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Last-Minute Weekend Breaks UK

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A contemporary, four-bedroom home resting on the outskirts of Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Woodburning stove. Close to beach. Pet-friendly. Near National Park. Enclosed garden. Pickering 17.5 miles; Whitby 18.2 miles; York 39.8 miles. (Ref. 1134476)

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This charming detached white stone cottage rests in the village of Aller, near Langport, in Somerset. Woodburning stoves. Pet-friendly. Bridgwater 10 miles; Yeovil 15.4 miles. (Ref. 1037766)

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A stunning detached cottage resting in Cirencester Gloucestershire. Cotswold location. Near beach. Enclosed courtyard. TV with Sky. Bibury 9.3 miles; Stroud 16.2 miles; Cheltenham 19.1 miles; Gloucester 22.6 miles (Ref. 1075424)

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A luxurious barn-conversion resting near Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire. Dog-friendly. Family-friendly. Character features. Woodburning stove. Grassington 11.7 miles; Ripon 14.7 miles; Harrogate 15.9 miles. (Ref. 1120315)

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A stunning detached chalet in the rural setting of Horningtops, near Liskeard, in Cornwall. Panoramic countryside views. Dog-friendly. Ground-floor accommodation. Looe 5.4 miles; Bodmin 15.6 miles. (Ref. 1065495)

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3 nights from £472

  • Sleeps6
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Horseshoe Cottage is a delightful cottage settled into the countryside of Lockerley near West Tytherley, Hampshire. Countryside location. Close to a shop. West Tytherley 3.7 miles; Sailsbury 12.4 miles. (Ref. 1148219)

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3 nights from £582

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Malthouse Farm is a stunning farmhouse located in the town of Heacham in Norfolk. Pet-friendly. Hot tub. Close to local amenities. Near the coast. Hunstanton 3 miles; Fakenham 18.1 miles. (Ref. 1159605)

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3 nights from £1374

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Ptarmigan is a family-friendly terraced home with sea views and off-road parking, located in the coastal village of Garlieston in Dumfries and Galloway. Wigtown 8 miles; Newton Stewart 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1159924)

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This contemporary-styled holiday cottage can be found in Grindleton near Chatburn, Lancashire. Remote position. Countryside views. Woodburning stove. Clitheroe 4.7 miles; Skipton 16.1 miles. (Ref. 1034985)

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3 nights from £797

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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A fabulous ground-floor apartment in St Ives, Cornwall. Decked terrace. Secure barrier parking. Short walk to beach. Carbis Bay 1.2 miles; Penzance 8 miles; Falmouth 26 miles. (Ref. 1074003)

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3 nights from £492

  • Sleeps4
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A contemporary two-bedroom holiday home settled on the outskirts of Stratford-upon-Avon in the West Midlands. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Rural. Royal Leamington Spa 14.1 miles; Warwick 17.9 miles. (Ref. 1095211)

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Bwn Cath is a beautifully-designed, single-storey home nestled in Berriew near Montgomery, Powys. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. Countryside. Family-friendly. Churchstoke 8.7 miles; Welshpool 8 miles; Bishop's Castle 13.8 miles. (Ref. 1122454)

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A luxury log cabin situated next to the owner’s home in Prestatyn, North Wales. Barbecue. Off-road parking. Romantic dwelling. Coastal views. Colwyn Bay 17.5 miles; Conwy 24.5 miles. (Ref. 1108733)

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3 nights from £450

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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A superb stone-built cottage resting in Faceby, North Yorkshire. En-Suite bedrooms. In a National Park. Woodburning stove. Stokesley 5.2 miles; Osmotherley 5.9 miles; Northallerton 12.2 miles. (Ref. 1097690)

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3 nights from £962

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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A stunning, single-storey barn conversion resting in Burniston near Scalby in North Yorkshire. Off-road parking. Family-friendly. En-suites. Ground-floor living. Scarborough 3.6 miles; Whitby 16 miles. (Ref. 1109246)

