Short breaks (987)
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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987 Holiday homes
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Featured properties
15 2 Bedrooms / sleeps 6
Le Touquet – Paris-Plage, Nord-Pas-de-Calais
15 4 Bedrooms / sleeps 8
Milton Under Wychwood, Cotswolds
15 4 Bedrooms / sleeps 8
Guadalmansa Playa, Costa del Sol
15 1 Bedroom / sleeps 4
Arroyo de la Miel, Costa del Sol
Upstairs Annexe with own entrance - Boughton-under-Blean private room sleeps 2
Faversham / Boughton-under-Blean
1 2 1 night min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 night min
- Ask owner if suitable for children
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from £60 / night
Kingstudio Creative Stays : Bedroom 1 - Maclean private room sleeps 2
New South Wales / Maclean
3 2 1 night min
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 2
- 1 night min
- Nearest beach 18 km
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from £89 / night
OUTDOOR - MESSE in Friedrichshafen - Bodensee - Friedrichshafen private room sleeps 3
Baden-Württemberg / Friedrichshafen
1 3 2 nights min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 2 nights min
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 1 km
- Car not necessary
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from £35 / night
Suite - Canalhouse - Utrecht private room sleeps 2
Utrecht Province / Utrecht
1 2 1 night min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 night min
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from £131 / night
Devonport Tasmania bedroom in old world house - Devonport private room sleeps 2
Tasmania / Devonport
1 2 1 night min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 night min
- Nearest beach 5 km
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from £62 / night
Estrella Lodging 2B - Rabat private room sleeps 3
Island of Malta / Rabat
1 3 2 nights min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 2 nights min
- Nearest beach 6 km
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from £31 / night
One of the most beautiful views on the island! - St. Mary private room sleeps 2
Jersey / St Mary
1 2 1 night min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 night min
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 1 km
- Child friendly
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from £70 / night
“Lovely and peaceful”
A lovely and peaceful place, at north of Jersey island. A very nice sea view, from bedroom and kitchen, comfortable and well-equipped character house with garden in a pleasant setting. A place for res… More
Thanks Mathias for leaving a few words to describe your stay. We're glad you all had a pleasant and relaxing holiday! Best wishes, Kaspar & Susanne
Apartments Minex (A quiet place for relaxation 3) - Trebinje private room sleeps 2
Republika Srpska / Trebinje
1 2 1 night min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 night min
- Swimming pool
- Suitable for children age 5+
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from £14 / night
New private room + ensuite #1 - Peregian Beach private room sleeps 2
Noosa / Peregian Beach
1 2 1 night min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 night min
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
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from £48 / night
Sunset Bay View Standard Fan Room - Subic Bay Freeport Zone private room sleeps 4
Central Luzon Region / Subic Bay Freeport Zone
1 4 1 night min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 night min
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Swimming pool
- Child friendly
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from £15 / night
Private room 5 minutes from Beppu station in Oita - Beppu private room sleeps 4
Oita Prefecture / Beppu
1 4 1 night min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 night min
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from £24 / night
Kingston double room parking near Wimbledon! - Kingston upon Thames private room sleeps 2
Greater London / Kingston upon Thames
1 2 1 night min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 night min
- Ask owner if suitable for children
- Car not necessary
- Ask about pets
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from £68 / night
Bedroom to Beach 5mins - Agnes Water private room sleeps 4
Queensland / Agnes Water
1 4 3 nights min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 3 nights min
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Child friendly
- Ask about pets
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from £45 / night
CityCenter-Room in Boutique Ap - Jerusalem City Center private room sleeps 2
Jerusalem / Jerusalem City Center
2 2 3 nights min
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 2
- 3 nights min
- Nearest beach 30 km
- Ask owner if suitable for children
- Car not necessary
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from £72 / night
“Great place”
I had a great time at Deboras house. She is nice, friendly and a great host. The location is very central and in walking distance to most tourist attractions. The apartment is very clean and nicely ke… More
Beautiful room near Kinsale - Kinsale private room sleeps 2
County Cork / Kinsale
1 2 2 nights min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 2 nights min
- Private garden
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from £57 / night
En-suite With a Great River View Greenwich London - South East London private room sleeps 2
London / South East London
1 2 2 nights min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 2 nights min
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from £60 / night
from £20 / night
“Calm, easy, relaxed, helpful stay”
I had a lovely stay at Povoacao. The room provided had plenty of space to unpack and get comfortable. I slept very well in the bed. As the bathroom is right besides the room, there is no awkward walki… More
Carolina is a great person, well-educated, friendly, organized, intelligent and with a wonderful smile. It was a privilege to have had the opportunity to meet Carolina. I strongly recommend her as a guest.
Room in a shared house. - Vilafranca del Penedes private room sleeps 2
Province of Barcelona / Vilafranca del Penedes
1 2 1 night min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 night min
- Ask owner if suitable for children
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from £31 / night
Tigh na Tilleadh Double Room - Achiltibuie private room sleeps 2
Ross and Cromarty / Achiltibuie
1 2 Min stay varies
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- Min stay varies
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
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from £35 / night
Shrubland Rose Room 6 - Hurlingham - Sandton private room sleeps 2
Sandton / Hurlingham, Sandton
1 2 1 night min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 night min
- Swimming pool
- Child friendly
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from £40 / night
B&B near Lake district & Scotland 2 dbl bedrooms - Mawbray private room sleeps 4
Maryport / Mawbray
1 4 2 nights min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 2 nights min
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Private garden
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from £39 / night