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 in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Sussex and the Isle of Wight 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 in the South west. 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
With the warm oceanic climate keeping the South West warmer than the rest of the country, a winter escape is always an option. 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 739 self-catering cottages in the UK available for a Short Break
7 nights from £478
Little Stables
47922 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Kingsand, Cornwall.
A mere hop, skip and a jump to the beach you'll find this gem of cottage waiting to welcome you. Nestled in the heart of Kingsand, an utterly charming village set right on the coas...
7 nights from £478
7 nights from £667
The Apple Press
47443 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Lyme Regis, Somerset.
Just ten miles north of Lyme Regis, the 'Pearl of Dorset', situated in gentle Somerset countryside is The Apple Press, a fabulously converted single storey farm building. The o...
7 nights from £667
Need more time? Reserve any cottage for up to 24 hours before booking.
24hr no commitment reservations
You can reserve your holiday dates on your favourite cottage for up to 24 hours. You might need to check with other guests in your party or simply consider whether this cottage is right for your holiday, either way we’re happy to give you the time to step away and mull over your options before paying a penny.
We’ll send you a reminder to see if you want it or not so you won’t lose out. Take time to think it over, you don’t have to rush your decision. Have a cup of tea and when you’re ready, hit the button to book your holiday and start looking forward to it.
7 nights from £598
Sailaway Cottage
47983 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage with sea views in Neyland.
Welcome to Sailaway Cottage, a lovely 1800 Pembrokeshire cottage with spectacular estuary views, situated directly on the magnificent Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. The location of th...
7 nights from £598
7 nights from £585
Bower Barn
48001 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Agnes, Cornwall.
Whisk you and your loved one off to this perfect little hideaway for two. Nestled in the countryside in laid-back, picture perfect St Agnes, Bower Barn is an idyllic retreat where ...
7 nights from £585
7 nights from £1444
St Morwenna
47934 bedroom holiday cottage near the sea in Tintagel, North Cornwall.
Oh my what a wonderful house this is! Waiting to welcome eight lucky guests, this super stylish retreat offers peace and tranquility and an escape away from it all feel, yet is onl...
7 nights from £1444
7 nights from £518
Crab Pot Cottage
47942 bedroom self catering cottage in Newlyn, West Cornwall.
Tucked away in the heart of the picturesque and historical fishing village of Newlyn is this cute little retreat - a lovingly restored cottage perfect for small families or couples...
7 nights from £518
7 nights from £612 *
Trepen
47792 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Mousehole, West Cornwall.
Located in the heart of this charming quintessential Cornish seaside village, Trepen is a super-special hideaway which has been lovingly restored by the local family who have owned...
7 nights from £612 *
7 nights from £421
Little Downderry Barn
47961 bedroom self catering cottage near Mevagissey, South Cornwall.
Follow the leafy green lanes that lead to Little Downderry Barn, a rural location with spectacular far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside just outside the village of C...
7 nights from £421
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 £546
Gunbanks Forge
47032 bedroom self catering apartment near Heathfield.
Gunbanks Forge is a peaceful retreat in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a short drive to the Sussex coast. As you enter through the wooden door of this beauti...
7 nights from £546
7 nights from £832
Sea Breeze
47974 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Little Haven.
Gaze out to sea, you can enjoy this spectacular stretch of coastline from almost every room in this beautifully presented seaside holiday cottage. Step inside and soak up the relax...
7 nights from £832