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    Self-catering short break holidays in England

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    Lower Northcott Farmhouse, Cornwall, England
    Viewed 26Γ— this week

    Lower Northcott Farmhouse

    Bude, Cornwall
    Sleeps 9–17 9 Bedrooms 🐾 4 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
    Next Available 22/03 to 27/03/2026
    Facilities
    WiFi Woodburner Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden Parking
    Type of Holiday
    4 dogs welcome Special celebrations Stag parties Group welcome Weddings
    Hare Romantic Retreat, Somerset, England
    Viewed 11Γ— this week No booking fee

    Hare Romantic Retreat

    Bath, Somerset
    Sleeps 1–2 1 Bedroom 🚫 No Dogs
    Next Available 23/03 to 27/03/2026
    Facilities
    WiFi Microwave Parking
    Type of Holiday
    No dogs allowed
    The Colloquy, Herefordshire, England
    Viewed 8Γ— this week

    The Colloquy

    Kington, Herefordshire
    Sleeps 8–16 8 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs
    Next Available 22/03 to 27/03/2026
    Facilities
    Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Hot Tub Garden Parking
    Type of Holiday
    No dogs allowed Group welcome Weddings Corporate events
    Lower Hedge Farm , Somerset, England
    Viewed 24Γ— this week

    Lower Hedge Farm

    Shepton Mallet, Somerset
    Sleeps 5–12 5 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
    Next Available 23/03 to 27/03/2026
    Facilities
    WiFi Woodburner Open fire Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden
    Type of Holiday
    2 dogs welcome Group welcome Weddings
    Fuschia Cottage, Cornwall, England
    Viewed 8Γ— this week

    Fuschia Cottage

    Bude, Cornwall
    Sleeps 2–4 2 Bedrooms 🐾 3 Dogs
    Next Available 21/03 to 27/03/2026
    Facilities
    WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Games room
    Type of Holiday
    3 dogs welcome Weddings Corporate events
    Cottage 2 New Yatt Farm, Oxfordshire, England
    Viewed 11Γ— this week No booking fee

    Cottage 2 New Yatt Farm

    New Yatt, Oxfordshire
    Sleeps 1–2 1 Bedroom 🐾 2 Dogs
    Next Available 26/03 to 03/04/2026
    Facilities
    WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden EV Charging
    Type of Holiday
    2 dogs welcome Families
    Meadow View, Herefordshire, England
    Viewed 8Γ— this week No booking fee

    Meadow View

    Pudleston, Herefordshire
    Sleeps 3–6 3 Bedrooms 🐾 3 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
    Next Available 21/03 to 27/03/2026
    Facilities
    WiFi Air conditioning Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Garden
    Type of Holiday
    3 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties
    Ten Ocean Reach, Devon, England
    Viewed 15Γ— this week No booking fee

    Ten Ocean Reach

    Salcombe, Devon
    Sleeps 1–4 1 Bedroom 🐾 4 Dogs
    Next Available 23/03 to 27/03/2026
    Facilities
    WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Balcony Parking
    Type of Holiday
    4 dogs welcome Families
    Little Cheriton House, Somerset, England
    Viewed 15Γ— this week

    Little Cheriton House

    South Cheriton, Somerset
    Sleeps 7–18 7 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog
    Next Available 23/03 to 27/03/2026
    Facilities
    WiFi Open fire Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden BBQ Parking
    Type of Holiday
    1 dogs welcome Hen Parties Group welcome
    Partridge, Suffolk, England
    Viewed 10Γ— this week No booking fee

    Partridge

    Beccles, Suffolk
    Sleeps 1–2 1 Bedroom 🐾 1 Dog πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
    Next Available 21/03 to 30/03/2026
    Facilities
    WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Hot Tub Games room Garden
    Type of Holiday
    1 dogs welcome Families Special celebrations Hen Parties
    The Smithy at Three Gates Farm, Devon, England
    Viewed 12Γ— this week No booking fee
    Sleeps 2–6 3 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs πŸŽ‰ Celebrations
    Next Available 27/03 to 17/04/2026
    Facilities
    WiFi Woodburner Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Games room Sauna
    Type of Holiday
    2 dogs welcome Special celebrations
    Cottage 1 New Yatt Farm, Oxfordshire, England
    Viewed 9Γ— this week No booking fee

    Cottage 1 New Yatt Farm

    New Yatt, Oxfordshire
    Sleeps 2–4 2 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog
    Next Available 23/03 to 27/03/2026
    Facilities
    WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden EV Charging
    Type of Holiday
    1 dogs welcome

    Short breaks : self-catering short break holidays in England, weekend and midweek breaks. Please click on images to view details of the self catering holiday cottages, accommodation rentals and short breaks available to rent for just a few days below.

    new forest long cabin short breaksFlying off to distant lands for a holiday is always appealing, but you don’t always have to go far to find stunning accommodation with beautiful views and a rich history and culture. There are plenty of self-catering cottages, lodges and apartments available to rent in England which are perfect for short breaks, where you can soak up the scenery by going for long walks and cycles, immerse yourself in the history of a town by visiting castles and museums or just chill on the beach!

    Short self catering breaks can be a good option if you are looking for a 'home from home' setting to visit an area for a few days.  There are so many beautiful places to visit in England and many new areas to explore.  Whether you are planning a holiday in a part of England that you haven't been to before, returning somewhere in England that you simply adore or going to see family or friends, we hope you find our listings of self catering accommodation that accept short break bookings helpful.  Short break stays are typically between 1 and 4 days. 

    Log cabins, cottages and houses for short stays


    Short self-catering breaks in England are the perfect quick getaway for you and your loved ones. Before you know it you may be exploring the incredible National Parks of Devon – Dartmoor and Exmoor, or walking along the pristine lakes of the Lake District. There are plenty of different types of accommodation to suit all, from log cabins hidden in the heart of the New Forest to sweeping, open-plan apartments facing the sea in Scarborough. Or you may wish to rent a large house in the centre of a market town of Suffolk, exploring the cobbled streets and churches of Bury St Edmunds. Whichever type of accommodation you choose, you can be sure that the quality will be fantastic, with large living areas, fully-equipped kitchens and comfortable bedrooms.

    Self-catering holidays are perfect for if you wish to explore a part of England at your own pace and in a cosy setting. You will feel like your cottage is a second home as you eat your favourite dishes and watch a great film on the television set in the lounge, and some of these accommodations welcome dogs or are wheelchair-friendly, meaning that no one needs to be left out when you and your loved ones go on holiday.

    Whether you stay for one night or a week, going on a short self-catering break in a part of England is a fantastic way of soaking up a new atmosphere in wonderful accommodation.