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  • A house with a deck and outdoor furniture near a pond with ducks at Number 8 Lakes View in Brean
    57
    Brean, Somerset
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsNo

      4.9★

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    A remarkable single-storey lodge resting on the picturesque grounds of Brean Country Club, Somerset. (Ref. 1081562)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Dishwasher
    • Washing machine
    • Baby-friendly

    3 nights from £592

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  • A stone pathway leading to a white house with a small garden and outdoor seating area at Heatherdale in Treknow near Tintagel
    13
    Treknow, near Tintagel, Cornwall
    • Sleeps5
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsYes

      4.8★

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    Bright and welcoming terraced home with wood burning stove in Treknow. (Ref. 976355)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Dishwasher
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    • Baby-friendly

    3 nights from £473

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  • A two-story house with wooden upper walls and cream lower walls beside a gravel driveway and outdoor seating area at The Outlook in Crowcombe
    35
    Crowcombe, Somerset
    • Sleeps7
    • Bedrooms3
    • PetsYes

      4.8★

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    A large, detached property situated on the outskirts of Stogumber near Crowcombe in Somerset. (Ref. 1063843)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Hot Tub
    • Dishwasher

    3 nights from £528

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  • The front exterior of a modern townhouse with two dark doors numbered 5 and 6 and large windows at 5 Ocean Heights in Newquay
    24
    Newquay, Cornwall
    • Sleeps6
    • Bedrooms3
    • PetsNo

      4.7★

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    3 bedroom contemporary townhouse set over 3 floors on the edge of Newquay town, 5 mins walk to a choice of beaches , shops, bars and restaurants. (Ref. 953055)

    • Wi-fi
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    3 nights from £506

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  • A wooden house with large windows and a fenced wooden deck surrounded by grass at Cove Lodge in Ilfracombe
    39
    Ilfracombe, Devon
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsNo

      5.0★

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    Cove Lodge is a delightful lodge with a decking and exceptional countryside views, near a beach and the bustling seaside town of Ilfracombe in Devon. (Ref. 1161983)

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    • Off-road parking
    • Ground floor bedroom
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    • Baby-friendly

    3 nights from £462

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  • A wooden outdoor dining table with chairs on a lawn in front of a large building with red tiled roof at The Stables in Watchfield near Highbridge
    39
    Watchfield near Highbridge, Somerset
    • Sleeps5
    • Bedrooms3
    • PetsNo

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    The Stables is a superb barn conversion resting in Watchfield, Somerset. (Ref. 1112503)

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    • Baby-friendly

    3 nights from £447

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  • A bubbling outdoor hot tub next to a cream building with large green windows overlooking a gravel yard and countryside at The Hayloft in Stockland Honiton
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    43
    Stockland, Honiton, Devon
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsNo

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    The Hayloft is a versatile, characterful, quirky, and Grade II-listed home, perfect for families or friends at Lower Lye, in the Blackdown Hills AONB. (Ref. 1120037)

    • Wi-fi
    • Electric car charging
    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Hot Tub
    • Dishwasher
    • Washing machine
    • Baby-friendly

    • 15% off - Fri 27th Mar to 3rd Apr 2026

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    3 nights from £682

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  • An exterior view of a rustic building with tiled roof and multiple glass doors opening onto a cobblestone courtyard with potted plants and a garden area at The Shippon in Honiton
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    35
    Honiton, Devon
    • Sleeps2
    • Bedrooms1
    • PetsNo

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    The Shippon is a spacious and inviting home, with characterful yet chic features, perfect for a couples retreat at Lower Lye, in the Blackdown Hills AONB. (Ref. 1087064)

    • Wi-fi
    • Electric car charging
    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Hot Tub
    • Dishwasher
    • Washing machine
    • Baby-friendly

    • 15% off - Fri 27th Mar to 3rd Apr 2026

    3 nights from £482

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  • An outdoor patio with cushioned chairs and a table next to a barbecue grill at Tilia Barn in Wincanton
    50
    Wincanton, Somerset
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsNo

      4.9★

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    This excellent, two-bedroom barn conversion rests in Wincanton, Somerset. (Ref. 1052563)

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    • Ground floor bedroom
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    • Baby-friendly

    3 nights from £482

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  • A stone building with small windows and wooden doors next to a paved area and grass at Mill House Boskensoe Barns in Mawnan Smith near Falmouth
    43
    Mawnan Smith near Falmouth, Cornwall
    • Sleeps8
    • Bedrooms4
    • PetsNo

      4.9★

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    Ultimate luxury home stay 10 minute drive from a sandy beach. (Ref. 965738)

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    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Hot Tub
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    • Baby-friendly

    3 nights from £1077

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Discover South West short breaks and make the most of your time with Helpful Holidays.

Treat yourself to a South West getaway

Is it time you had a break? Do you have a free weekend coming up you want to make the most of?

Helpful Holidays is here to provide you with a fabulous selection of South West short breaks.

All of the properties on this South West getaways page have short breaks enabled. This means when you book a 2, 3 or 4 night stay, you will get a short break price instead of the full weekly rental cost.

This allows you to make the most of your time. Forget budget rentals and B&Bs, think beautiful cottages in stunning locations!

Amazing locations for short breaks in South West England

Whether it’s a South West weekend away you’re seeking or a mid-week trip, there’s plenty of locations to choose from.

At Helpful Holidays, discover cottages in Devon in the wilderness of Dartmoor for a walking weekend, to the scenic beaches of Woolacombe for a beach break.

Check out Dorset cottages for a country bolthole escape, with the Jurassic Coast offering a beautiful backdrop to romantic South West weekends away.

Spend your weekend surfing morning till eve from a Cornish cottage, or tramp across rolling hills on a Somerset self-catering break.

Types of South West short breaks and weekends away

At Helpful Holidays, we have lots of different properties in the collection of over 700 South West cottages.

If you’re brining your pet pal along to your short getaway, pick from dog-friendly cottages across the South West.

You can find South West cottages with hot tubs or swimming pools too, perfect for maximising your relaxation time. Or if you're looking to holiday in a particular county, check out our range of short break cottages in Devon. 

Make the most of your time with a South West short break with Helpful Holidays. Book online or speak to one of our experts!

 

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