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A brick house with a green door and a wooden porch with tiled roof at Keepers Cottage in Newton upon Derwent near Wilberfoss
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Newton upon Derwent near Wilberfoss, England, YO41
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A contemporary property set in the village of Newton on Derwent, East Riding of Yorkshire. Enclosed garden. Open-plan. Range cooker. York 8.8 miles; Hull 30.2 miles; Hornsea 35.7 miles. (Ref. 1134541)

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

3 nights from £397

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A garden with a stone sculpture and flowers in front of a house at Torview House in Lyne Station near Peebles
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Lyne Station near Peebles, Scottish Borders, EH45
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A wonderful detached cottage situated in Lyne Station, Scotland. Ground-floor accommodation. Great for families. Pet-friendly. Penicuik 13.3 miles. Edinburgh 22.4 miles. Melrose 23.5 miles. (Ref. 1058613)

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

3 nights from £1380

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The exterior of a white two-story house with a paved driveway a circular raised stone flower bed and outdoor chairs at Little Freestone in Carew
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Carew, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, SA68
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A well-presented holiday cottage resting on the outskirts of Milton. Open-plan living. WiFi. Off-road parking. Pembroke 5.4 miles. (Ref. 1017723)

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

3 nights from £442

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A single-story brick building with a tiled roof and multiple doors and windows at Swallows Nest in Puxey near Sturminster Newton
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Puxey near Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A charming stone-built barn conversion nestled on a working farm in the hamlet of Puxey, Dorset. Open-plan. En-suite. Views. Sturminster Newton 1.7 miles; Blandford Forum 10.3 miles. (Ref. 1066081)

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

3 nights from £940

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A large stone mansion with a manicured garden and hedges in front at The Violet Suite Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston
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Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A superb three-bedroom second-floor apartment set within the Grade II listed Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston, Cumbria. Open-plan. Near a National Park. Off-road parking. Luxury. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1101468)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £622

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The exterior of a stone building with wooden doors and small windows and plants in pots outside at The Hayloft in Holme Yorkshire
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Holme, Yorkshire, Peak District, HD9
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

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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  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £354

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An outdoor patio with a sectional sofa and table next to a stone building and a stone wall with a hot tub behind Gaerau Bach in Llanaber
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Llanaber, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri / Snowdonia National Park, LL45
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Gaerau Bach is a stylish cottage located in Llanabear in Gwynedd, boasting a woodburning stove, a hot tub, allows pets and has stunning views of the sea. Harlech 2.2 miles; Barmouth 8.8 miles (Ref. 1140040)

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

3 nights from £477

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A sitting area with two armchairs a wooden table a telescope and large windows overlooking the sea at Wingspan in Carbis Bay
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Carbis Bay, Cornwall, TR26
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

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Wingspan is a wonderfully-stylish second-floor apartment located in the heart of Carbis Bay in Cornwall, admiring sea views and a short walk to a pub. St Ives 2.6 miles ; Hayle 3.5 miles ; Penzance 8.4 miles. (Ref. 1160879)

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  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £612

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A brick house with multiple windows and a paved driveway with trees on either side at Otherton Hall Penkridge
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Penkridge, Staffordshire, ST19
  • Sleeps16
  • Bedrooms8
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Otherton Hall, a Grade II listed Georgian Farmhouse resting Otherton, Staffordshire. Indoor swimming pool. Cinema room. Sauna. Games room. Extensive gardens. Smart TVs. Cannock Chase AONB 6.5 miles; Stafford 7.8 miles. (Ref. 1120972)

  • Wi-fi
  • Swimming pool
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Games room

3 nights from £3909

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A single storey house with a light blue front door and three windows surrounded by a paved driveway and stone walls at Rossaveel Upper in Rossaveel County Galway
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Rossaveel, County Galway, H91C
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Rossaveel Upper is a quaint holiday cottage located in the lovely village of Rossaveel, County Conway. Peaceful getaway. Electric fire. Single-storey. Carraroe 5 miles; Spiddal 11.8 miles; Galway 24 miles. (Ref. 1154840)

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

3 nights from £298

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A gravel driveway in front of a single-story building with skylights and numbered annotations at 2 Shippen Cottages Wilmington near Honiton
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Wilmington, near Honiton, Devon, EX14
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Single storey country cottage. Beautiful scenery. Acres of woods and meadows to wander. Lots of wildlife. Peaceful and relaxing. Honiton 3 miles. (Ref. 976034)

