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 1194 self-catering cottages in the UK available for a Short Break
7 nights from £1073 booking fees included
Urgles Farmhouse
62213 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Sparkwell, Dartmoor.
Nestled within the wild and rugged beauty of Dartmoor National Park, Urgles Farmhouse is surrounded by its own wildflower filled fields and grazing Belted Galloway cattle, offering...
7 nights from £1073
From £266 per night + £18 booking fees
Eriska
6219Luxury dog friendly cabin for two in the Scottish Highlands.
Tucked away in the hills within the magical landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, Eriska is just the place for a tranquil escape for two (and the dog!). This elegant Scandi-styl...
From £266 per night
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From £266 per night + £18 booking fees
Ailsa
6222Luxury dog friendly cabin for two in the Scottish Highlands.
With sweeping views across heather covered mountains, patch-work forests and crystal-clear lochs, Ailsa is a secluded, luxurious cabin for two, deep in the heart of the Scottish Hi...
From £266 per night
7 nights from £614 booking fees included
Fisherman's Cottage
62142 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Snettisham.
This characterful gem makes the perfect hideaway for a couple, friends and small families looking to relax on the Norfolk coast in the charming village of Snettisham. Believed t...
7 nights from £614
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7 nights from £673 booking fees included
Cobblers Cottage
62182 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the sea in Hartland, Devon.
Tucked away in the heart of Hartland village, just a short drive from the dramatic coastline, beautiful beaches and spectacular coastal paths of north Devon, Cobblers Cottage is a ...
7 nights from £673
7 nights from £644 booking fees included
Penrose
62132 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Charlestown.
Perfectly located just a short stroll away from the charming harbourside village of Charlestown on the south coast of Cornwall, with its Grade II Listed harbour and connections to ...
7 nights from £644
7 nights from £2064 booking fees included
Sea Whisper
61735 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Croyde, North Devon.
Sea Whisper is a spacious, recently refurbished, five-bedroom family home in the heart of Croyde on the north Devon coast, sleeping up to eight guests. Set within a large private g...
7 nights from £2064
7 nights from £2128 booking fees included
Wychbury
62204 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Sidmouth, South Devon.
When it comes to the perfect house for that special family getaway with family or friends, Wychbury is the ideal choice. This beautiful house boasts an outdoor heated swimming pool...
7 nights from £2128
7 nights from £586 booking fees included
New Mill
61912 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor.
Welcome to this rather unique holiday retreat. New Mill is a rather deceiving name for this Grade II Listed watermill, which boasts many stunning original features, lovingly preser...
7 nights from £586
Ballachrink Barn
222Ballachrink Barn is a beautifully presented self-catering holiday cottage located in the peaceful village of Glen Maye on the west coast of the Isle of Man, just south of Peel. ...
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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.
