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Luxury Cottages for Short Breaks

We have a wide selection of luxury cottages and lodges that offer short breaks, and many that specialise in weekend breaks all year round. Perhaps you can't take the whole week off but could just do with a short mid-week or weekend break, then these are the cottages for you.

Most of our self catering cottages will want a minimum three night booking, but some will accept just two nights depending on the time of year. Book your next luxury short break cottage here at Handpicked Cottages, and take some time out and recharge the batteries.

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Walnut Arbour

Stoke St Gregory, Taunton, Somerset

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Bramley Cottage At Stepps House

Bramley Cottage At Stepps House, Somerset

Broadway, Ilminster, Somerset

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The Roost

The Roost Cottage, Shrewsbury

Higher Netley, Dorrington, Shrewsbury, Shropshire

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The Milking Parlour At Manor House Farm Cottages

The Milking Parlour Self catering holiday cottage

Sheldon, Bakewell, Derbyshire

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Low Crossett Cottage

Low Crossett Cottage

Helmsley, Bilsdale, North Yorkshire

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Chapel Studio

Chapel Studio Front Door

Downhead, Frome, Somerset

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Westfields

Westfields Cottage Exterior

Kennards House, Launceston, Cornwall

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Braes Lodge

Braes Lodge, Hot Tub

Tomphubil, Pitlochry, Perthshire

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Apple Loft At Twistgates Farm Cottages

The ideal place to celebrate

Upottery, Nr Honiton, Devon

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Junket Studio

Junket Studio - Romantic hideaway cottage with estuary views, South Devon

Noss Mayo, Devon

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Able Stables

Able Stables - Romantic holiday cottage to rent in Norfolk

East Rudham, Fakenham, Norfolk

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The Lodge At Airhouses

Far View Of The Lodge At Airhouses

Oxton, Lauder, Scotland

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Avocet Lodge

Avocet Lodge - Romantic holiday lodge near the Norfolk coast

Ingoldisthorpe, Hunstanton, Norfolk

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Woodside Lodge

Living area Woodside

Hexham, Hexham, Northumberland

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Swallows At Venndown Farmhouse

Swallows holiday apartment

Minster, Boscastle, Cornwall

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Hidden Hut

Hidden Hut

Stanhoe, Brancaster, Norfolk

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Tiddles

Modern Bedroom, St Ives

St Ives, Cornwall

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The Cart Shed, Paston

The Cart Shed coastal holiday barn In Paston

Cromer, Mundesley, Norfolk

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Garden Cottage At Stepping Stones

Garden Cottage At Stepping Stones

Rydal, Ambleside, Cumbria

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The Easternmost Cabin

The Easternmost Cabin, Southwold beautiful sunrise by the sea

Southwold, Southwold, Suffolk

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The Heydon

The Heydon Converted Farmhouse

Roughton, Cromer, Norfolk

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The Hideaway

The Hideaway - Luxury romantic bolthole, Great Massingham,  Norfolk

Great Massingham, King’s Lynn, Norfolk

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Gate Lodge At Cheviot Holiday Cottages

Evenings at the Gate Lodge, Northumberland

Ingram Valley, Alnwick, Northumberland

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Honeysuckle Cottage

Honeysuckle Cottage - Romantic holiday cottage with hot tub near Ashbourne, Derbyshire

Kirk Ireton, Ashbourne, Derbyshire

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Laxton

Laxton Luxury penthouse lodge

Stoke by Nayland, Colchester, Suffolk

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Miller’s Loft

Miller’s Loft Living Room

Erpingham, Norfolk

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High Bridge Haven

High Bridge Haven - Romantic, hot tub holiday lodge in Cumbria

Kirkby-in-Furness, Cumbria

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Cherrystone Barn

Cherrystone Barn

Ripes, nr Lewes, East Sussex

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Squirrel Cottage

Squirrel Cottage

Tetbury, Cirencester, Gloucestershire

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Garreg Wen

Garreg Wen Lounge

Eglwys Bach, Colwyn Bay, Conwy

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Orchard Cottage At Osprey Meadow

Exelby, Bedale, North Yorkshire

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The Gatehouse Lodge At Easton Holiday Cottages

The Gatehouse Lodge - Romantic English Holiday Cottage Lincolnshire

Easton, Grantham, Lincolnshire

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Ploughman’s Cottage At Osprey Meadow

Ploughman’s Cottage At Osprey Meadow

Exelby, Bedale, North Yorkshire

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The School House At Easton Holiday Cottages

The School House - Cosy Country Cottage, Lincolnshire Vales

Burton-le-Coggles, Grantham, Lincolnshire

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Spring Water Barn

Spring Water Barn

Helston, Cornwall

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The Gamekeeper’s Cottage

The Gamekeeper's Cottage - Romantic retreat with hot tub in North Devon

Buckland Filleigh, Beaworthy, North Devon

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Barn Owl Retreat At Bettws Court Retreats

Private Decking Area at Dusk

Orcop, Hereford, Herefordshire

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Luxury cottages for short breaks

Luxury cottage getaways perfect for short breaks

So many of us now want to break the year up with a series of luxury self catering short breaks, rather than one long holiday. At Handpicked Cottages, our collection of luxury holiday cottages cater for all kinds of short breaks.

We have short breaks of all types, from mid-week, weekend breaks, romantic breaks, coastal breaks, just to name a few. We also have a selection of dog-friendly cottages, so you won’t have to worry about finding a sitter for your pooch. Visit our Short Breaks collection and make the most of your time off.

Cottages for activity breaks and escapes

Many of our holiday properties are located in beautiful locations. Form the perfect base from which to partake in some incredible activities, sports and classes nearby. Learn something new while you are away, try something different. You are only here once!

From the beautiful beaches of the south west to the stunning scenery of the lake district, there’s so many locations to choose from.

Our luxury lodges and cottages include everything you need for a relaxing break, like swimming pools or hot tubs. Create special memories with your loved ones as you take in the stunning views of the beautiful countryside or coastline.

Recharge, Reboot & Relax

Even just a few days out of our busy schedule can often make the world of difference to our well-being. Whether you’re looking for a weekend cottage rental or just for a stop over on your way to your next destination, there’s a cottage for you.

Take time out to just get away and maybe return to nature, go off-grid, and maybe even turn off the mobile. A weekend cottage break can make a world of difference to your mental health and body. Make a healthy difference to your life with a short break from Handpicked Cottages.

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