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.

The exterior of a stone-built Exmoor farmhouse in a remote moorland location.
Sleeps
10
Bedrooms
5

This large Exmoor holiday home is in a beautiful secluded position surrounded by moorland near Simonsbath and can sleep ten people in five bedrooms. Limecombe is ideally located for walking and cycling holidays on Exmoor.

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Double-fronted cottage with large lawn surrounded by mature trees.
Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
3

Ball Cottage is a charming holiday home located in Winsford, Somerset. Nestled within a lush garden, it boasts a beautiful stream that adds to the picturesque scenery. The cottage is perfect for those looking to go on walking holidays in Exmoor, as it is ideally located. Inside, you'll find many original features, including a lovely open fire that creates a cosy ambience. Additionally, you can explore the charming village and Exmoor National Park or head to the coast for a day trip.

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A track leads to a twin-gabled house with a monkey puzzle tree in the foreground.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

 Discover Crews Hill House, a Worcestershire holiday let near Alfrick. This large, four-bedroom Tudor farmhouse with a Victorian extension accommodates eight guests. It is set within eight acres and offers a blend of contemporary details and original features. Enjoy multiple relaxation spaces, including a sitting room with a wood-burning stove. The garden with a hot tub provides the perfect spot to unwind. Explore nearby walking trails and local attractions. View the complete description to learn more about this charming rural retreat.

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A single-storey, luxury chapel conversion in the North Devon countryside.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

The Old Chapel is a superb North Devon holiday cottage on the coast in Clovelly. The former chapel boasts 10 acres of meadows with a pond and sea views, church windows, vaulted beamed ceilings, a floor-to-ceiling fireplace and many more original features.

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Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Beach Retreat is an elegant North Devon coastal cottage situated a short stroll from Instow's beautiful beaches. The pet-friendly cottage benefits from a neutral palette and sophisticated design features that capture the sea breeze in its light and airy rooms and boasts a log fire.

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A holiday apartment open plan living area with lounge and kitchen.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Luxury defines 10 Middlecombe, a coastal apartment near the beach in Woolacombe Bay in North Devon. The pet-friendly holiday apartment features a sun-drenched balcony, a sophisticated interior with light and airy spaces, access to an indoor swimming pool, games room, sauna and treatment room, and fun in the sun.

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Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

The Byre, a stunning North Devon holiday cottage in Googleigh for up to 6 people and a dog, is a great place to stay and visit beautiful beaches and the wilds of Exmoor. The cottage is light, bright, spacious and very relaxing but also benefits from being 3 miles from Barnstaple and 8 miles from the coast.

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Exterior of a luxury thatched coastal cottage in with porch and low stone wall.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Old Maids Cottage is a luxury holiday cottage on the spectacular North Devon coast. It has been fully restored as an open-plan holiday home for six people, with three double bedrooms (two en-suite). You’ll enjoy this picture-perfect thatched cottage, which oozes the holiday feeling from the moment you arrive.

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Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
3

Cecily Cottage is located in an elevated position of Westward Ho!, providing beautiful views of the ocean and the North Devon coastline. This pet-friendly Victorian holiday cottage can accommodate up to five people and features a relaxing enclosed garden, bold décor, and a wood-burning stove. It is close to the beach.

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