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 791 self-catering cottages in South West available for a Short Break
7 nights from £563 booking fees included
Rubena Cottage
62002 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Port Isaac.
A mere hop, skip and a jump from the water's edge, this absolute gem of a cottage has been restored with exquisite care, creating a most desirable retreat that's perfect for warm s...
7 nights from £563
7 nights from £1052 booking fees included
Hooper's House
62034 bedroom self catering cottage in Gloucester.
Hooper's House is a centuries-old property sitting in harmony with the historic buildings of Gloucester Cathedral but with a contemporary interior vibe, mixing traditional and mode...
7 nights from £1052
Need more time? Reserve any cottage for up to 24 hours before booking.
24hr no commitment reservations
You can reserve your holiday dates on your favourite cottage for up to 24 hours. You might need to check with other guests in your party or simply consider whether this cottage is right for your holiday, either way we’re happy to give you the time to step away and mull over your options before paying a penny.
We’ll send you a reminder to see if you want it or not so you won’t lose out. Take time to think it over, you don’t have to rush your decision. Have a cup of tea and when you’re ready, hit the button to book your holiday and start looking forward to it.
7 nights from £835 booking fees included
St Peter's House
62022 bedroom self catering cottage in Gloucester.
Set within Gloucester Cathedral's grounds with a magnificent glimpse of the Cathedral spires from the impressive staircase, St Peter's House enjoys a truly amazing location. A hous...
7 nights from £835
7 nights from £747 booking fees included
Beau's Barn
61973 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Padstow, North Cornwall.
Escape the everyday with a well-deserved break at this rural retreat, nestled in the glorious Cornish countryside, yet only four miles from Padstow, Cornwall's culinary capital, an...
7 nights from £747
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7 nights from £624 booking fees included
Hawcombe Cottage
62051 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Tavistock.
Tucked away in the pretty riverside village of Bere Ferrers, Hawcombe Cottage is a charming hideaway for two, perfectly placed for those seeking a peaceful escape surrounded by the...
7 nights from £624
7 nights from £598 booking fees included
April Cottage
61992 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Coverack.
Tucked away in an historic beachside location, this chic yet characterful semi-detached cottage has been lovingly restored and brought back to life, creating the perfect escape for...
7 nights from £598
7 nights from £707 booking fees included
Little Owl Barn
61941 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Croyde, North Devon.
Tucked away in a secluded oasis, in the charming hamlet of Putsborough on north Devon's spectacular coastline, this beautifully renovated retreat is a hidden gem. Just a short stro...
7 nights from £707
7 nights from £505 booking fees included
Riverside Cottage
61632 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Flushing, Cornwall.
Tucked away in the pretty, waterside village of Flushing, this lovely terraced property is perfectly located in a peaceful spot and just a short stroll downhill to the water, only ...
7 nights from £505
7 nights from £592 booking fees included
Porto Cottage
61951 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Agnes, Cornwall.
This stylish hideaway with individual interiors is set in a peaceful location just a short walk from the heart of the trendy, yet historic, village of St Agnes. Porto Cottage is a ...
7 nights from £592
7 nights from £1159 booking fees included
Island Cottage
61963 bedroom cottage with sea views in Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon.
Welcome to Island Cottage, nestled in the sought-after village of Bigbury-on-Sea, its elevated location provides beautiful views of both Bigbury beach, Bantham beach and the iconic...
7 nights from £1159
We’ve been raising the standards of self catering holidays since 1977.
Our family ethos
Tony and Clare Tregoning started the business back in 1977 and their dedication to quality and excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Tony is sadly no longer with us, but we still adhere to their original ethos of finding holiday homes we would like to stay in and have slowly grown the company to find the best picks of properties across the counties. Plus Clare still drops in to keep us on our toes.
As an independent, family-run company, we wouldn’t expect you to stay anywhere we wouldn’t want to stay ourselves. And we’re pretty picky. We want you to walk into your handpicked holiday home and say ‘wow’, sit back and relax.
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...
