Short Breaks on Dartmoor

Short Breaks on Dartmoor

Discover Dartmoor in just a few days with a holiday property perfect for a short break.Read more

A few days amongst the wilds of Dartmoor will revive your senses, blow away the cobwebs and generally make you feel better. Especially when you have the luxury of a holiday cottage to return to at the end of the day. Cosy up in accommodation that meets your every need on a short break to remember.

 

Spring and Autumn Short Breaks on Dartmoor

Spring like a lamb over the moorlands in the sunny off peak seasons. Dartmoor is great walking country and the weather in Spring and Autumn is much more reliable and pleasant. Not too hot, not too cool, you can bring your pooch and stay at a dog-friendly holiday cottage and make the most of the great outdoors with a short break weekend stay.

 

Summer Short Breaks on Dartmoor

Dartmoor is a sensation in summer and a few days away lets you stride out and discover a beautiful landscape of greenery and panoramic views. Stop off at watering holes along the way and collapse back in the luxury of your holiday cottage after a long day's exploring in the sunshine.

 

Christmas Short Breaks in Dartmoor

Hunker down in a cosy cottage on Dartmoor for a magical Christmas like something out of the movies. Gather loved ones together in a rural retreat and enjoy festivities out on the moors for a few days away. 

 

New Year Short Breaks in Dartmoor

Have a few days away in the middle of nowhere and celebrate New Year on Dartmoor. Bring a friend or bring a few for a short break filled with fun and celebrations in the perfect holiday property.

 

Winter Short Breaks in Dartmoor 

Warm yourself up this winter by striding out over the moors, wrapped up against the winds as you stand atop a tor and survey the frosty panorama. A winter short break on Dartmoor is all about that cosy toes feeling in front of the fire so pick a perfect property complete with open fire and Aga to dry out socks and damp dogs too.

 

We have 44 holiday cottages on Dartmoor perfect for a few days' respite.

We have 44 self-catering cottages in Dartmoor available for a Short Break

Moorhaven is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Chagford, Dartmoor.
  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £462 *

Moorhaven

4580

3 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Chagford, Dartmoor.


Welcome to Moorhaven, a fabulously located retreat for those looking to enjoy the spoils of Dartmoor and surrounding areas. Nestled in the charming Devon hamlet of Wonson, with vil...

  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £462 *

The Shippen is a 3 bedroom self catering cottage in Ashburton, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1098

The Shippen

4532

3 bedroom self catering cottage in Ashburton, South Devon.


Welcome to The Shippen, a truly stunning hideaway nestled in the breathtaking south Devon countryside, on the edge of Dartmoor and near the lively historical town of Ashburton. Thi...

  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1098

Owlacombe Bridge Cottage is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Ashburton, Dartmoor.
  • Sleeps 6
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1088

Owlacombe Bridge Cottage

4362

3 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Ashburton, Dartmoor.


This beautifully renovated cottage offers the perfect combination of style, luxury and comfort. If you and your friends or family are looking for a picture-perfect retreat, both in...

  • Sleeps 6
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1088

Old Forge Cottage is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Ivybridge, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £458

Old Forge Cottage

4184

3 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Ivybridge, South Devon.


This charming retreat makes for the perfect adventurer’s bolthole. Whether seeking out new and exciting destinations by car, or exploring this idyllic area on foot, this property i...

  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £458

The Old Post Office is a 4 bedroom dog-friendly self catering cottage near Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £761

The Old Post Office

4148

4 bedroom dog-friendly self catering cottage near Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor.


Nestled in the picture perfect village of Ilsington on the eastern edge of Dartmoor, The Old Post Office is perfectly located and exceptionally furnished making this cottage a real...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £761

Giles Cottage is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £665 *

Giles Cottage

3856

3 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.


Giles Cottage is an exceptionally attractive detached cottage, set within the stunning grounds of Wringworthy Farm. Staying in this beautiful Grade II Listed cottage you are guaran...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £665 *

Arrive at your handpicked holiday home safe in the knowledge it’s been fully inspected.

Wringworthy Farm

  • Sleeps 16 + 3 cots in 3 properties
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1966

Little Linhay is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Ashburton, Dartmoor.
  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £765

Little Linhay

3730

2 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Ashburton, Dartmoor.


Little Linhay, a former hay barn stylishly converted into a stunning cottage, offers something very special. Set in a fabulous location within Dartmoor National Park, Little Linhay...

  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £765

Lena Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £570

Lena Cottage

3292

2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.


Lena Cottage is just beautiful with a cosy sitting/dining-room, a wood-burner and under-floor heating which keeps the slate floors downstairs warm underfoot. A modern well-equipped...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £570

Ida Cottage is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £731

Ida Cottage

3293

3 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.


Stunning can be an over-used term but Ida Cottage really lives up to the description. Under-floor heating throughout, toasty slate-flooring downstairs and oak-flooring upstairs, th...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £731

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