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 £410
Pheasant Cottage
51211 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Falmouth, West Cornwall.
Welcome to Pheasant Cottage, a cute as a button Cornish cottage nestled in a rather lovely location close to the village of Stithians. Perfect for two, this dog-friendly retreat is...
7 nights from £410
7 nights from £506
Springwater Cottage
51072 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Ilfracombe, North Devon.
Springwater Cottage is a wonderful retreat located just outside of the beautiful Combe Martin cove in glorious north Devon. This fabulous cottage brilliantly combines cosy period f...
7 nights from £506
7 nights from £878 *
Sunnyside
50824 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Appledore, Devon.
Perfectly situated in the heart of the pretty village of Appledore, Sunnyside is a lovingly restored semi-detached cottage, beautifully furnished with comfort and relaxation in min...
7 nights from £878 *
7 nights from £477
Smugglers Cottage
51182 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Tintagel, Cornwall.
Treat yourself to a well-deserved break that promises to be full of coastal delights, mythical legend and truly spectacular scenery at Smugglers Cottage. Set in the little hamlet o...
7 nights from £477
7 nights from £415
Stargazey Barn
51081 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Penzance, West Cornwall.
Nestled in the gorgeous countryside of west Cornwall yet just a short drive away from the stunning beaches of St Ives and Sennen Cove, Stargazey Barn is an enchanting single-storey...
7 nights from £415
7 nights from £460
Trehane
50862 bedroom apartment near the beach in St Agnes, North Cornwall.
Nestled in the idyllic village of St Agnes above a charming village shop you'll find Trehane, a delightful apartment perfect for a family holiday to the north coast of Cornwall. Wi...
7 nights from £460
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7 nights from £484 *
The Cottage
51012 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Portscatho.
Welcome to The Cottage, a gorgeous traditional Cornish abode nestled in the pretty hamlet of Treworthal and perfectly situated close to Pendower beach and the charming fishing vill...
7 nights from £484 *
7 nights from £858 *
Tom's Cottage
50914 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Port Isaac, North Cornwall.
Oh my, what a wonderful house this is. Tom's Cottage is a delightful holiday abode, perfectly placed for exploring the delights of the north Cornwall coast, yet nestled in peaceful...
7 nights from £858 *
7 nights from £1030 *
Turner Hall
49814 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Widecombe in the Moor, Dartmoor.
Nestled in a gorgeous glade, Turner Hall is a beautiful woodland cottage, elegantly furnished and perfectly positioned in a tranquil setting with a dreamy hot tub, oodles of space ...
7 nights from £1030 *
7 nights from £1294 *
Churchtown Farmhouse
50805 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach near Hayle, West Cornwall.
Welcome to Churchtown Farmhouse, a very special retreat nestled in the heart of the idyllic village of Gwithian. If you're looking for just the place to switch off and sink into la...
7 nights from £1294 *
