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Partridge, Suffolk, England
Viewed 16Γ— this week No booking fee

Partridge

Beccles, Suffolk
Sleeps 1–2 1 Bedroom 🐾 1 Dog πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 05/05 to 08/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Hot Tub Games room Garden
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome Families Special celebrations Hen Parties
Lower Hedge Farm , Somerset, England
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Lower Hedge Farm

Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Sleeps 5–12 5 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 10/05 to 15/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Open fire Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Group welcome Weddings
Epsom Cottage, Oxfordshire, England
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Epsom Cottage

Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
Sleeps 3–5 3 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog
Next Available 15/05 to 18/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Open fire Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome
Cae Madog Barn, Powys, Wales
Viewed 26Γ— this week No booking fee

Cae Madog Barn

Bont Dolgadfan, Powys
Sleeps 8–17 8 Bedrooms 🐾 4 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 05/05 to 08/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Games room
Type of Holiday
4 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties Group welcome
Seven Ocean Reach, Devon, England
Viewed 25Γ— this week No booking fee

Seven Ocean Reach

Salcombe, Devon
Sleeps 2–5 2 Bedrooms 🐾 4 Dogs
Next Available 15/05 to 18/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Balcony Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
4 dogs welcome
Cefn Y Waun - Cottage in the Woods, Powys, Wales
Viewed 23Γ— this week No booking fee
Sleeps 3–6 3 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 01/06 to 08/06/2026
Facilities
Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden Firepit BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome
Higher Burrow Farm, Somerset, England
Viewed 17Γ— this week

Higher Burrow Farm

Kingsbury Episcopi, Somerset
Sleeps 7–17 7 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog
Next Available 05/05 to 15/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome Hen Parties Group welcome
The Granary, Somerset, England
Viewed 22Γ— this week

The Granary

Dunster, Somerset
Sleeps 8–16 8 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 05/05 to 08/05/2026
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
Four Ashes (Stunning Water Views), Pembrokeshire, Wales
Viewed 19Γ— this week No booking fee

Four Ashes (Stunning Water Views)

Cosheston, Pembrokeshire
Sleeps 6–12 6 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 05/05 to 09/05/2026
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 Cider Barn, Somerset, England
Viewed 24Γ— this week No booking fee

The Cider Barn

West Pennard, Somerset
Sleeps 6–12 6 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 11/05 to 15/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Group welcome
Laburnum Lodge, Somerset, England
Viewed 19Γ— this week No booking fee

Laburnum Lodge

Minehead, Somerset
Sleeps 3–6 3 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 05/05 to 15/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Games room Balcony Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome
Parlour Barn, Cornwall, England
Viewed 25Γ— this week

Parlour Barn

Bude, Cornwall
Sleeps 2–4 2 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 05/05 to 23/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Games room Tennis
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome Special celebrations 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.