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 1059 self-catering cottages in the UK available for a Short Break
7 nights from £489
Bluebell
5988Dog-friendly showmans wagon with outdoor bath near Mawgan Porth, North Cornwall
We're super excited to introduce you to our very first showman's wagon, a stunningly romantic hideaway for two nestled in north Cornwall that's dog friendly too. Lovingly handcr...
7 nights from £489
7 nights from £583
Quay Cottage
59752 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Devoran, Cornwall.
With creekside views where you can watch the tide ebb and flow this cottage is the perfect escape. Tucked away in the heart of the charming creekside village of Devoran, this beaut...
7 nights from £583
We are Gold accredited with the Green Tourism Business Scheme.
Green Tourism Business Scheme
As a company, we look across our business and try to make sustainable changes and decisions. From using recycled paper in our printers to putting in measures for using less energy in our offices, we keep an eye on our impact on the environment.
Beyond our offices, we have passed on the same ethics to our holiday cottage owners by setting up our own Green Scheme that they can join. Each property has to tick off a certain number of actions to be included in the scheme, many of which go above and beyond the GTBS requirements.
7 nights from £685
Penberi
59851 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near St Davids.
An idyllic getaway for two, a darling gem nestling in the magnificent Pembrokeshire coast within the National Park, surrounded by delightful landscaped gardens, panoramic sea views...
7 nights from £685
7 nights from £900
Island Cottage
59603 bedroom, dog friendly cottage set on the beach in Kingsand, Cornwall.
Set right on the beach in the charming village of Kingsand, treat yourself to the ultimate seaside escape where the sound of the waves lapping on the seashore become your daily sou...
7 nights from £900
7 nights from £589
The Milk Shed
59772 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Padstow, North Cornwall.
Looking for a retreat that offers peace and tranquility in abundance, yet perfect for immersing yourself in north coast living - then look no further than The Milk Shed. Nestled in...
7 nights from £589
7 nights from £633
Water's Edge
59802 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views in Looe, Cornwall.
With stunning estuary views over the waters of the Looe River to the countryside beyond and stylish interiors - Water's Edge is an absolute gem! Boasting a prime location, high abo...
7 nights from £633
7 nights from £2532
Ferry Point House
59723 bedroom self catering cottage with sea views near Helensburgh.
What a fantastic view! Escape to this hidden gem in Scotland and delight in the open vistas across the loch and mountains beyond which will captivate your imagination. This con...
7 nights from £2532
7 nights from £499 *
The Works
59702 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Penzance, Cornwall.
Tucked away on a quiet road in the centre of vibrant Penzance, The Works is a unique reverse-level house which offers a stylish and welcoming base to explore the beauty and culture...
7 nights from £499 *
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Ocean Break
59652 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Croyde, North Devon.
Pack your bags and head to the glorious golden sands of Croyde beach with a stay at Ocean Break. This glorious north Devon seaside village is cradled by the surrounding hills. Afte...
7 nights from £ *
From £132 per night
Alma
5844Shepherd's Hut with hot tub near South Molton.
If you go down to the woods today, you'll discover this Devonshire beauty - a stunning, romantic hideaway for those seeking the wilder things in life… Welcome to Alma, our bijou...
From £132 per night
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.
