Cottages on a promenade look over a sandy South Devon beach.

View My Favourite Holiday Cottages For Weekend and Short Breaks

From large country homes to cosy holiday cottages for couples, we have a wide range of holiday lets available for booking weekend or midweek breaks in the UK. There is nothing quite like enjoying a last-minute spring break with friends or family in the countryside, which is why we offer superb cottages that are bookable for short stays. Browse our holiday cottages for short breaks to discover properties in many of the UK’s most spectacular destinations, including Cornwall and Devon, the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales, the Norfolk Broads, the mountains and coasts of Wales, and the Highlands of Scotland.

Weekend or Midweek breaks are an excellent way to unwind. Our properties include cottages with luxuries, such as heated swimming pools, to ensure an unforgettable stay. Weekend breaks with hot tubs are also highly recommended. Browse our selection of cottages with hot tubs. Whether you want to take a spring break in a city, you have always wanted to visit or a weekend break in winter by the sea, you will find the perfect cottage.

A U-shaped, stone barn conversion with floor-to-ceeiing windows looks out over a large shingled courtyard.
Sleeps
7
Bedrooms
3

A family- and pet-friendly country getaway near Ravensworth in the Yorkshire Dales, this 3-bedroom pet-friendly barn conversion on a working farm sleeps 7, Convenient to local market villages, Larklands balances rustic and new in one stylish rural retreat in North Yorkshire.

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An extended 2-storey Scottish barn conversion with one wall lined by roses
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Knott View sits within a 17th-century Grade II listed barn conversion on a working farm near Sedburgh in Cumbria. It lies between the Yorkshire Dales and The Lake District, offering guests outstanding views and tranquillity within a remote rural location. Sleeps 4.

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A chalet bungalow with a large fenced-in deck is surrounded by open countryside.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Creag-na-Sanais is a detached rural cottage on the owner’s working farm outside the village of Laggan near Newtonmore in the Northern Highlands. It is close to cycling trails and ski fields and offers guests modern accommodation in a cottage boasting sun-drenched living areas and an open fire.

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A whitewashed cottage with a stone-built porch overlooks a lawn lined by mature shrubs and flowers.
Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
3

The Harber Scar is a traditional 3-bedroom family cottage in the Pennine village of Horton-in-Ribblesdale near Settle, best known as the location of the Three Peaks hills of the Yorkshire Dales. The cottage embraces the charm and character of its rural setting both inside and outside. Pets welcome.

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A paved path leads to the side entrance of a brick built, Isle-of-Wight holiday cottage
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

A romantic holiday retreat for two awaits visitors to the Isle of Wight at The Sail Loft Annexe. Just west of the historic harbour town of Yarmouth, guests can easily access a private beach from this delightful ground-floor beach apartment.

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A ground-floor countryside cottage with a central gable extension overlooks a large courtyard.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

6 Yarmouth Cottages is a sophisticated coastal cottage on the Isle of Wight set on vast grounds in Norton Green. The pet-friendly cottage sleeps 4, enjoys fresh air and expansive views, and boasts abundant natural light, contemporary chic, open-plan design, and a sun-drenched, furnished patio.

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A ground-floor rural barn conversion in Cornwall overlooks a shingle-covered courtyard.
Sleeps
3
Bedrooms
1

Wheal Rose is a romantic cottage tucked away in the hills near St. Newlyn East in Cornwall. The rural cottage boasts exposed beams and a delightful garden, modern comforts and proximity to the Cornish coast. Relax, connect, unwind and sample the delights of this beautiful county.

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An L-shaped, single-storey barn conversion overlooks a courtyard and a raised flowerbed.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Overlooking picturesque green pastures, this holiday cottage near Newquay provides well-presented and attractive accommodation for up to four people, with wonderful views of the surrounding countryside.

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A double-fronted stone cottage  with a hedged-in lawn to the front and a gated driveway for cars.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Pen-Y-Parc is a delightful 18th-century stone-built rural cottage offering the delights of the countryside and the coast. Situated in peaceful Gwaenysgor in North Wales and Snowdonia, the homely cottage provides seclusion, rural charm, delightful gardens, and views of the surrounding hills.

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