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The Manor House, Shropshire, England
Viewed 19Γ— this week No booking fee

The Manor House

Ludlow, Shropshire
Sleeps 6–13 6 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 23/03 to 03/04/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Tennis
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties Group welcome
Symondsbury Manor, Dorset, England
Viewed 10Γ— this week No booking fee

Symondsbury Manor

Bridport, Dorset
Sleeps 11–22 11 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 22/03 to 27/03/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden BBQ
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Group welcome Weddings
Holly Lodge, Somerset, England
Viewed 9Γ— this week No booking fee

Holly Lodge

Minehead, Somerset
Sleeps 4–10 4 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 22/03 to 28/03/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Balcony Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome
Rosehaven, Herefordshire, England
Viewed 8Γ— this week No booking fee

Rosehaven

Pudleston, Herefordshire
Sleeps 6–12 6 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 22/03 to 26/03/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Air conditioning Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties Group welcome
Portman House, Somerset, England
Viewed 20Γ— this week

Portman House

Pylle, Somerset
Sleeps 8–16 8 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 23/03 to 27/03/2026
Facilities
Open fire Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Games room Sauna Garden
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Group welcome
 2 Barlowenath Cottages, Cornwall, England
Viewed 9Γ— this week

2 Barlowenath Cottages

Marazion, Cornwall
Sleeps 2–4 2 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog
Next Available 15/04 to 13/06/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Garden BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
1 dogs 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
Four Ashes (Stunning Water Views), Pembrokeshire, Wales
Viewed 14Γ— this week No booking fee

Four Ashes (Stunning Water Views)

Cosheston, Pembrokeshire
Sleeps 6–12 6 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 23/03 to 28/03/2026
Facilities
WiFi Open fire Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Tennis
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome Special celebrations Group welcome Corporate events
Ten Ocean Reach, Devon, England
Viewed 15Γ— this week No booking fee

Ten Ocean Reach

Salcombe, Devon
Sleeps 1–4 1 Bedroom 🐾 4 Dogs
Next Available 23/03 to 27/03/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Balcony Parking
Type of Holiday
4 dogs welcome Families
Courtyard Cottage, Herefordshire, England
Viewed 8Γ— this week No booking fee

Courtyard Cottage

Pudleston, Herefordshire
Sleeps 4–8 4 Bedrooms 🐾 3 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 22/03 to 27/03/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Air conditioning Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool
Type of Holiday
3 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties
An Cala, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Viewed 10Γ— this week No booking fee

An Cala

Connel, Argyll and Bute
Sleeps 3–6 3 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 24/03 to 28/03/2026
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.