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 1066 self-catering cottages in the UK available for a Short Break
7 nights from £900
Island Cottage
59603 bedroom, dog friendly cottage set on the beach in Kingsand, Cornwall.
Set right on the beach in the charming village of Kingsand, treat yourself to the ultimate seaside escape where the sound of the waves lapping on the seashore become your daily sou...
7 nights from £900
7 nights from £589
The Milk Shed
59772 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Padstow, North Cornwall.
Looking for a retreat that offers peace and tranquility in abundance, yet perfect for immersing yourself in north coast living - then look no further than The Milk Shed. Nestled in...
7 nights from £589
We’ve been raising the standards of self catering holidays since 1977.
Our family ethos
Tony and Clare Tregoning started the business back in 1977 and their dedication to quality and excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Tony is sadly no longer with us, but we still adhere to their original ethos of finding holiday homes we would like to stay in and have slowly grown the company to find the best picks of properties across the counties. Plus Clare still drops in to keep us on our toes.
As an independent, family-run company, we wouldn’t expect you to stay anywhere we wouldn’t want to stay ourselves. And we’re pretty picky. We want you to walk into your handpicked holiday home and say ‘wow’, sit back and relax.
7 nights from £633
Water's Edge
59802 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views in Looe, Cornwall.
With stunning estuary views over the waters of the Looe River to the countryside beyond and stylish interiors - Water's Edge is an absolute gem! Boasting a prime location, high abo...
7 nights from £633
7 nights from £2532
Ferry Point House
59723 bedroom self catering cottage with sea views near Helensburgh.
What a fantastic view! Escape to this hidden gem in Scotland and delight in the open vistas across the loch and mountains beyond which will captivate your imagination. This con...
7 nights from £2532
7 nights from £ *
Ocean Break
59652 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Croyde, North Devon.
Pack your bags and head to the glorious golden sands of Croyde beach with a stay at Ocean Break. This glorious north Devon seaside village is cradled by the surrounding hills. Afte...
7 nights from £ *
From £132 per night
Alma
5844Shepherd's Hut with hot tub near South Molton.
If you go down to the woods today, you'll discover this Devonshire beauty - a stunning, romantic hideaway for those seeking the wilder things in life… Welcome to Alma, our bijou...
From £132 per night
From £144 per night
Iris
5842Woodland cabin with hot tub near South Molton.
With delightful uninterrupted views directly down the length of a valley and a huge deck - the perfect private setting for the electric hot tub, this rural retreat is just idyllic....
From £144 per night
From £144 per night
Hazel
5843Woodland cabin with hot tub near South Molton.
Tucked away in unspoilt countryside, with wonderful woodland and valley views, a wide deck for the electric hot tub, a gorgeous, spacious interior and a cosy wood-burner, this is t...
From £144 per night
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 £1372
Fulmars
59574 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage with sea views in Hunstanton.
Welcome to Fulmars; aptly named after the sea bird which has bred in Hunstanton since 1965 and nest on the clifftops close to this generous and well presented holiday home. Set bac...
7 nights from £1372
7 nights from £829 *
Devon Beach Court
59743 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views in Woolacombe.
When the call of the sea can no longer be ignored it's time to head to the north Devon seaside town of Woolacombe with miles and miles of golden sand and endless opportunities to e...
7 nights from £829 *
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.
