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186 properties
Barn Owl Cottage, Lincolnshire, England
Viewed 18Γ— this week No booking fee

Barn Owl Cottage

New Bolingbroke, Lincolnshire
Sleeps 1–2 1 Bedroom 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 17/06 to 21/06/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Families
Snipe, Suffolk, England
Viewed 15Γ— this week No booking fee

Snipe

Beccles, Suffolk
Sleeps 3–6 3 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 21/03 to 30/03/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Hot Tub Games room Garden
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties
Threshers Barn, Dorset, England
Viewed 11Γ— this week No booking fee

Threshers Barn

Beaminster, Dorset
Sleeps 3–6 3 Bedrooms 🐾 6 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 21/03 to 04/04/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden BBQ EV Charging
Type of Holiday
6 dogs welcome Special celebrations
Woodlands Farmhouse , Somerset, England
Viewed 21Γ— this week

Woodlands Farmhouse

Glastonbury, Somerset
Sleeps 7–14 7 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 23/03 to 02/04/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Open fire Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Games room
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Group welcome Weddings
Trevase Granary, Herefordshire, England
Viewed 14Γ— this week No booking fee

Trevase Granary

Hereford, Herefordshire
Sleeps 8–18 8 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs
Last Minute 27/03 to 03/04/2026
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
Blackdown Cottage, East Sussex, England
Viewed 17Γ— this week

Blackdown Cottage

Burwash, East Sussex
Sleeps 1–4 2 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs
Next Available 21/03 to 01/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Open fire Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed
Llanlliana Coastal Retreat, Anglesey, Wales
Viewed 20Γ— this week No booking fee

Llanlliana Coastal Retreat

Cemaes Bay, Anglesey
Sleeps 10–21 10 Bedrooms 🐾 4 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 11/04 to 17/04/2026
Facilities
WiFi Open fire Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Balcony
Type of Holiday
4 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties Group welcome
Badger Cottage at Coombe Barn Cottages, Somerset, England
Viewed 17Γ— this week No booking fee
Sleeps 1–2 1 Bedroom 🚫 No Dogs
Next Available 23/03 to 27/03/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed
The Locks, Newport, Wales
Viewed 16Γ— this week No booking fee

The Locks

Rogerstone, Newport
Sleeps 7–14 7 Bedrooms 🐾 3 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 30/03 to 03/04/2026
Facilities
WiFi Air conditioning Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Hot Tub
Type of Holiday
3 dogs welcome Special celebrations Group welcome Corporate events
The Stables, Lincolnshire, England
Viewed 10Γ— this week No booking fee

The Stables

Boston, Lincolnshire
Sleeps 3–6 3 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 21/03 to 01/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden BBQ EV Charging
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed 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.