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 790 self-catering cottages in South West available for a Short Break
7 nights from £523 booking fees included
Riverside
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 £523
7 nights from £605 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 £605
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We scour the coast and country to winkle out bits worth sharing with you, the best properties in lovely locations. While we’re out and about, we gather together the best things to do so that you can start planning your holiday as soon as you’ve booked.
The ‘Explore Nearby’ tab on our cottage pages show what’s nearby along with relevant articles from our holiday guides from Notes and Stories, where you’ll find hand-written experiences of outings across the South and West, from dog-friendly pubs on the Isle of Wight to free things to do in south Devon and everything in between.
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
From £91 per night + £53 booking fees
Paloma
6187Converted 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...
From £91 per night
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7 nights from £628 * booking fees included
Woonsmith
61922 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 ...
7 nights from £628 *
7 nights from £596 * booking fees included
Admiral's Den
61692 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 ...
7 nights from £596 *
Nancealverne Estate
7 nights from £1322.91 booking fees included
7 nights from £727 * booking fees included
Apple Loft Cottage
61682 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...
7 nights from £727 *
7 nights from £1110 * booking fees included
Langmoor House
61754 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...
7 nights from £1110 *
7 nights from £2126 * booking fees included
Pen Den Har
61706 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...
7 nights from £2126 *
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...
