21 cheap weekend breaks in the UK
On the lookout for a short break somewhere pleasant and affordable? Check out our selection of cheap weekend breaks in the UK.
South West
1. Lee Shore
Location: Salcombe
Price: £274 for two nights.
If you do one thing: Hire a motor boat
Lee Shore is a comfortable two-storey apartment located a few steps away from Salcombe’s lively restaurants, pubs and shops. The property has a charming double room and a brand new second bedroom, making it great for both romantic breaks and family getaways. The sparkling waters of the estuary make for memorable motor boat rides.
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2. The Hobbit Flat
Location: St Ives
Price: £235 for two nights.
If you do one thing: Visit the Tate.
The Hobbit Flat is a traditional fisherman’s cottage with clean blue and white décor befitting its prized location close to the harbour. Perfect for couples, this one-bedroom apartment has an open plan kitchen, lounge and dining area. Make sure you pick up some freshly caught seafood on your way back from the Tate St Ives art gallery.
South
3. Old Stables Cottage
Location: New Forest
Price: £284 for two nights.
If you do one thing: Walk in the forest.
The New Forest is a wonderful location brimming with natural beauty and local wildlife. Stay at Old Stables Cottage for a magical experience close to nature, with all the comfort and amenities of a family cottage. A lovely place to come home to after a long day exploring the walking trail of the forest.
4. Cedar Tree
Location: Whitchurch, Hampshire
Price: £241 for two nights.
If you do one thing: Visit Highclere Castle.
Cedar Tree is a cosy shepherd’s hut that packs a lot into its compact size. Fitted with a double bed, kitchen and shower room, this characterful hut will even come stocked with a welcome hamper of milk, tea, coffee, bread, butter, eggs, juice and wine. You might recognise nearby Highclere Castle as the backdrop for the TV show Downton Abbey.
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South East
5. Flat 2 Clarence House
Location: Saint Leonards-on-Sea
Price: £269 for two nights.
If you do one thing: Visit the Kino cinema.
If gorgeous sea views are your thing, then Flat 2 Clarence House could be the perfect base for your coastal break. Blessed with an ocean fresh balcony, this lovely apartment is a stone’s throw from the beach and the town centre. Browse various antique shops, grab some fish and chips and pay a visit to the vintage Kino cinema.
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6. Honeysuckle Cottage
Location: Brighton
Price: £275 for two nights.
If you do one thing: Visit the Lanes.
With its quintessential seaside feel, brilliant fish and chips, iconic pier and pebbled beach, Brighton is one of the UK’s top city breaks. Honeysuckle Cottage is an end of terrace property with an enclosed garden and two bedrooms, making it a super option for families. Be sure to check out the Royal Pavilion, the many ice cream parlours and the hive of thin independent shopping streets, known as The Lanes.
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Wales
7. Cysgod y Ffynnon
Location: Pembrokeshire
Price: £289 for two nights.
If you do one thing: Walk along the coastal path.
A beautifully decorated airy cottage with homely fittings, Cysgod y Ffynnon is certainly more comfortable than it is easy to pronounce! Located just a quarter of a mile from the stunning Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, this delightful, dog-friendly cottage is a superb spot for those who love to take in the sea breeze on a long walk.
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8. Caban Clyd
Location: Snowdonia
Price: £250 for two nights.
If you do one thing: Climb the mountain!
Caban Clyd is a quirky wooden glamping pod sitting on its very own little hillock. The compact bolthole overlooks sumptuous views of the green valleys in the distance, but for the ultimate in scenic vistas, you’ll need to climb the majestic Mount Snowdon.
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West Midlands
9. Sleepy Hollow Studio
Location: Shrewsbury
Price: £226 for two nights.
If you do one thing: Stroll through Shrewsbury’s medieval streets.
Sleepy Hollow Studio is a stylish annexe with open plan accommodation and one double bedroom. Great for couples looking to get away from it all, the property is close to the Shropshire Hills AONB as well as the quaint medieval streets of Shrewsbury town centre.
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10. Fox Cottage
Location: Worcestershire
Price: £291 for two nights.
If you do one thing: Enjoy a spa day.
A pretty thatched cottage with a wood-burning stove, exposed brickwork features and beautiful garden, Fox Cottage is the kind of property that you’ll want to spend all of your time in. However, venture out to nearby Malvern and you can experience the height of luxury during a relaxing spa day.
