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 will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.
We have 1035 self-catering cottages in the UK available for a Short Break
7 nights from £467 *
To The Beach
57763 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach near Pembroke.
To The Beach nestles just a short walk from the golden sands and rolling surf of West Angle Beach, in the historic seafaring village of Angle, offering a perfect blend of natural b...
7 nights from £467 *
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 £644
The Lookout
57632 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views, near Studland.
In an elevated position with views out to Swanage Bay, The Lookout is a modern, stylish, first floor apartment for up to four lucky guests and their four-legged friend to enjoy. Ta...
7 nights from £644
7 nights from £637
Laundry Cottage
57091 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Newquay, North Cornwall.
Take the leafy drive that leads into the stunning Tresillian Estate where this little beauty is waiting to treat you and your loved one to a romantic getaway and wonderful escape f...
7 nights from £637
7 nights from £4098
Tresillian House
57158 bedroom, dog friendly holiday home near Newquay, North Cornwall.
Looking for the fabulous getaway for a large family holiday, a celebratory escape or simply an excuse to get together with friends, then come and lord it up at the magnificent Tres...
7 nights from £4098
7 nights from £750
Lynnfield Hall
57602 bedroom, dog friendly apartment near the beach in Hunstanton.
Hunstanton is a charming Victorian seaside town situated on the glorious Norfolk coast and Lynnfield Hall is ideally placed close to the High Street and scenic promenade. Known loc...
7 nights from £750
7 nights from £1948 *
The Apple Store
57146 bedroom, dog friendly holiday home near Newquay, North Cornwall.
Part of the glorious Tresillian Estate, this gorgeous homestay is set in secluded grounds and gardens, surrounded by Cornish countryside. With a huge open plan living space, en sui...
7 nights from £1948 *
7 nights from £450
Fron Haul
57731 bedroom self catering cottage near Cardigan.
Imagine getting away-from-it-all to an enchanting, Grade II Listed, 19th Century limewashed, traditional Welsh stone cottage, steeped in Welsh history, soul and tradition, with bea...
7 nights from £450
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.
7 nights from £549 *
Mounts Bay Cottage
55932 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Marazion.
Nestled in a quaint Cornish hamlet, a 15 minute stroll will take you to the sandy beach of Perranuthnoe and further along you will reach the breathtaking St Michael's Mount. Mounts...
7 nights from £549 *
7 nights from £1500
Chestnut Retreat
57502 bedroom self catering apartment with swimming pool in Ossett
Visit West Yorkshire and relax in this luxury apartment with an onsite spa. After a day of visiting local attractions or walking in the hills, return to spend some quality time in ...
7 nights from £1500
