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  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A large, detached, family-friendly property in the village of Littledean in the Forest of Dean. Hot tub. Gas fires. Original beams. Stunning views. Newnham-on-Severn 1.7 miles; Symonds Yat 12 miles; Gloucester 13.6 miles. (Ref. 933787)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £1058

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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This neatly-presented, two-bedroom annexe resides in Hawkhurst, Kent. In an AONB. Private patio. Smart TV. Royal Tunbridge Wells 15.3 miles; Maidstone 18.8 miles; Hastings 14.1 miles. (Ref. 1136422)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • 15% off - Thu 14th May to 22nd May 2026


for 3 nights £574

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A pretty, detached old coach house resting in Madeley, Shropshire. Close to amenities. Off-road parking. Shared courtyard. Telford 4.3 miles; Wolverhampton 18 miles; Shrewsbury 18.5 miles. (Ref. 1095095)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher


for 3 nights £478

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful ground-floor cottage tucked away on a quiet country lane in the village of North Reston near Louth. Idyllic setting. Woodburning stove. Quiet location. Mablethorpe 10.5 miles; Lincoln 31.8 miles. (Ref. 989856)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights £404

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A quaint, cosy detached cottage located near the town of Nevern in Pembrokeshire. Upside down living. Exposed wooden beams. Open plan. (Ref. 953241)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £430

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A renovated barn conversion tucked away among picturesque countryside in the village of Rushbury near Church Stretton, Shropshire. Private patio. Electric log-effect fire. WiFi. Cardington 4.3 miles; Church Stretton 6.4 miles; Much Wenlock 10.7 miles. (Ref. 1051049)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights £434

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A pleasant three-bedroom cottage tucked away on the outskirts of Huntley, near Gloucester, Gloucestershire. Off-road parking. Garden. Open-plan. Gloucester 7.5 miles; Cheltenham 14.8 miles; Bristol 41.3 miles. (Ref. 928347)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights £430

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Artisan Lodge is a stylish, single-storey retreat in the Ribble Valley in Longridge, Lancashire, with a toasty woodburning stove and countryside views. Ribchester 3.2 miles; Preston 7.5 miles. (Ref. 1161916)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £682

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A terraced cottage situated in Lyme Regis, Dorset. Close to a beach. Family-friendly. Off-road parking. Charmouth 3 miles; Seaton 8.1 miles; Devon 37.4 miles. (Ref. 1105756)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights £819

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A semi-detached property in a pleasant seaside setting, ideally situated a few minutes’ walk from the coast path and two sandy beaches. Sleeps six in three bedrooms. Ample outdoor space. (Ref. 995345)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £703

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Stylish, detached, timber-clad cottage in wooded valley around Petherick. Padstow 2 miles. Surfing at Trevose 2½ miles. In Little Petherick. (Ref. 976316)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £716

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

60E Wellgate is a welcoming single-storey detached house in Lanark, South Lanarkshire, boasting a woodburning stove, and dishwasher and allows two pets. Glasgow 27.2 miles; Edinburgh 34.6 miles. (Ref. 1144163)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • 5% off - Thu 14th May to 31st Jul 2026


for 3 nights £487

  • Sleeps16
  • Bedrooms7
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Corner House is a wonderfully-presented, four-storey property in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Close to amenities and a beach. Near National Park. Pickering 17.2 miles; Whitby 20.1 miles; York 39.6 miles. (Ref. 1160000)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • 10% off - Sat 28th Feb to 29th May 2026


for 3 nights £1357

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.6

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Prospect Barn is a pleasant, single-storey, and pet-friendly cottage located in West Witton, North Yorkshire, boasting an enclosed garden and Smart TV. Leyburn 3.8 miles; Middleham 5 miles; Hawes 12.8 miles; Richmond 12.8 miles; Darlington 28.7 miles. (Ref. 1171484)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • 10% off - Wed 6th May to 30th Sep 2026


for 3 nights £482

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Monks Rest is a charming, single-storey lodge resting in Monknash, Vale of Glamorgan. Close to a pub. Close to a beach. Woodburning stove. Bridgend 6.6 miles; Bridgend 12.3 miles; Bridgend 23.7 miles. (Ref. 1139749)

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


for 3 nights £660

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.6

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Glandwr Cottage is a lovely, stone-built cottage situated beside a riverbank near Llanbedr, Gwynedd, boasting a woodburning stove and enclosed garden. Harlech 4.2 miles; Barmouth 8.8 miles. (Ref. 1169474)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £503

