Short Breaks on Dartmoor
Discover Dartmoor in just a few days with a holiday property perfect for a short break.Read more
A few days amongst the wilds of Dartmoor will revive your senses, blow away the cobwebs and generally make you feel better. Especially when you have the luxury of a holiday cottage to return to at the end of the day. Cosy up in accommodation that meets your every need on a short break to remember.
Spring and Autumn Short Breaks on Dartmoor
Spring like a lamb over the moorlands in the sunny off peak seasons. Dartmoor is great walking country and the weather in Spring and Autumn is much more reliable and pleasant. Not too hot, not too cool, you can bring your pooch and stay at a dog-friendly holiday cottage and make the most of the great outdoors with a short break weekend stay.
Summer Short Breaks on Dartmoor
Dartmoor is a sensation in summer and a few days away lets you stride out and discover a beautiful landscape of greenery and panoramic views. Stop off at watering holes along the way and collapse back in the luxury of your holiday cottage after a long day's exploring in the sunshine.
Christmas Short Breaks in Dartmoor
Hunker down in a cosy cottage on Dartmoor for a magical Christmas like something out of the movies. Gather loved ones together in a rural retreat and enjoy festivities out on the moors for a few days away.
New Year Short Breaks in Dartmoor
Have a few days away in the middle of nowhere and celebrate New Year on Dartmoor. Bring a friend or bring a few for a short break filled with fun and celebrations in the perfect holiday property.
Winter Short Breaks in Dartmoor
Warm yourself up this winter by striding out over the moors, wrapped up against the winds as you stand atop a tor and survey the frosty panorama. A winter short break on Dartmoor is all about that cosy toes feeling in front of the fire so pick a perfect property complete with open fire and Aga to dry out socks and damp dogs too.
We have 44 holiday cottages on Dartmoor perfect for a few days' respite.
We have 44 self-catering cottages in Dartmoor available for a Short Break
7 nights from £861 *
Rydon
55053 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Bovey Tracey, South Devon.
Introducing Rydon, a 15th Century barn which has been restored and crafted into this most luxurious and comfortable retreat. This 'once upon a time' flower store has been architect...
7 nights from £861 *
7 nights from £657
Shipley Lodge
55012 bedroom, dog friendly holiday apartment near Ivybridge, Dartmoor.
Nestled in the beauty and splendour of Dartmoor, you will find Shipley Lodge. This lovingly furnished retreat is the perfect dog-friendly home-from-home for those wishing to enjoy ...
7 nights from £657
7 nights from £581 *
Bala Lodge
55022 bedroom, dog friendly holiday apartment near Ivybridge, Dartmoor.
Welcome to Bala Lodge, this beautiful first floor apartment is the ideal rural retreat, designed with luxury and comfort in mind and nestled in the most secluded and peaceful spot,...
7 nights from £581 *
7 nights from £994
Bremridge Lodge
54664 bedroom house with a pool in Ashburton, South Devon.
Welcome to Bremridge Lodge, one of the most charming and welcoming family holiday homes south Devon has to offer. From the glorious heated, indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi hot tub...
7 nights from £994
7 nights from £392
Stable Cottage
54461 bedroom self catering cottage near Moretonhampstead, Dartmoor.
Welcome to Stable Cottage! This gem of a cottage is part of a converted courtyard of traditional stone farm buildings and nestles perfectly within the picturesque Greenawell Farm ...
7 nights from £392
7 nights from £677 *
The Swallows
52943 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Chagford, Dartmoor.
The Swallows, a fabulous rural retreat awaits. Nestled in the most picturesque countryside, surrounded by the most special sights and sounds mother nature can offer, along with bei...
7 nights from £677 *
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Nellie's Nook
5348Dog friendly shepherds hut with wood-fired outdoor bath.
Welcome to Nellie's Nook, a delightful little hideaway nestled in a secluded spot close to Dartmoor National Park. Ideal for that romantic escape for two, or a tranquil solo getawa...
From £152 per night
7 nights from £562 *
Pulborough House
52564 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
Welcome to Pulborough House, a lovingly restored detached white farmhouse in the centre of the much sough-after village of Lydford, including Devon Pub of the Year 2024, The Castle...
7 nights from £562 *
We are Gold accredited with the Green Tourism Business Scheme.
Green Tourism Business Scheme
As a company, we look across our business and try to make sustainable changes and decisions. From using recycled paper in our printers to putting in measures for using less energy in our offices, we keep an eye on our impact on the environment.
