Seasonal breaks
Half-term holidays
Half-term holidays
Looking for holiday ideas for the school holidays? With hundreds of unique cottages, campsites, bothies and bunkhouses to choose from, make memories that last a lifetime.
Save on a barn holiday this October
4 Cart Lodge Barn is surrounded by countryside and near the coast, and you can save when you stay this autumn* (find more offer information in our FAQs).
Half-term activities on the doorstep
Enjoy the Garden of Curious Creatures half-term trail at Attingham Park when you stay in Canal Barn.
Holidays with plenty to see and do
Whatever’s on your wish-list, we’ve got a place for you to stay. Explore clifftop cottages, beachside retreats, campsites and more. For the school holidays, you'll find cottages surrounded by nature for walks and wildlife spotting, or near National Trust places with programmes of events for families.
Nature and wildlife breaks
From checking out a rockpool to exploring miles of trails in a nature reserve, there are all kinds of ways to connect with the natural world on holiday. Find out more about holidays with exciting opportunities to spot wildlife, near nature reserves and with nature on the doorstep.
Active holidays
Holidays aren't just about relaxing. They're about adventure, experience and excitement. Choose your activity and find a place to stay close by.
Stay by a National Trust attraction
Make the most of free entry to National Trust places to visit when you stay nearby. Image: Castle Ward Gamekeeper's Cottage, County Down
City breaks
If you're looking for a city break, book a stay in a National Trust apartment or cottage in Durham, York or near Manchester. Image: Garden Gate Apartment, Durham
Quiet breaks
These rural cottages offer peaceful escapes with walks from the doorstep.
Druid's Cave Farmhouse
A homely farmhouse near the giant rock formations at Brimham Rocks, with views of the Yorkshire Dales.
Rose Castle Cottage
A two-bedroom cottage just above Tarn Hows with heaps of character in the heart of the Lakes.
Hafod y Fedw
Get away from it all in this traditional Welsh countryside cottage in the wilds of Eryri (Snowdonia).
Gorsey Bank Barn
A fresh and bright converted barn in the Hope Valley, surrounded by scenic walks and climbing adventures
More staycations
Large farmhouses
You'll find these handsome, homely buildings in lovely locations all over the country. Image: Selworthy Farmhouse, Somerset
Thatched cottages
Looking for a quaint countryside getaway? From boltholes for two to rustic farmhouses, we've carefully restored these thatched cottages, on the outside and in, for picture-perfect stays. Image: Dunster Keeper's House, Somerset
Woodland breaks
From fairy-tale hideaways to woodland walking getaways, we have holiday cottages in peaceful spots across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, perfect for connecting with nature.
