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 760 self-catering cottages in South West available for a Short Break
7 nights from £3083 booking fees included
Cedar House
62236 bedroom, dog friendly self catering home near Topsham, South Devon.
Welcome to Cedar House; this superb Victorian residence is nestled within 1.6 acres of beautiful gardens and woodlands. Designed and finished to the highest standards, this gloriou...
7 nights from £3083
7 nights from £1073 booking fees included
Urgles Farmhouse
62213 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Sparkwell, Dartmoor.
Nestled within the wild and rugged beauty of Dartmoor National Park, Urgles Farmhouse is surrounded by its own wildflower filled fields and grazing Belted Galloway cattle, offering...
7 nights from £1073
7 nights from £673 booking fees included
Cobblers Cottage
62182 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the sea in Hartland, Devon.
Tucked away in the heart of Hartland village, just a short drive from the dramatic coastline, beautiful beaches and spectacular coastal paths of north Devon, Cobblers Cottage is a ...
7 nights from £673
7 nights from £644 booking fees included
Penrose
62132 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Charlestown.
Perfectly located just a short stroll away from the charming harbourside village of Charlestown on the south coast of Cornwall, with its Grade II Listed harbour and connections to ...
7 nights from £644
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7 nights from £2064 booking fees included
Sea Whisper
61735 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Croyde, North Devon.
Sea Whisper is a spacious, recently refurbished, five-bedroom family home in the heart of Croyde on the north Devon coast, sleeping up to eight guests. Set within a large private g...
7 nights from £2064
7 nights from £2128 booking fees included
Wychbury
62204 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Sidmouth, South Devon.
When it comes to the perfect house for that special family getaway with family or friends, Wychbury is the ideal choice. This beautiful house boasts an outdoor heated swimming pool...
7 nights from £2128
7 nights from £586 booking fees included
New Mill
61912 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor.
Welcome to this rather unique holiday retreat. New Mill is a rather deceiving name for this Grade II Listed watermill, which boasts many stunning original features, lovingly preser...
7 nights from £586
7 nights from £837 booking fees included
Hillside View
62153 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
Tucked away in the glorious Tamar Valley, Hillside View is a rather special holiday retreat where peace, beautiful countryside and the great outdoors are right on your doorstep. Wi...
7 nights from £837
7 nights from £739 * booking fees included
Box Cottage
62073 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Croyde, Devon.
In the heart of the charming village of Georgeham, just two miles from the golden sands of Croyde Bay and one mile from beautiful Putsborough Beach, Box Cottage is perfectly placed...
7 nights from £739 *
7 nights from £789 booking fees included
Ruska
6209Luxury cabin for two with an outdoor bath, privately nestled in the Forest of Dean.
Sitting in the Gloucestershire countryside, this lakeside retreat for two offers a peaceful and romantic getaway. This gorgeous cabin has been lovingly handcrafted with luxury in m...
7 nights from £789
Arrive at your handpicked holiday home safe in the knowledge it’s been fully inspected.
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We check our holiday homes to ensure that everything is up to our high standards for your holiday, from provision of our above standard minimum inventory to how fluffy the towels are, we make sure you’ll have a comfortable stay.
Hardworking teams of housekeepers will have the place spick and span, ready for your arrival, so when you get there you can just 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...