
Last Minute South England
Craving a spontaneous weekend break? Left the holiday planning a little later than usual? Or perhaps you simply fancy a change of scenery? We get it. Our exclusive collection of last minute holiday cottages promise that getaway you’ve been dreaming of.
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123 holiday cottages available for a last minute break in South England
7 nights from £1050
Pucks Oak
56984 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage with sea views in Seaview.
Within moments of the seafront at Seaview, with off-street parking and a lovely garden, semi-detached Pucks Oak is a great home-from-home to enjoy with friends and family. With the...
7 nights from £1050
7 nights from £397
The Studio
57531 bedroom, dog friendly, cosy cottage near Ryde.
Whether you seek relaxation or adventure on the Isle of Wight, The Studio provides the most welcoming modern-rustic retreat to experience the best of natural beauty and contemporar...
7 nights from £397
Our property managers are local experts who handpick perfect places to stay.
Local experts
We scour the coast and country to winkle out bits worth sharing with you, the best properties in lovely locations. While we’re out and about, we gather together the best things to do so that you can start planning your holiday as soon as you’ve booked.
The ‘Explore Nearby’ tab on our cottage pages show what’s nearby along with relevant articles from our holiday guides from Notes and Stories, where you’ll find hand-written experiences of outings across the South and West, from dog-friendly pubs on the Isle of Wight to free things to do in south Devon and everything in between.
The Old Dairy
7 nights from £1047
7 nights from £706
Bentinck
57243 bedroom cottage near the beach in Ventnor.
With everything you could wish for on your doorstep for a blissful Isle of Wight holiday experience with family or friends, Bentinck is a great base to explore all that this Island...
7 nights from £706
7 nights from £606
The Laundry
56502 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Polegate.
This retro-style retreat is the perfect place to relax, recharge and reconnect. It sits in the picturesque downland village of Jevington within the South Downs National Park, just ...
7 nights from £606
7 nights from £510
Hayesland Lodge
57001 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Rye.
This gem is situated in a peaceful and tranquil setting in a National Landscape (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) with farmland views, a short drive from the coast and the me...
7 nights from £510
7 nights from £982
The Dairy
56313 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach in Seaview.
Set in the pretty village of Seaview, moments from the seafront, this delightful home-from-home is waiting to welcome you. The village centre is a short stroll away, here you will ...
7 nights from £982
7 nights from £1229 *
The Observatory
56934 bedroom self catering apartment near the beach in Seaview.
What a view! The most perfect seascape vistas will be found from this pretty apartment in the heart of the traditional seaside village of Seaview. This quirky home-from-home is the...
7 nights from £1229 *
Arrive at your handpicked holiday home safe in the knowledge it’s been fully inspected.
Quality inspections
We check our holiday homes to ensure that everything is up to our high standards for your holiday, from provision of our above standard minimum inventory to how fluffy the towels are, we make sure you’ll have a comfortable stay.
Hardworking teams of housekeepers will have the place spick and span, ready for your arrival, so when you get there you can just relax.
7 nights from £728
Tangle Cottage
56694 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach in Seaview.
Nestled at the end of Ryde Road, just a short walk from the beach and Seaview village, with off-street parking and a lovely large garden to the rear, semi-detached Tangle Cottage i...
7 nights from £728
7 nights from £924
Inglefield
56374 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach in St Helens.
This beautiful home close to Bembridge Harbour is a space to enjoy with family and friends. From exploring the bays and beaches to the rolling countryside and historic castles, Ing...
7 nights from £924