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East Anglia
11. Hill House Cottage
Location: Great Yarmouth
Price: £179 for two nights.
If you do one thing: Stroll along the promenade.
Explore Great Yarmouth and its wonderful piers, pubs and promenade from Hill House Cottage. The seafront and quay offer plenty of history and heritage, while the wide sandy beach is a must on bright sunny days. The property sleeps four and has everything you need to relax and unwind.
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12. Fishermans Cottage
Location: Norfolk
Price: £235 for two nights.
If you do one thing: See the basking seals.
Fishermans Cottage is a traditional one-bedroom property with stonewall features and colourful kitchen tiles. A lovely place to settle down and enjoy some home-cooked food after a day out in nearby Wells-next-the-Sea. Boat trips to see the local basking seal colony are a must.
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Yorkshire
13. Ivy Grange Cottage
Location: York
Price: £209 for two nights.
If you do one thing: Head to The Shambles.
A spacious pet-friendly bungalow with room for all the family, Ivy Grange Cottage sits on the edge of various cycle routes. The 2014 Tour de France passed close by to the cottage. The overhanging timber-framed buildings of The Shambles, a 14th century street in York, make for an interesting visit.
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14. Mary’s
Location: Selby
Price: £205 for two nights.
If you do one thing: Walk through the Yorkshire Dales.
Mary’s is a converted stable block within reach of the Yorkshire Dales. Enjoy a day of exploration on the moors before retiring to the comfort of this holiday home in the evening. This single-storey property got its name from ‘Mary’, the last shire horse to work in the stables.
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North West
15. The Conifers
Location: Blackpool
Price: £259 for two nights.
If you do one thing: Ride ‘The Big One’ at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
With two bedrooms and a fully functional kitchen, The Conifers is a great little terraced house for those looking to take advantage of all that Blackpool has to offer. Visit Clifton Street for the town’s best restaurant and climb 205 feet into the air on the The Big One roller coaster to sample Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s most thrilling experience.
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16. The Shepherds Hut
Location: Lake District
Price: £269 for two nights.
If you do one thing: Explore the national park.
The Lake District is England’s largest national park and it’s also one of its most beautiful. Make The Shepherds Hut your base while you explore the natural beauty of this rural area. Lake Windermere and the world-famous World of Beatrix Potter are also located close to the property.
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North East
17. Twitcher’s Rest
Location: Hartlepool, County Durham
Price: £278 for two nights.
If you do one thing: Go rock pooling.
Situated a short walk from the beach, Twitcher’s Rest is a great spot for those looking to go bird watching or rock pooling along the coast. The RSPB’s flagship Saltholme reserve is one of the country’s top migratory bird hotspots. Look out for terns, waders, sea ducks, geese, gannet and guillemots.
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18. Castle Keep View
Location: Alnwick
Price: £249 for two nights.
If you do one thing: Learn to ride a broomstick!
Castle Keep View is a cosy first-floor apartment within easy walking distance of the iconic Alnwick Castle, which featured as Hogwarts in the first two Harry Potter films. Kids and the young at heart will love a visit to the castle grounds, not only for its majestic beauty and historic significance but also for the famous broomstick lessons offered onsite.
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Scotland
19. Edinburgh Apartment
Location: Edinburgh
Price: £289 for two nights.
If you do one thing: Take a whisky tour.
Set within an 18th-century building, Edinburgh Apartment is an affordable way to spend a weekend in the Scottish capital. The wooden beams and stone pillars fit with the atmospheric aesthetic of the cobbled wharf area. There are numerous establishments offering whisky tasting tours in the city.
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20. Argyll Lodge
Location: Loch Lomond
Price: £209 for two nights.
If you do one thing: Take in the splendour of the loch.
Argyll Lodge is a spacious and modern property blessed with a prized location within view of the gorgeous Loch Lomond. While only an hour drive away from Glasgow, the splendour and natural beauty of the loch and surrounding countryside should be enough to keep you occupied on your short break.
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Northern Ireland
21. Alken Cabin
Location: Giant’s Causeway
Price: £289 for two nights.
If you do one thing: Walk in the footsteps of giants.
Discover the amazing stories surrounding the mythic Giant’s Causeway with a weekend break at Alken Cabin. With a double bed and triple bunk bed, this wood cabin is perfectly suited for families wishing to explore the 40,000 interlocking basalt stone columns of Giant’s Causeway.
