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
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.
We have 1007 self-catering cottages in the UK available for a Short Break
7 nights from £626 *
Plas Hufen
55774 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Abersoch.
Make your way to the Llyn Peninsula in north Wales famed for its rugged coastline, seaside villages and rich Welsh culture, offering plenty of natural beauty and heritage. Situated...
7 nights from £626 *
7 nights from £804 *
Little Trehan
55733 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
Located within a short walk of sandy Summers beach and all that picturesque St Mawes has to offer, this little gem of a property enjoys the most wonderful views from its elevated p...
7 nights from £804 *
From £870 per night
The Penthouse
55364 bedroom apartment with sea views near Braunton, North Devon.
Perfectly situated overlooking the beautiful beach at Saunton Sands on the dramatic north Devon coast, The Penthouse is the ultimate five star luxury retreat offering stylish open ...
From £870 per night
7 nights from £578
Hillrise
55074 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Whitby.
Situated in the picturesque Yorkshire Moors village of Glaisdale, Hillrise is a delightful cottage to while away your holiday in. Lovingly restored with cosy interiors packed full ...
7 nights from £578
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 £660
Frogmore Barn
55603 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near St Mawes, South Cornwall.
Situated in the friendly village of Tregony at the 'Gateway to the Roseland peninsula' you will find Frogmore Barn, a perfectly formed detached single-storey holiday home. Whether ...
7 nights from £660
7 nights from £679 *
Carngowil Farmhouse
55634 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Fishguard.
Nestling in a spectacular corner of Pembrokeshire this splendid Welsh retreat, dating back to the 14th Century, offers delightful tradition with stylish modern comforts. Carngowil ...
7 nights from £679 *
7 nights from £637
River Garden Cottage
55032 bedroom riverside cottage near Bakewell.
Located in a small hamlet, Litton Mill, midway between Buxton and Bakewell, this utterly charming cottage is ideal for couples and young families seeking a getaway in the Derbyshir...
7 nights from £637
7 nights from £1341
The Coach House
55284 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Branscombe, Devon.
Set in the magical grounds of Trafalgar Barton Estate, nestled on a south-facing hillside, The Coach House has magical views over Branscombe Vale and out to the World Heritage Jura...
7 nights from £1341
Trafalgar Barton Estate
7 nights from £3105
7 nights from £619
The Dolls House
55271 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Branscombe, Devon.
Welcome to the Dolls House. This super charming stone cottage makes the perfect abode for that special getaway. Set in the magical grounds of Trafalgar Barton Estate, nestled on a ...
7 nights from £619
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.
