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Weekend Breaks & Short Breaks in the UK

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Greengates, a wonderful holiday cottage nestled just outside Camber, Sussex. Smart TV. Single-storey. Private garden. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Rye 5.8 miles; Dungeness 7.9 miles; Dymchurch 11.8 miles; Hastings 18.3 miles. (Ref. 1135297)

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3 nights from £441

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Well-appointed barn conversion nestled close to the Wales/England border, some 8 miles from the centre of Oswestry. WiFi. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Enclosed garden. Llanymynech 4.1 miles. (Ref. 1000425)

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3 nights from £322

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Immaculate detached cottage in secluded countryside. Superb quality, large garden, hot tub. Near coast and ideal for walking, cycling or touring. Bookable with Ref 12682 to sleep 8. Oban 10 miles. (Ref. 12167)

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3 nights from £598

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A lovely first floor apartment located in the village of Porth, Cornwall. Open-plan. Views of the beach. Sky TV. Newquay 1.3 miles; Truro 15 miles. (Ref. 981047)

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3 nights from £551

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    4.7

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Character cottage in Exmoor National Park. In historic village of Dunster, with National Trust castle. Three miles from coastal path. Minehead 3 miles. (Ref. 11686)

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3 nights from £385

  • Sleeps10
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    4.7

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A lovely three-storey cottage lying at the centre of Kingsbridge, Devon. Close to the coast. Ideal for families. Pet-friendly. Salcombe 6.2 miles; Bigbury-on-Sea 9 miles; Ivybridge 12.6 miles. (Ref. 1060263)

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3 nights from £1355

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A contemporary terraced house resting in St Ives, Cornwall. Sea views. Sky cinema plus BT Sport. Off-road parking. Short walk to beach. Carbis Bay 2 miles; Penzance 9 miles; Falmouth 26 miles. (Ref. 1073997)

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3 nights from £694

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This historic, ground-floor apartment resides in Buchlyvie, Stirling. Woodburning stove. Traditional. Off-road parking. Aberfoyle 5.8 miles; Stirling 17.2 miles; Loch Lomond 23.4 miles. (Ref. 1044861)

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3 nights from £400

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A charming detached cottage nestled on the outskirts of Penryn, Cornwall. Gas fire. Large enclosed garden. En-suite. Falmouth 1 mile; Truro 9 miles. (Ref. 1008405)

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3 nights from £946

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    4.9

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A wonderful duplex apartment resting on the seafront in Pittenweem, Fife. Woodburning stoves. Ideal for couples. Sea views. Anstruther 1.6 miles; St Andrews 10.8 miles. (Ref. 1064091)

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3 nights from £792

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    4.6

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A well-appointed holiday home boasting countryside views near Bodedern, Anglesey. Dog-friendly. Open-plan. Countryside views. Gas fire. Holyhead 5.9 miles; Beaumaris 20.8 miles (Ref. 1127456)

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An attractive, well-presented holiday home in Beadnell in Northumberland. Close to beach. Open fire. Family-friendly, Pet-friendly. Parking. WiFi. Seahouses 2 miles; Bamburgh 5.3 miles; Amble 19.1 miles. (Ref. 1122042)

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3 nights from £819

  • Sleeps2
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    4.9

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This romantic, single-storey annex sits in the hamlet of Rhoscefnhir near Pentraeth, Anglesey. Beautiful views. Rural location. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Red Wharf Bay 3.7 miles; Benllech 4.6 miles; Beaumaris 7 miles. (Ref. 1004339)

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3 nights from £298

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A quaint, glamping pod based on the fringes of Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Romantic dwelling. Hot tub. Off-road parking. Pickering 15.4 miles; Whitby 21.7 miles. (Ref. 1124566)

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3 nights from £453

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
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    4.9

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A fabulous four-bedroom holiday home resting in Woolacombe, Devon. Sea views. Hot tub. Contemporary. Pet-friendly. Near beach and amenities. Woodburning stove. Ilfracombe 5.2 miles; Barnstaple 12 miles; Exmoor National Park 12.5 miles. (Ref. 1104732)

