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A first-floor barn conversion situated in Holme village. Within the Peak District National Park and 2.5 miles from Holmfirth. Underfloor heating. Open-plan living room. Views of national park. Manchester 22 miles, Sheffield 24 miles, Leeds 26 miles. (Ref. 1013614)

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3 nights from €623

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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A delightful terraced cottage resting in Scremerston near Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland. Garden. Woodburning stove. Holy Island 11.1 miles; Alnwick 27.5 miles; Edinburgh 60.2 miles. (Ref. 1060717)

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  • €153 off - Fri 6th Jun to 13th Jun 2025

3 nights from €847

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  • Bedrooms1
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    5.0

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The Coach House Apartment, a delightful first-floor apartment in Walton-on-Trent near Rosliston in Derbyshire. Near National Park. Countryside location. Rosliston 1.9 miles; Swadlincote 6.7 miles; Peak District National Park 24.8 miles. (Ref. 1151405)

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3 nights from €782

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.8

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A charming 1720s Georgian cottage situated in the heart of the conservation area of historic Frome in Somerset. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. Warminster 8.2 miles; Bath 14.4 miles. (Ref. 1013185)

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  • 5% off - Sun 1st Jun to 30th Jun 2025

3 nights from €754

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.9

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This fantastic reverse-level barn conversion rests in Cross Keys, Herefordshire. Hot tub. Open-plan living. Garden with furniture. Countryside views. Leominster 11.3 miles. (Ref. 1066966)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from €883

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  • Bedrooms13
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    4.7

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A grand holiday home set within the bustling seaside resort of Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Spacious accommodation. Close to the coast. Ideal for large families or group getaways. Filey 8.6 miles; Pickering 17.8 miles; Whitby 18.6 miles. (Ref. 1045213)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €3434

  • Sleeps29
  • Bedrooms13
  • PetsYes

    4.5

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Caxton House, a historic, thirteen-bedroom holiday home in Skegness, Lincolnshire. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Games room. Range cooker. En-suites. Boston 22.7 miles. (Ref. 1147750)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Games room

3 nights from €3199

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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A lovely detached cottage resting in Hawkchurch, Devon. Off-road parking. Close to amenities. Smart TVs. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. Axminster 4.4 miles; Lyme Regis 6.2 miles. (Ref. 1119011)

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  • 10% off - Sat 2nd Aug to 9th Aug 2025

  • 10% off - Sat 23rd Aug to 30th Aug 2025

3 nights from €1115

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.7

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A well-presented, upper-ground floor apartment set in a contemporary development in Weymouth, Dorset. Beach nearby. Adults only. Smart TV. Dorchester 8.8 miles; Bridport 19.6 miles. (Ref. 1123114)

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3 nights from €833

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.9

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This charming holiday cottage rests in Tomintoul, Banffshire. Woodburning stove. Bedrooms with en-suites. Smart TV. Grantown-On-Spey 14.1 miles; Elgin 36.9 miles; Inverness 46.2 miles. (Ref. 1126802)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €678

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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This first-floor, sea-front apartment rests in Carbis Bay, Cornwall. Panoramic sea views. Freeview. Secure gated car park. Close to beach. St Ives 2.8 miles; Penzance 8.7 miles; Falmouth 20.8 miles. (Ref. 1073878)

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3 nights from €905

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Fishermen's Cottage, a traditional, country-style barn conversion in the village of Chawleigh, Devon. Woodburning stove. Countryside. Hot tub. Smart TV. Winkleigh 5.9 miles; Barnstaple 18.4 miles; Exeter 22.1 miles. (Ref. 1110513)

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3 nights from €1383

  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Goodwood Retreat is a charming, detached and pet-friendly holiday home resting in the outskirts of the historic city of Chichester in West Sussex. Bracklesham Bay 8.9 miles; Hayling Island 14 miles; Arundel 10.1 miles; Portsmouth 19.4 miles. (Ref. 1124623)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €1775

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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Cove Lodge is a delightful lodge with a decking and exceptional countryside views, near a beach and the bustling seaside town of Ilfracombe in Devon. Barnstaple 12.4 miles. (Ref. 1161983)

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3 nights from €678

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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The Stables is a superb barn conversion resting in Watchfield, Somerset. Family-friendly. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden. Burnham on Sea 3.8 miles; Weston-Super-Mare 10.8 miles. (Ref. 1112503)

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3 nights from €690

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Hungers Corner Farm is a picturesque, stone-built cottage resting in the rural location of Byworth near Petworth, Sussex. Pet-friendly. Garden. Close to a pub. Petworth 1.5 miles; Storrington 9.3 miles; Bognor Regis 17.6 miles. (Ref. 1125605)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from €1318

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.9

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Pretty whitewashed cottage in sleepy village of North Dalton, near Driffield. Character beams, woodburner, off road parking, private rear patio. High standard throughout. Driffield 7 miles. (Ref. 979519)

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3 nights from €495

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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An exceptional chalet-style accommodation resting on the outskirts of Newton Poppleford, Devon. Ample off-road parking. WiFi. En-suite shower rooms. Sidmouth 5.3 miles; Exmouth 9.9 miles. (Ref. 16749)

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  • 5% off - Tue 1st Jul to 31st Aug 2025

3 nights from €808

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

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8 Chapel Lane is a lovely, single-storey, detached bungalow situated in Manby near Grimoldby in Lincolnshire, with a woodburning stove and welcoming pets. Saltfleetby 4.6 miles; Louth 5.4 miles. (Ref. 1171657)

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3 nights from €504

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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This historic holiday cottage rests in Llantilio Pertholey near Mardy, Wales. Traditional interior. Woodburning stove. Private garden with barbecue. WiFi. Mardy 2.3 miles; Monmouth 19.3 miles. (Ref. 1048686)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €723

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: 

Forest of Dean 

Hampshire 

Isle of Wight 

Norfolk 

Northumberland 

North Wales 

South Wales 

Warwickshire 

Yorkshire 

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? If you're looking for your next getaway by the sea then these beach breaks in the UK could be perfect.

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