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 783 self-catering cottages in South West available for a Short Break

The Nook is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Mawgan Porth, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £474

The Nook

6138

1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Mawgan Porth, North Cornwall.


Nestled on the north coast of Cornwall, found through lanes, is your little slice of heaven. The Nook offers the total seclusion of the countryside and the draw of the sea - the be...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £474

Harbour Haven is a 2 bedroom apartment with sea views in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £591

Harbour Haven

6103

2 bedroom apartment with sea views in Falmouth, South Cornwall.


Perfectly positioned to enjoy wonderful harbour views of Falmouth; this welcoming two bedroom, first floor apartment boasts a relaxed coastal feel throughout and is waiting for you...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £591

Bochym Manor

  • Sleeps 20 + 6 cots in 5 properties
  • Changeover Sun

7 nights from £3141

Robinsons Cottage is a 1 bedroom self catering cottage in Mullion, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Thu

7 nights from £415

Robinsons Cottage

6160

1 bedroom self catering cottage in Mullion, West Cornwall.


A sweet and well-appointed cottage set within a secluded and enchanting country estate, near all the prime locations for exploration on the Lizard peninsula. It's the perfect pad t...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Thu

7 nights from £415

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Col Ros is a 5 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Mullion, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 10 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1471 *

Col Ros

6154

5 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Mullion, Cornwall.


Situated in a truly privileged position towards the end of a private clifftop lane and set in a stunning mature and beautifully maintained sub-tropical gardens, this enchanting hom...

  • Sleeps 10 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1471 *

The Milk Churn is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near South Molton, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £610

The Milk Churn

6161

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near South Molton, North Devon.


Nestled deep in the heart of the tranquil countryside of north Devon, The Milk Churn is a delightful rural getaway where you can totally relax and re-charge in blissful surrounding...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £610

The Sandy Den is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views in Shaldon, Devon.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £489

The Sandy Den

6156

1 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views in Shaldon, Devon.


Introducing The Sandy Den, a fabulous ground floor retreat for two within a converted Victorian residence located in the heart of the village of Shaldon in Teignmouth. This fabulou...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £489

Wringford Cottages

  • Sleeps 30 + 8 cots in 5 properties
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £5233

Hollyhocks is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Kingsand, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £980

Hollyhocks

6152

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Kingsand, Cornwall.


Wind your way along the quiet country lanes to this charming rural retreat, tucked away in Cornwall's breathtakingly beautiful "forgotten corner". Boasting wonderful views of the s...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £980

Cuckoo Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Agnes, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £710

Cuckoo Cottage

6141

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


This bijou bolthole has luxurious interiors and is set in a fabulous location in the heart of St Agnes. Cuckoo Cottage is a charming, terraced cottage which has been thoughtfully c...

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

7 nights from £710

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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...