Cottages for a short break in  South West

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

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We have 778 self-catering cottages in South West available for a Short Break

Island Cottage is a 3 bedroom cottage with sea views in Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 7 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1159 booking fees included

Island Cottage

6196

3 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...

  • Sleeps 7 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1159

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  • 20% off

    31 Jul 2026 - 7 Aug 2026

    £2310.00 £1860.60 booking fees included

  • 10% off

    7 Aug 2026 - 14 Aug 2026

    £2310.00 £2085.30 booking fees included

Paloma is a Converted horsebox with outdoor bath near Malmesbury.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

From £91 per night + £53 booking fees

Paloma

6187

Converted horsebox with outdoor bath near Malmesbury.


Set in serene countryside near the Cotswolds, Paloma, a beautifully converted vintage horsebox, invites you to truly switch off and enjoy a peaceful break. Leave the daily rout...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

From £91 per night

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Woonsmith is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Penzance, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £628 * booking fees included

Woonsmith

6192

2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Penzance, West Cornwall.


Escape to the peace and allure of the Cornish countryside at this beautifully renovated two bedroom cottage with its secluded, exclusive wild swimming lake just outside the pretty ...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £628 *

Admiral's Den is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly apartment near the beach in Penzance.
  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £596 * booking fees included

Admiral's Den

6169

2 bedroom, dog friendly apartment near the beach in Penzance.


Step into a piece of Cornish history at Admiral’s Den, a two-bedroom apartment occupying a wing of the magnificent Grade II Listed Georgian Nancealverne House. Set within 25 acres ...

  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £596 *

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  • Sleeps 8 + 4 cots in 2 properties
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1322.91 booking fees included

Apple Loft Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Penzance, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £727 * booking fees included

Apple Loft Cottage

6168

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Penzance, Cornwall.


Nestled within 25 acres of enchanting grounds of historic Nancealverne House, Apple Loft Cottage is a beautifully restored property offering a peaceful stay steeped in centuries of...

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

7 nights from £727 *

Langmoor House is a 4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Lyme Regis, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 8 + 4 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1110 * booking fees included

Langmoor House

6175

4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Lyme Regis, Dorset.


Langmoor House is a luxury four bedroom property with commanding sea views and just a 30 second walk into Lyme Regis town. This exquisite and dog-friendly home is laid out over thr...

  • Sleeps 8 + 4 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1110 *

Pen Den Har is a 6 bedroom, dog friendly home with sea views in Kingsand, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 12 + 4 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £2126 * booking fees included

Pen Den Har

6170

6 bedroom, dog friendly home with sea views in Kingsand, Cornwall.


Come and fall under the spell of this very special house, perfectly positioned in the heart of the utterly charming villages of Kingsand and Cawsand. Set in a plum elevated positio...

  • Sleeps 12 + 4 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £2126 *

The Old Carriage House is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Crediton, Devon.
  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £726 booking fees included

The Old Carriage House

6188

2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Crediton, Devon.


If you want to get away from the madding crowd and be off the beaten track surrounded by the Devon countryside, with that something special that a great holiday deserves, The Old C...

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

7 nights from £726

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  • 15% off

    24 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2026

    £1313.00 £1125.50 booking fees included

Ebony is a Dog friendly cabin for two, with a wood-fired hot tub in Holsworthy, Devon.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £563 booking fees included

Ebony

6171

Dog friendly cabin for two, with a wood-fired hot tub in Holsworthy, Devon.


Nestled in the heart of the Devonshire countryside, this beautifully crafted curved cabin offers the ultimate romantic retreat for two. Designed to blend comfort and nature, Eb...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £563

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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...