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A refreshing cottage located in the village of Sandsend in North Yorkshire. Sea views. Three bedrooms. Garage. Patio area. Whitby 2.5 miles. (Ref. 966463)

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  • Off-road parking
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3 nights from £519

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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A charming three-bedroom detached house resting in Sedbergh, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. In the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Kendal 11.1 miles; Hawes 15.7 miles. (Ref. 1055224)

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3 nights from £425

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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Magical ground floor apartment with its toes in the water on Perranporth Beach, in Cornwall. Family-friendly. Open-plan. Local amenities on doorstep. Newquay 9 miles; Truro 9.5 miles. (Ref. 970842)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • 10% off - Sat 9th Aug to 6th Sep 2025

3 nights from £944

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No. 12, a polished house in the village of Brotton in North Yorkshire with views of Saltburn and boasting a hot tub, sauna and freestanding bath. Guisborough 6.2 miles; Staithes 7 miles; Whitby 17 miles. (Ref. 1176535)

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3 nights from £632

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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Kolbeh is a stylish detached house in Water Yeat, Cumbria, near Coniston Water, boasting a freestanding bath, an open-plan layout and a highchair. Hawkshead 9.5 miles; Ambleside 13.2 miles. (Ref. 1162359)

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  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £843

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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A family holiday home close to the coast resting in Halesworth, Suffolk. Off-road parking. Close to a pub. Enclose garden. Southwold 10.1 miles; Beccles 12.6 miles; Framlingham 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1130287)

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3 nights from £412

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  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7

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A large, detached property situated on the outskirts of Stogumber near Crowcombe in Somerset. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Hot tub. Countryside views. Taunton 12.6 miles. (Ref. 1063843)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £514

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A beautifully presented property resting in the pretty village of Burton Bradstock. Off-road parking. WiFi. Woodburning stove. Bridport 2.9 miles; Weymouth 15.8 miles; Dorchester 16.4 miles. (Ref. 1069147)

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3 nights from £1043

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  • Bedrooms2
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    4.7

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An idyllic, white-washed cottage resting on the outskirts of Carnew, County Wicklow. All-ground-floor. Woodburner. WiFi. Bunclody 17.1 miles. (Ref. 1004044)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly
  • 5% off - Mon 30th Jun to 19th Jul 2025

3 nights from £302

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  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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171 Burniston Road is a spacious holiday home in the popular seaside town of Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Multilevel garden. Games room. Off-road parking. Whitby 17.6 miles; Pickering 18.5 miles; York 40.8 miles. (Ref. 1132404)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

3 nights from £840

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.7

    Outstanding

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A welcoming static caravan sitting in Llanfairynghornwy near Llanfechell, Anglesey. Off-road parking. Open-plan. Ground-floor living. Close to beach. Cemaes Bay 5.1 miles; Holyhead 12.9 miles. (Ref. 1111857)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom

3 nights from £252

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.7

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A delightful castle apartment nestled in the market town of Stanhope, Durham. Sauna. En-suite. Spacious rooms. Durham 22 miles. (Ref. 1011973)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV

3 nights from £787

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  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Beudy Pwll Pridd is a fabulous, family-friendly barn conversion in Bryneglwys near Llangollen, Denbighshire with lovely views, a private hot tub and a barbecue. Ruthin 8.7 miles; Ruthin 15 mins (Ref. 1162911)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £604

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  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
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    5.0

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Gold Gems Award Winner for Best on the South Coast 2023. A picturesque, reverse level Coach House settled in White Lackington near Piddletrenthide, Dorset. Private parking. Enclosed garden. Woodburning stove. Pet-free. Dorchester 6.7 miles. (Ref. 1087048)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from £629

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes
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No.2 Seaview is a delightful holiday lodge resting on Kessingland Beach Holiday Park in Kessingland, Suffolk and is dog-friendly with off-road parking and on-site swimming pool. Lowestoft 7.3 miles; Southwold 9.1 miles. (Ref. 1177552)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from £399

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  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Ptarmigan is a family-friendly terraced home with sea views and off-road parking, located in the coastal village of Garlieston in Dumfries and Galloway. Wigtown 8 miles; Newton Stewart 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1159924)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £391

