Short breaks (10874)
Need a bit of a break? Looking to book a short stay somewhere? Forget hotels - take a short break in a holiday home that suits your needs.
Many of the private properties listed on holidaylettings.co.uk are available out of season - or throughout the year for short breaks. Whether you are looking for a long weekend in a vibrant European city, or a couple of days peace and quiet in the countryside there are thousands of cottages, apartments and homes to choose from.
Select a country from the list below then browse through the properties on offer. Set up your own shortlist to can track of the properties you like the look of, then simply contact the owners to make a booking. It couldn't be simpler!
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Private Room in Beautiful Lauenen - Lauenen b&b sleeps 4
Bernese Oberland / Lauenen
1 4 1 night min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 night min
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Child friendly
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from £71 / night
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15 4 Bedrooms / sleeps 8
Milton Under Wychwood, Cotswolds
15 4 Bedrooms / sleeps 8
Guadalmansa Playa, Costa del Sol
15 2 Bedrooms / sleeps 6
Le Touquet – Paris-Plage, Nord-Pas-de-Calais
15 5 Bedrooms / sleeps 9
Castiglione Della Pescaia, Tuscany
Chester Canal View - Chester City Centre b&b sleeps 2
Chester / Chester City Centre
1 2 Min stay varies
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- Min stay varies
- Car not necessary
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from £60 / night
“What a Gem !!”
Great place to stay ,immaculate room with ensuite & a hidden little kitchen . An ample breakfast basket plus fresh food in the fridge too ! Everything you need for a city break , secure parking was al… More
“Lovely Studio”
Enjoyed our stay very much, owner Ken was hospitable and made us very welcome. Accommodation was lovely and immaculate, nice view and great location, would definitely stay again. … More
Glenlowren B&B - Romantic Getaway, Private Retreat - Dixons Creek b&b sleeps 2
Yarra Glen / Dixons Creek
1 2 2 nights min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 2 nights min
- Air conditioning
- Private garden
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from £147 / night
Not On Map -H2O House - Chamba b&b sleeps 7
Himachal Pradesh / Chamba
3 7 1 night min
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 7
- 1 night min
- Child friendly
- Car not necessary
- Pet friendly
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from £31 / night
The Yellow Cabin - Gingerland b&b sleeps 3
Nevis / Gingerland
2 3 1 night min
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 3
- 1 night min
- Nearest beach 7 km
- Child friendly
- Air conditioning
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from £62 / night
“Beautiful house and grounds on Nevis”
My wife, myself, and our young child enjoyed a wonderful two night stay at this great little house. It had everything that we needed to make our time enjoyable. The owners were very friendly and made … More
Tim We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay here with us at the Yellow Cabin. We absolutely loved having you and your guest and look forward to you visiting us again. We tried to ensure that everything was perfect for your stay and from your review it seems like it was. All the best to you and your family!
“Winter Escape - COLD BOSTON MA VERSUS WARM AND SUNNY NEVIS”
It was dead cold winter in the North East and I was looking for a short get away on sunny Nevis and found The Yellow Cabin which was just right for my budget. I have stayed at numerous big name hotel… More
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay here with us. We absolutely loved having you and your guest and look forward to you visiting us again. We tried to ensure that everything was perfect for your stay and from your review it seems like it was. All the best to you!
