Cottages for a short break

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

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.

 

We have 959 self-catering cottages in the UK available for a Short Break

The Little Dairy Park Farm is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Ryde, Isle of Wight.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £650

The Little Dairy Park Farm

5636

2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Ryde, Isle of Wight.


This welcoming retreat is close to the pretty village of Seaview and the sandy beach at Ryde, and has the Isle of Wight Gin Distillery within walking distance. Thoughtfully present...

  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £650

Woodlands is a 5 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Exmouth, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 9 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1530

Woodlands

5623

5 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Exmouth, South Devon.


Introducing a super family-friendly home, lovingly furnished and equipped to offer that perfect venue for any special celebration or multigenerational family holiday. Woodlands off...

  • Sleeps 9 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1530

The Boathouse is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Helford.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £766

The Boathouse

5553

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Helford.


Sheltering under a canopy of oak foliage, this former boathouse rests at the water's edge on the tranquil banks of the Helford River. It has been lovingly yet sympathetically resto...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £766

The Barn By The Ford is a 1 bedroom thatched, dog friendly cottage near Chipping Norton.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £653

The Barn By The Ford

5609

1 bedroom thatched, dog friendly cottage near Chipping Norton.


Step into the charm of rural living with this meticulously converted one bedroom barn located in the idyllic village of Middle Barton. With its blend of rustic architecture and mod...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £653

Sophie's Cottage is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Portscatho.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £609

Sophie's Cottage

5616

1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Portscatho.


Nestled in the pretty hamlet of Treworthal this delightful semi-detached thatched cottage is a real gem. Come and stay at this lovely Grade II Listed stone cottage to enjoy everyth...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £609

The Shepherds Rest is a 1 bedroom self catering cottage near Dartmouth, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £511

The Shepherds Rest

5620

1 bedroom self catering cottage near Dartmouth, South Devon.


If you are looking for a luxury rural retreat for two, surrounded by the most glorious countryside and only a short distance from the renowned naval town of Dartmouth, look no furt...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £511

St Brides Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach near Dale.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £484

St Brides Cottage

5640

2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach near Dale.


Explore the spellbinding beaches, craggy cliffs and wildlife-filled islands in Pembrokeshire from St Brides Cottage, a gorgeous single-storey barn conversion, with a heavenly Scand...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £484

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Orchard View is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Leominster
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1278

Orchard View

5618

2 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Leominster


If you are looking for a true country escape with the most delightful farmhouse features and a healthy dose of local history, Orchard View won't disappoint. This meticulously re...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1278

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The Shack is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage with sea views in Cowes.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £882

The Shack

5634

1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage with sea views in Cowes.


Overlooking the waters of the Solent, start your mornings on the front deck admiring the view whilst deciding how to spend your day. Instantly relax into your holiday and breathe i...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £882

Pen yr Onen is a 3 bedroom apartment with sea views near Newport, Pembrokeshire.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £459 *

Pen yr Onen

5633

3 bedroom apartment with sea views near Newport, Pembrokeshire.


Immersed in a National Landscape (formerly known as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), just a short stroll from the enchanting, sheltered cove at Cwm yr Eglwys, soak up the se...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £459 *

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