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 £397 *
Jasmine Cottage
51922 bedroom, dog friendly character cottage near Wells, Somerset.
Tucked away in the village of Stratton-on-the-Fosse, this delightful, terraced cottage is welcoming and quaint. Situated just off the Fosse Way; the ancient Roman road between Bath...
7 nights from £397 *
7 nights from £628
Quince Cottage
51903 bedroom, dog friendly cottage close to the beach near Bridport, Dorset.
With the World Heritage Jurassic Coast within one mile's walk, Quince Cottage is a welcoming home in the pretty West Dorset village of Chideock. This charming home is the perfect l...
7 nights from £628
7 nights from £429
Little Oaks
49782 bedroom self catering cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
Welcome to Little Oaks, a tranquil single-storey getaway nestled on the western edge of the majestic Dartmoor National Park. Its wonderfully peaceful location means this is an idyl...
7 nights from £429
7 nights from £541
Wiggy's Cottage
52203 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Mawes, Cornwall.
Situated in the vibrant heart of the much sought-after Roseland village of St Mawes, Wiggy's Cottage is a traditional Cornish cottage with oodles of character and perfectly positio...
7 nights from £541
7 nights from £551
Spinnakers
52172 bedroom apartment near the beach in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
Tucked away just moments from the pretty harbourside of St Mawes on the Roseland peninsula, Spinnakers is a quiet holiday pied-a-terre, ideally situated for a car-free holiday with...
7 nights from £551
From £80 per night
Jessie
5231Luxury dog friendly Shepherds Hut near Battle.
Jessie is a gorgeous shepherd's hut situated two hours from London, tucked away down a long meandering path in a paddock between crab apple and cherry trees, with views of the Suss...
From £80 per night
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7 nights from £1008
South Barn at Pickeridge
52113 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Haywards Heath.
South Barn at Pickeridge is tucked away on a 120 acre working farm in a secluded valley between West Hoathly and Ardingly. It's the perfect retreat for families and friends looking...
7 nights from £1008
7 nights from £865
The Fold
52194 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near St Davids.
Choose The Fold for an unforgettable Pembrokeshire holiday. Let the photos speak a thousand words. Immersed in the enchanting, unspoilt beauty of North Pembrokeshire, very near Abe...
7 nights from £865
7 nights from £1309 *
Newclose Houseboat
52004 bedroom houseboat with sea views in Bembridge, Isle of Wight
Welcome aboard Newclose Houseboat, a beautifully restored contemporary houseboat located in picturesque Bembridge harbour on the Isle of Wight, just a short stroll away from the st...
7 nights from £1309 *
7 nights from £785
Number 3 By The Sea
51603 bedroom, dog-friendly cottage with sea views in Portscatho.
Welcome to Number 3 By The Sea, a beautifully styled contemporary home, perfectly situated in the centre of the charming village of Portscatho, just a stroll away from the stunning...
7 nights from £785
