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The Granary, Somerset, England
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The Granary

Dunster, Somerset
Sleeps 8–16 8 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 29/06 to 03/07/2026
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
Epsom Cottage, Oxfordshire, England
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Epsom Cottage

Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
Sleeps 3–5 3 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog
Next Available 26/06 to 04/07/2026
Facilities
WiFi Open fire Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome
The Barn, Worcestershire, England
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The Barn

Worcester, Worcestershire
Sleeps 3–6 3 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 20/06 to 25/06/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations
Ty Glas Beach House, Anglesey, Wales
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Ty Glas Beach House

Cemaes Bay, Anglesey
Sleeps 11–22 11 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 03/07 to 06/07/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Hot Tub Games room BBQ
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties Group welcome
Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 5, Dunbartonshire, Scotland
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Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 5

Balloch, Dunbartonshire
Sleeps 4–10 4 Bedrooms 🐾 4 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 03/07 to 10/07/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
4 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties
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
The Escape, Derbyshire, England
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The Escape

Two Dales, Derbyshire
Sleeps 5–10 5 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 20/06 to 03/07/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden BBQ
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties Group welcome
Lletty Bach, Carmarthenshire, Wales
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Lletty Bach

Login, Carmarthenshire
Sleeps 2–4 2 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog
Last Minute 17/07 to 31/07/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Garden BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome
Broadway House, Gloucestershire, England
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Broadway House

Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire
Sleeps 7–16 7 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 20/06 to 26/06/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Tennis Garden BBQ
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Group welcome Weddings
Myrtle House Old Farmhouse and Annexe, Somerset, England
Viewed 23× this week
Sleeps 5–11 5 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 04/07 to 01/08/2026
Facilities
WiFi Open fire Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed Special celebrations Group welcome
Ty Penbryn, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Viewed 23× this week No booking fee

Ty Penbryn

Llangunnor, Carmarthenshire
Sleeps 11–24 11 Bedrooms 🐾 0 Dog 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 22/06 to 26/06/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Hot Tub Games room Garden
Type of Holiday
0 dogs welcome Special celebrations Group welcome 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.