Cottages for a short break
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 and treat yourself to a delightful getaway, perfect for enjoying all that the UK has to offer.Read more
Take your pick from our exclusive collection of self catering cottages in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Sussex and the Isle of Wight and take the time to reconnect, blow the cobwebs away and make special memories. There’s plenty for you to do with a choice of woodland walks, coast path adventures, or to simply cosy up around the wood-burner with a good book and some board games.
Short breaks are the perfect getaway year-round and we have plenty of gorgeous self catering cottages to suit you, including dog friendly cottages and cottages with sea views, swimming pools and hot tubs.
Two, three or four night breaks
We have two, three or four night breaks to choose from, allowing you to getaway for just a weekend only, or extend it a little to a luxurious long weekend.
Summer Holidays
Offering sunny skies, a warm sun, the gentle sea breeze on the coast and open expanses of moorland to explore, summer in the South West is the stuff that dreams are made of.
Christmas Escapes
For fun with all the family or just two of you, why not break up the madness of Christmas and take some time out with a short break in the South west. We have a number of beautiful holiday homes that will leave you totally enchanted at this festive time of year.
New Year Breaks
Make this New Year one to remember; escape from it all to a rural hideaway or find a cottage in the heart of a community, and enjoy with friends and family. See in the New Year your way.
Winter Holidays
With the warm oceanic climate keeping the South West warmer than the rest of the country, a winter escape is always an option. Wrap up warm and wander across empty beaches and the countryside. Watch a storm passing by while sitting in front of a roaring fire. This time of year can offer something for everyone. Dog restrictions have also been lifted off many beaches, so you can bring your four-legged friend along too.
We have 786 self-catering cottages in the UK available for a Short Break
7 nights from £262 *
Winwalloe Cottage
37742 bedroom, dog friendly, rural holiday cottage near Looe, South Cornwall.
Tucked down a leafy lane with birdsong in the air, the rural tranquility of this pretty semi-detached cottage will delight those looking for a break from busy daily lives. Just...
7 nights from £262 *
7 nights from £263 *
Bona-Vista
26503 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Cadgwith, Cornwall.
In the quiet village of Ruan Minor, this modern light-filled house is ideally located with an easy stroll to the local shop and Cadgwith Cove's friendly, picturesque pub is just a ...
7 nights from £263 *
7 nights from £263 *
Scenic Bay
4062Glamping pod with sea views near Penzance, West Cornwall.
Scenic Bay is a dream, set in a spacious meadow with a stunning view to match its name. This pretty pod is beautifully finished and kitted out for all of your holiday needs. There ...
7 nights from £263 *
7 nights from £263 *
Coastal Gaze
4063Dog friendly glamping pod with sea views near Penzance, West Cornwall.
This beautifully situated pod has outstanding 180 degree views across Mounts Bay, running from the Lizard peninsula in the east, with majestic St Michael's Mount in the middle to M...
7 nights from £263 *
Need more time? Reserve any cottage for up to 24 hours before booking.
24hr no commitment reservations
You can reserve your holiday dates on your favourite cottage for up to 24 hours. You might need to check with other guests in your party or simply consider whether this cottage is right for your holiday, either way we’re happy to give you the time to step away and mull over your options before paying a penny.
We’ll send you a reminder to see if you want it or not so you won’t lose out. Take time to think it over, you don’t have to rush your decision. Have a cup of tea and when you’re ready, hit the button to book your holiday and start looking forward to it.
7 nights from £263 *
Mount Lookout
4064Dog friendly glamping pod with sea views near Penzance.
Mount Lookout does exactly what it says on the tin! You'll want for nothing at this cute-as-pie glamping pod, fully equipped for all of your holiday needs. Wonderfully fitted-out i...
7 nights from £263 *
7 nights from £263
Hillside Cottage
43202 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage in Modbury, South Devon.
This stunning luxury cottage is the perfect getaway retreat, nestled in one of the most beautiful and popular towns the South Hams has to offer. You will feel instantly at home in ...
7 nights from £263
7 nights from £269 *
Orchard Leigh Cottage
41892 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage in Portreath, North Cornwall.
The village of Bridge is a short drive from the sandy beaches of Portreath on the north Cornwall coast, and located on the outskirts of this little hamlet is Orchard Leigh Cottage....
7 nights from £269 *
7 nights from £272 *
Lee Cottage
38422 bedroom, dog friendly, rural holiday cottage near Looe, South Cornwall.
What a delightful getaway this is, set down a tree-lined lane amid the tranquility of beautiful countryside. With rustling leaves and birdsong as a background lullaby, you will rel...
7 nights from £272 *
7 nights from £276
The Tractor Shed
39751 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Marazion, West Cornwall.
The Tractor Shed is a delightful detached studio with original beams and stylish furnishings throughout. The comfortable open plan sitting-room with a bedroom area, separated b...
7 nights from £276
7 nights from £276
Credo Cottage
43751 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Marazion, Cornwall.
This tiny but well-planned hideaway is directly across the sea from St Michael's Mount in the popular market town of Marazion, which has an array of restaurants, pubs and galleries...
7 nights from £276
We’ve been raising the standards of self catering holidays since 1977.
Our family ethos
Tony and Clare Tregoning started the business back in 1977 and their dedication to quality and excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Tony is sadly no longer with us, but we still adhere to their original ethos of finding holiday homes we would like to stay in and have slowly grown the company to find the best picks of properties across the counties. Plus Clare still drops in to keep us on our toes.
As an independent, family-run company, we wouldn’t expect you to stay anywhere we wouldn’t want to stay ourselves. And we’re pretty picky. We want you to walk into your handpicked holiday home and say ‘wow’, sit back and relax.