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    Self-catering short break holidays in England

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    Dolphin Lodge
    Port Isaac, Cornwall
    Dolphin Lodge, Cornwall,  England Viewed 7 times in last week.
    Sleeps 2 - 4, 2 Bedroom
    Weekly price: £ 370 - £ 1611
    Next Available: 28/12 to 11/01/2026
    Living & Leisure Facilities: Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden free wifi
    Type of Holiday: 2 dogs welcome
    Belvedere Farm
    Halifax, West Yorkshire
    Belvedere Farm, West Yorkshire,  England Viewed 15 times in last week.
    Sleeps 6 - 12, 6 Bedroom
    Weekly price: £ 1783 - £ 7113
    Next Available: 02/01 to 16/01/2026
    Living & Leisure Facilities: woodburner Open fire Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden free wifi
    Type of Holiday: 1 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Group welcome
    Trebartha
    Trebetherick, Cornwall
    Trebartha, Cornwall,  England Viewed 9 times in last week.
    Sleeps 4 - 8, 4 Bedroom
    Weekly price: £ 1025 - £ 5800
    Next Available: 20/12 to 28/12/2025
    Living & Leisure Facilities: Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden free wifi
    Type of Holiday: 1 dogs welcome
    Seahaven
    Port Isaac, Cornwall
    Seahaven, Cornwall,  England Viewed 11 times in last week.
    Sleeps 4 - 10, 4 Bedroom
    Weekly price: £ 1060 - £ 8807
    Next Available: 27/12 to 07/02/2026
    Living & Leisure Facilities: Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden free wifi
    Type of Holiday: No dogs allowed
    Routhorpe House
    Bainton, East Yorkshire
    Routhorpe House, East Yorkshire,  England Viewed 10 times in last week.
    Sleeps 5 - 10, 5 Bedroom
    Weekly price: £ 1575 - £ 6217
    Next Available: 28/12 to 31/12/2025
    Living & Leisure Facilities: coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden free wifi
    Type of Holiday: No dogs allowed Group welcome
    Cedar Cabin
    Worcester, Worcestershire
    Cedar Cabin, Worcestershire,  England Viewed 16 times in last week.
    Sleeps 3 - 7, 3 Bedroom
    Weekly price: £ 708 - £ 2316
    Next Available: 10/01 to 16/01/2026
    Living & Leisure Facilities: Open fire Microwave Garden free wifi
    Type of Holiday: 2 dogs welcome
    Douglas Cabin
    Worcester, Worcestershire
    Douglas Cabin, Worcestershire,  England Viewed 11 times in last week.
    Sleeps 3 - 7, 3 Bedroom
    Weekly price: £ 723 - £ 2309
    Next Available: 20/12 to 24/12/2025
    Living & Leisure Facilities: Open fire Microwave Garden free wifi
    Type of Holiday: 2 dogs welcome
    Foxes Den
    Barnard Castle, County Durham
    Foxes Den, County Durham,  England Viewed 11 times in last week.
    Sleeps 1 - 2, 1 Bedroom
    Weekly price: £ 553 - £ 1649
    Next Available: 20/12 to 23/12/2025
    Living & Leisure Facilities: Microwave Garden free wifi
    Type of Holiday: 2 dogs welcome
    Dale's Lodge
    Carnforth, Lancashire
    Dale's Lodge, Lancashire,  England Viewed 11 times in last week.
    Sleeps 6 - 26, 6 Bedroom
    Weekly price: £ 1741 - £ 6019
    Next Available: 02/01 to 10/01/2026
    Living & Leisure Facilities: Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden free wifi
    Type of Holiday: No dogs allowed Group welcome
    Barnacre
    Morpeth, Northumberland
    Barnacre, Northumberland,  England Viewed 8 times in last week.
    Sleeps 5 - 11, 5 Bedroom
    Weekly price: £ 1101 - £ 5451
    Next Available: 02/01 to 16/01/2026
    Living & Leisure Facilities: Open fire Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden free wifi
    Type of Holiday: 0 dogs welcome Group welcome
    High Tide
    Wadebridge, Cornwall
    High Tide, Cornwall,  England Viewed 7 times in last week.
    Sleeps 2 - 4, 2 Bedroom
    Weekly price: £ 459 - £ 1729
    Next Available: 29/12 to 02/01/2026
    Living & Leisure Facilities: Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Own swimming pool
    Type of Holiday:  dogs welcome
    Chy Lowen
    St Ives, Cornwall
    Chy Lowen, Cornwall,  England Viewed 9 times in last week.
    Sleeps 5 - 10, 5 Bedroom
    Weekly price: £ 2626 - £ 9221
    Next Available: 18/01 to 22/05/2026
    Living & Leisure Facilities: Open fire coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden free wifi
    Type of Holiday: No dogs allowed Group 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.