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Cottage 1 New Yatt Farm, Oxfordshire, England
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Cottage 1 New Yatt Farm

New Yatt, Oxfordshire
Sleeps 2–4 2 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog
Next Available 19/09 to 25/09/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden EV Charging
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome
Dons Barn, Suffolk, England
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Dons Barn

Lavenham, Suffolk
Sleeps 1–2 1 Bedroom 🐾 2 Dogs
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden BBQ
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Families
Lammerlaw Self Catering, Lanarkshire, Scotland
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Lammerlaw Self Catering

Biggar, Lanarkshire
Sleeps 1–4 2 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs
Next Available 02/10 to 23/10/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed
The Loft , Meath, Ireland
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The Loft

Navan, Meath
Sleeps 3–6 3 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 22/09 to 26/09/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations Corporate events
Bucknowle Lodge, Dorset, England
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Bucknowle Lodge

Church Knowle, Dorset
Sleeps 4–8 4 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 06/10 to 17/10/2026
Facilities
WiFi Open fire Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome
Cotswold Manor Hall with Hot-Tub, Oxfordshire, England
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Cotswold Manor Hall with Hot-Tub

Oxford, Oxfordshire
Sleeps 9–24 9 Bedrooms 🐾 6 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 18/09 to 25/09/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Open fire Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room
Type of Holiday
6 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties Group welcome
Cedar Lodge, Somerset, England
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Cedar Lodge

Minehead, Somerset
Sleeps 2–4 2 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 10/10 to 17/10/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Games room Balcony Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome
Billys Bothy, Derbyshire, England
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Billys Bothy

Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Sleeps 10–16 6 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 18/09 to 25/09/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Air conditioning Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room
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
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Garden BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome
River Wye Lodge, Gloucestershire, England
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River Wye Lodge

Lydbrook, Gloucestershire
Sleeps 12–26 12 Bedrooms 🐾 3 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 28/09 to 02/10/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden BBQ
Type of Holiday
3 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties 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.