City breaks

If you're looking for a city break, to explore new streets, places to visit and events, as well as great places to eat and drink, book a stay in a National Trust apartment or cottage in Durham, York or near Manchester.

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This Durham city apartment has out-of-hours access to Crook Hall Gardens, with a maze and series of interlinking gardens each with its own style and character.

Garden Gate Apartment, Durham

Garden Gate Apartment is a light, bright spot above the visitor café in a modern building on the edge of Crook Hall Gardens. From the apartment’s balcony, you’ll have a view across the maze and beautiful gardens, yours to explore after visitors go home for the day., and it's a 10-minute walk from the city centre. Sleeps four.

Crook Hall Gardens

Characterful gardens on the edge of Durham city, set against the backdrop of a medieval hall.

National Trust in the North East

From dramatic coastlines to hidden woodlands, and from grand historic houses to world-famous landmarks, the North East is bursting with unforgettable days out. Explore characterful country estates, stroll through vibrant gardens in full bloom, and uncover the stories behind castles, ruins, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Whether you're seeking family adventures, peaceful walks, or a journey through history, there's something special waiting for you in every corner of the North East.

Dragon head statues on the lawn at Wallington, Northumberland,

There are three apartments in York's historic centre. During your stay, you'll have free entry to National Trust places including Treasurer's House in York, an eclectic townhouse filled to the brim with antiques and art.

20 Ogleforth, York

Built in the 16th century as part of a row of coach houses or stables, this apartment has the historic streets of York on its doorstep and views of York Minster from the pretty sitting and dining room. Sleeps four.

Draper's Flat, York

This apartment is above the National Trust shop in York's bustling centre, just across from York Minster. Sleeps four.

Minstergate, York

This apartment is full of historic features and character, with wonky beams, sloping floors and a Georgian staircase that was added at a later stage. Sleeps two.

Treasurer's House, York

Step inside this house of contradictions in the centre of York

Stone house with a lawn and fountain in the foreground

Stay in the Cheshire countryside for easy access to Manchester and all of its attractions. You'll have free entry to National Trust places during your stay, including nearby Dunham Massey, Lyme and the Castlefield Viaduct - a Victorian-era steel viaduct transformed into a green ‘sky garden’ in the heart of Manchester.

The outdoor seating at Hempfield Stables, Cheshire

Hempfield Stables, near Altrincham

These converted stables have modern rooms tucked into the building's original, rustic spaces. It's in its own walled garden by the canal path in a small village, near the Dunham Massey estate. Sleeps four.

The exterior of Village Farmhouse, Cheshire

Village Farmhouse, near Altrincham

This generous farmhouse in the heart of a small village, a short walk from Dunham Massey’s Georgian house, gardens and deer park. Sleeps 12.

The exterior of East Lodge, Disley, Stockport, Cheshire

Lyme East Lodge, near Stockport

This Edwardian cottage is on the eastern boundary of Lyme's 1,400 acre deer park, overlooking the moorland plateau of Kinder Scout. Sleeps four.

Lyme West Lodge, near Stockport

This former gate lodge is on the western boundary of Lyme's grand estate and deer park, where you'll have free entry during your stay. Sleeps four.

Castlefield Viaduct

A Victorian-era steel viaduct transformed into a green ‘sky garden’ in the heart of Manchester. Pop in and discover this urban garden, Wednesday - Sunday 10am - 5pm, no booking needed.