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Little Cheriton House, Somerset, England
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Little Cheriton House

South Cheriton, Somerset
Sleeps 7–18 7 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog
Next Available 20/06 to 26/06/2026
Facilities
WiFi Open fire Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome Hen Parties Group welcome
Cottage 1 New Yatt Farm, Oxfordshire, England
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Cottage 1 New Yatt Farm

New Yatt, Oxfordshire
Sleeps 2–4 2 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog
Next Available 21/06 to 27/06/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden EV Charging
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome
Cedar Lodge, Somerset, England
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Cedar Lodge

Minehead, Somerset
Sleeps 2–4 2 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 27/06 to 04/07/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Games room Balcony Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome
Owl Cottage at Coombe Barn Cottages, Somerset, England
Viewed 16× this week No booking fee
Sleeps 1–2 1 Bedroom 🚫 No Dogs
Next Available 22/08 to 05/09/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed
Cherry Tree Lodge, Somerset, England
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Cherry Tree Lodge

Minehead, Somerset
Sleeps 2–5 2 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog
Next Available 20/06 to 27/06/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Games room Balcony Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome
Menzies Steading, Perthshire, Scotland
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Menzies Steading

Aberfeldy, Perthshire
Sleeps 5–10 5 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 20/06 to 26/06/2026
Facilities
WiFi Open fire Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden BBQ
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Group welcome
Partridge, Suffolk, England
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Partridge

Beccles, Suffolk
Sleeps 1–2 1 Bedroom 🐾 1 Dog 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 26/06 to 24/07/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Hot Tub Games room Garden
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome Families Special celebrations Hen Parties
Court Farmhouse, Cornwall, England
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Court Farmhouse

Bude, Cornwall
Sleeps 6–12 6 Bedrooms 🐾 3 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 20/06 to 17/07/2026
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
Cotswold Manor Hall with Hot-Tub, Oxfordshire, England
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Cotswold Manor Hall with Hot-Tub

Oxford, Oxfordshire
Sleeps 9–24 9 Bedrooms 🐾 6 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 21/06 to 25/06/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Open fire Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room
Type of Holiday
6 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties Group welcome
Holly Lodge, Somerset, England
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Holly Lodge

Minehead, Somerset
Sleeps 4–10 4 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 22/06 to 25/07/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Balcony Garden
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome
Fuschia Cottage, Cornwall, England
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Fuschia Cottage

Bude, Cornwall
Sleeps 2–4 2 Bedrooms 🐾 3 Dogs
Next Available 20/06 to 23/06/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Games room
Type of Holiday
3 dogs 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.