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The Barn, Worcestershire, England
Viewed 23Γ— this week No booking fee

The Barn

Worcester, Worcestershire
Sleeps 3–6 3 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Last Minute 10/05 to 24/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations
The Barn at RyePark House, Devon, England
Viewed 20Γ— this week No booking fee

The Barn at RyePark House

Barnstaple, Devon
Sleeps 1–2 1 Bedroom 🚫 No Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 10/05 to 22/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed Special celebrations
Tincleton Lodge, Dorset, England
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Tincleton Lodge

Tincleton, Dorset
Sleeps 5–10 5 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs
Next Available 05/05 to 08/05/2026
Facilities
Open fire Garden BBQ
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed Group welcome
Millers House at Mendham Mill, Norfolk, England
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Millers House at Mendham Mill

Mendham, Harleston, Norfolk
Sleeps 4–8 4 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog
Next Available 05/05 to 22/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome
Ten Ocean Reach, Devon, England
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Ten Ocean Reach

Salcombe, Devon
Sleeps 1–4 1 Bedroom 🐾 4 Dogs
Next Available 08/05 to 11/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Balcony Parking
Type of Holiday
4 dogs welcome Families
Rhydd Holiday Barn, Worcestershire, England
Viewed 20Γ— this week

Rhydd Holiday Barn

Malvern, Worcestershire
Sleeps 1–2 1 Bedroom 🚫 No Dogs
Next Available 22/05 to 17/07/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Balcony Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed
The Anchor, Gloucestershire, England
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The Anchor

Lydbrook, Gloucestershire
Sleeps 7–20 7 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 05/05 to 08/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden BBQ
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Group welcome
Symonds Yat Lodge, Herefordshire, England
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Symonds Yat Lodge

Symonds Yat, Herefordshire
Sleeps 25–57 25 Bedrooms 🐾 7 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 01/11 to 13/11/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Open fire Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room
Type of Holiday
7 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Group welcome Weddings
Forest House, Gloucestershire, England
Viewed 16Γ— this week

Forest House

Coleford, Gloucestershire
Sleeps 11–26 11 Bedrooms 🐾 3 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 05/05 to 15/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden BBQ
Type of Holiday
3 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties Group welcome
Blaenpant Mansion, Pembrokeshire, Wales
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Blaenpant Mansion

Cardigan, Pembrokeshire
Sleeps 6–18 6 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
Next Available 05/05 to 22/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden Firepit
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties Group welcome
Old Guadaloupe Cottage, Leicestershire, England
Viewed 22Γ— this week No booking fee

Old Guadaloupe Cottage

Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Sleeps 1–2 1 Bedroom 🚫 No Dogs
Next Available 05/05 to 11/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed Families

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.