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 1165 self-catering cottages in the UK available for a Short Break
Spring Cottage
203A cosy hideaway overlooking Port Erin and the south
Welcome to Spring Cottage, a beautifully refurbished self-catering holiday cottage set high above Port Erin and Port St Mary on Ballakillowey in the scenic south of the Isle of Man...
Kipper Cottage
202Cosy Peel cottage by the sea, perfect for sunset evenings
Kipper Cottage is a beautifully refurbished coastal hideaway in the heart of Peel, offering an indulgent blend of contemporary comfort and homely charm just moments from the town’s...
Abbey at Trail Lodge
174Stylish studio apartment located in an idyllic national glen.
Abbey at Trail Lodge is a modern self-catering studio apartment set within the beautifully restored Silverdale Corn Mill, surrounded by the peaceful Silverdale Glen near Ballasalla...
Silverburn at Trail Lodge
170Stylish studio apartment located in an idyllic national glen.
Silverburn at Trail Lodge is a modern self-catering studio apartment set within the beautifully restored Silverdale Corn Mill, surrounded by the peaceful Silverdale Glen near Balla...
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7 nights from £416
The Gallery
61271 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Truro, South Cornwall.
A cosy, rural retreat for two and a small dog; nestled in the Cornish countryside but only a 10 minute drive to the stunning north coast and a short drive to the city of Truro. Set...
7 nights from £416
7 nights from £558 *
Rose End Cottage
60733 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Padstow, North Cornwall.
Treat yourself to a well deserved break at this gem of a cottage, nestled on the edge of the village of St Issey and perfectly placed for discovering the very best of north Cornwal...
7 nights from £558 *
7 nights from £800
Y Beudy
61074 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near St Davids.
With far reaching, uninterrupted, spectacular sea views, set in eight acres of countryside and expansive lawns, gorgeous, stone-built Y Beudy is a charming conversion of a traditio...
7 nights from £800
7 nights from £600
Ysgubor
61062 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near St Davids.
Nestling in the magnificent glory of the dramatic, rugged Pembrokeshire coastline, offering golden beaches, crystal blue sea and pretty seaside villages, dog-friendly, Ysgubor (Gra...
7 nights from £600
7 nights from £1144
Mount Folly Farmhouse
61083 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Kingsbridge.
Welcoming you to Mount Folly Farmhouse, a fabulous retreat which enjoys both coast and country. On entering Mount Folly Farmhouse you will feel immediately at home, this spacious y...
7 nights from £1144
7 nights from £1144
Mount Folly Penthouse
61093 bedroom apartment with sea views near Kingsbridge, South Devon.
If you're looking for a beautifully finished penthouse apartment, boasting the most spectacular views from almost every window, a glorious hot tub and outdoor sauna perched overloo...
7 nights from £1144
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.
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.
