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.

Wisteria-clad, gable end of a restored weavers cottage with two rows of windows in The Pennines.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Tyas Cottage is a secluded rural cottage in West Yorkshire and offers lovely walks from its doorstep. The elegant pet-friendly cottage near Bradshaw boasts a sculpture-filled garden, antique furnishings, modern comforts, woodland views, a log fire, a four-poster bed and exposed beams.

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A stone-built terraced cottage with a front garden behind a picket fence.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

1 Heath View, a New Forest holiday home, oozes charm and tranquillity. Nestled opposite the open Forest, it offers stunning heathland views and direct forest access. Relax in the comfortable lounge with a wood-burning stove, perfect for cosy out-of-season breaks. Enjoy a modern kitchen, conservatory, and two double bedrooms with forest vistas. It is ideal for walking and cycling holidays in the New Forest National Park. Book now for a delightful countryside getaway.

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A lounge with a feature fireplace between two armchairs.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
4

Set just minutes from the seafront is Calathea, a charming coastal townhouse in Ramsgate, Kent. The Georgian property boasts original features  stylish sophistication, light-filled spaces, standout art pieces and a sun-trap patio, plus access to many cafes and seaside attractions. Holiday in style.

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Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Bar Harbour is a spacious coastal cottage with a generous lawned garden and contemporary open-plan spaces just moments from the beach in Northumberland. This large Beadnell holiday cottage enjoys natural light and offers an enclosed garden with a furnished area, plus the chance to enjoy a sea breeze.

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A stone barn conversion overlooks an outdoor swimming pool in a shrub-filled garden
Sleeps
16
Bedrooms
8

The Old Byres is a large holiday cottage, bursting with character on the rural West Somerset coast in Washford village between Watchet and Dunster. This tastefully furnished, pet-friendly holiday property sleeps 16 guests who have use of an outdoor heated swimming pool, sauna and hot tub.

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Sleeps
10
Bedrooms
4

Timbers is an elegant coastal cottage in an enviable waterside location above the tidal creek. This large holiday cottage in Newton Ferrers boasts ample grounds, beautiful gardens, light-filled rooms & its own private tidal slipway. Enjoy peace and seclusion in style just moments from the South Devon coast.

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Exterior of a 3-storey Georgian Townhouse and Garden.
Sleeps
14
Bedrooms
6

The Normans is an imposing Georgian townhouse in the heart of Wells-next-the-Sea, promising groups elegance and sophistication. Perfect for marking special occasions, the luxury holiday cottage on the North Norfolk coast boasts a games room, a unique cinema room, gardens, ocean views and an open fire for out-of-season holidays.

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A contemporary Staffordshire Holiday cottage with floor-to-ceiling French windows overlooks a terrace and flower garden.
Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
2

Within the quiet hamlet of Moneystone, Barks Cottage is nestled within the boundless greenery of the Peak District. This single-story countryside cottage is a lovingly maintained spacious holiday home amidst peaceful Staffordshire scenery - an idyllic rural getaway. Pets welcome.

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Sleeps
14
Bedrooms
7

This superb, pet-friendly Edwardian seaside holiday home on Anglesey is large enough to accommodate up to 14 guests by the sea in Cemaes Bay. With sea views from most rooms and a garden bordering the beach, it's perfect for holidays all year round for large families or groups of friends.

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