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

Swallows' Nest is a 2 bedroom self catering cottage near Helford, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £845

Swallows' Nest

6007

2 bedroom self catering cottage near Helford, West Cornwall.


Resting in a secluded corner of rural Cornwall yet perfectly placed to explore the gentle waters of the Helford River, Swallows' Nest is a soulful and quietly luxurious barn conver...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £845

14 Regent Terrace is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly, lower ground floor apartment with sea views in Penzance.
  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £451 *

14 Regent Terrace

6004

2 bedroom, dog friendly, lower ground floor apartment with sea views in Penzance.


Tucked away just behind the iconic promenade in Penzance and mere moments from the Jubilee Pool and the sparkling sea beyond, 14 Regent Terrace is a restored two bedroom traditiona...

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

7 nights from £451 *

Greenawell Farm Cottages

  • Sleeps 9 + 4 cots in 3 properties
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1582

The Granary is a 2 bedroom self catering cottage near Moretonhampstead, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Thu

7 nights from £756

The Granary

6010

2 bedroom self catering cottage near Moretonhampstead, South Devon.


If it's a superb rural retreat you are looking for, look no further, The Granary at Greenawell Farm is the perfect package. The Granary is a beautiful stone cottage, finished to an...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Thu

7 nights from £756

The Little Woodland House is a Family size cabin with hot tub near Fowey, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £587 *

The Little Woodland House

6001

Family size cabin with hot tub near Fowey, South Cornwall.


Welcome to The Little Woodland House, a peaceful yet full-of-life glamping retreat nestled in the picturesque Fowey Valley. This thoughtfully crafted wooden cabin is ideal for a ro...

  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £587 *

Port and Starboard
 is a 4 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1007

Port and Starboard

5982

4 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.


In prime position overlooking St Mawes Bay with wonderful seascape views, beautiful interiors and gorgeous contemporary furnishings, semi-detached Port and Starboard is a fabulous ...

  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1007

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Hobbit Corner is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Looe, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £363

Hobbit Corner

5959

1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Looe, South Cornwall.


Wind your way along the leafy lanes to the peaceful hamlet of Trevelmond, in the heart of southeast Cornwall, where this little beauty is waiting to welcome you with open arms and ...

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

7 nights from £363

Roselands is a 4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Mullion, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 8 + 3 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Thu

7 nights from £1027

Roselands

5989

4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Mullion, Cornwall.


A thoughtful and imaginative renovation has completely transformed this once humble bungalow into an spacious and elegant four-bedroom sanctuary, perfectly placed on Cornwall's rug...

  • Sleeps 8 + 3 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Thu

7 nights from £1027

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Brookfield is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Callington, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1117 *

Brookfield

5999

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Callington, South Cornwall.


Looking for a very special escape to the country, surrounded by open farmland, where peace and tranquility reign supreme, then look no further than Brookfield. Nestled on the edge ...

  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1117 *

Armsyde is a 4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Padstow, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £880 *

Armsyde

5978

4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Padstow, Cornwall.


Armsyde is the perfect holiday home for a group of family or friends who want to experience the ultimate slice of Padstow life. Situated in the old town, this gorgeous three-storey...

  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £880 *

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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...