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.

A honey-stone, thatched country cottage with a walled front garden.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

Escape to the idyllic Duck Street Cottage, a charming hideaway in Dorset's heart. Perfect for couples or friends, this cosy cottage boasts a traditional inglenook fireplace, providing the ideal setting to unwind after an exciting day of exploration. Nestled in Symondsbury Village, you'll be perfectly placed to explore the village's delightful artisan shops, café and pub, all within a short walk from your doorstep. Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience Duck Street Cottage's quintessential British countryside charm of Duck Street Cottage.

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A mature garden slopes up to a large house backed by trees.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Gaze across the coastline of Porlock Bay from Elthorne, a large Exmoor coastal cottage just moments from the centre of Porlock, a desirable little seaside town in Somerset. Play with your pets in the beautiful private gardens and relax in the 1930s cottage with a wood burner and spacious light-filled rooms.

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Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Elk Cottage is a charming rural cottage located next to Glassonby Hall in Glassonby, Cumbria. This award-winning pet-friendly cottage accommodates up to four people and boasts a delightful terraced garden, oak floors, a well-equipped kitchen, stunning beams and stone walls, antique furnishings, and an elegant atmosphere. To add to its charm, there is also a log fire nestled in a traditional fireplace.

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A large 2-storey holiday cottage with an extensive deck overlooks a garden.
Sleeps
25
Bedrooms
13

Eden Lodge is a large holiday cottage in Bardsea with a hot tub overlooking Morecambe Bay. It is close to the Cumbrian coastal town of Ulverston in the Lake District. It has a well-equipped kitchen, a games room, and a hot tub. This large, Edwardian rural holiday home sleeps 25, making it excellent for large group holidays and celebrations all year round.

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A large thatched cottage overlooking a spacious lawn near Bridport.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Eagles Nest is a classic grade II-listed thatched cottage in Dorset. It sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms and three bathrooms. The property is rurally located near Symondsbury, close to the Jurassic Coast. Enjoy peace and quiet with a private garden, hot tub, and games room. Dogs are welcome.

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A large inverness-shire holiday cottages and two double garages surround a large block-paved courtyard.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Set in the Cairngorms National Park, Dunstaffnage Cottage is a converted stable packed with thoughtful, modern features in the Cairngorms National Park. This rural cottage near Grantown-on-Spey sleeps six in three bedrooms with three bathrooms. Book today for a relaxing holiday in a naturally beautiful Highland setting.

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A paved footpath leads to the fron tdoor of a single-storey, brick-built Skinningrove holiday cottage
Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
2

Beaches or the moors: Whichever you fancy, Drummer Cottage in the quaint village of Skinningrove, North Yorkshire, offers both holiday options. This child-friendly and dog-friendly seaside holiday cottage in Skinningrove near  Saltburn-by-the-Sea offers sandy North Sea beaches and the North York Moors National Park.

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Exterior of a 1930s Dorset house and garden in Dorset with a large lawn
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

This comfortable family cottage on a working farm near Beaminster sleeps six in two bedrooms. It has a sunny conservatory, cosy spaces, farm-fresh eggs, and an open fire. The farm lies on the borders of Dorset and Somerset, within easy reach of Beaminster and the Jurassic Coast.

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2-storey exterior of a stone-built Peak District holiday cottage in a remote rural location.
Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
2

With breathtaking views of the Staffordshire Moorlands, this countryside holiday cottage in Buxton sleeps seven and features an open fire and a beautifully furnished living area. Downsdale Cottage is a cosy barn conversion on the edge of the pretty village of Flash in the Peak District National Park.

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