Beyond our offices, we have passed on the same ethics to our holiday cottage owners by setting up our own Green Scheme that they can join. Each property has to tick off a certain number of actions to be included in the scheme, many of which go above and beyond the GTBS requirements.
7 nights from £447
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 £447
7 nights from £928 *
Greystones
49804 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor.
Make your way to Lustleigh, an idyllic village in south Devon with the wild beauty of Dartmoor on your doorstep, to find Greystones; a grand, dog friendly countryside retreat, sure...
7 nights from £928 *
7 nights from £1276
Turner Hall
49814 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Widecombe in the Moor, Dartmoor.
Nestled in a gorgeous glade, Turner Hall is a beautiful woodland cottage, elegantly furnished and perfectly positioned in a tranquil setting with a dreamy hot tub, oodles of space ...
7 nights from £1276
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7 nights from £499 *
Haretor Barn
49242 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
Gorgeous Haretor Barn is surrounded by idyllic Dartmoor countryside, with breathtaking views as far as the eye can see and situated on a pretty farmstead where you and your four-le...
7 nights from £499 *
Wastor Farm
7 nights from £974
7 nights from £475 *
Foxtor Barn
49252 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
Surrounded by captivating views of Dartmoor as far as the eye can see, Foxtor Barn is a delightful barn conversion perfectly situated on a pretty farmstead with panoramic vistas fr...
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.
7 nights from £590
Room With A View
47831 bedroom, dog friendly cabin near Widecombe in the Moor, Dartmoor.
Sometimes, you just need to escape from it all and find that special place. Positioned at the foot of Haytor, with breathtaking panoramic views of Dartmoor National Park, Room W...
7 nights from £590
7 nights from £611
Belle Vue Cottage
46573 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Totnes, South Devon.
Nestled in the village of Rattery, only a short distance from Totnes and the glorious south Devon coast, this beautiful cottage is furnished with real charm and style. With an e...
7 nights from £611
7 nights from £725
The Potting Shed
46962 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Chagford, Dartmoor.
The Potting Shed is a beautiful hideaway situated within the peaceful grounds of Netherton House and offers the very pinnacle of style and comfort. Perched on the fringes of Da...
7 nights from £725
7 nights from £784 *
Threshing Barn
46544 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, North Devon.
This beautiful dog-friendly retreat is nestled in a small hamlet on an exclusive development of barns within touching distance of the wonders of Dartmoor and the best of outdoor li...
7 nights from £784 *
7 nights from £940
The Shippon at Oldsbrim
46213 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Ashburton, Dartmoor.
This charming converted Shippon is situated in the heart of Dartmoor. With stunning views over to Sharp Tor and surrounded by wild ponies, it's an ideal location for exploring the ...
7 nights from £940
7 nights from £462 *
Moorhaven
45803 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Chagford, Dartmoor.
Welcome to Moorhaven, a fabulously located retreat for those looking to enjoy the spoils of Dartmoor and surrounding areas. Nestled in the charming Devon hamlet of Wonson, with vil...
7 nights from £462 *
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.
7 nights from £1098
The Shippen
45323 bedroom self catering cottage in Ashburton, South Devon.
Welcome to The Shippen, a truly stunning hideaway nestled in the breathtaking south Devon countryside, on the edge of Dartmoor and near the lively historical town of Ashburton. Thi...
7 nights from £1098
7 nights from £1088
Owlacombe Bridge Cottage
43623 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Ashburton, Dartmoor.
This beautifully renovated cottage offers the perfect combination of style, luxury and comfort. If you and your friends or family are looking for a picture-perfect retreat, both in...
7 nights from £1088
7 nights from £458
Old Forge Cottage
41843 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Ivybridge, South Devon.
This charming retreat makes for the perfect adventurer’s bolthole. Whether seeking out new and exciting destinations by car, or exploring this idyllic area on foot, this property i...
7 nights from £458
7 nights from £761
The Old Post Office
41484 bedroom dog-friendly self catering cottage near Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor.
Nestled in the picture perfect village of Ilsington on the eastern edge of Dartmoor, The Old Post Office is perfectly located and exceptionally furnished making this cottage a real...
7 nights from £761
7 nights from £665 *
Giles Cottage
38563 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
Giles Cottage is an exceptionally attractive detached cottage, set within the stunning grounds of Wringworthy Farm. Staying in this beautiful Grade II Listed cottage you are guaran...
7 nights from £665 *
Wringworthy Farm
7 nights from £1966
7 nights from £799
Little Linhay
37302 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Ashburton, Dartmoor.
