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 lounge with comfortable seating and rural views in a luxury loft apartment.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

One acre of beautiful grounds surrounds The Loft, a romantic oak-framed barn offering self-catering holidays in Goring-on-Thames. Views to Goring Gap greet couples from the balcony and the open-plan living area, while the enticing and well-designed interior draws in natural light. Revel in the fresh air and seclusion.

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A large North Devon farmhouse and a cluster of three barns, all surrounded by green fields.
Sleeps
10
Bedrooms
5

Braunton Farmhouse is a 5-bedroom holiday cottage in Braunton that has been recently refurbished to a very high standard. This North Devon house is ideally situated on the hill above Braunton and is within a few miles of Georgeham, Croyde, and amazing, award-winning beaches at Putsborough and Woolacombe Bay. Pets are welcome.

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Exterior of a wooden eco-lodge with stairs to the 1st floor and a wide deck.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

A traditional stone fireplace and exposed beams gift Ash Lodge country charm. The large rural holiday cottage with a hot tub near Washford treats guests to an open fire, lovely grounds, contemporary comforts and a peaceful property with a lot of space for your dog and proximity to the coastline of Somerset.

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A wisteria-clad cottage with a sun-room overlooks a spacious lawn and terrace.
Sleeps
14
Bedrooms
6

The Old Chequers is an impressive converted pub in the quiet village of South Creake. The pet-friendly cottage welcomes groups and offers a spacious garden with a stream, hot tub and terrace, a sunlit conservatory, playroom, two living areas, a log fire, wonderful views and access to Norfolk.

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A historic 'black-white white' timbered Herefordshire farm cottage sits behind a terraced and fenced-in lawn.
Sleeps
7
Bedrooms
3

A rural delight, the Hop Kiln is a luxury Herefordshire holiday cottage near Leominster that sleeps seven. The exposed oak beams throughout this converted 16th-century countryside barn add to the rustic feel, while modern features like Wi-Fi and underfloor heating mean a modern, relaxing holiday. Pets welcome.

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Sleeps
10
Bedrooms
4

Boundcliffe is a large holiday cottage in a rural location in North Yorkshire Moors. It sleeps ten people in four bedrooms in the village of Allerston near Pickering. It is a spacious, traditional Farmhouse that makes a marvellous countryside base for families or friends. Pets are welcome.

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Temple folly on a country estate converted to a luxury cottage.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Temple of Diana is an architectural wonder set on 1000 acres of Capability Brown Parkland at Weston Park. The rural cottage near Weston-under-Lizard boasts ornate ceilings, a circular lounge, a games room, a three-bay glazed orangery and stunning views of the Shropshire countryside.

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Large, stone-built Cornish cottage overlooks a garden with a hot tub.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

This luxury Cornish seaside holiday cottage in the coastal village of St. spoils guests with its sublime blend of old-world charm and contemporary chic. The three-bedroom converted barn boasts boutique standard finishes, an alfresco dining area, a hot tub, an open fire, modern fittings and stunning views of St Just and the Cornish coast.

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Exterior of a 2-storey, stone barn conversion near Bangor
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

Ysgubor Penrallt is a little treasure, a romantic, rural retreat for two near Bangor in North Wales with superb sea views across the Menai Straits to Anglesey—a perfect coastal location for couples exploring North Wales beaches and Snowdonia in all seasons.

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