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 1005 self-catering cottages in the UK available for a Short Break
From £118 per night
Great Eckworthy - The Cottage
50681 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Bideford, North Devon.
Great Eckworthy - The Cottage is a delightful rural retreat surrounded by gorgeous countryside that is perfect for those looking for a romantic, adults-only luxury getaway to north...
From £118 per night
Great Eckworthy
7 nights from £419
From £67 per night *
Polly the Lorry
5070Converted horsebox with outdoor bath near South Molton, North Devon.
Meet Polly the Lorry, a converted horsebox with an outdoor bath that has been transformed by its owners into a delightfully secluded retreat in the beautifully unspoilt countryside...
From £67 per night *
7 nights from £307 *
Kernow River View
50462 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Saltash, South Cornwall.
Perfectly situated on the border between Cornwall and Devon and with unsurpassed south-facing views towards the river Tamar, Kernow River View is a delightful holiday abode, ideal ...
7 nights from £307 *
Our property managers are local experts who handpick perfect places to stay.
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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 £946 *
Greycott
50304 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Crantock, Cornwall.
If you're craving the golden sand and turquoise waters of Cornwall, and a gorgeous cottage to return to at the end of the day, then look no further than Greycott. An oh so beautifu...
7 nights from £946 *
7 nights from £798
Dannett Farmhouse
49624 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Looe, South Cornwall.
Dannett Farmhouse is quite simply charming! Approached along leafy lanes in an idyllic countryside setting, with far reaching views of rolling fields and pastures, this semi-detach...
7 nights from £798
7 nights from £813
The Coast
50352 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Kingsbridge.
For those in search of a magical escape with the beautiful shoreline right on your doorstep, look no further than The Coast. A welcoming and stylish getaway sleeping four. The Coas...
7 nights from £813
From £84 per night
The Whistle
50041 bedroom shepherds hut near Ilminster, Somerset.
If you are looking for a luxurious and unique glamping experience, then look no further than The Whistle. A gorgeously designed shepherd's hut, complete with enchanting outside spa...
From £84 per night
From £84 per night
The Crook
50031 bedroom shepherds hut near Ilminster, Somerset.
Perfectly positioned in a peaceful spot, you will find this stunning shepherd's hut that has been masterfully created. The Crook is a true hideaway in glorious surroundings and you...
From £84 per night
7 nights from £1598
Acorn Barn
49634 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Alfriston.
This beautifully converted Sussex barn is an ideal staycation for get-togethers with family and friends in a rural location in the Cuckmere Valley and South Downs National Park. It...
7 nights from £1598
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