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 1202 self-catering cottages in the UK available for a Short Break
7 nights from £1593
The Rathgowry
61465 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
Just moments from Gyllyngvase beach in Falmouth, this grand, semi-detached, townhouse offers an elegant blend of early 19th Century design and contemporary luxury. With two recepti...
7 nights from £1593
7 nights from £690 *
Trelynden
61584 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Marazion.
Set in the heart of the much-loved village of Goldsithney, Trelynden is an impressive granite faced home full of space, warmth and so comfortable for eight lucky guests. This prope...
7 nights from £690 *
The Hideaway
211Stylish seaside hideaway with hot tub and stunning sea views
Perched above the coast just outside Laxey, The Hideaway is a beautifully designed studio-style annex made for slow mornings, sea air, and romantic escapes. With uninterrupted view...
7 nights from £468 *
Ty Pinc
61423 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach in Cardigan.
Nestled in the quiet village of St Dogmaels (Llandudoch), one of Pembrokeshire's most picturesque coastal villages, Ty Pinc invites you in with warmth, offering a carefully restore...
7 nights from £468 *
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Thie Vunn
207A blue-hued delight in the heart of Peel
Thie Vunn was lovingly gifted to Manx Wildlife Trust who are working with Island Escapes to welcome explorers eager to soak up every magical Manx moment. Spot this charming blue ho...
7 nights from £793
Northleigh Barn
61472 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Crediton, North Devon.
Welcome to Northleigh Barn, a splendid rural retreat, located on the Two Moors Way, providing the perfect setting for those wishing to relax and unwind in the most serene countrysi...
7 nights from £793
Wringford Cottages
7 nights from £4136
7 nights from £1935
The Old Dairy
61435 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Kingsand, Cornwall.
Gather family and friends to create cherished holiday memories at The Old Dairy, our delightful holiday cottage for up to 10 guests set on the beautiful Rame peninsula, Cornwall's ...
7 nights from £1935
7 nights from £501
Bramble Cottage
61391 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Kingsand, Cornwall.
This delightful bolthole is the perfect escape for solo adventurers and couples looking for a charming, bijou retreat in one of Cornwall's most beautiful pockets. Set in the breath...
7 nights from £501
7 nights from £496
Azure Sky
6116Shepherds Hut with wood-fired hot tub and outdoor bath near Tintagel, Cornwall
Nestled within a 30-acre working farm in the scenic north Cornwall countryside, Azure Sky, an idyllic dog-friendly shepherd’s hut, is just the place for that peaceful escape you’ve...
7 nights from £496
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.
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.
