Cottages for a short break in South West
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 West 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.
Go on, treat yourself...
We have 756 self-catering cottages in South West available for a Short Break
7 nights from £667
Four Winds
51473 bedroom cottage with sea views in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
Perfectly situated in the pretty Cornish village of Portscatho, Four Winds is a beautifully furnished holiday home with fabulous views from the front elevation over Gerrans Bay tow...
7 nights from £667
From £88 per night
Little Lesquite
51431 bedroom Shepherds Hut near Bodmin, North Cornwall.
Pack up a bag, grab your loved one and whisk them off for a magical break away at the wonderful world of Little Lesquite! Tucked away along a country lane, with a stunning outdoor ...
From £88 per night
7 nights from £1206
Greystones
49804 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor.
Make your way to Lustleigh, an idyllic village in south Devon with the wild beauty of Dartmoor on your doorstep, to find Greystones; a grand, dog friendly countryside retreat, sure...
7 nights from £1206
7 nights from £958 *
Lowenna House
51124 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Coverack, West Cornwall.
Perfectly positioned just a hop, skip and a jump away from the village centre and beautiful sheltered bay with crystal clear waters and sandy/pebble beach is Lowenna House. This go...
7 nights from £958 *
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 £454 *
3 Pebble Cottage
51223 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Brixham, Devon.
Just a hop, skip and a jump away from the pretty harbourside and many delights of vibrant Brixham on the English Riviera, Pebble Cottage is a traditional seaside cottage, perfect f...
7 nights from £454 *
7 nights from £1494
Rose on the Cliff
51204 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Helford.
A spectacular retreat perched on the picturesque banks of Gillan Creek. Tucked away down a private unmade lane, this unique spot is really very special and only shared with a handf...
7 nights from £1494
7 nights from £1167 *
Stenor
51344 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Padstow.
Perfectly located in the charming village of Harlyn Bay with a beautiful sandy cove just a short stroll away, Stenor is a stunning holiday home where contemporary furnishings marry...
7 nights from £1167 *
7 nights from £598
Chyvounder
51173 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Falmouth, Cornwall.
A picturesque cottage set in an idyllic location close to the banks of Restronguet Creek. This 17th Century Grade II Listed cottage is full of warmth and charm, and has an abundanc...
7 nights from £598
7 nights from £660 *
Denham
51332 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Marazion, Cornwall.
With captivating panoramic views over Mount's Bay and St Michael's Mount, Denham is a very special holiday abode where you are just a few minutes stroll away from the delightful se...
7 nights from £660 *
7 nights from £395
Chybean
51161 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Falmouth.
A quaint and cosy Grade II Listed cottage, set in a tranquil beautiful location on a family-run farm. This charming cottage has lots of little quirky features due to its age, fr...
7 nights from £395
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.