Little Linhay, a former hay barn stylishly converted into a stunning cottage, offers something very special. Set in a fabulous location within Dartmoor National Park, Little Linhay...
7 nights from £799
7 nights from £570
Lena Cottage
32922 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
Lena Cottage is just beautiful with a cosy sitting/dining-room, a wood-burner and under-floor heating which keeps the slate floors downstairs warm underfoot. A modern well-equipped...
7 nights from £570
7 nights from £731
Ida Cottage
32933 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
Stunning can be an over-used term but Ida Cottage really lives up to the description. Under-floor heating throughout, toasty slate-flooring downstairs and oak-flooring upstairs, th...
7 nights from £731
Walkham Valley Cottages
7 nights from £2202
7 nights from £577
Huckworthy
32561 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
Taking its name from the nearby bridge over the Walkham river, Huckworthy is a truly idyllic couple's retreat. Granite steps lead you up to the front door and private garden area, ...
7 nights from £577
7 nights from £760
Dittisham
32552 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
Named after the woodland below, Dittisham with its reverse level accommodation, offers views to the tor peaks of the moor from the sitting-area with its soft comfy sofas and warmin...
7 nights from £760
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7 nights from £865
Walkham
32542 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
Named after the river running below, Walkham has a garden with uninterrupted views across the valley with its fields and woodland, to the rise of Dartmoor beyond. Inside you wil...
7 nights from £865
7 nights from £355
Ned's Nook
32201 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Widecombe, Dartmoor.
This beautiful little cottage is a fantastic Dartmoor bolthole for guests looking for a break from routine. Snuggled in beside the other cottages surrounding Widecombe in the Moor'...
7 nights from £355
7 nights from £398
The Granary
27601 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor.
The Granary is a charming reversed level converted barn. The open plan living-room is upstairs with a well-equipped galley kitchen and a glowing wood-burner. Downstairs is a comfor...
7 nights from £398
Leigh Farm
7 nights from £1320
7 nights from £437
The Forge
26772 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor.
The Forge is single-storey and has its own small patio-area to one side. Very warm and cosy inside, this is a pretty cottage (watch the step down to the bedrooms). The kitchen look...
7 nights from £437
7 nights from £486
The Cob
26763 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor.
The Cob, the largest of the three cottages, has slate flagstones in the hallway and wooden floors in the sitting-room and dining-room, with a wood-burner providing cosy warmth. The...
7 nights from £486
Each and every one of our cottages is fully equipped with everything you’ll need on holiday.
Fully equipped cottages
All of our cottages have a standard list of equipment that goes above and beyond. As well as fluffy towels and readymade beds, our bare minimum includes everything you’ll need and more, from plenty of teaspoons to added extras such as gravy boats so no matter where you stay, you’ll be able to make your favourite home-cooked dishes.
Each inventory is regularly checked and counted so you won’t be stuck without a ladle and can leave your hairdryer at home, plus you’ll find a starter set of toiletries and cleaning products so you can get on with your holiday.
7 nights from £376 *
Horseshoe Cottage
23482 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
Nestled in the grounds of a gorgeous, secluded farm sits Horseshoe Cottage, a beautiful retreat full of traditional features that has a real sense of character to it. This getaway ...
7 nights from £376 *
Tuell Farm
7 nights from £796
7 nights from £419 *
Fig Tree Cottage
23473 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
In a tranquil spot, Fig Tree Cottage offers a haven to relax and recover from everyday life. Set in the Tamar Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there are 28 acres of f...
7 nights from £419 *
7 nights from £414
Beam Ends
16752 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage, Haytor, Dartmoor.
The pretty village of Haytor Vale is tucked down a narrow lane below the well-known Dartmoor landmark of Haytor Rocks. Beam Ends is at the end of a terrace of stone cottages, a sho...
7 nights from £414
7 nights from £426
Leat Mill
14091 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage, Lifton, Dartmoor.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, approached by a green lane, bordered by sun-dappled woodland, Leat Mill is delightful. A pretty enclosed patio overlooks tranquil surround...
7 nights from £426
7 nights from £421
Leat Mill Cottage
5542 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage, Lifton, Dartmoor.
Set in a tranquil location, Leat Mill Cottage is spacious and comfortable, with some lovely original features. Birdsong may well be your lasting memory from your stay here, as the ...
7 nights from £421
Our property managers are local experts who handpick perfect places to stay.
Local experts
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.