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3 nights from £996

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    4.7

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This charming log cabin lies near the village of Longnor, Staffordshire. Open-plan. Moorland and hillside views. Buxton 6 miles; Bakewell 9 miles. (Ref. 941346)

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3 nights from £373

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms4
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This superb, single-storey holiday cottage rests in a private location in Muff, County Donegal. Games room. Hot tub. Off-road parking. Rangemaster cooker. Culmore 2.4 miles; Burnfoot 6.6 miles; Derry 7.8 miles. (Ref. 1131685)

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3 nights from £798

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    4.9

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A wonderful barn conversion resting in Priddy, Somerset. Heart of the Mendips. Ground-floor living. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden. Coxley 7.4 miles; Shepton Mallet 10.4 miles; Glastonbury 11.4 miles. (Ref. 1003461)

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3 nights from £832

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A pretty annex resting within the owners' grounds the town of Dartford, Kent. Shared hot tub. Off-road parking. Serene location. Rochester 15.2 miles; London 19.7 miles. (Ref. 1105580)

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3 nights from £443

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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This fantastic, two-bedroom holiday lodge rests in Winthorpe near Newark-On-Trent, Nottinghamshire. Smart TV. Enclosed decking. Ground-floor living. Open plan. Southwell 11 miles; Lincoln 16.6 miles; Nottingham 24.5 miles (Ref. 1124712)

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3 nights from £390

This collection of weekend breaks in the UK and short breaks in the UK offers a fantastic escape to cities steeped in history, as well as destinations set in rolling countryside. Take a break from the hustle and bustle and explore the delights of the UK - from sleepy hamlets to coastal weekend getaways, and rustic adventures – when you book mini breaks in the UK. 

Why Weekend Breaks and Short Breaks? 

Cottage weekend breaks in the UK provide you with something to look forward to, all without the need to negotiate time off from work. Spend leisurely Sundays hiking through the UK's untamed landscapes, retreat to the seaside to recharge after a busy week or find solace in a rural village; the opportunities are endless with UK weekend breaks. 

Short breaks in the UK are ideal for any occasion! Whether you’re a family in search of adventurous fun near a national park, a group of friends seeking relaxation in a lodge with a hot tub, or a couple yearning for a romantic getaway; these UK short breaks offer it all. 

These short breaks start at a two-night stay. So, whether you’re after lovely lodges, spacious homes, or rustic abodes with crackling woodburning stoves, you can find your ideal mini breaks here! 

Places to visit during Weekend Breaks and Short Breaks 

There are so many wonderful locations to uncover during these short breaks! Why not savour a weekend break in Scotland? Amazing sights, a wealth of outdoor activities and historic attractions are just a few highlights here. For even more outdoor fun during your UK weekend break, we recommend booking a short break in North Wales or a short break in the Lake District

Other must-visit regions offering short breaks in the UK include: 

Cheshire short breaks 

Cornwall short breaks

Cotswolds short breaks 

Derbyshire short breaks 

Devon short breaks

Dorset short breaks 

Hampshire short breaks 

Ireland short breaks 

Isle of Wight short breaks

Kent short breaks

Lancashire short breaks 

Lincolnshire short breaks 

North Yorkshire short breaks 

Northumberland short breaks 

Pembrokeshire short breaks 

Shropshire short breaks 

Somerset short breaks 

Suffolk short breaks 

Surrey short breaks 

Wiltshire short breaks

Types of Short Breaks & Weekend Breaks 

Want to treat your loved one to a special weekend break? We recommend browsing this hand-picked selection of romantic weekend getaways. Alternatively, enjoy a long weekend away with those who mean most by choosing a bank holiday weekend cottage. If you prefer a secluded holiday, you should explore this array of log cabin weekend breaks or weekend caravan breaks

Browse these cottages for 2-night stays for your next short break, or if you fancy exploring a new place at a slightly quieter time, these midweek breaks will be ideal.

However, if you want to enjoy a short break during the festive period, these Christmas and New Year short breaks are the perfect choice. Alternatively, get even more out of winter by enjoying a winter short break. If you’d prefer short getaways at a warmer time of year, perhaps these autumn short breaks are a better choice. 

Can’t decide? Check out this broad range of self-catering UK holiday cottages to find the ideal property for you.