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 45 holiday cottages on Dartmoor perfect for a few days' respite.
We have 45 self-catering cottages in Dartmoor available for a Short Break
7 nights from £865
Walkham
32542 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
Named after the river running below, Walkham has a garden with uninterrupted views across the valley with its fields and woodland, to the rise of Dartmoor beyond. Inside you wil...
7 nights from £865
7 nights from £760
Dittisham
32552 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
Named after the woodland below, Dittisham with its reverse level accommodation, offers views to the tor peaks of the moor from the sitting-area with its soft comfy sofas and warmin...
7 nights from £760
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7 nights from £577
Huckworthy
32561 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
Taking its name from the nearby bridge over the Walkham river, Huckworthy is a truly idyllic couple's retreat. Granite steps lead you up to the front door and private garden area, ...
7 nights from £577
Walkham Valley Cottages
7 nights from £2202
7 nights from £355
Ned's Nook
32201 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Widecombe, Dartmoor.
This beautiful little cottage is a fantastic Dartmoor bolthole for guests looking for a break from routine. Snuggled in beside the other cottages surrounding Widecombe in the Moor'...
7 nights from £355
7 nights from £398
The Granary
27601 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor.
The Granary is a charming reversed level converted barn. The open plan living-room is upstairs with a well-equipped galley kitchen and a glowing wood-burner. Downstairs is a comfor...
7 nights from £398
Leigh Farm
7 nights from £1320
7 nights from £486
The Cob
26763 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor.
The Cob, the largest of the three cottages, has slate flagstones in the hallway and wooden floors in the sitting-room and dining-room, with a wood-burner providing cosy warmth. The...
7 nights from £486
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7 nights from £437
The Forge
26772 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor.
The Forge is single-storey and has its own small patio-area to one side. Very warm and cosy inside, this is a pretty cottage (watch the step down to the bedrooms). The kitchen look...
7 nights from £437
Tuell Farm
7 nights from £796
