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Brackenthwaite is a delightful, pet-friendly house in Windermere, Cumbria, with countryside views, Smart TV, and private driveway parking. Ambleside 5.2 miles; Kendal 9.1 miles. (Ref. 1171660)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
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for 3 nights £607

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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A delectable, stone-built cottage resting on the idyllic Isle of Anglesey, Wales. Open-plan living with woodburning stove. Private patio. Tranquil location. Traditional interior. Valley 4.4 miles; Holyhead 8.2 miles. (Ref. 1024822)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights £452

  • Sleeps22
  • Bedrooms10
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A grand Victorian, three-storey holiday home resting in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Hot tub. Table football. Off-road parking. Close to amenities. Close to beach. Pickering 17 miles; Whitby 20.5 miles; York 40.2 miles. (Ref. 1068677)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
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  • Baby-friendly
  • 10% off - Fri 29th Aug to 26th Sep 2025


for 3 nights £2755

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.9

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A delightful barn conversion nestled in Stainton near Sizergh, Cumbria. Near Lake District National Park. Stylish. Exposed beams. Woodburning stove. Kendal 5.2 miles; Burnside 8.8 miles; Windermere 14.2 miles. (Ref. 1122844)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £604

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.8

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A well-positioned single-storey bungalow resting in Carbis Bay, Cornwall. Off-road parking. Ground-floor living. Garden. Pet-friendly. Near beach. St Ives 2.8 miles; Hayle 3.7 miles; Penzance 8.6 miles. (Ref. 1077348)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV


for 3 nights £722

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  • Sleeps4
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A beautiful, 17th century, timber-framed Ironbridge holiday cottage in a lovely courtyard location. Character beams, vaulted ceiling, woodburner. Quality, well-equipped accommodation. Perfect for a romantic break. Ironbridge 13 miles. (Ref. 11346)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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for 3 nights £649

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.9

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An outstanding, farmhouse-style cottage resting on the outskirts of Porthmadog. WiFi. Woodburner. Pet-friendly. Portmeirion 10.8 miles. (Ref. 1007875)

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  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £407

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.7

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A beautiful three-bedroom traditional terraced cottage resting in Walkhampton, Devon. Pet-friendly. Private garden. Woodburning stove. Freestanding bath. Tavistock 5 miles; Plymouth 10.8 miles; Salcombe 29.2 miles. (Ref. 1109345)

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  • 10% off - Sun 2nd Nov to 24th Nov 2025

  • 10% off - Mon 24th Nov to 5th Dec 2025


for 3 nights £459

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.7

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A stylish first floor apartment found on the grounds of House of Dun, situated on the outskirts of Montrose, Angus. Dog friendly. WiFi. Brechin 5.2 miles; Forfar 16 miles; Arbroath 16.2 miles. (Ref. 1060506)

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  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £530

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.9

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A contemporary, timber-clad lodge located in the village of Dobwalls in Cornwall. Hot tub. Open-plan. Family and pet-friendly. Close to amenities. Liskeard 3.1 miles; Looe 11 miles. (Ref. 1121223)

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


for 3 nights £556

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

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Lower Tamsquite, a lovely holiday cottage nestled on the outskirts of St Tudy, Cornwall. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Private driveway. Enclosed garden. Bodmin 7.4 miles; Port Isaac 9 miles; Newquay 22.6 miles. (Ref. 1151957)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £481

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7

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Bilbo is a charming holiday cottage settled in quaint village of Dolphinholme, Lancashire. En-suite. 200 acres of grounds. Near Forest of Bowland AONB. Morecambe 3 miles; Windermere 30 miles; Blackpool 37 miles. (Ref. 1154052)

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  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £478

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7

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Minimalist pod situated near to the village of Berkeley, on the edge of the Cotswolds AONB. Ideal base for couples. Stroud 14.1 miles; Gloucester 17.5 miles. (Ref. 1043256)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub


for 3 nights £338

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.2

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A seaside semi-detached house resting in Rousdon, Devon. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Lyme Regis 3.6 miles; Seaton 5.5 miles; Devon 30 miles. (Ref. 1106156)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
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for 3 nights £810

  • Sleeps18
  • Bedrooms8
  • PetsYes

    4.4

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A stunning detached house lying on the Solway Plains in Seaville, Cumbria. En-suites. Large barn with hot tub and bar. Spacious. Family-friendly. Pet-friendly. Silloth 4.8 miles; Wigton 8.9 miles; Cockermouth 18.5 miles. (Ref. 1061482)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 3 nights £1823

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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Luxury first floor apartment with stunning views of the River Dart. . Parking. State-of-the-art kitchen. ‘Juliet balcony’ with unspoilt river views. Shops and restaurants, 5 minute walk. (Ref. 1160958)

  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher


for 3 nights £841

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.5

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A charming mid-terrace cottage resting in the centre of Swainby. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Close to amenities. Osmotherley 6.9 miles; Northallerton 10.7 miles. (Ref. 1076652)

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  • Washing machine


for 3 nights £297

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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A stone-built wing of a large farmhouse, just one mile from Austwick. Fabulous countryside views with flexible accommodation. WiFi, pet-friendly, woodburning stove. Settle 5 miles. (Ref. 15486)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV


for 3 nights £590

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.7

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Harbourside penthouse with unrivalled views in Falmouth. Four balconies with harbour views. Beach 10 minute walk. Off road parking for up to 4 cars or a boat. Town centre 2 minute walk. WiFi. Dry storage for a trailer/sailer up to 9m, RIB or powerboat. (Ref. 964454)

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


for 3 nights £1088

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Curtau is an exquisite, detached holiday home located on the outskirts of Llanfaredd near Builth Wells in Powys with a hot tub and stunning views. Llandrindod Wells 8.6 miles; Hay-on-Wye 15.7 miles; Elan Valley 21.9 miles. (Ref. 1146526)

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


for 3 nights £984

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 or these dog-friendly weekend breaks. You can also choose from these wonderful midweek breaks.