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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
5
Bedrooms
2

Miller’s House is a stone-built miller’s residence restored with modern comforts, providing a restful haven for families and pets near Tintagel in St Nectan’s Glen. Gorgeous gardens and a babbling stream in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty surround this rural holiday home in North Cornwall.

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A wooden holiday lodge in Washford overlooks a patio with a hot tub. on a terrace/
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Elm Lodge is a wood-clad cottage located on a lovely property close to the coast in Washford, Somerset. The modern cottage boasts an open-plan design and contemporary style, a deck with gorgeous views and a hot tub and an inviting interior with an open fire, exposed beams and oak floors.

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Exterior of a weather-boarded East Sussex Cottage and lawned garden.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Cherry Cottage is a spacious, modern rural holiday cottage in East Sussex boasting seclusion and tradition. The pet-friendly cottage lies in Ripe, near Lewes and boasts stunning rural views, exposed beams and outdoor entertaining areas. Beautiful walks lead from its doorstep, and the wonders of Sussex await.

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Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

South Lodge is a luxurious rural cottage with a hot tub surrounded by the Peak District and Derbyshire Dales. Sitting on spacious grounds, this detached holiday cottage in Longford sleeps 4 and possesses immaculate gardens with beautiful views, a hot tub and fresh air, plus an interior boasting beam and a cosy log fire.

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Open plan apartment interior with a full length floor-to-ceiling windows.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

5 Challacombe is a luxurious North Devon holiday apartment, just moments from Woolacombe beach. The pet-friendly cottage exudes coastal chic and boasts a spacious deck beside the open-plan living space, and access to an indoor pool, and gym.

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A glimpse of a cottage wall and window peeping through a gap between bushes.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Situated on the owner’s organic farm near the historic market town of Tavistock, Devon, Rose Cocoon offers a beautiful rural holiday experience, a child-friendly cottage with access to a gym, spa, and swimming pool. It boasts a traditional English vibe with wood panelling and antique furnishings.

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Stone-built terraced cottage with a flower-filled window basket.
Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
3

Coquet Cottage blends sleek modern touches with dark, rich antique décor in a traditional mid-terrace holiday cottage in Amble-by-the-Sea. The stone-walled, pet-free, seaside cottage features a regal master bedroom with heavy wooden furniture and an ultra-modern single room on the Northumberland coast.

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A large 2-storey Teignmouth holiday home overlooks a shrub-filled garden.
Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
5

Fluvius is a truly sophisticated cottage sitting atop a hill with expansive views of the River Teign. This large, pet-friendly cottage with a hot tub near Teignmouth promises modern luxury, an open-plan design and extensive gardens .with opportunities for al fresco dining. Holiday in style on the Devon coast.

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Exterior of a semi-detached holiday cottage in East Yorkshire overlooking a quiet road with plenty of parking spaces to the rear.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

The White House welcomes couples to Middleton-on-the-Wold and rewards them with an indulgent hot tub. The pet-friendly romantic cottage in the Vale of York and Yorkshire Wolds sits in a prime location for walking and cycling and offers a sophisticated style with exposed beams and an open-plan design.

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