Cottages for a short break in South West
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 South West 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 804 self-catering cottages in South West available for a Short Break
From £185 per night
The Barn at Great Eckworthy
60341 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Bideford, North Devon.
The Barn at Great Eckworthy is a stunning barn conversion, beautifully crafted and perfectly positioned in the rural hamlet of Buckland Brewer in the north Devon countryside yet on...
From £185 per night
7 nights from £1050
Hood's
60452 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
This stunning barn and milking parlour conversion is set within the glorious Dorset countryside, offering panoramic views across the Marshwood Vale and beyond. Hood's provides luxu...
7 nights from £1050
7 nights from £578
Loaf
60461 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
Loaf is a gorgeous and sympathetic restoration of an ancient Dorset granary with panoramic views across the Marshwood Vale. Its interiors are straight out of a magazine with design...
7 nights from £578
7 nights from £968
Bro Tref Cottage
60224 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the sea near Mawgan Porth.
A charming, semi-detached cottage found in the pretty village of St Mawgan; just a couple of miles away from the sandy beaches of Mawgan Porth and Watergate Bay. With a village sho...
7 nights from £968
7 nights from £460
Mayflower Cottage
60202 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Kingsand, Cornwall.
Steeped in charm and just moments from the water's edge, this historic pink-washed cottage offers a quintessential taste of coastal life in one of Cornwall's most picturesque corne...
7 nights from £460
7 nights from £1329 *
Old Mill Floor
60314 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Tintagel, Cornwall.
Hidden away in an enchanting wooded valley near Trebarwith, this four bedroom retreat offers a truly unique escape. Set within eight acres of breathtaking natural beauty, where a g...
7 nights from £1329 *
From £440 per night
Lundy
55452 bedroom, dog friendly apartment near the beach near Braunton.
Perched on the clifftop above the north Devon coast, just minutes away from the golden sands of Saunton Sands beach, you will find Lundy. This dog-friendly apartment is perfect for...
From £440 per night
7 nights from £1518
Great Meadow Retreat
59616 bedroom self catering home near Lostwithiel, North Cornwall.
Gather up family and friends and escape to this Cornish countryside gem. With six beautifully appointed bedrooms, generously proportioned interiors, and four acres of beautiful gro...
7 nights from £1518
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7 nights from £461 *
Tea By The Sea
60253 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views in Cadgwith.
Less than a minute's stroll from the sea, this characterful two-storey apartment offers a wonderfully laid-back base for exploring Cadgwith, the picturesque little fishing cove tha...
7 nights from £461 *
7 nights from £845
Swallows' Nest
60072 bedroom self catering cottage near Helford, West Cornwall.
Resting in a secluded corner of rural Cornwall yet perfectly placed to explore the gentle waters of the Helford River, Swallows' Nest is a soulful and quietly luxurious barn conver...
7 nights from £845
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...