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.6

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This is a ground-floor apartment found in the town of Rye in East Sussex. Open-plan. Balcony with seating. Close to amenities. Camber 4.6 miles; Hastings 12.4 miles; Battle 15.5 miles. (Ref. 1021217)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights £389

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A fabulous single-storey cottage resting in Newry near Jonesborough, County Armagh. Beautiful views. Close to amenities. Woodburning stove. Ground-floor living. Newry 4.9 miles; Keady 23.4 miles; Dungannon 36 miles. (Ref. 1100403)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £622

  • Sleeps16
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This superb, three-storey 'Smart' property sits within the pretty coastal town of Nefyn in Wales. Luxury accommodation. Pet-friendly.Amenities and beach within walking distance. Abersoch 11.1 miles; Porthmadog 18.9 miles; Caernarfon 19.9 miles. (Ref. 999298)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £1480

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A lovely Staintondale cottage, a barn conversion of real character and charm in this scattered village. Woodburner, spa bath, king-size bed - an ideal romantic retreat close to coast and country. Scarborough 8 miles. (Ref. 4601)

  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £447

Feeling spontaneous? Or are you just ready to book your next few days away? If so, then be sure to take a look at this vast collection of properties for last-minute weekend breaks in the UK. 

Why Last-Minute Weekend Breaks UK?

For those of you who like to take shorter holidays at the drop of a hat, you’ve come to the right place with this collection of stunning properties for last-minute weekend breaks UK.  

With a host of options situated all over the country, these properties are immediately available, giving you the chance to escape the stress of everyday life as soon as possible.  

Complete with modern amenities and all the creature comforts that you’re used to at home, as well as being nestled in some of the country’s most stunning locations; you simply can’t go wrong with booking last-minute short breaks in the UK! 

Places to Visit during Last-Minute UK Weekend Breaks

With properties situated all over the country, from the coast to the countryside, there’s no shortage of places to book when it comes to last-minute weekend breaks in the UK.

For rural breaks, a trip to the Lake District is a fantastic idea to consider. Situated in the North West of England, it’s home to wonderful towns like Bowness, Ambleside and Keswick, as well as natural landmarks like Lake Windermere and Scafell Pike waiting for you to explore.

For a coastal getaway, consider a last-minute weekend break in Cornwall, a beautiful county tucked away in the South West of England.

Wrapping around the southernmost point in Britain, this county is home to beautiful coastal towns like St Ives, Carbis Bay and Penzance where you’ll find plenty of cosy pubs, independent shops and well-renowned restaurants to enjoy during your stay.

For the best of both worlds, Anglesey, found just off the coast of North Wales, can make for an exceptional place to stay.

Home to idyllic towns and villages like Benllech, Moelfre and Rhosneigr, it's also where you’ll find a host of award-winning beaches like Red Wharf Bay, as well as miles of rolling green hills and fantastic attractions like the Anglesey Sea Zoo, Parys Mountain and Beaumaris Castle.

Other Popular Destinations for Last-Minute UK Short Breaks:

Hampshire

Isle of Wight

Norfolk

Northumberland

North Wales

South Wales

Types of Short Breaks

Begin your next adventure today by booking one of these delightful last-minute short breaks!

If you still haven’t found what you’re looking for then don’t fret as you can also choose from these romantic weekend breaks, lodge short breaks and weekend caravan breaks.

There are also plenty of family weekend breaks and spa weekend breaks to choose from. If you’re looking to make the most of your annual leave, you can also choose from these bank holiday weekend getaways. Why not browse this collection of family weekend breaks or spa weekend breaks too?

Fancy something a little more rustic? Discover this cosy collection of last minute log cabins, where you can enjoy a sponteous escape into nature with your loved ones.

If you're looking for your next getaway by the sea then these beach breaks in the UK could be perfect. You can also choose from these amazing luxury weekend breaks in the UK.

As well as these properties for last-minute weekend breaks, there’s also a vast collection of other properties for weekend cottage breaks, as well as plenty of opportunities to book last-minute breaks. You can even choose from these last-minute, dog-friendly holiday cottages, these properties for last-minute dog-friendly short breaks or these dog-friendly weekend breaks. You can also choose from these wonderful midweek breaks.