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Half-term holidays

Family on the beach at Birling Gap and Seven Sisters, East Sussex

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

With hundreds of 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.

What makes our holidays so special?

Every one of our self-catering holiday cottages, campsites and bunkhouses has been handpicked for their stunning locations, fascinating history and unique features. From former fishermen's cottages just off the beach, detached farmhouses with space for all the family (and the dog), to woodland cabins and lakeside campsites, we have something for everyone.

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. 

Three children sitting on a treestump in the woodland of Lacock Abbey in Wiltshire

May half-term

28 May – 1 June 2018 

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.

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Family playing with leaves in the autumn at Morden Hall Park, London

October half-term

22 October – 2 November 2018 

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.

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A family returning from a walk to Trees holiday cottage, Cumbria

February half-term

18 February – 1 March 2019 

Get ahead of the game and start planning your 2019 holiday. Booking is now open for February half-term, so 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.

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The coastline at Souter Lighthouse, Tyne & Wear Play Video
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Need a little more inspiration? Watch our video to see where your next family adventure could take you.

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View of the Water Tower in Cornwall, one of our holiday cottages

Unique holiday 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.

Family sitting in front of one of the camping pods

Places to sleep under the stars 

Enjoy a magical half-term holiday sleeping beneath the stars. Close to some of the best stargazing spots in the UK, these campsites and cottages will be loved by astronomers aged five to fifty.

The exterior of The Lighthouse Keepers' Cottage, Lynton, Devon

Lighthouse holiday cottages 

Experience a one-of-a-kind holiday at one of our lighthouse holiday cottages. Enjoy a sea view like no other, wake up to the sound of waves and spot dolphins from your bedroom window.

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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