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Go on holiday to one of the places in our care for a trip filled with memories, while helping us look after these places well into the future. Image: The Slipway, Devon
Active holidays
Don't-miss active holiday experiences
Stay at Stackpole for watersports
Coasteering was invented in Pembrokeshire and there are specialist local activity providers to help you get out and adventure safely.
Kayak on the river at Houghton Mill
Stay at Waterclose Meadows Campsite on the River Great Ouse in Cambridgeshire, and take your own watercraft out on the river to paddle along to St Ives, a historic market town.
A surfing retreat in Croyde
The Slipway is an apartment above the National Trust café in Croyde, near the beach and with space to store your surfboard.
Cycling at Sizergh
Holeslack Farmhouse is well placed for good cycling in the Winster and Lyth Valleys.
Canoeing and kayaking holidays
We have cottages on tucked-away creeks, winding rivers and the open sea. Some even have jetties for launching your own canoe or kayak.
High Strawberry Gardens, Lake District
A simple lakeside retreat for an uplugged holiday, with a jetty to launch your canoe or kayak in Windermere.
Newtown Cabin, Isle of Wight
Set in a quiet backwater on the Newtown National Nature Reserve, this rustic, cosy cabin is surrounded by coastal paths and meadows, so it’s the perfect spot for a nature-filled break.
Erne View, Country Fermanagh
A converted farm building with a spacious living area and views of Lough Erne.
Quin Cottage, Cornwall
A fisherman's cottage with a secret garden, by the beach in Port Quin. Take the coast path in either direction to Port Isaac or Polzeath.
Walking holidays
Whether you're taking a solo trek or gathering friends, family and dogs for a hike, we've got a place for you to stay. There are cottages and campsites near every kind of walk from level, easy strolls to challenging, iconic trails.
Druid's Cave Farmhouse, Yorkshire
A homely farmhouse near the giant rock formations at Brimham Rocks, with views of the Yorkshire Dales.
Mam Farm, Derbyshire
In a secluded spot with incredible views of the Peak District, this cosy stone cottage is the perfect base for an outdoor adventure.
Doyden Stable Cottage, Cornwall
Sitting high on the headland with views of Port Quin Bay this immaculate cottage is a real haven.
Eskdale Campsite, Lake District
Low in the valley, with trails by the river and up through the fells to small mountain lakes. Village pubs are a short stroll away.
Surfing holidays
We have plenty of cottages near surf spots in England and Wales, whether you'd like to try it for the first time with a local surf school or are an experienced surfer looking for the best swells.
Porth Mear Barn, Cornwall
A converted stone barn for 6 people, in a rural setting by the South West Coast Path.
Gupton Farm Campsite, Pembrokeshire
By the wild, big-surf beach at Freshwater West, a great spot for sunsets and stargazing.
1 Compton Farm Cottages, Isle of Wight
A farm worker’s cottage a short walk from Compton Bay and with views of chalky cliffs and grazing cows.
Meudwy, North Wales
In the heart of Aberdaron with its wide, sandy bay on the doorstep, this apartment offers miles of stunning coastal walks on the Llyn Peninsula.
Cycling holidays
Whether you'd like to explore peaceful villages or get off-road, there's a place to stay in a spot for your cycling holiday.
Cutmadoc
A 1920's, villa-style cottage on the edge of the Lanhydrock estate, with footpaths and cycle paths all around.
Knowles Farm Cottage
This rural escape has an open fire, exposed beams and views of a Victorian lighthouse to love.
Silverthwaite
An inspiring spot looking out over Langdale Valley with Arts and Crafts influenced detail inside.
Wasdale Campsite
A mile from Wastwater, close to challenging bike trails and Scafell Pike, England’s tallest mountain.
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Last-minute holidays
Find a last-minute holiday to somewhere special. From weekend adventures to mid-week breaks, you're sure to find somewhere unique to stay with our late availability holiday accommodation.
Nature and wildlife breaks
Immerse yourself in a stunning natural location and enjoy taking some time off, with a unique getaway to re-discover the delights of nature in a National Trust cottage.
Woodland breaks and forest holidays
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.
Stargazing holidays
Our outdoor experts know of a few campsites and remote cottages with access to the greatest star-spangled views in the UK.
