Cottages for a short break

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

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We have 982 self-catering cottages in the UK available for a Short Break

Na Mara Bothy is a Off-grid dog friendly bothy with private beach and sea views near Oban.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

From £185 per night

Na Mara Bothy

5870

Off-grid dog friendly bothy with private beach and sea views near Oban.


For a touch of off-grid magic, look no further than this stunning escape with highlights including a private beach and gorgeous al fresco wood-fired bath. Set among the wilds of Ar...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

From £185 per night

Little Blue is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the sea near Falmouth, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £335

Little Blue

5864

1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the sea near Falmouth, Cornwall.


In the heart of the historic yet trendy town of Penryn and only a five minute drive to Falmouth is this perfect bolthole for two. Named one of the best towns to live in in the Sout...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £335

The Yew Trees is a 2 bedroom dog friendly self catering cottage near Cheltenham.
  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1121

The Yew Trees

5862

2 bedroom dog friendly self catering cottage near Cheltenham.


This charming holiday cottage, nestled in the peaceful countryside just outside Cheltenham and the gorgeous Cotswolds, offers the perfect retreat for a tranquil getaway. Set in a r...

  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1121

Woodlane View is a 3 bedroom apartment near the beach in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 7 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £623

Woodlane View

5861

3 bedroom apartment near the beach in Falmouth, South Cornwall.


A fabulous and spacious, three bedroom, ground floor apartment with a super garden, set in a great location in Falmouth with everything within easy reach. With glorious sandy beach...

  • Sleeps 7 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £623

The Ark is a Unique dog friendly houseboat, sleeping up to 12 guests in Torpoint, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 12 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1400 *

The Ark

5873

Unique dog friendly houseboat, sleeping up to 12 guests in Torpoint, Cornwall.


Promising a stay like no other, The Ark is an exceptional mistress of the sea, a stately boat of epic proportions offering a home for 12 lucky sea mates. Docked just a stone’s thro...

  • Sleeps 12 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1400 *

Grove Villa is a 4 bedroom self catering cottage in Leyburn.
  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1400

Grove Villa

5833

4 bedroom self catering cottage in Leyburn.


If a stunning property with original features along with contemporary design in the heart of a Yorkshire Dales market town sounds attractive then Grove Villa is the place for you. ...

  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1400

Pine Lodge is a Luxury cabin with a hot tub near Beccles, Norfolk.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £113 per night

Pine Lodge

5848

Luxury cabin with a hot tub near Beccles, Norfolk.


Surrounded by the glorious countryside of the Norfolk Broads National Park, Pine Lodge is an idyllic retreat, beautifully crafted and cleverly designed with blissful views across n...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £113 per night

Laurel Lodge is a Luxury cabin with a hot tub near Beccles, Norfolk.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £131 per night

Laurel Lodge

5849

Luxury cabin with a hot tub near Beccles, Norfolk.


Nestled in the heart of the verdant countryside of the Norfolk Broads you will find the sweetest hideaway, Laurel Lodge, a beautifully crafted cabin with cosy interiors and a bliss...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £131 per night

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Orchard Barn is a 1 bedroom apartment with countryside views near Weston-super-Mare, Somerset.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £461

Orchard Barn

5855

1 bedroom apartment with countryside views near Weston-super-Mare, Somerset.


Tucked away in an enviable position, looking out over paddocks and apple orchards you will find Orchard Barn, a stylish apartment for two lucky guests. As soon as you arrive at thi...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £461

Number One Glassard is a 4 bedroom self catering cottage with sea views in Colonsay.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £650

Number One Glassard

5826

4 bedroom self catering cottage with sea views in Colonsay.


The moment you set foot on the pier or drive off the ferry, you'll know you have arrived somewhere very special. The lovely Isle of Colonsay, known colloquially as "gem of the sea"...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £650

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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.