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

3 nights from £469

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A wooden house with large glass windows a table with chairs and a hot tub on a grassy lawn at Pen Bryn in Cyffylliog near Ruthin
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Cyffylliog near Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A detached, single-storey lodge on the outskirts of Cyffylliog, Denbighshire. Hot tub. Rural location. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Bedroom with en-suite. Beautiful views. Woodburner. Llangollen 19.6 miles; Bala 21.7 miles; Chester 29.9 miles. (Ref. 1053092)

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

3 nights from £692

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A small dining area with a round table and two white chairs next to a seating area with a round couch and patterned wallpaper opening to an outdoor patio with a dining table and barbecue at Two Bare Feet Rose near Perranporth
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Rose near Perranporth, Cornwall, TR4
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Two Bare Feet is a wonderful, pet-friendly contemporary retreat. Rose near Goonhavern, Cornwall, boasting a barbecue and an outdoor freestanding bath. Perranporth 1.9 miles; Newquay 7.1 miles; Truro 7.9 miles. (Ref. 1174779)

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

  • 20% off - Thu 29th May to 31st Jul 2025

3 nights from £420

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A building with mixed stone and white walls with two dark gray doors and a double garage at The Old Coach House in Braunton
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Braunton, Devon, EX33
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

This traditional detached cottage lies in fantastic village of Braunton on the coast of Devon. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Saunton 2 miles; Croyde 3.9 miles; Woolacombe 5.5 miles. (Ref. 1055592)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

3 nights from £1980

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A stone building exterior with a half door and two windows at Beudy Pwll Pridd in Llangollen
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Llangollen, Denbighshire, LL21
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

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)

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

3 nights from £604

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An outdoor patio area with a wooden table and black chairs and a closed umbrella at Ptarmigan in Garlieston
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Garlieston, Dumfries & Galloway - Extended 0.02, DG8
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

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)

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

3 nights from £391

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An illuminated stone building with wooden porch entrances and lit windows at The Malt Kiln near Harrogate
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near Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

The Malt Kiln is a beautifully-presented abode set on the outskirts of Harrogate in North Yorkshire, with a hot tub, en-suites, and a woodburning stove. Skipton 22.7 miles; York 25.2 miles. (Ref. 1165747)

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

  • 15% off - Fri 25th Jul to 1st Aug 2025

  • 15% off - Fri 1st Aug to 8th Aug 2025

3 nights from £2410

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A stone farmhouse with tiled roofs in a rural landscape with fields and trees at Rockhill Farmhouse in Clun
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Clun, Shropshire, SY7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Rockhill Farmhouse, a beautiful stone cottage lies in the quaint town of Clun, within Shropshire Hill Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Garden. BBQ. Clun 1.5 miles; Bishop's Castle 7.2 miles; Ludlow 19.2 miles. (Ref. 1096616)

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

3 nights from £434

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The exterior of a two story house with multiple windows a gravel driveway and trees in the background at Frongoch Cottage in Red Wharf Bay near Pentraeth
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Red Wharf Bay near Pentraeth, Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey, LL75
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A charming, two-bedroom cottage located rurally in Red Wharf Bay near Pentraeth, Anglesey. Sea views. Woodburning stove. Rural. Close to amenities and beach. Benllech 2.8 miles; Beaumaris 6.8 miles. (Ref. 1114816)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £394

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A stone and brick house with arched windows a green door a bench and gravel driveway at The Coach House at Lackington Farm in Piddletrenthide
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Piddletrenthide, Dorset, DT2
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

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)

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

3 nights from £629

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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 Weekend Breaks? 

Weekend breaks provide you with something to look forward to, all without the need to negotiate time off from work. Spend leisurely Sundays hiking through the UK's untamed landscapes, retreat to the seaside to recharge after a busy week or find solace in a rural village. 

Short breaks are ideal for any occasion! Whether you’re a family in search of adventurous fun near a national park, a group of friends seeking relaxation in a lodge with a hot tub or a couple yearning for a romantic getaway. Choose two-night or three-night stays - whatever takes your fancy!

Places to visit during your Short Break

There are so many wonderful destinations for a UK short break waiting to be uncovered; why not savour a weekend break in Scotland? Amazing sights, a wealth of outdoor activities and historic attractions are just a few highlights here. For even more outdoor fun during your weekend break, we recommend booking a short break in Wales or a short break in the Lake District. Perhaps you'd like to travel slightly further afield with one of these short breaks in Northern Ireland.

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

Cornwall short breaks

Cotswolds short breaks 

Devon short breaks

Dorset short breaks 

Norfolk short breaks

Northumberland short breaks 

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Cheshire short breaks 

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Oxford short breaks 

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Somerset short breaks 

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Suffolk short breaks 

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Yorkshire short breaks

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. 

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.

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!