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City breaks

If you're looking for a city break this autumn or winter, for markets, winter lights, events and great places to eat and drink, book a stay in a National Trust apartment or cottage in Durham, York or near Manchester.

Durham

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.

The balcony seating area at Garden Gate Apartment , Durham

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.

Plants, flowers and shrubs show early autumn colours in Crook Hall Gardens. A vine climbing above a window in the hall behind has bright red leaves.
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Place

Crook Hall Gardens 

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

Durham

Fully open today
View of the castle from the walled garden, planned by Gertrude Jekyll, at Lindisfarne Castle
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Area

North East 

Explore the North East's characterful houses, glorious gardens, atmospheric woodland and rugged coastlines as well as gems including a UNESCO World Heritage site.

York

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.

The exterior of 20 Ogleforth, Yorkshire

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.

The exterior of the building in which Draper's Flat is housed, York

Draper's Flat, York 

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

The double bedroom at Minstergate, Yorkshire

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.

Ghostly looking sculpture of a gentleman made from mesh in a garden with a house behind
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Place

Treasurer's House, York 

Step inside this house of contradictions in the centre of York

York, North Yorkshire

Closed now

Near Manchester

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 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.

A mother and daughter watch a deer grazing with autumn tree in the background and leaves on the ground
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Place

Dunham Massey 

A garden for all seasons, an ancient deer park and a house filled with treasures and stories.

Altrincham

Fully open today
A parent and child wearing colourful coats explore Castlefield Viaduct.
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Place

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.

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Fully open today

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Wainman House, Wisbech 

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East Rosetta Cottage, Cowes, Isle of Wight 

This Victorian seafront house is an easy, ten-minute walk from Cowes' vibrant town and marina. Sleeps six.

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