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 to book for weekend or midweekbreaks 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 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 range of properties includes cottages with luxuries, such as heated swimming pools, to ensure an unforgettable stay. Weekend breaks with hot tubs are also highly recommended. Simply 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.

Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Take tea overlooking the old mill pond at the stone-built Locks Cottage and enjoy the idyllic setting of this two-bedroom, rural holiday cottage in Langcliffe near Settle. Gaze upon the green hills of the Yorkshire Dales and unwind by the open fire in a cosy, peaceful cottage near the River Ribble.

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Exterior of a Somerset Cottage with large chimney in front of tall trees and overlooking a large courtyard.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Set on a working farm near Wheddon Cross, the highest village on Exmoor, Hedgehog Cottage promises serenity and wonderful countryside views. The pet-friendly cottage offers fresh air, spacious grounds, a log fire, country charm, and contemporary luxury.

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A 3-storey holiday home is surrounded by lawns and a spacious block paved parking area.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Discover Ley Park, an enticing large holiday cottage in North Devon, offering a captivating blend of comfort and coastal charm. It is perched half a mile from Welcombe, a hamlet just a short stroll from Welcombe Mouth Beach. This smart retreat boasts sea-view bedrooms, a cosy wood-burning stove, and a spacious dining room. Ideal for family gatherings, the enclosed garden with a patio and grassy area provides a scenic backdrop. Explore this idyllic holiday let in North Devon for an unforgettable coastal escape.

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Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
6

Broad Meadows Farmhouse is an impressive Queen Anne-style rural cottage dating back to the 1690s. The pet-friendly cottage in Bayton, Worcestershire, sits on manicured grounds with multiple outdoor entertaining areas and boasts a hot tub, a treehouse, views, a fire pit, true elegance and a wood burner.

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Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Courthaye is a luxury East Devon holiday cottage with Wi-Fi in Sidmouth within an easy walk of the beach and set alongside four other luxurious cottages, which once formed a Regency house for the Duke and Duchess of St.Albans. Grade II listed. Sleeps 4.

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Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
3

A large, family-friendly holiday cottage that sleeps 8, ideal for children, Woodlands is a large semi-detached Edwardian Farmhouse with Wi-Fi set in the countryside 1.5 miles from Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. The farmhouse lies off a quiet country lane with a large garden and ample parking. Pets welcome.

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Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

This unique accommodation is part of a historic water mill and retains original features, including exposed beams and huge mill windows. The peaceful Warwickshire village of Tredington is ideally situated between the Cotswolds and Stratford-on-Avon. Fishing is available on-site.

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A steam engine glides by a Somerset holiday cottage on a summer's day/
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Sitting next to the railway tracks near Woolston in Somerset, Railway Cottage is a dream cottage for railway lovers. The pet-friendly cottage promises to charm and views of the countryside, as well as a log burner, light-filled rooms, oak flooring, modern comforts and a 4-star gold rating.

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Sleeps
17
Bedrooms
8

A charming Grade-II listed stone holiday cottage in Snainton near Scarborough on the North Yorkshire coast, this pet-friendly holiday cottage sleeps 17 in 8 bedrooms and oozes warmth and charm. Relax in the hot tub, walk in the North York Moors or enjoy a day trip to the seaside.

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