Children playing on Wembury Beach, Devon

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Vistors enjoying the campsite at Low Wray in Cumbria

Three reasons to love long weekends 

A long weekend is the perfect time to discover somewhere new. Explore a historic garden, catch up with friends, camp out under the stars, there are so many ways you can make the most of your extra day off.

Couple walking through the grounds of Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire

Explore our places after hours 

Uniquely located in the gardens and grounds of our estates, many of our holiday cottages offer the chance to experience these special places after hours.

Plan an after-hours getaway
Looking out from the cliffs across the beach at Rhossili Bay, Gower

Holidays in Wales 

Dramatic mountains, sweeping valleys and world-famous beaches are just a few of the joys of a holiday to Wales. Our holiday cottages offer the perfect base for exploring the best of Wales.

View from the terrace of Bar Lodge holiday cottage in Cornwall

Six reasons to holiday in the UK this summer 

Planning your next holiday? Whether you're looking for adventure, history or wildlife a summer holiday to one of our cottages can offer it all.

The exterior of 1 Compton Farm Cottage, Newport, Isle of Wight

Top summer breaks for families 

From coastal farmhouses near safe, sandy beaches to woodland hideaways by ancient castles, you'll find our holiday cottages offer the perfect base for a family adventure. We’ve chosen some of our favourite cottages for a holiday with the kids this summer.

Exterior of Arlington Row

Top holidays for 2017 

Whether you’re looking for history, adventure, culture or relaxation, we’ve got a whole host of inspiring ideas for your 2017 holiday.

See our top picks
Thrang holiday cottage in the Lake District

Holiday Cottages 2017 brochure 

Our 2017 Holiday Cottages brochure is now available to order, be inspired by our unique cottages and start planning your 2017 adventures.

Order your copy
Looking pout to sea form the Bothy garden

Bothies and bunkhouses 

We've got bothies and bunkhouses in spectacular locations around the UK so why not use them to take a break within easy reach of national parks, beautiful countryside, unspoilt coastlines, or landscape parks?

Explore our bothies and bunkhouses
A guest collects apples on a working holiday

Five of our favourite working holidays 

From helping out with lambing season in the Lake District to surfing lessons in Devon, our working holidays offer a unique opportunity to learn new skills, make new friends and play a part in looking after some of the UK’s most special places.

Five of our top working holidays for 2017
A group camping at Gupton Farm

Top places to camp with us 

When it comes to camping, there can be few sites to rival the special places we look after. From beautiful beaches to breathtaking mountain ranges, our campsites are set in locations that are ideal for exploring the surrounding countryside.

Our top places to pitch your tent
The reception room of Pontbrenmydyr holiday cottage

Turning a mud building into a holiday cottage 

Discover how we transformed a derelict 1750s mud and thatch cottage into a sustainable holiday home.

How we transformed the cottage
Facade of Middlethorpe Hall and Spa

Middlethorpe Hall and Spa 

An award-winning, lovingly-restored William and Mary house with 20 acres of garden and parkland, that also offers a health and fitness spa with swimming pool, sauna and gym.

Discover more about Middlethorpe Hall

Book your holiday with us

Tempted to book a stay with us or intrigued and would like more information on a National Trust holiday? Visit our holidays website

Find your perfect break