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 1151 self-catering cottages in the UK available for a Short Break
7 nights from £715
9 West View
60813 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach in Beer, South Devon.
Welcome to 9 West View, a delightful and characterful cottage nestled perfectly on the Jurassic Coast. This charming, characterful, terraced cottage offers a great base for friends...
7 nights from £715
The Clypse
194Seaside first floor apartment on Douglas Promenade
A front-row coastal retreat with timeless bay views Welcome to The Clypse, an island retreat nestled on the beautiful Douglas Promenade, just steps away from sandy shores and so...
7 nights from £1144 *
Mewstone View
60884 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Kingsand, Cornwall.
Gather family and friends, and your four-legged companions, and settle into holiday life at the stylish Mewstone View. Tucked into the peaceful countryside of Cornwall's "Forgotten...
7 nights from £1144 *
7 nights from £638
Larch Cottage
60902 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Kingsand, Cornwall.
Come and enjoy a well deserved break at this contemporary retreat, which serves up the perfect blend of countryside calm and coastal charm. Set in the rolling fields of Cornwall's ...
7 nights from £638
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7 nights from £546 *
1 Chapel Cottage
60982 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Marazion, Cornwall.
Tucked away in the very heart of Marazion, 1 Chapel Cottage is a sweet, Grade II Listed, characterful cottage which offers a wonderful coastal escape for four guests, with historic...
7 nights from £546 *
7 nights from £801 *
The Coach House
60994 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Falmouth, West Cornwall.
This charming and historic Grade II Listed Cornish coach house has been lovingly restored and converted, just perfect for your getaway with friends or family. Beautifully situated ...
7 nights from £801 *
7 nights from £650
Nobby Nook
60061 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Battle.
This characterful gem, nestled in beautiful Sussex countryside, offers the perfect retreat for couples and solo travellers seeking a luxury escape. Nobby Nook is a lovingly conv...
7 nights from £650
7 nights from £790 *
Barricane House
60834 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Woolacombe, Devon.
Tucked away in the historic village of Mortehoe, semi-detached Barricane House is the perfect place to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy everything this spectacular coastline has to ...
7 nights from £790 *
7 nights from £1975
No 5 Seaview Cottages
60503 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Torquay, Devon.
Welcome to No 5 Seaview Cottages, a beautifully finished semi-detached cottage boasting unrivalled sea views across Babbacombe Bay and beyond. This fabulous retreat offers the very...
7 nights from £1975
7 nights from £737
Hill Top Cottage
60772 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Kirkby Lonsdale.
Cradled within the peaceful village of Barbon bordering both North Yorkshire and Cumbria, sits Hill Top Cottage. Rustic charm radiates from every burning log, every communal meal a...
7 nights from £737
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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.