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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A ground floor annexe situated near the hamlet of Oad Street near Sittingbourne in Kent. Pet-friendly. Garden with patio area. Sittingbourne 1.7 miles; Rochester 10.2 miles; Tunbridge Wells 31.2 miles. (Ref. 960985)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £319

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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A charming two-bedroom cottage resting on a working farm in Goodmanham Wold, York. Woodburning stove. En-suite bedrooms. Private patio. York 24.1 miles. (Ref. 958392)

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3 nights from £341

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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Causeway Hideaway is a delightful, single-storey annexe resting in Dore, South Yorkshire. Romantic. Close to amenities. Stylish. Near National Park. Sheffield 5.4 miles; Chesterfield 11.7 miles. (Ref. 1133830)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Washing machine

3 nights from £389

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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The Hayloft is a beautiful, detached barn-conversion settled in Chislet near Herne Bay, Kent. Near Kent Downs AONB. Woodburning stove. Thatched roof. Whitstable 9.6 miles; Canterbury 7.8 miles; Broadstairs 13.5 miles; Dover 21.2 miles. (Ref. 1143828)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from £624

This collection of short breaks in the UK offers a fantastic escape to a variety of UK destinations; whether it's a city break in a vibrant location steeped in history, a weekend getaway set in picturesque rolling countryside or a romantic two-night stay by the sea, you can explore the delights of the UK from the comfort of one of these short break holiday cottages.

Why Book a UK Weekend Break?

Weekend breaks provide you with something to look forward to, all without the need to negotiate time off work. With just two nights or three days away you can recharge away from the stresses of everyday life. Many people prefer taking short breaks as they are quicker to plan, easier to organise with other and there's considerably less to pack!

A short break in the UK is often cheaper than booking a full week or two weeks, but you still get the fun and memories of a holiday! This is popular with people looking to explore more of the UK, as the cheaper price tag means they can book weekend breaks more often. Here at Sykes we've labelled with as 'Staycation Snacking', and we love it. There's no better way to see all the UK has to offer than in manageable chunks. You could enjoy a short break in Scotland filled with rugged countryside one week, then book a weekend break in Wales and indulge in all the seaside has to offer the next.

You don't even always have to book a weekend break, this collection consists of over 18,000 holiday cottages that allow short breaks, meaning that you could take handy mid-week holidays too. Perfect for people looking to take advantage of cheaper mid week prices or those who don't have the typical Monday to Friday job and still want to explore.

Places to Visit during a UK Short Break

There are so many wonderful destinations for a UK short break waiting to be uncovered! A weekend breaks allows you to really enjoy a specific place and uncover what makes it so special!

Lovers of the seaside feeling the call of the coast, should choose a short break in Cornwall where unbeatable beaches and idyllic towns and villages await. If you'd like to relax in the great outdoors on this trip be sure to walk part of the South West Coast Path and try to visit as many amazing beaches as possible. We'd recommend Perranporth Beach, Kynance Cove, Summerleaze Beach and of course the world famous Fistral Beach, ideal for budding surfers! Beach lovers could also book a short break in Devon or a weekend break in Dorset and they'd be in heaven.

If you're booking a short break in the UK to soak in culture and learn about a region's history, then we'd recommend booking a weekend break in Northumberland. Home to some of the most spectacular castles in the world, like Bamburgh Castle as well as spectacular Roman remnants like Hadrian's Wall; there's so much to see and do here. Explore the epic Alnwick Castle and after soaking in the history unwind on the shores of glorious beaches like Beadnell Bay and Embleton Bay. History and culture can also be found on a short break in Yorkshire and a weekend break in Kent.

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

Cotswolds

Cheshire

Derbyshire

Hampshire

Ireland

Lake District

Isle of Wight

Norfolk

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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

You can even bring your beloved pooch along to one of these dog-friendly short breaks in the UK.

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. If you're looking for a late deal, these last-minute cottages 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. You can also choose from these family short breaks in the UK.

Alternatively, if you're looking to make a saving, then taking a look at these cheap cottages or these last-minute short breaks would be a great idea. Those of you looking to spend more time by the sea will find these beach short breaks in the UK helpful. If you're looking for something extra special check out these luxury weekend breaks.

Can’t decide? Check out this broad range of cottage complexes and chalet parks and self-catering UK holiday cottages to find the ideal property for you. Book ahead and secure your 2025 break now!