We have 742 self-catering cottages in South West available for a Short Break
7 nights from £789
Mount View Sunrise Safari Tent
3349Luxury safari tent with a hot tub, use of sauna, sea views and pet friendly near Penzance.
Looking for the ideal retreat for a good old-fashioned family holiday? Then look no further – Mount View Sunrise Safari Tent is that and so much more. Set in the middle of its two ...
7 nights from £789
7 nights from £443 *
Shepherd's Sky Super Hut
3334Dog friendly shepherds hut sleeping 5 near Tiverton, North Devon.
Shepherd's Sky Super Hut is truly unique. This huge shepherd's hut, measuring 36' long, has been lovingly treated to a bespoke make-over, and offers two bedrooms at either end whic...
7 nights from £443 *
Our property managers are local experts who handpick perfect places to stay.
Local experts
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 £574 *
Number Four
33132 bedroom cottage with sea views in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
Set right on the waterside in the pretty seaside village of Portscatho, this gorgeous cottage is holiday heaven. With a feather-filled sofa set before a toasty wood-burner and supe...
7 nights from £574 *
7 nights from £369
Orchard Barn
32892 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Taunton, Somerset.
Orchard Barn is a welcoming single-storey conversion nestled sweetly in the sleepy village of Thurloxton and just a stone's throw away from the Quantock Hills National Landscape. W...
7 nights from £369
From £69 per night
Stargazy Sky Shepherd's Hut
3296Gorgeous shepherds hut sleeping 2 near Lyme Regis, East Devon.
The location high above the Axe Valley as it heads to the Jurassic Coast just a few miles away could not be more magical. Easy to reach, yet off the beaten track for the last adven...
From £69 per night
7 nights from £660
Mimosa Cottage
32943 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in St Mawes, Cornwall.
Set at the end of a quiet lane in the heart of St Mawes, with wonderful views over the Percuil River, this single-storey cottage is a perfect holiday bolthole. Accessed by a couple...
7 nights from £660
From £94 per night
Shepherd's Oak
3280Dog friendly shepherds hut for two with a wood-fired hot tub near Exeter.
This beautifully presented shepherd's hut is as much a part of the landscape here as the ancient oak which gives it its name. The two stand side-by-side at the top of a gently slop...
From £94 per night
7 nights from £900
Little Broghas
32702 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in St Agnes, North Cornwall.
This is a fabulous holiday cottage, combining contemporary architecture, superb quality and stunning location in one sumptuous package. Just a five minute stroll from the sand a...
7 nights from £900
Each and every one of our cottages is fully equipped with everything you’ll need on holiday.
Fully equipped cottages
All of our cottages have a standard list of equipment that goes above and beyond. As well as fluffy towels and readymade beds, our bare minimum includes everything you’ll need and more, from plenty of teaspoons to added extras such as gravy boats so no matter where you stay, you’ll be able to make your favourite home-cooked dishes.
Each inventory is regularly checked and counted so you won’t be stuck without a ladle and can leave your hairdryer at home, plus you’ll find a starter set of toiletries and cleaning products so you can get on with your holiday.
7 nights from £384
The Shepherd's Hut at Georgia Bridge
3271Gorgeous shepherds hut sleeping two near St Ives, West Cornwall.
Found in a tranquil and unspoilt part of far west Cornwall, approached by lanes full of wildflowers in the spring and summer, this gorgeous hideaway is set in its own sheltered and...
7 nights from £384
7 nights from £697
Dittisham
32552 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
Named after the woodland below, Dittisham with its reverse level accommodation, offers views to the tor peaks of the moor from the sitting-area with its soft comfy sofas and warmin...
7 nights from £697
