Cottages for a short break
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 and treat yourself to a delightful getaway, perfect for enjoying all that the UK has to offer. Read more
Our exclusive ferry discounts of up to 25% will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.We have 1224 self-catering cottages in the UK available for a Short Break
7 nights from £423
Fisherman's View
61812 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views in Saundersfoot.
For a seaside holiday, the beach doesn't get any closer than this! Step from the garden onto the sand. Fisherman's View is a superbly located ground floor apartment, sleeping up to...
7 nights from £423
7 nights from £882
Marina View
61533 bedroom apartment with sea views in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
A stunning, elegant waterside apartment in the heart of the marina in Falmouth overlooking bobbing boats within a gated development. A wonderful location for exploring the town on ...
7 nights from £882
7 nights from £1458
St Hubert's Lodge
60573 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Yarmouth.
Surrounded by tranquil countryside on the edge of the Isle of Wight National Landscape and close to the charming seaside island towns of Yarmouth and Cowes, St Hubert's Lodge is a ...
7 nights from £1458
7 nights from £3000
Out West Pembrokeshire
61857 bedroom holiday home near the beach near Newport, Pembrokeshire.
Nestled within the spectacular landscape of north Pembrokeshire, this collection of three gorgeous, beautifully restored Welsh cottages, with two wood-fired hot tubs and a sauna, o...
7 nights from £3000
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7 nights from £957
Blaen
61832 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach near Newport, Pembrokeshire.
Nestled close to the picturesque hamlet and sheltered cove of Cwm yr Eglwys on the stunning north Pembrokeshire coast, this gorgeous recently renovated two-bedroom cottage offers a...
7 nights from £957
7 nights from £957
Nol
61822 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach near Newport, Pembrokeshire.
Welcome to Nol, a beautifully restored Welsh cottage, offering a wood-fired hot tub and outdoor sauna, nestling near Cwm yr Eglwys beach on the spectacular north Pembrokeshire coas...
7 nights from £957
7 nights from £957
Canol
61843 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach near Newport, Pembrokeshire.
An unforgettable Pembrokeshire holiday awaits in this exceptional retreat, nestling in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, within a mile of the pretty sheltered cove at Cwm yr E...
7 nights from £957
7 nights from £790 *
Grey Gulls
61594 bedroom self catering cottage with sea views in Seaview.
This beautifully presented, semi-detached, three-storey townhouse is set in the sought-after village of Seaview, just a stone's throw away from stunning beaches with crystal clear ...
7 nights from £790 *
7 nights from £712
Bluebell
61782 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Exeter, Devon.
Whether you're looking for coast or countryside, this beautiful semi-detached cottage is located perfectly. Boasting a bubbling hot tub, tree-top terrace, tennis court and a fabulo...
7 nights from £712
7 nights from £445
Seren
6134Converted 1900s railway wagon with an outdoor bath in Wales.
Sheltered at the foot of Dolfan Hill, Seren is a beautifully converted blue railway wagon offering the ultimate romantic escape in the Welsh countryside. This special hideaway invi...
7 nights from £445
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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.
Take your pick from our exclusive collection of self catering cottages across the UK and take the time to reconnect, blow the cobwebs away and make special memories. There’s plenty for you to do with a choice of woodland walks, coast path adventures, or to simply cosy up around the wood-burner with a good book and some board games.
Short breaks are the perfect getaway year-round and we have plenty of gorgeous self catering cottages to suit you, including dog friendly cottages and cottages with sea views, swimming pools and hot tubs.
Two, three or four night breaks
We have two, three or four night breaks to choose from, allowing you to getaway for just a weekend only, or extend it a little to a luxurious long weekend.
Summer Holidays
Offering sunny skies, a warm sun, the gentle sea breeze on the coast and open expanses of moorland to explore, summer in the South West is the stuff that dreams are made of.
Christmas Escapes
For fun with all the family or just two of you, why not break up the madness of Christmas and take some time out with a short break somewhere away from home. We have a number of beautiful holiday homes that will leave you totally enchanted at this festive time of year.
New Year Breaks
Make this New Year one to remember; escape from it all to a rural hideaway or find a cottage in the heart of a community, and enjoy with friends and family. See in the New Year your way.
Winter Holidays
Wrap up warm and wander across empty beaches and the countryside. Watch a storm passing by while sitting in front of a roaring fire. This time of year can offer something for everyone. Dog restrictions have also been lifted off many beaches, so you can bring your four-legged friend along too.
