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.

 

Our exclusive ferry discounts of up to 25% will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.

We have 1008 self-catering cottages in the UK available for a Short Break

McKenzie is a 3 bedroom cottage with sea views in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £638

McKenzie

5774

3 bedroom cottage with sea views in Portscatho, South Cornwall.


Perfectly situated a mere hop, skip and a jump away from the centre of the charming Cornish village of Portscatho and within easy reach of stunning Porthcurnick beach, McKenzie is ...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £638

The Lobster Pot is a 2 bedroom holiday apartment with sea views in Instow, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £549 *

The Lobster Pot

5801

2 bedroom holiday apartment with sea views in Instow, North Devon.


With waves crashing and a tide that ebbs and flows, The Lobster Pot in Instow on the north Devon coast is perfectly positioned on the edge of the Taw Estuary with views that will c...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £549 *

Iva Cottage is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Fowey, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £663

Iva Cottage

5775

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Fowey, Cornwall.


Come and immerse yourself in the charm of Fowey with a well-deserved break at Iva Cottage. Nestled on an elevated terrace, it is the shortest of strolls from your holiday door, dow...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £663

Basil Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Appledore, Devon.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £475 *

Basil Cottage

5791

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Appledore, Devon.


If 'sitting on the dock of the bay' sounds like a dream holiday escape, then look no further than Appledore a traditional north Devon fishing village with narrow winding streets an...

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

7 nights from £475 *

Pump Cottage is a 2 bedroom self-catering cottage in Rye.
  • Sleeps 3 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £474

Pump Cottage

5788

2 bedroom self-catering cottage in Rye.


Situated in the heart of Rye and just a short walk from the railway station, Pump Cottage is perfectly positioned for exploring this medieval town, 1066 country and the golden beac...

  • Sleeps 3 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £474

Dalesway Apartment is a 2 bedroom self catering apartment in Ilkley
  • Sleeps 3
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £614

Dalesway Apartment

5796

2 bedroom self catering apartment in Ilkley


Set in the centre of the delightful spa town of Ilkley, this cosy retreat is ideal for guests who enjoy being within walking distance of shops, cafes and restaurants and for those ...

  • Sleeps 3
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £614

The Old Bakery is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly apartment near the beach in Hunstanton.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £703

The Old Bakery

5797

2 bedroom, dog friendly apartment near the beach in Hunstanton.


In the heart of this Victorian seaside town, just a gentle stroll from the beach, The Old Bakery is the perfect stay for couples, friends or a family of four looking to explore the...

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

7 nights from £703

Brockhill Chapel is a 5 bedroom cottage with sea views in Crackington Haven, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 10 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £ *

Brockhill Chapel

5766

5 bedroom cottage with sea views in Crackington Haven, Cornwall.


When location and property work in perfect harmony, it promises holiday memories that will last a lifetime and that's exactly what this gorgeous retreat will deliver! Perched high ...

  • Sleeps 10 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £ *

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Wetley Abbey Cottage is a 4 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Leek.
  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £705

Wetley Abbey Cottage

5782

4 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Leek.


This stylish and contemporary four bedroom cottage, located in Wetley Rocks on the edge of the Peak District National Park, offers the perfect retreat for those seeking outdoor adv...

  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £705

Olive is a Shepherd's hut with wood-fired outdoor bath in South Devon.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £92 per night

Olive

5755

Shepherd's hut with wood-fired outdoor bath in South Devon.


Nestled in a tranquil meadow on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, Olive is a charming shepherd's hut, perfect for blissful days and star gazing nights surrounded by nature. For t...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £92 per night

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