Cottages for a short break in North England
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 in North England and treat yourself to a delightful getaway. Read more
Our exclusive ferry discounts of up to 25% will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.We have 35 self-catering cottages in North England available for a Short Break
From £86 per night
Albie's Freight Train
5967Dog friendly vintage railway carriage with a wood-fired hot tub near Richmond.
All aboard this little beauty, a stunning converted train carriage complete with wood-fired hot tub. It's the perfect romantic, dog friendly getaway for two with gorgeous countrysi...
From £86 per night
7 nights from £506
Maple Cottage
58741 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Milnthorpe.
Welcome to Maple Cottage, with its upside down construction and large windows which give you the feeling of sitting among the trees. Perched on the edge of the South Lakes and with...
7 nights from £506
Readymade beds and fluffy towels; this simple but appreciated welcome is standard with us.
Towels and readymade beds
All of our cottages provide bed linen and towels as standard, with a change of bedding included for holidays of two weeks or more. You’ll also find a fresh change of towels for each week (for in the house only, please bring your own for the beach) and tea towels a-plenty.
The beds will be readymade and waiting for you on arrival so you can simply sink into comfort and relax straight into your holiday.
7 nights from £645
Low Rigg
57703 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Muker.
Come and enjoy a break in the Yorkshire Dales and relax with the rustic charm of an original Yorkshire stone cottage. Semi-detached Low Rigg is huddled at the edge the charming vil...
7 nights from £645
7 nights from £1120 *
Grove Villa
58334 bedroom self catering cottage in Leyburn.
If a stunning property with original features along with contemporary design in the heart of a Yorkshire Dales market town sounds attractive then Grove Villa is the place for you. ...
7 nights from £1120 *
7 nights from £648
Castle View
58511 bedroom self catering apartment in Alnwick.
With glimpses of the battlements, this charming bolthole in the centre of Alnwick is a fantastic base for exploring the delights of this historic town and a stunning part of Northu...
7 nights from £648
7 nights from £798
Lodge Cottage
58343 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Helmsley.
Nestled in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside is Lodge Cottage, close to the popular market town of Helmsley, foodie town of Malton and Hovingham, a delightful village with a stre...
7 nights from £798
7 nights from £890
The Old Farmhouse
57923 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Pickering.
Nestled on the edge of the North York Moors in the charming town of Pickering, this Grade II Listed terraced cottage effortlessly combines historic charm with contemporary luxury. ...
7 nights from £890
7 nights from £436
Fell View
58123 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Hawes.
If you want to get away from it all, why not visit Fell View in Gunnerside! A cosy three bedroom cottage in the heart of the village with a local pub on your doorstep and a front c...
7 nights from £436
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 £427
Dalesway Apartment
57962 bedroom self catering apartment in Ilkley
Set in the centre of the delightful spa town of Ilkley, this cosy retreat is ideal for guests who enjoy being within walking distance of shops, cafes and restaurants and for those ...
7 nights from £427
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40% off
24 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025
£355.50 £213.30
7 nights from £896 *
Low Shaw Farmhouse
57944 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Hawes.
As you approach the hamlet of Simonstone and look up to the hill on your right you will see Low Shaw Farmhouse nestled on the hillside, surrounded by sheep enclosed by the wonderfu...
7 nights from £896 *
You don't need a whole week away to relax and recharge. Sometimes a short break is all you need to explore, adventure and take some time to yourself. Short breaks are perfect getaways year-round whether you’re looking for a spring escape, autumn adventure, or a cosy winter break. And no matter what time of year it is, we’ll have something for you, whether you need a dog friendly cottage, a place for the whole family, a cottage with a sea view or fancy a cottage with a hot tub. With short break cottages across the UK, we've got plenty to choose from.
Go on, treat yourself...
