Cottages for a short break in South England
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 in South England and treat yourself to a delightful getaway. Read more
Our exclusive ferry discounts of up to 25% will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.We have 130 self-catering cottages in South England available for a Short Break
7 nights from £621
Mellifount Farm
58392 bedroom self catering cottage near Haywards Heath.
Escape to the Sussex countryside and stay in this beautiful oak-framed barn situated in a quiet rural location overlooking wooded farmland and paddocks, where you can sometimes see...
7 nights from £621
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 *
7 nights from £449
Pump Cottage
57882 bedroom self-catering cottage in Rye.
Situated in the heart of Rye and just a short walk from the railway station, Pump Cottage is perfectly positioned for exploring this medieval town, 1066 country and the golden beac...
7 nights from £449
7 nights from £846
Pucks Oak
56984 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage with sea views in Seaview.
Within moments of the seafront at Seaview, with off-street parking and a lovely garden, semi-detached Pucks Oak is a great home-from-home to enjoy with friends and family. With the...
7 nights from £846
7 nights from £372
The Studio
57531 bedroom, dog friendly, cosy cottage near Ryde.
Whether you seek relaxation or adventure on the Isle of Wight, The Studio provides the most welcoming modern-rustic retreat to experience the best of natural beauty and contemporar...
7 nights from £372
The Old Dairy
7 nights from £1009
7 nights from £721
Bentinck
57243 bedroom cottage near the beach in Ventnor.
With everything you could wish for on your doorstep for a blissful Isle of Wight holiday experience with family or friends, Bentinck is a great base to explore all that this Island...
7 nights from £721
7 nights from £650
The Laundry
56502 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Polegate.
This retro-style retreat is the perfect place to relax, recharge and reconnect. It sits in the picturesque downland village of Jevington within the South Downs National Park, just ...
7 nights from £650
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7 nights from £527
Hayesland Lodge
57001 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Rye.
This gem is situated in a peaceful and tranquil setting in a National Landscape (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) with farmland views, a short drive from the coast and the me...
7 nights from £527
7 nights from £1498 *
Pepita
57195 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage with sea views in Seaview.
With breathtaking sea views and the beach only a few steps from the front door, two former coastguard cottages and the adjoining boathouse have been transformed into an island gem,...
7 nights from £1498 *
You don't need a whole week away to relax and recharge. Sometimes a short break is all you need to explore, adventure and take some time to yourself. Short breaks are perfect getaways year-round whether you’re looking for a spring escape, autumn adventure, or a cosy winter break. And no matter what time of year it is, we’ll have something for you, whether you need a dog friendly cottage, a place for the whole family, a cottage with a sea view or fancy a cottage with a hot tub. With short break cottages across the UK, we've got plenty to choose from.
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