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 £107
Pedney
52741 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Penzance, West Cornwall.
Hidden away in a sweet hamlet in magical far west Cornwall, Pedney is an idyllic, dog-friendly shepherd's hut for two. If you're looking to escape to a tranquil hideaway, within ea...
7 nights from £107
7 nights from £121
Alpaca Hideaway
5270Dog friendly shepherds hut with hot tub near Tiverton, North Devon.
Charmingly crafted, comfortably furnished and with panoramic views over the valley, Alpaca Hideaway is a dreamy escape from everyday life. Completely private, your only neighbours ...
7 nights from £121
7 nights from £1473
Varcoe
52665 bedroom cottage with sea views in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
Situated in what has to be the finest waterside location on the Roseland peninsula, Varcoe is an idyllic holiday retreat, lovingly designed to offer beautiful interiors which marry...
7 nights from £1473
7 nights from £638
5 Valency Row
52592 bedroom holiday cottage near the sea in Boscastle, North Cornwall.
Charming and welcoming, this exquisite little Grade II Listed cottage for four promises a wonderful coastal escape in the idyllic village of Boscastle. Nestled along a quiet cobble...
7 nights from £638
Need more time? Reserve any cottage for up to 24 hours before booking.
24hr no commitment reservations
You can reserve your holiday dates on your favourite cottage for up to 24 hours. You might need to check with other guests in your party or simply consider whether this cottage is right for your holiday, either way we’re happy to give you the time to step away and mull over your options before paying a penny.
We’ll send you a reminder to see if you want it or not so you won’t lose out. Take time to think it over, you don’t have to rush your decision. Have a cup of tea and when you’re ready, hit the button to book your holiday and start looking forward to it.
7 nights from £590
Laburnum Cottage
52613 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Truro, Cornwall.
Perfectly situated on the outskirts of Veryan, described as the loveliest inland village in Cornwall, Laburnum Cottage is a gorgeous traditional Cornish cottage, lovingly restored ...
7 nights from £590
7 nights from £705
The Garden Lodge
52483 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Wadebridge, North Cornwall.
If you love the sound of birdsong and a wonderfully peaceful location, book an escape to this wonderful rural retreat. Tucked away in the Cornish countryside, surrounded by fields ...
7 nights from £705
7 nights from £557
Fisherton Cottage at Poughill
51693 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Bude, Cornwall.
Situated in the pretty village of Poughill, on the road to Northcott Mouth Beach, you will find this delightful holiday abode. Perfectly placed for the fabulous beaches of Bude wit...
7 nights from £557
7 nights from £1428 *
Far View
52046 bedroom, dog friendly secluded holiday home in North Cornwall.
Looking for the ultimate get away from it all holiday retreat? Well gather up family and friends to discover the magic at Far View and create cherished holiday memories along the w...
7 nights from £1428 *
7 nights from £959
St Annes
52503 bedroom, dog friendly clifftop cottage near Looe, Cornwall.
With breathtaking coastal views that stretch as far as the eye can see, direct access to the coastal path and within walking distance of two beaches, this heavenly seaside retreat ...
7 nights from £959
7 nights from £611 *
Bakery Cottage
52442 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near St Agnes, North Cornwall.
Formerly the local bakers shop in Mithian, beautiful Bakery Cottage is now a wonderful laid-back escape for four lucky people. Lovingly restored by its owners who are passionate ab...
7 nights from £611 *
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.
