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.

1st floor exterior of a stone-built Kendal holiday cottage.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

In the Lake District charming town of Kendal, you’ll find this romantic cottage built for two nestled down a short alley just a few hundred yards from the surrounding town centre. With so much to offer in all seasons, you’ll fall in love with Wood Cottage in Cumbria.

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A Cumbria holiday cottage at the foot of a hill surrounded by fields and mature trees
Sleeps
18
Bedrooms
8

A traditional Cumbrian farm converted to a large and comfortable Lake District holiday cottage for groups or sizable families. This pet-friendly cottage in Staveley sleeps 18 guests in 8 bedrooms with glorious views across the Lake District Fells near Lake Windermere.

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The exterior of a small terrace of thatched cottages overlooks a quiet North Devon village street.
Sleeps
3
Bedrooms
2

Cosy Nook is a gorgeous Grade II-listed holiday cottage in North Molton dating back 500 years. The thatched-roof cottage welcomes pets and sleeps three people. It features an inglenook fireplace, exposed beams, a raised, furnished garden, rural charm, and access to the coast and Exmoor National Park.

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L-shaped exterior of a country cottage with a lawn surrounded by flowering shrubs and bushes.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Church Farm is a rustic stone-built holiday cottage in Stoke Pero, a small village in the Exmoor National Park. The pet-friendly holiday home sleeps four and offers views of rolling hills, a furnished garden, an interior with exposed beams, antique and hunting décor, Laura Ashley linen, and a cosy wood-burning stove.

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A long-two-storey stone-built cottage with overlooks a large tree-lined courtyard
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Lower Mill lies between Exmoor and The Quantock Hills near Bicknoller in Somerset. It's a luxurious rural holiday cottage created in an old mill sleeping eight. It boasts a stone exterior, beautiful views, true elegance, delightful furnished gardens and an interior with an open-plan design, natural light and a wood-burning stove.

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A brick house overlooks a large lawn with flower-filled borders
Sleeps
7
Bedrooms
4

Jacob’s Pond is a sophisticated rural cottage on the edge of Exmoor National Park near Monksilver in Somerset. The semi-detached cottage sleeps 7 in spacious rooms. It boasts a beautiful mature garden with multiple furnished areas, fantastic views, a conservatory, elegance, and a log fire.

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A 2-storey, terraced house with a large groundfloor bay window and a shrub-filled front garden.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

2 West View is nicely located for exploring the scenic Cartmel Peninsula. The pet-friendly terraced cottage in charming Allithwaite sits in a peaceful location and enjoys views of Cumbria and The Lake District, as well as offering a lovely enclosed garden, ample windows, natural light, and a cosy log fire for six guests.

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Falmouth waterfront lined with fishermen's cottages and waterside apartments.
Sleeps
9
Bedrooms
4

Located in the quiet hamlet of Treviades, The Farmhouse Cottage is just five miles from Falmouth in a central yet secluded location. It provides the perfect base for a holiday spent exploring Cornwall, and with four bedrooms and plenty of extras, it works equally well as a relaxing family getaway.

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Aerial view of Marine Cottage in Falmouth looking across rooftops towards the sea.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Marine Cottage is a stunning 18th-century house located in the heart of Falmouth, a charming Cornish town. This Grade II-listed seaside cottage boasts luxurious detailing, an open fire, and a sun-drenched courtyard that offers breathtaking views of the nearby seaside, which is just a short stroll away.

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