Summer and seasonal breaks
Book a July break
It's not too late to find a great cottage. Be inspired by our picks and explore the full range of cottages to find the one that's right for your stay.
Stay next to Polesden Lacey's Rose Garden.
Polesden Garden Cottage has uninterrupted views over the formal gardens and beyond to the rolling Surrey Hills.
Hop Kiln Mews
Eighteenth-century hop kilns are part of the fabric of this unusual apartment for two.
Canal Barn
A welcoming retreat in a cluster of barns on the Attingham Park Estate.
Diston's Cottage
A stable door and a woodburning stove make this pretty cottage perfect for a Cotswold country break.
Cross Lane House
A characterful house from the 1600s, surrounded by Exmoor countryside.
Short breaks in August
Make time for an August escape; you'll find pockets of availability at all kinds of cottages.
Durgan Beach Cottage
A traditional stone cottage just a few metres from the shores of the Helford Estuary.
Meadowside
Surrounded by countryside with its own private stretch of river bank, and a traditional interior.
Lock Cottage
A charming and cosy Thames-side cottage with a pretty garden close to the Thames Path.
Carolina Cellar
A historic stone pilchard cellar with sea views over the beach and inlet.
The Clinker
A very photogenic stay with postcard-perfect window views in the village of Boscastle.
4 Stable Yard Cottage
A restored stone building in the former stableyard at Hardwick, by the historic house and garden.
Town Walls Tower
A retreat in town for two, in the last remaining watchtower on Shrewsbury’s medieval walls.
Woodford Cottage
A converted farm building on the Crom estate, one of Ireland's best conservation sites.
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
Find a cottage near the coast
From sandy beaches to pebbly coves, and whether you're looking for fossils or gazing out to sea from the cliffs, there's nothing like a holiday at the coast.
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
Barns and stables
From modern barns with luxurious interiors to wonky buildings full of historical, rustic features, all of our barns and stables have walks from the doorstep and comfortable places to relax at the end of the day. Image: Hop Kiln Cart Barn, Herefordshire
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.
Staying safe
Staying safe at National Trust places
The special places in National Trust care sometimes come with a few risks for visitors, be it coastline or countryside. Find out how to keep safe throughout your visits.
Free entry to National Trust places during your stay
What's more, dogs go free at all 300 of our dog-friendly cottages, and at 20 campsites. The money you spend on your holiday helps support our work as Europe’s biggest conservation charity, looking after nature, beauty and history for everyone to enjoy. Image: Eskeleth, Northumberland
