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
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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We have 140 self-catering cottages in South England available for a Short Break
7 nights from £462
The Byre
47321 bedroom self catering cottage near Battle.
Bursting with character and charm, The Byre is waiting to give you that rural experience. Situated in 12 acres of 1066 countryside it is one of Thornden Farm's original outbuilding...
7 nights from £462
7 nights from £358
1 Harrow Cottages
46421 bedroom self catering apartment near the beach in Seaview, Isle of Wight.
This charming first floor apartment is in Nettlestone, just up the hill from Seaview and within walking distance of the beach. Surrounded by countryside there are lovely views from...
7 nights from £358
7 nights from £861
Limpets
46223 bedroom self catering apartment with sea views in Seaview, Isle of Wight.
This gorgeous home, just a stone's throw from the seafront, has sea views from the sitting-room and the luxury of your very own private garden, giving it all the ingredients for a ...
7 nights from £861
7 nights from £1251 *
Saye House
45734 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach in Seaview, Isle of Wight.
Just a few minutes from idyllic Seagrove Bay, Saye House has been stylishly renovated to a high standard offering a wonderful place to enjoy a well-earned rest on the Isle of Wight...
7 nights from £1251 *
Our property managers are local experts who handpick perfect places to stay.
Local experts
We scour the coast and country to winkle out bits worth sharing with you, the best properties in lovely locations. While we’re out and about, we gather together the best things to do so that you can start planning your holiday as soon as you’ve booked.
The ‘Explore Nearby’ tab on our cottage pages show what’s nearby along with relevant articles from our holiday guides from Notes and Stories, where you’ll find hand-written experiences of outings across the South and West, from dog-friendly pubs on the Isle of Wight to free things to do in south Devon and everything in between.
7 nights from £2032
Redworth
45415 bedroom self catering home near the beach in Bembridge, Isle of Wight.
This impressive five bedroom house is located on Ducie Avenue, a charming unmade road leading to the beach, in the village of Bembridge. Located within a few minutes walk of the lo...
7 nights from £2032
7 nights from £601
The Stables
45372 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Brighstone, Isle of Wight.
The Stables is light and airy throughout with two bedrooms, a king-size double and a twin. The open plan living-room with kitchen and dining areas is warm and inviting, with doors ...
7 nights from £601
Kingston Barns
7 nights from £2371
7 nights from £568
The Cattle Byre
45352 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Brighstone, Isle of Wight.
The Cattle Byre has accommodation for three guests across two bedrooms, a double and a single. It has two private outdoor seating areas, the rear enclosed garden can only be access...
7 nights from £568
7 nights from £600
The Dairy
45362 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Brighstone, Isle of Wight.
The Dairy is the largest of all four barns and is closest to The Cattle Byre. It has a spacious kitchen and dining area making it a social space for the family to gather and make p...
7 nights from £600
7 nights from £601
The Pigsty
45382 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Brighstone, Isle of Wight.
The Pigsty is a detached barn with parking for two cars and two private seating areas alongwith a spacious communal area. There are two bedrooms, a double and a twin, each beau...
7 nights from £601
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.
