Relax, we’re the cottage holiday experts

Choosing self catering holiday accommodation has many advantages, above all it's the freedom and independence to do what you want, when you want. Our aim at Cottages Direct has always been the same – to make people feel more at home on their cottage holiday.

Book direct with the owner

With Cottages Direct there’s no middleman to deal with. You can get in touch with the holiday cottage owner direct to check availability and book, which means there’s no agent’s commission so there may be the chance of saving some money. Plus you can find out more about the cottage and its locality before you go on your self catering holiday.

Plus, it’s even easier with Easybook

Wherever you see this symbol in a cottage description, it means the property owner is taking advantage of our Easybook service. Designed to make booking your holiday property even easier – online or by phone – it means you don’t have the hassle of sending deposit cheques. In fact, you can take care of everything in one simple transaction with your credit or debit card. It’s safe, secure and there’s no booking fee.

Great choice

We offer a wide range of self catering holiday homes to rent in the UK, Ireland and now France, including farmhouses, country houses, town houses, apartments, log cabins and much more.

Great locations

Whether you choose to holiday in Cornwall, Devon or Dorset, the Cotswolds or other beautiful areas in the Heart of England, the dramatic Lake District and delightful Yorkshire Dales, Norfolk, Northumberland, the stunning countryside of Wales or Ireland, or even The Highlands of Scotland; Cottages Direct boasts a large selection of self catering holiday accommodation.

Late bargain cottages

If you're looking to get away at short notice you can search for late bargains. We only feature genuine reductions from the owner. Just click on Late Bargains to find your last minute break