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Weekend Breaks & Short Breaks in the UK

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Hide and Sleep is a detached home resting in Frinton-on-Sea, Essex. Annex in garden. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Clacton-on-Sea 7.8 miles; Harwich 12.5 miles; Colchester 18.1 miles. (Ref. 1143012)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from £789

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
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A wonderful four-bedroom detached holiday home settled on the outskirts of Rock, Cornwall. Open-fire. Enclosed courtyard. Close to the coast. Polzeath 2.4 miles; Port Isaac 6.3 miles. (Ref. 1099221)

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3 nights from £582

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Superb, two-bedroom cottage near Steephill Cove, between Ventnor and St Lawrence. Stunning panoramic coastal views of the English Channel. Shared games room. Beach 5 mins walk. Ventnor 1.5 miles. (Ref. 926286)

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3 nights from £374

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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A delightful harbourside apartment in Weymouth, sleeps 6, tastefully renovated, Large en-suite showers to all rooms, harbour views, WiFi. (Ref. 994465)

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3 nights from £863

  • Sleeps4
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A charming river-front cottage which has been newly refurbished and decorated, in a picturesque spot in the lovely village of Grosmont. (Ref. 1015777)

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3 nights from £476

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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Lovely 19th century barn conversion, one of a group of lovely Shropshire cottages, on 250 acre farm in scenic Hope Valley. Church Stretton 6 miles. (Ref. 2913)

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3 nights from £477

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.9

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A traditional stone cottage sitting in the rural village of Alderwasley. Woodburning stove. Superb country views. Ideal for families. Matlock 5.2 miles; Bakewell 13.5 miles. (Ref. 1017565)

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3 nights from £504

  • Sleeps2
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    4.9

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A contemporary ground-floor cottage set in open countryside in Iscoyd, Wales. Ideal for couples or group bookings. Pet-friendly. Peaceful location. Whitchurch 4.6 miles; Wrexham 13.7 miles. (Ref. 1051974)

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3 nights from £382

  • Sleeps4
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    4.6

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A stone-fronted cottage resting in Newport, Pembrokeshire. Central position. Close to beach. Family-friendly. Fishguard 6.7 miles; Cardigan 12.4 miles. (Ref. 1035598)

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3 nights from £440

  • Sleeps10
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A wonderful holiday home resting in the heart of Filey, North Yorkshire. Dog-friendly. Barbecue. Close to beach. Near North York Moors National Park. Scarborough 7.6 miles; Bridlington 10.6 miles. (Ref. 1129581)

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3 nights from £611

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This well-presented, two-bedroom apartment rests in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Smart TV. Open plan. Ground-floor. Enclosed courtyard. Near a beach. Pickering 17.8 miles; Whitby 20.3 miles; York 40 miles. (Ref. 1131716)

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3 nights from £373

  • Sleeps4
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A stylish converted barn tucked away on the outskirts of Kirton in Lincolnshire. Countryside views. Boston 6 miles; Sleaford 20.2 miles; King's Lynn 31 miles. (Ref. 984193)

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3 nights from £692

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    4.8

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A delightful traditional Welsh Barn conversion on the outskirts of Abergele, Conwy. Dog-friendly. Hot tub. Enclosed garden. Colwyn Bay 7.4 miles; Conwy 14.4 miles; Llandudno 14.6 miles. (Ref. 1124629)

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3 nights from £786

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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    4.9

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A superb stone-built cottage resting in Faceby, North Yorkshire. En-Suite bedrooms. In a National Park. Woodburning stove. Stokesley 5.2 miles; Osmotherley 5.9 miles; Northallerton 12.2 miles. (Ref. 1097690)

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3 nights from £918

  • Sleeps18
  • Bedrooms8
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    4.7

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A beautiful character property situated in its own grounds on the outskirts of Southrepps on the Norfolk Coast. Open fires. Countryside views. Pet-friendly. Cromer, 5 miles. (Ref. 1004107)

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3 nights from £2150

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.9

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A lovely mid-terrace cottage resting in a quiet part of Skipton. Gas fire. WiFi. Enclosed garden. Grassington 9.7 miles; Harrogate 22.5 miles. (Ref. 1016932)

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3 nights from £392

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  • Bedrooms6
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3 nights from £2540

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A contemporary stone-built holiday home settled in Rhosybol, near Amlwch, on the Isle of Anglesey. Open-plan. Woodburning stove. Rural. Washing machine. Ground-floor living. Amlwch 3.4 miles; Bull Bay 4.1 miles; Cemaes 6.2 miles; Holyhead 16.3 miles. (Ref. 1092135)

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3 nights from £502

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Stunning detached house just outside of Ashby-de-la-Zouch in Leicestershire. Woodburner. Three storeys. WiFi. Exposed beams. (Ref. 975789)

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3 nights from £585

  • Sleeps11
  • Bedrooms5
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    4.9

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Spacious coach house on a traditional moorland farm. Indoor pool, games room and sauna. Shared outdoor pool, tennis and various activities. Farm to help on. Lydford 2 miles. (Ref. 975733)

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3 nights from £1570

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.