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 £636 *
Bridge Cottage
57514 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Truro, Cornwall.
A charming and tranquil creekside cottage making the perfect escape, allowing one to wind down and appreciate the simpler things in life. Days can be enjoyed at a slower pace, in a...
7 nights from £636 *
7 nights from £396
Sealark
56262 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach near Whitby.
Close to the beautiful coastline, cliffs and sandy beaches of Runswick Bay, Staithes and Whitby sits this gem of a cottage sleeping four. Exuding a subtle and stylish coastal charm...
7 nights from £396
7 nights from £845
Kittiwake
57542 bedroom apartment with sea views near Whitsand Bay, South Cornwall
With wonderful views of the sea and a mere hop, skip and jump to the beach, come and immerse yourself in the coastal way of life at this stunning retreat in the seaside hamlet of P...
7 nights from £845
7 nights from £527
Gam Bridge Cottage
5639Stunning 2 bedroom self catering cottage near Port Isaac, North Cornwall.
Gam Bridge Cottage is an absolute gem! Set along a country lane in the heart of north Cornwall, it has been flawlessly renovated and impeccably styled to offer an extra special get...
7 nights from £527
We’re a Visit England Quality Accredited Agency for our high standards in holiday letting.
Quality Accredited Agency
Only the highest quality of accommodation is awarded Visit England accreditation. The assessment takes place over a few days and looks at all of our policies, practices and procedures, making sure we meet a five star standard for our guests.
We set our own standards above and beyond and we’re very proud of this accolade and all it represents.
7 nights from £442 *
Hay Barn
57482 bedroom self catering cottage near Penzance, West Cornwall.
Nestled in the tranquil hamlet of Mulfra in West Penwith, Hay Barn is a quaint single-storey cottage that exudes charm and character. Sleeping three guests in cosy comfort, you can...
7 nights from £442 *
7 nights from £672
Tower View
57352 bedroom self catering dog-friendly cottage in Broadway.
Situated in the highly desirable Cotswold village of Broadway, Tower View (formally known as Silverwood Cottage), a charming two bedroom annexe, is a delightful cottage and makes t...
7 nights from £672
7 nights from £715 *
Home Cottage
57273 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Penzance, West Cornwall.
Nestled in the breathtaking Cornish countryside in a National Landscape (formerly an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) in the quaint village of St Buryan, this gorgeous barn conv...
7 nights from £715 *
7 nights from £589
Lavant Mor
56653 bedroom cottage near the beach in Charlestown, South Cornwall.
This traditional terraced Cornish cottage will be sure to have you coming back for more, located in the charming harbourside village of Charlestown, what better place is there for ...
7 nights from £589
7 nights from £450 *
Pink Cottage
57452 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Marazion.
Tucked away in the heart of the bustling village of Goldsithney is this cute retreat, a lovingly restored cottage perfect for small families or couples. Arty and characterful, Pink...
7 nights from £450 *
7 nights from £475
Coachman's Cottage
57462 bedroom self catering cottage near Port Isaac, North Cornwall.
For lovers of the coast and countryside, for those seeking peace and relaxation, for foodies and most importantly for garden enthusiasts, treat yourself to a well-deserved break at...
7 nights from £475
We’ve been raising the standards of self catering holidays since 1977.
Our family ethos
Tony and Clare Tregoning started the business back in 1977 and their dedication to quality and excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Tony is sadly no longer with us, but we still adhere to their original ethos of finding holiday homes we would like to stay in and have slowly grown the company to find the best picks of properties across the counties. Plus Clare still drops in to keep us on our toes.
As an independent, family-run company, we wouldn’t expect you to stay anywhere we wouldn’t want to stay ourselves. And we’re pretty picky. We want you to walk into your handpicked holiday home and say ‘wow’, sit back and relax.
