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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This charming detached house rests in the heart of Sandown, on the Isle of Wight. Electric fire. Enclosed garden. Shanklin 1.4 miles; Ventnor 5.6 miles. (Ref. 1020856)

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


for 3 nights From €917

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Charming detached cottage resting in a peaceful location near to Whitchurch. Open-fire. Pet-friendly. Ellesmere 11.2 miles; Chester 21.1 miles. (Ref. 18947)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher


for 3 nights From €1190

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A gorgeous, one-bed hut sitting in a rural location in Chop Gate, near Stokesley, North Yorkshire. Countryside location. Ideal for couples. Rural views. Great Ayton 10.4 miles; Saltburn-by-the-Sea 20.2 miles. (Ref. 1126877)

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


for 3 nights From €624

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This charming detached cottage rests in East Barkwith, near to Wragby, in Lincolnshire. Hot tub. Large garden and two-acres of grounds. Children’s play area. Market Rasen 8.4 miles; Bardney 9.4 miles; Horncastle 12.5 miles. (Ref. 941141)

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


for 3 nights From €1447

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

8 Chestnut Drive is a single-storey cottage in Brixham, Devon, this pet-friendly haven has an enclosed garden and is close to amenities and the beach. Dartmouth 4.2 miles; Paignton 5.4 miles; Torquay 8.1 miles. (Ref. 1171639)

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


for 3 nights From €599

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A superb barn conversion resting in Butlers Bank, Shropshire. Dog-friendly. Enclosed garden. Family-friendly. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Market Drayton 10.7 miles; Shrewsbury 10.9 miles; Chester 37.6 miles. (Ref. 1045487)

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


for 3 nights From €679

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.5

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A contemporary holiday cottage resting in Sandhead, Dumfries and Galloway. Open-plan. Stunning views. Off-road parking. Romantic. Port Logan 7.7 miles; Stranraer 9.2 miles; Cairngaan 13.6 miles. (Ref. 1075687)

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


for 3 nights From €757

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful, single-storey, detached timber-clad cottage in the village of Boldre in the New Forest National Park. Well-presented, furnished to a good standard. Woodburner. Lymington 2.6 miles. (Ref. 25473)

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


for 3 nights From €441

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Hudson House is a delightful, pet-friendly mid-terrace situated near local amenities in the charming market town of Stony Stratford, Buckinghamshire. Milton Keynes 5.6 miles; Aylesbury 19.4 miles; Northampton 15.1 miles. (Ref. 1164290)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From €772

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.3

    Good

  • Sykes rating

A superb, three-storey, Grade II listed cottage resting in Malmesbury, Wiltshire. Woodburning stove. Near an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Close to amenities. Chippenham 10.2 miles; Cirencester 12.9 miles; Bath 23.8 miles. (Ref. 1079767)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From €640

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.3

    Good

  • Sykes rating

A cosy stone-walled cottage based in the calming hamlet of West Barnby. Views all around. Open fire. Decking area. Perfect holiday location. Whitby 6 miles. (Ref. 960331)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From €553

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.6

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Lavender cottage is a conventional, single-storey cottage located in the village of Akeld in Northumberland, boasting stunning countryside views. Berwick-upon-Tweed 17.4 miles; Bamburgh 18.1 miles; Alnwick 21.8 miles. (Ref. 1170588)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 3 nights From €543

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Abbey Lodge is a well-positioned, Grade II listed holiday home with a hot tub, woodburning stove, and near amenities in the heart of Llandudno, Conwy. Colwyn Bay 5.8 miles; Conwy 8.5 miles; Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) 22.9 miles. (Ref. 1154261)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
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for 3 nights From €3336

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A stunning two-bedroom converted chapel resting in Dorstone, Hereford. Historic. En-suite bedrooms. Near a National Park. Private gardens. Off-road parking. Hay-on-Wye 6.6 miles; Hereford 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1136033)

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


for 3 nights From €790

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Tigh Coil Toole is a welcoming house resting in Inverin, County Galway, boasting ocean views from the outside, beach proximity, and a toasty woodburning stove. Spiddal 6.6 miles; Galway 18.6 miles. (Ref. 1199808)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking


for 3 nights From €620

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Brock House is a stunning, pet-friendly barn conversion resting near the lovely town of Northallerton in North Yorkshire boasting an indulgent hot tub. Thirsk 7.2 miles. (Ref. 1162425)

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


for 3 nights From €1105

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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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)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher


for 3 nights From €999

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A traditional cottage nestled in the village of Pennan along the Moray coast. Beach nearby. Roadside parking. Rear garden. Fraserburgh 11.7 miles; Banff 11.9 miles. (Ref. 1110412)

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


for 3 nights From €631

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Farmer’s Rest is a lovely, detached bungalow resting in Sutton, Cambridgeshire, enjoying close proximity to nearby attractions and ground-floor living. Ely 7.1 miles; Chatteris 7.3 miles; Huntingdon 14.9 miles; Cambridge 20. miles. (Ref. 1162314)

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


for 3 nights From €954

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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.