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 955 self-catering cottages in the UK available for a Short Break
Wheelwrights Cottages
7 nights from £1269
7 nights from £634
The Smithy
58322 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Glastonbury, Somerset.
If a stunning conversion bursting with original features situated in a sleepy Somerset village sounds attractive then The Smithy is the place for you. Situated in close proximity t...
7 nights from £634
7 nights from £680 *
Brea Barn Cottage
58372 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Penzance.
Escape to this delightful 17th Century barn conversion set within a National Landscape (formerly known as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). With exceptional sea views and stu...
7 nights from £680 *
7 nights from £383
Love Lane Stable
58201 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Penzance, West Cornwall.
Beside one of Penzance's oldest properties dating back to 1685 and tucked along a narrow lane, Love Lane Stable is a beautifully converted stone building offering a seamless blend ...
7 nights from £383
7 nights from £537
Ellas Pottery
58311 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Penzance, West Cornwall.
Nestled in an idyllic wooded valley and with pretty meadows bordered by a meandering stream, welcome to Roskennals, a small, exclusive development of cottages in the grounds of a f...
7 nights from £537
7 nights from £650
Roskennals Granary
58302 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Penzance, West Cornwall.
A private driveway leads you to this very special home, nestled amidst breathtaking gardens surrounded by woodland and a bordering stream, Roskennals Granary is a charming two bedr...
7 nights from £650
7 nights from £758
Roskennals Mill
58293 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Penzance, West Cornwall.
Nestled in the heart of the Land's End peninsula and accessed via a private driveway, this Grade II Listed 17th Century former mill house offers a rare blend of historic charm, mod...
7 nights from £758
7 nights from £648 *
48 Solent View
58283 bedroom self catering cottage with sea views in Seaview.
Just a short wander from the golden sands of Seagrove Bay and the quaint charm of Seaview village, this stylish holiday haven offers modern home comforts in an unbeatable location ...
7 nights from £648 *
Arrive at your handpicked holiday home safe in the knowledge it’s been fully inspected.
Quality inspections
We check our holiday homes to ensure that everything is up to our high standards for your holiday, from provision of our above standard minimum inventory to how fluffy the towels are, we make sure you’ll have a comfortable stay.
Hardworking teams of housekeepers will have the place spick and span, ready for your arrival, so when you get there you can just relax.
7 nights from £542
The Coach House
58162 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Wellington, Somerset.
Situated in the beautiful National Landscape of the Blackdown Hills, The Coach House is a spacious, characterful cottage ready to welcome you and your four-legged friend. As yo...
7 nights from £542
From £530 per night
Beach View
55392 bedroom apartment with sea views near Braunton, North Devon.
Found on the north coast of Devon, with picture perfect views of the expanding coastline, glistening Atlantic Ocean and golden sands of Saunton Sands Beach, Beach View has simply t...
From £530 per night
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.
