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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.

A detached and thatched village cottage overlooks a village green in Worcestershire.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

eld Cottage is a romantic holiday cottage in Worcestershire set on the slopes of Bredon Hill on the outskirts of the village of Elmley Castle. This cottage for couples boasts gorgeous views of unspoilt countryside, a stone thatched holiday home with an inglenook fireplace, wood burner, rolltop bath, and first-floor double bedroom.

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2-Storey House with 2 small wings overlooks a lawn and walled garden.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Two Lower Spire Cottage is an Exmoor holiday cottage in the Liscombe Valley near Dulverton with beautiful rural views and within easy reach of open moorland for lovely walks. The pet-friendly three-bedroom cottage sleeps six.

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Stone built Cumbrian holiday cottage with a front garden behind a low stone wall.
Sleeps
7
Bedrooms
3

This waterside Lake District holiday cottage sits on a peaceful riverbank in the Cumbria village of Cark-in-Cartmel, close to cosy pubs and independent shops. Riverside View is a coastal cottage that sleeps 7, with stunning countryside views within the Lake District National Park. Pets welcome.

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A drive leads to a brick-built Herefordshire country cottage.
Sleeps
22
Bedrooms
9

Durstone is a large holiday cottage deep in the Herefordshire countryside in the village of Pencombe near Bromyard. Sleeping 22 in 9 bedrooms (2 on the ground floor with shower rooms), this dog-friendly house has a games room, bike storage and a large lawned garden with a sandpit, outdoor furniture and BBQ.

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A timber eco-lodge backed by trees overlooks an open field.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Brooks Lodge is an award-winning eco-friendly cottage surrounded by lush green fields in Piddinghoe, Sussex, just moments from the scenic Egrets Way Footpath. This rural cottage boasts wonderful countryside views and offers extensive grounds, large windows to capture the views, and a stylish contemporary interior.

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A 2-storey Cornish cottage overlook a tree-lined garden.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

The Old Coach House is a modern rural holiday cottage set in the heart of Cornwall. The pet-friendly whitewashed cottage in Roche is ideally situated to explore the countryside and the coast. It boasts exposed beams, contemporary design features, and a pleasant sunny courtyard.

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A 2-storey barn conversion with a courtyard and far-reaching rural views
Sleeps
7
Bedrooms
3

The Loft is a gorgeous Grade-II listed detached Peak District holiday cottage set in the open countryside near Millthorpe. Oozing tradition and charm, the pet-friendly cottage boasts stonework and original beams, a billiard table and hot tub, and style and serenity.

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A stone-builkt cottage overlooks a garden with mature trees and shrubs.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Enjoy self-catering holidays in the Lake District comfort and style with a stay at 2 Beacon High, a coastal cottage nestled in a quiet locale in the traditional south Lakeland village of Lindale, Cumbria, featuring a spacious sitting room, well-equipped kitchen and beautiful enclosed garden.

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Exterior of a single-storey cottage  surrounded by trees and flowering shrubs.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Mineshop Holiday Cottages are located in the heart of the stunning Mineshop Valley, a short walk through the fields and woodland to the beach at Crackington Haven near Bude in North Cornwall. Set in a secluded and tranquil spot, it's the perfect getaway for families, couples and dog owners.

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