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Lower Hedge Farm , Somerset, England
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Lower Hedge Farm

Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Sleeps 5–12 5 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 04/08 to 07/08/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Open fire Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Group welcome Weddings
Laburnum Lodge, Somerset, England
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Laburnum Lodge

Minehead, Somerset
Sleeps 3–6 3 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 08/08 to 15/08/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Games room Balcony Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome
White Sands, Dorset, England
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White Sands

Swanage, Dorset
Sleeps 4–7 4 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 03/10 to 24/10/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome
Two Owls Lodge, Derbyshire, England
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Two Owls Lodge

Two Dales, Derbyshire
Sleeps 1–3 2 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs
Next Available 04/08 to 07/08/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Open fire Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed
River Bank Cottage, North Yorkshire, England
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River Bank Cottage

Whitby, North Yorkshire
Sleeps 2–4 2 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog 🎉 Celebrations
Last Minute 29/08 to 05/09/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Balcony Garden BBQ
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome Special celebrations
Borland Farmhouse, Ayrshire, Scotland
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Borland Farmhouse

Cumnock, Ayrshire
Sleeps 4–8 4 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 04/08 to 04/09/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties
Trevase Granary, Herefordshire, England
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Trevase Granary

Hereford, Herefordshire
Sleeps 8–18 8 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs
Next Available 31/08 to 11/09/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Hot Tub Games room Garden
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed Hen Parties Group welcome Corporate events
Hafod Grove Mansion House, Pembrokeshire, Wales
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Hafod Grove Mansion House

Moylgrove, Pembrokeshire
Sleeps 7–18 7 Bedrooms 🐾 3 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 03/09 to 23/12/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
3 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties Group 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.