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An aerial view of Newark Lower Lodge, Gloucestershire — Newark Lower Lodge, a house for six with parkland views on the Cotswold escarpment, Gloucestershire | © National Trust/Mike Henton

Looking for ways to make the most of the season? You can choose rest, adventure or a bit of both, with a break at a National Trust cottage or campsite. We have all sorts of holidays to inspire your plans.

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An aerial view of Wray Castle House, showing its veranda and large front garden, Cumbria

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Wray Castle House is a large lakehouse in a truly unique location.

An incredible location

This cottage is in an enviable position, next to Wray Castle and looking down to Lake Windermere. Pop along to Joey's Café at the Castle to grab a coffee, follow the walking trails and take the ferry to Ambleside. Once other visitors have gone home for the day, enjoy quiet evenings and views.

An aerial view of Lake Windermere and Wray Castle, with Wray Castle House on the right, Cumbria

Space to gather

With a large wrap-around veranda, dining room, sitting room and snug as well as five bedrooms, this is a great house for a family holiday or friends' meet-up. There are accessible features throughout the ground floor, including an adjustable-height worktop in the kitchen, accessible bathroom and level access from a super king-size bedroom onto the veranda.

The entrance hall at Wray Castle House, Cumbria

Christmas and New Year cottages

The exterior of Bar Lodge, Penrose, Helston, Cornwall

Book this beachside holiday home for Christmas 2027

Bar Lodge has a one-of-a-kind location perched above Loe Bar Beach, and a terrace to take in the sunsets.

The exterior of Low Strawberry Gardens, Windermere, Cumbria

New Year by Windermere

This simple lakeside retreat is in a great spot for an unplugged break.

More cottages for Christmas and New Year

Whether just for two or a big gathering, a stay in our Christmas and New Year cottage breaks will get you closer to the places we care for. We've got dog-friendly Christmas cottages and large lodges for New Year's Eve get-togethers.

The exterior of Craflwyn Hall, Gwynedd

Be inspired by the winter film

Watch our new film and be inspired to book your own winter break.

More winter inspiration

Fowey Coombe Farmhouse, Cornwall

See the star of our film

Fowey Coombe Farmhouse

Large farmhouses

You'll find these handsome, homely buildings in lovely locations all over the country. Image: Emley Farmhouse, Surrey

The exterior of Emley Farmhouse, Surrey

Coastal cottages

Explore cottages all over England, Wales and Northern Ireland near coast walks and awesome views. Image: Tom Parsons' Hut, Cornwall

An aerial view of Tom Parsons' Hut, with the beach at Booby's Bay and Trevose Headland in the background, Cornwall

Cottages with woodburners

Find a cottage with an open fire or woodburner for cosy evenings on your holiday. Image: Spring Cottage, Gloucestershire

The open-plan sitting and dining room with sofa, woodburner and original beams at Spring Cottage, Gloucestershire

Watch the new holidays film

Join a group of friends on their winter holiday, as they enjoy slowing down together for fireside chats and windswept beach walks. Featured: Fowey Coombe Farmhouse in Cornwall, a new holiday cottage for seven guests near a quiet beach on the edge of Fowey.

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Looking ahead to spring

Half-term holidays

Stay with us for a holiday the whole family will remember, whether you're searching for fossils, spotting deer or playing boardgames by the fire.

The Gwendra cottages (Gwendra Wartha, Gwendra Granary, Gwendra Dairy Cottage, Mowhay and Hayloft) overlooking the sea, Cornwall

Easter holiday breaks

For unrivalled access to coast and countryside, find an Easter break at a National Trust cottage or campsite for time with others, or peace and quiet in nature.

The exterior of Malt House in spring, with blossom on the trees and flowers blooming in the grass of the garden, Cornwall

An aerial view of 1, 2 and 3 Horsey Barns with the coast in the distance, Norfolk

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