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
Dovecote Garden
7 nights from £977
7 nights from £501
Heringaud Barn
52512 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Alfriston.
This peaceful retreat is situated in the sleepy picturesque village of West Dean in the heart of the South Downs National Park, a short distance from Cuckmere Haven and the Seven S...
7 nights from £501
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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 £390
Periwinkle Cottage
52581 bedroom, dog friendly character cottage in market town of Bridport, Dorset.
Tucked away off one of Bridport's vibrant streets is Periwinkle Cottage, a beautiful home ready to welcome you for a fantastic stay. This gorgeous terraced retreat is the perfect p...
7 nights from £390
7 nights from £551
Weald View Cottage
52842 bedroom self catering cottage near Maidstone.
Perfectly situated in the heart of the Kent countryside, this pretty semi-detached cottage with spectacular views across the Kent Weald is ideally located for walkers, couples and ...
7 nights from £551
7 nights from £957
The Flint Coach House
53313 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Budleigh Salterton, South Devon.
Perfectly situated in the east Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with stunning beaches and the Jurassic Coast just moments away, The Flint Coach House is a beautifully rest...
7 nights from £957
7 nights from £888 *
White Coast
52924 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Clovelly, Devon.
Welcome to White Coast, tucked away on the north Devon coastline, this traditional stone cottage has been lavishly renovated with luxury and finesse. With stylish details and beaut...
7 nights from £888 *
From £132 per night
Cleo's Hut
5305Shepherds hut near Horsham.
Escape and enjoy some peace and quiet in this luxury hand-built shepherd's hut with wood-fired hot tub, just two hours from London and close to the city of Brighton. If you're l...
From £132 per night
7 nights from £413
The Nest
53161 bedroom, dog friendly apartment near the beach in Coverack.
One of a collection of fabulous apartments located in The Headland in the traditional Cornish fishing village of Coverack, The Nest is a beautifully furnished bijou abode, perfect ...
7 nights from £413
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7 nights from £512 *
No 7 Churchtown
53082 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Agnes, Cornwall.
Nestled in the very heart of the charming Cornish town of St Agnes, No 7 Churchtown is a simply gorgeous, dog friendly cottage - ideal for that cosy cottage holiday by the sea, any...
7 nights from £512 *
7 nights from £621 *
Seagull House
53033 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Appledore, Devon.
Perfectly located in the charming village of Appledore, with the pretty harbourside, shops and galleries just a stroll away, Seagull House is a beautiful holiday abode found in a t...
7 nights from £621 *