D'Villa Guest House Jaffna - Jaffna b&b sleeps 20
Northern Province / Jaffna
5 20 1 night min
- 5 bedrooms
- Sleeps 20
- 1 night min
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 7 km
- Child friendly
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from £27 / night
“Excellent host and location”
The accommodation is the discrete 2nd floor of a house. The host lives below. Excellent English and local knowledge. His help and advice enabled us to enjoy Jaffna and the peninsula, finding places we… More
Dear Respected Guests, Thanks for staying at my place and for your encouraging review. Will keep the same service offered to our guest in the future too. Regards from Jaffna
Cosy house in Melizano - Benevento b&b sleeps 4
Province of Benevento / Benevento
1 4 Min stay varies
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- Min stay varies
- Swimming pool
- Child friendly
- Air conditioning
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from £130 / night
Washpool Retreat-Waterfront Living B&B - Tailem Bend b&b sleeps 6
South Australia / Tailem Bend
2 6 1 night min
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 6
- 1 night min
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 60 km
- Child friendly
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from £85 / night
Papaya Holiday Home - Kampala b&b sleeps 20
Central Region / Kampala
7 20 1 night min
- 7 bedrooms
- Sleeps 20
- 1 night min
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
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from £30 / night
Twiga Beach Bungalows - Kizimkazi b&b sleeps 2
Zanzibar Island / Kizimkazi
1 2 1 night min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 night min
- Child friendly
- Ask about pets
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from £35 / night
Les chambres du Chapitre B&B - Langres b&b sleeps 4
Haute-Marne / Langres
3 4 1 night min
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 1 night min
- Child friendly
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from £60 / night
Bluff Hill Bed and Breakfast - Napier b&b sleeps 2
Hawke's Bay Region / Napier
1 2 1 night min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 night min
- Nearest beach 1 km
- Swimming pool
- Private garden
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from £75 / night
Rock Retreat Bed and Breakfast - Waitomo Caves b&b sleeps 4
Waikato Region / Waitomo Caves
1 4 1 night min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 night min
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Child friendly
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from £99 / night
By the Seaside B&B - Mornington b&b sleeps 2
Mornington Peninsula / Mornington
1 2 2 nights min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 2 nights min
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 0.25 km
- Ask owner if suitable for children
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from £71 / night
B&B Casale Arbore - Corato b&b sleeps 10
Province of Bari / Corato
5 10 1 night min
- 5 bedrooms
- Sleeps 10
- 1 night min
- Child friendly
- Air conditioning
- Pet friendly
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from £22 / night
holiday home Unia Zathe near Dokkum 6 pers. - Ee b&b sleeps 6
Friesland Province / Ee
3 6 2 nights min
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 6
- 2 nights min
- Child friendly
- Air conditioning
- Ask about pets
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from £156 / night
Nivalis Bed and Breakfast - Swan Valley - Henley Brook b&b sleeps 2
Swan Valley / Henley Brook
3 2 1 night min
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 2
- 1 night min
- Nearest beach 26 km
- Swimming pool
- Child friendly
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from £106 / night
Gum Gully Bed & Breakfast - Northampton b&b sleeps 4
Western Australia / Northampton
2 4 1 night min
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 1 night min
- Nearest beach 15 km
- Child friendly
- Air conditioning
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from £71 / night
Spa Tavor mountain view near Kinneret Tiberias - Kfar Tavor b&b sleeps 8
Galilee / Kfar Tavor
2 8 1 night min
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 8
- 1 night min
- Child friendly
- Air conditioning
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from £92 / night
Self-Contained Annex for B & B in the Cotswolds - Ampney Crucis b&b sleeps 2
Cotswolds / Ampney Crucis
1 2 Min stay varies
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- Min stay varies
- Ask owner if suitable for children
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from £60 / night
“Lovely stay in the Cotswolds”
We came for a short weekend break in the annex and cannot fault any part of our stay. Fiona was a wonderful host and instantly made us feel at home. The annex itself is lovely and cosy - we loved the … More
“Absolutely lovely!”
We had a very comfortable stay at Old Farm - the Annex is delightful; it is beautifully and stylishly decorated with an incredibly comfortable bed (lovely linen), fluffy towels and brilliant shower. W… More
“Lovely place, in a lovely setting, run by lovely people.”
While our stay was only short, we instantly felt at home in this wonderfully decorated annex. It's surrounded by beautiful scenery and only a short distance from Cirencester, so was perfect for our st… More
The Old Haberdashery B&B - Marlborough b&b sleeps 3
Wiltshire / Marlborough
1 3 1 night min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 night min
- Car not necessary
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from £85 / night
Stunning riverside BnB hybrid,open plan apartment - Llangynidr b&b sleeps 2
Brecon Beacons National Park / Llangynidr
1 2 2 nights min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 2 nights min
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Suitable for children age 5+
- Private garden
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from £103 / night
“Just what I wanted.”
Just returned from a three night break here. Apartment is lovely and the waterfall view from the balcony/veranda is stunning. The sound of the water is so calming and relaxing. I could sit/watch/list… More
Thank you Mike , Lovely to meet you and hear about your adventures :) Hope we get to meet again , Take care and Happy short- breaking, Jacqui and family
Bridge House - Helen's Bay b&b sleeps 2
County Down / Helen's Bay
3 2 1 night min
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 2
- 1 night min
- Ask owner if suitable for children
- Car not necessary
- Ask about pets
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from £70 / night
Strathallan Bed and Breakfast - Breakish b&b sleeps 2
Isle of Skye / Breakish
1 2 1 night min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 night min
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Private garden
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from £60 / night
“Breathtaking!!!”
We enjoyed our stay at Angela's house. She was very nice and she gave us the liberty (and privacy) that we needed. As much as we appreciated the views of the Isle of Skye, the bedroom we had the privi… More
“Stunning Bed & Breakfast”
We spent nights with Derek and Angela and were made to feel right at home and are wonderful hosts. The room and ensuite is beautiful furnished to a high standard. The breakfast was delicious. We wen… More