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Half-term holidays

Children playing on the beach at Rhosili and South Gower Coast, Swansea

Make school holidays extra special and treat the whole family to a half-term getaway in 2022. Shake off the winter blues in February, soak up the spring sunshine in May or book a late break in October.

With hundreds of unique holiday cottages, campsites, bothies and bunkhouses across England, Northern Ireland and Wales, we’re sure to have the perfect place for your half-term holiday.

Unforgettable family holidays

Fancy searching for shells before breakfast? Spotting deer as you picnic in your garden? Playing board games in front of a crackling fire? When you stay with us, you’re guaranteed a holiday the whole family will remember forever. 

Plus, every time you stay with us you help us to look after the place you’re staying in and contribute to the restoration of other special places too.

Holiday cottage guests relaxing in the garden

May half term

30 May – 3 June 2022 

As the sun comes out and the weather warms, May half term is the perfect time to get the whole family outdoors. Whether you’re a beach lover aching for days at the seaside, gearing up for the next big countryside adventure, or simply want to enjoy quality time as a family, our holidays are sure to be a family favourite. Take your pick from beachfront cottages, forest campsites and sprawling country farmhouses.

Plan your May getaway
Family on an autumnal walk at Shute Barton, Devon

October half term

24 - 28 October 2022 

The crunch of leaves beneath your feet, the taste of the fruit harvest and the smell of an open fire – autumn is a feast for the senses. Our cosy holiday cottages offer the perfect base for an October half-term break. Choose from woodland hideaways surrounded by dazzling autumn colour to garden retreats in the grounds of historic houses.

Search for your October adventure
Guests walking outside in front of Trees holiday cottage, Cumbria

February half term

18 - 26 February 2023 

Get ahead of the game and start planning your 2023 holiday. Why not book a post-Christmas break the whole family can look forward to? Enjoy family bike rides along the coast and walks through frost-covered woodland, then return to your holiday cottage for games in front of the fire, hearty dinners and a cup of hot chocolate.

Find your February break

Need some inspiration?

Children playing on a campsite

Top places to camp 

Why not take the family on a camping holiday this year? From woodland pitches to sites near the beach, take a look at our best campsites and find one near you.

Exterior of The Tower holiday cottage, Norfolk

Unique and quirky cottages 

These are our real 'wow' moment cottages - from Rapunzel-esque towers, to castles on cliffs, Victorian lighthouses or a former observatory. One thing's for sure, you won't stay anywhere else that's quite the same.

View over the bridge to Fountains Cottage in autumn

Cosy half-term breaks 

Tuck yourself away in a cosy winter cottage far from the bustle of everyday life. Discover winter’s natural peace and beauty, stargaze into crystal clear skies and snuggle up together by a roaring fire.

Start planning your half-term break

Whether it’s just for the weekend, a mid-week break or the full school holiday week, you’re guaranteed an unforgettable break when you spend your half-term holiday with us.

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Children playing in the woods at Hardy's Cottage, Dorset

Ideas for family fun 

From nature trails and wildlife adventures, to recipes and downloadable activity packs, find things to do the whole family will love.