next Available 21/03 to 10/04/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Balcony Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed
Barn Owl Cottage, Lincolnshire, England
Viewed 18Γ— this week No booking fee

Barn Owl Cottage

New Bolingbroke, Lincolnshire
Sleeps 1–2 1 Bedroom 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 17/06 to 21/06/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Families
Court Farmhouse, Cornwall, England
Viewed 11Γ— this week

Court Farmhouse

Bude, Cornwall
Sleeps 6–12 6 Bedrooms 🐾 3 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 21/03 to 27/03/2026
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 Granary, Somerset, England
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The Granary

Dunster, Somerset
Sleeps 8–16 8 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 06/04 to 10/04/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Games room
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed Special celebrations Hen Parties Group welcome Weddings
Badger Cottage at Coombe Barn Cottages, Somerset, England
Viewed 17Γ— this week No booking fee
Sleeps 1–2 1 Bedroom 🚫 No Dogs
Next Available 23/03 to 27/03/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed
Sycamore House, Cornwall, England
Viewed 13Γ— this week

Sycamore House

Bude, Cornwall
Sleeps 9–17 9 Bedrooms 🐾 3 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 21/03 to 27/03/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Games room Tennis
Type of Holiday
3 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties Group welcome
Sandbeds Farmhouse, Cumbria, England
Viewed 8Γ— this week No booking fee

Sandbeds Farmhouse

Grayrigg, Cumbria
Sleeps 5–10 5 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 22/03 to 01/04/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed Special celebrations Group welcome
Glingerbank, Cumbria, England
Viewed 16Γ— this week

Glingerbank

Longtown, Cumbria
Sleeps 15–30 15 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 23/03 to 27/03/2026
Facilities
WiFi Open fire Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Games room
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties Group welcome
Owl Cottage at Coombe Barn Cottages, Somerset, England
Viewed 16Γ— this week No booking fee
Sleeps 1–2 1 Bedroom 🚫 No Dogs
Next Available 23/03 to 26/03/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed
Menzies Steading, Perthshire, Scotland
Viewed 7Γ— this week No booking fee

Menzies Steading

Aberfeldy, Perthshire
Sleeps 5–10 5 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 21/03 to 03/04/2026
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 Byre, Leicestershire, England
Viewed 8Γ— this week No booking fee

The Byre

Appleby Magna, Leicestershire
Sleeps 1–4 2 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 06/04 to 24/04/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed Special celebrations Hen 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.