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.

Exterior of a 2-storey, stone-built barn conversion overlooking a low-walled garden
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

This is a fabulous stone barn conversion in the Derbyshire Dales village of Edale. Situated on a working sheep farm, it sleeps up to six people in comfort and luxury.

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Sleeps
7
Bedrooms
3

Nuffies Cottage is a gorgeous converted barn with panoramic views of rolling green hills. The rural cottage boasts stone walls and is situated on a working farm near Winster in the Peak District and Derbyshire Dales. Exposed beams and country charm combine with modern comforts to ensure relaxation.

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Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

For a family-friendly self-catering holiday in the Derbyshire Peak District countryside, the 2-bedroom Clematis Cottage in Baslow will sleep 4 guests in comfort after days out in the great outdoors. With a village shop next door and a pub nearby - what more could you want?

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Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

The Retreat is featured in the Daphne Du Maurier novel The King’s General. Couples can write their own holiday narrative at this romantic cottage with a cute patio in St Keyne near Liskeard, Cornwall. The pet-friendly, 1-bedroom rural cottage features inviting, modern décor blended with rustic charm.

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Exterior of a slate-roofed barn conversion with patio and lawned garden.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Nantusi is a charming 17th Century cottage offering pet-friendly self-catering accommodation for 2-6 guests in East Murthill village, 7 miles from Kirriemuir. Facilities include shared use of an indoor swimming pool, sauna and jacuzzi. It's a fabulous spot for walking, fishing and golf holidays.

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Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

James Court Cottage is located on the idyllic grounds of the Irton Hall Estate, just outside the peaceful Cumbria village of Santon Bridge. This cosy Lake District holiday cottage sleeps 4 with oak flooring, a wood-burning stove and excellent walking and climbing on its doorstep. Pets welcome

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Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Perched atop an inspiring scenic hilltop location in North Wales, the Bryn Howell Stables in Llangollen is a superb, 3-bedroom rural retreat in Denbighshire for 2-6 guests. This dog-friendly vintage holiday property is a remote cottage that has been beautifully renovated for family holidays.

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Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Scotch Hall Cottage is a beautiful Grade II-listed waterside holiday cottage in Denbighshire situated by the Llangollen canal next to Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. The pet-friendly cottage in the village of Trevor boasts traditional charm and modern comforts. This former canal pay office offers a unique and relaxing holiday in North Wales.

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Exterior of a single-storey Cornish stone barn conversion.
Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
2

Wheal Hart is a stunning rural cottage offering rural tranquillity and proximity to the gorgeous Cornish coastline. Situated among rolling green hills near St Newlyn East, the barn conversion retains much of its original character and has large gardens ideal for entertaining and enjoying the views.

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