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 979 self-catering cottages in the UK available for a Short Break

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

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

Skapya Treehouse is a Luxury treehouse with hot tub in Gweek, Cornwall
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £230 per night

Skapya Treehouse

5858

Luxury treehouse with hot tub in Gweek, Cornwall


Surrounded by peaceful woodland in the charming Cornish hamlet of Gweek on the Lizard peninsula, Skapya is a beautifully crafted treehouse, hand-built from the finest cedar to blen...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £230 per night

Kalmynsi Treehouse is a Luxury dog friendly treehouse with hot tub in Gweek, Cornwall
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

From £230 per night

Kalmynsi Treehouse

5857

Luxury dog friendly treehouse with hot tub in Gweek, Cornwall


Nestled amongst the treetops in tranquil woodlands, deep in the heart of the sleepy Cornish hamlet of Gweek, Kalmynsi is a beautifully crafted treehouse with gorgeous interiors and...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

From £230 per night

Wisteria Cottage is a 3 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £900

Wisteria Cottage

5860

3 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Falmouth, South Cornwall.


A beautiful Georgian cottage with a fabulous traditional Nordic hot tub with views over the sea. This really makes this property the perfect destination. Wisteria Cottage has be...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £900

March Hare is a 4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Cadgwith, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 7 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £874 *

March Hare

5852

4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Cadgwith, Cornwall.


Nestled in a prime location for exploring the south coast of Cornwall, this charming four bedroom bungalow is the perfect bolthole for families looking to relax and explore, arguab...

  • Sleeps 7 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £874 *

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Poppy Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Stratford-upon-Avon.
  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £697

Poppy Cottage

5850

2 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Stratford-upon-Avon.


Perfectly situated within walking distance of the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon lies this stylish Victorian dwelling, Poppy Cottage. A beautiful characterful terraced home w...

  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £697

Bertie's is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Polruan, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £489

Bertie's

5846

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Polruan, Cornwall.


Set in a quayside location, in the heart of the unspoilt historic fishing village of Polruan, is this delightful holiday haven boasting wonderful views across the glistening waters...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £489

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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.