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3 nights from £817

  • Sleeps4
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    4.9

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A charming end-terrace cottage resting in the market town of Belper, Derbyshire. Off-road parking. Garden with furniture. Close to amenities. Smart TV. Matlock 10.8 miles; Ashbourne 12.3 miles; Nottingham 19.4 miles. (Ref. 1071632)

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3 nights from £395

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Detached cottage for couples set within Skidby Lakes Golf course at Cottingham. Open-plan living. Eco-friendly. On the edge of Yorkshire Wolds. Beverley 4 miles. (Ref. 929127)

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3 nights from £274

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Balog Farm is a wonderfully-designed, detached abode situated in Llaneilian enjoying the tranquil sea views of Anglesey. Smart TV. Ground floor living. Bull Bay 4 miles; Cemaes 7.7 miles; Holyhead 22 miles; Llangefni 13.9 miles. (Ref. 1066803)

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3 nights from £897

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A beautifully converted barn in the village of Llandysul in South Wales. En-suite. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Cardigan 13 miles. (Ref. 977421)

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3 nights from £463

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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Old Post Office is a contemporary, four-bedroom home resting rurally in Glanvilles Wootton near Sherborne, Dorset. Pet-friendly. Hot tub. Rural views. Buckland Newton 2.8 miles; Cerne Abbas 5.7 miles; Sherborne 7.1 miles; Dorcesher 12.2 miles. (Ref. 1129395)

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3 nights from £1512

Feeling spontaneous? Or are you just ready to book your next few days away? If so, then be sure to take a look at this vast collection of properties for last-minute weekend breaks in the UK. 

Why Last-Minute Weekend Breaks UK? 

For those of you who like to take shorter holidays at the drop of a hat, you’ve come to the right place with this collection of stunning properties for last-minute weekend breaks UK.  

With a host of options situated all over the country, these properties are immediately available, giving you the chance to escape the stress of everyday life as soon as possible.  

Complete with modern amenities and all the creature comforts that you’re used to at home, as well as being nestled in some of the country’s most stunning locations; you simply can’t go wrong with booking last-minute short breaks in the UK! 

Places to Visit during Last-Minute UK Weekend Breaks 

With properties situated all over the country, from the coast to the countryside, there’s no shortage of places to book when it comes to last-minute weekend breaks in the UK. 

For rural breaks, a trip to the Lake District is a fantastic idea to consider. Situated in the North West of England, it’s home to wonderful towns like Bowness, Ambleside and Keswick, as well as natural landmarks like Lake Windermere and Scafell Pike waiting for you to explore. 

For a coastal getaway, consider a last-minute weekend break in Cornwall, a beautiful county tucked away in the South West of England. Wrapping around the southernmost point in Britain, this county is home to beautiful coastal towns like St Ives, Carbis Bay and Penzance where you’ll find plenty of cosy pubs, independent shops and well-renowned restaurants to enjoy during your stay. 

For the best of both worlds, Anglesey, found just off the coast of North Wales, can make for an exceptional place to stay. Home to idyllic towns and villages like Benllech, Moelfre and Rhosneigr, it's also where you’ll find a host of award-winning beaches like Red Wharf Bay, as well as miles of rolling green hills and fantastic attractions like the Anglesey Sea Zoo, Parys Mountain and Beaumaris Castle

Other Popular Destinations for Last-Minute UK Short Breaks: 

Forest of Dean 

Hampshire 

Isle of Wight 

Norfolk 

Northumberland 

North Wales 

South Wales 

Warwickshire 

Yorkshire 

Types of Short Breaks 

Begin your next adventure today by booking one of these delightful last-minute short breaks! 

If you still haven’t found what you’re looking for then don’t fret as you can also choose from these romantic weekend breaks, lodge short breaks and weekend caravan breaks

There are also plenty of family weekend breaks and spa weekend breaks to choose from. If you’re looking to make the most of your annual leave, you can also choose from these bank holiday weekend getaways. Why not browse this collection of family weekend breaks or spa weekend breaks too? If you're looking for your next getaway by the sea then these beach breaks in the UK could be perfect.

As well as these properties for last-minute weekend breaks, there’s also a vast collection of other properties for weekend cottage breaks, as well as plenty of opportunities to book last-minute breaks