Cottages for a short break in South West
Sometimes, a short break is all you need to relax and recharge. Find your perfect short break holiday cottage, whether you’re looking for a long weekend or a mid week break. Take your pick from our exclusive collection of self catering cottages in South West and treat yourself to a delightful getaway.Read more
You don't need a whole week away to relax and recharge. Sometimes a short break is all you need to explore, adventure and take some time to yourself. Short breaks are perfect getaways year-round whether you’re looking for a spring escape, autumn adventure, or a cosy winter break. And no matter what time of year it is, we’ll have something for you, whether you need a dog friendly cottage, a place for the whole family, a cottage with a sea view or fancy a cottage with a hot tub. With short break cottages across the UK, we've got plenty to choose from.
Go on, treat yourself...
We have 742 self-catering cottages in South West available for a Short Break
7 nights from £867
Bridge House
55624 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Exeter, South Devon.
Steeped in history and heritage, we're pleased to introduce Bridge House. Nestled in the heart of the highly favoured Exe valley village of Thorverton, this beautiful, thatched cot...
7 nights from £867
7 nights from £736
Cliffdene
56542 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Portreath.
Resting on the sandy shores of Portreath, this newly developed holiday chalet boasts an unparalleled oceanic outlook over the beach, complete with its own private terrace, al fresc...
7 nights from £736
Readymade beds and fluffy towels; this simple but appreciated welcome is standard with us.
Towels and readymade beds
All of our cottages provide bed linen and towels as standard, with a change of bedding included for holidays of two weeks or more. You’ll also find a fresh change of towels for each week (for in the house only, please bring your own for the beach) and tea towels a-plenty.
The beds will be readymade and waiting for you on arrival so you can simply sink into comfort and relax straight into your holiday.
7 nights from £740
Grove Cottage
56603 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Agnes, Cornwall.
A beautiful cottage in the heart of the village of St Agnes yet only a short walk to the beach, what more could you ask for? This pretty detached property was built in the 1700s an...
7 nights from £740
7 nights from £451
The Anchor
56462 bedroom apartment near the beach in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
A beautiful first floor apartment in a gated development only moments from the town centre of Falmouth and a short walk to the beach. Beautifully landscaped grounds and a private m...
7 nights from £451
7 nights from £2310
Wold House
56385 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Blockley
Beautifully situated in an elevated position overlooking the serene Cotswold village of Blockley, experience exquisite luxury and charm in this breathtaking five bedroom holiday ho...
7 nights from £2310
7 nights from £735
Bluebells
56242 bedroom, dog friendly cottage in walking distance of Bridport, Dorset.
Tucked away in a quiet location, yet just a stone's throw from bustling Bridport and the Jurassic Coast, you will find Bluebells. Situated at the end of a pretty row of cottages, t...
7 nights from £735
7 nights from £800
Thanckes Lodge
55783 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Whitsand Bay.
Seeking a seaside escape, then come and discover our coastal homestay, with stunning ocean views, a short stroll to the beach, use of a private spa area and miles of coastal walks ...
7 nights from £800
7 nights from £412
Horizons
55481 bedroom apartment with sea views in Ilfracombe, North Devon.
Perched high, with a bird's eye view of Ilfracombe harbour and the horizon beyond, you will discover this gorgeous coastal apartment that offers the perfect north Devon location fo...
7 nights from £412
Our property managers are local experts who handpick perfect places to stay.
Local experts
We scour the coast and country to winkle out bits worth sharing with you, the best properties in lovely locations. While we’re out and about, we gather together the best things to do so that you can start planning your holiday as soon as you’ve booked.
The ‘Explore Nearby’ tab on our cottage pages show what’s nearby along with relevant articles from our holiday guides from Notes and Stories, where you’ll find hand-written experiences of outings across the South and West, from dog-friendly pubs on the Isle of Wight to free things to do in south Devon and everything in between.
7 nights from £446
Rock
55492 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Ilfracombe, Devon.
This newly renovated artist-style residence located in Ilfracombe's harbour area is a short flat walk to Wildersmouth beach and the harbour. The house has been refurbished to high ...
7 nights from £446
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Woodlands
56235 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Exmouth, South Devon.
Introducing a super family-friendly home, lovingly furnished and equipped to offer that perfect venue for any special celebration or multigenerational family holiday. Woodlands off...
7 nights from £1071 *