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
Our exclusive ferry discounts of up to 25% will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.We have 1063 self-catering cottages in the UK available for a Short Break
Greenawell Farm Cottages
7 nights from £1582
7 nights from £756
The Granary
60102 bedroom self catering cottage near Moretonhampstead, South Devon.
If it's a superb rural retreat you are looking for, look no further, The Granary at Greenawell Farm is the perfect package. The Granary is a beautiful stone cottage, finished to an...
7 nights from £756
7 nights from £1175
Ellenhall
59904 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Battle.
Escape to this picture-perfect countryside retreat which sits in a salubrious location in the High Weald National Landscape (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). Surrounded by anci...
7 nights from £1175
7 nights from £587 *
The Little Woodland House
6001Family size cabin with hot tub near Fowey, South Cornwall.
Welcome to The Little Woodland House, a peaceful yet full-of-life glamping retreat nestled in the picturesque Fowey Valley. This thoughtfully crafted wooden cabin is ideal for a ro...
7 nights from £587 *
7 nights from £378
Carter's Cottage
60051 bedroom self catering cottage near Hailsham.
This cosy and well-appointed semi-detached country retreat sits on a working heavy horse farm, perfect for couples or solo travellers looking to unwind, reconnect and enjoy the slo...
7 nights from £378
7 nights from £1007
Port and Starboard
59824 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
In prime position overlooking St Mawes Bay with wonderful seascape views, beautiful interiors and gorgeous contemporary furnishings, semi-detached Port and Starboard is a fabulous ...
7 nights from £1007
7 nights from £363
Hobbit Corner
59591 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Looe, South Cornwall.
Wind your way along the leafy lanes to the peaceful hamlet of Trevelmond, in the heart of southeast Cornwall, where this little beauty is waiting to welcome you with open arms and ...
7 nights from £363
7 nights from £1027
Roselands
59894 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Mullion, Cornwall.
A thoughtful and imaginative renovation has completely transformed this once humble bungalow into an spacious and elegant four-bedroom sanctuary, perfectly placed on Cornwall's rug...
7 nights from £1027
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7 nights from £713
Horseshoe Cottage
60032 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Snettisham.
Welcome to Horseshoe Cottage, located in the heart of the coastal village of Snettisham, just over 4 miles from the Victorian seaside town of Hunstanton. This beautifully restored ...
7 nights from £713
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10% off
29 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2025
£665.00 £598.50
7 nights from £1117 *
Brookfield
59993 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Callington, South Cornwall.
Looking for a very special escape to the country, surrounded by open farmland, where peace and tranquility reign supreme, then look no further than Brookfield. Nestled on the edge ...
7 nights from £1117 *
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.
