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Find a cottage perfect for your holiday, for a trip filled with memories. Image: Fron Dirion, Powys, Wales
Holiday cottages
Discover our collection of more than 500 holiday cottages across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Large houses and neighbouring cottages
Gather with friends and family this season
For a big family holiday or get together with friends, choose from a historic manor house, large farmhouse or group of cottages right next to each other. From the Roseland cottages in Cornwall to the Horsey Barns in Norfolk and Greenwood Farm in the Peak District, we have clusters of cottages at the coast or in the countryside. Image: Choristers' House, Yorkshire
Search large farmhouses
You'll find these handsome, homely buildings in lovely locations all over the country. Image: Dinefwr Home Farm, Carmarthenshire
Find a celebration house
Search the grand houses and halls collection to find a special place to stay for a holiday celebrating a birthday or anniversary. Image: Norbury Manor, Derbyshire
New - Cwmmau Farmhouse, Herefordshire
A grand medieval farmhouse, surrounded by farmland, woodland and meadows.
New - Cross Lane House, Somerset
A big, medieval house with plenty of room to gather. It's in a little village near the South West Coast Path, with miles of trails through Exmoor National Park. Dog friendly. Sleeps eight.
Featured cottages
From tiny cottages to restored medieval halls, lighthouses and towers, we have all kinds of places to stay.
New - Castle Ward Gamekeeper's Lodge, County Down
A Victorian cottage in a quiet spot at Castle Ward, tucked away among meadows and woodland. Dog friendly. Sleeps five.
Cliveden Ferry Cottage, Berkshire
A half-timbered ferryman's cottage on the banks of the Thames River at the Cliveden estate. Sleeps four.
Hop Kiln Mews, Herefordshire
An apartment in a cluster of red-brick farm buildings, with a quirky layout and unusual, circular shower room. Dog friendly. Sleeps two.
Low Strawberry Gardens, Cumbria
This woodland cottage on the Cotehele estate is near the Victorian watermill and quay. Dog friendly. Sleeps six.
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Heritage Open Days 2025
This cottage is opening for the Heritage Open Days festival this year - visit the festival website to find out more.
Heritage Open Days 2025
Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture offering free access to heritage events and activities across England. Heritage Open Days 2025 takes place between 12 and 21 September, and during that time some National Trust holiday cottages are opened up for a day or more for you to explore and enjoy. This year, discover The Bothy in Powis Castle's gardens, extraordinary Portland House - an Art Deco villa on the Dorset coast, Thorington Hall in Sussex and more. Visit the Heritage Open Days website to find out more and find open days in your area. Image: Thorington Hall, Suffolk
More cottage stays
Film and TV cottages
Fancy taking a break at somewhere you've seen on screen? From Game of Thrones to Harry Potter, the places we care for have provided the backdrop to some iconic film and TV scenes. Image: Lacock Abbey, near 2 High Street, Wiltshire
Cottages behind the scenes
Uniquely located in the gardens and grounds of our estates, many of our holiday cottages offer the chance to experience our special places after-hours. Image: The Bothy, North Wales
Cottages with literary connections
With historical links to treasured writers and poets, a holiday to one of these cottages offers plenty to inspire any bookworm or budding writer. Image: Priest's House, Kent
Romantic cottages
Book a getaway at one of our romantic holiday cottages. From cosy country retreats to secluded woodland cabins, these cottages are perfect for a Valentine's or romantic break. Image: Kymin Round House, Monmouthshire
Remote cottages
We've handpicked a special selection of secluded and off-grid holiday cottages to help you get the peace and quiet you're craving. There's no excuses - it's time to be still, look up and reconnect with nature. Image: Rose Castle Cottage, Cumbria
Unique and quirky cottages
These are our real 'wow' moment cottages - from Rapunzel-esque towers, to castles on cliffs, Victorian lighthouses or a former observatory. One thing's for sure, you won't stay anywhere else that's quite same. Image: Blickling Tower, Norfolk
Holiday cottage history and restoration
Nothing beats a walking holiday in the great outdoors. That inward sense of achievement after completing a walk, discovering new landscapes and conquering high peaks. Book a stay at one of our cottages across England, Wales and Northern Ireland and set out on a rambling adventure. Image: Eryri (Snowdonia), Wales
Accessible holiday cottages
Accessible accommodation
Our accessible cottages in idyllic locations are thoughtfully equipped and comfortable, so you can enjoy your holiday and create memories with family or friends. Image: 1 Bagdon Farm Cottage, Surrey
1 Bagden Farm Cottage
A modern, timber-framed barn with views to the Surrey hills.
Restharrow
Rest in this comfortable cottage after days adventuring in the Lake District. It's in a quiet spot, just a field away from the shore of Lake Windermere.
Sandybury Barn
In a secluded spot in the Shropshire countryside, this unique holiday cottage is perfect for family and friends to gather and enjoy.