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The door into the kitchen at Newgale Wood Farm, Pembrokeshire
Newgale Wood Farm, a coastal farmhouse sleeping six and welcoming two dogs, Pembrokeshire | © National Trust/Mike Henton

Holiday cottages

Discover our collection of holiday cottages across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including clifftop cottages, countryside farmhouses and beachside retreats.

New cottages

Every year, we restore and bring new life to cottages for you to enjoy on a National Trust holiday.

An aerial view of Newgale Wood Farm, with the sea in the distance, Pembrokeshire

Newgale Wood Farm 

A pretty pink house from the 1800s, perfectly placed for a beach holiday, and with a sea view from the bath.

Wales

6 guests
Dogs welcome: 2
Cwmmau Farmhouse under restoration, Herefordshire

Cwmmau Farmhouse 

This grand medieval farmhouse has a timber frame, leaded windows and plenty of room to gather.

Herefordshire & Worcestershire

10 guests
Dogs welcome: 0
The view of the hillside from the deck at Cross Lane House, Somerset

Cross Lane House 

Cross Lane House has many comfortable rooms and is surrounded by Exmoor countryside.

Somerset & Wiltshire

8 guests
Dogs welcome: 3

Quirky cottages

Find a place to stay full of interesting and unusual features.

The Birdcage, a three-storey cottage with a pentagonal shape, Cornwall

The Birdcage 

This three-storey cottage in Port Isaac is a former cobbler's shop, peeking over its neighbours for harbour views.

Cornwall

2 guests
Dogs welcome: 0
The exterior of The Round House, a rotunda cottage with a portico over a patio and large, lawned garden, surrounded by trees, Suffolk

The Round House 

This fairy-tale cottage is on the Ickworth Estate.

Suffolk

6 guests
Dogs welcome: 2
The exterior of The Lighthouse Keepers' Cottage, Lynton, Devon

Foreland Lighthouse Keepers' Cottage 

This cliff-edge cottage behind a working lighthouse has a dramatic position, perfectly placed to pick up the South West Coast Path.

Devon

10 guests
Dogs welcome: 0

Large houses and neighbouring cottages

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.

Search large farmhouses 

You'll find these handsome, homely buildings in lovely locations all over the country. Image: Hop Kiln Farmhouse, Herefordshire

The shared garden at Hop Kiln Farmhouse, Herefordshire
Cross Lane House, Somerset

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 the Exmoor National Park. Dog friendly. Sleeps eight.

Somerset & Wiltshire

8 guests
Dogs welcome: 3
An aerial view of Watkin Bunkhouse, with mountains in the background, Gwynedd

Watkin Bunkhouse 

This spacious bunkhouse is right on the Watkin Path, which leads to the summit of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). It has everything you need for a walking weekend or holiday exploring Eryri (Snowdonia).

Wales

22 guests
Dogs welcome: 4

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: Rothley Lakehouse, Northumberland

The exterior of Rothley Lakehouse, Northumberland

Dog-friendly cottages

Dogs stay free at all of our dog-friendly cottages.

Dog-friendly holiday cottages 

Our holiday cottages are set in scenic locations, by rugged coastline and wild countryside. Bring your dog along for the adventure in one of nearly 300 dog-friendly cottages.

Millbeck Towers, near the Skiddaw range and Derwent Water, sleeps 12 people and welcomes two dogs, Cumbria
An aerial view of Castle Ward Gamekeeper's Lodge, with Castle Ward mansion and Strangford Lough in the background, County Down

Castle Ward Gamekeeper's Lodge 

A Victorian cottage in a quiet spot at Castle Ward, tucked away among meadows and woodland.

Northern Ireland

5 guests
Dogs welcome: 2
Lady's Walk passes Hawthorn Cottage on the Hafod Estate, Ceredigion

Hawthorn Cottage 

This traditional estate-worker’s cottage is full of Welsh character. It’s on the Hafod Estate with trails from the gate leading to waterfalls, gardens and spectacular views.

Wales

6 guests
Dogs welcome: 2
The exterior of The Bakehouse, a two-storey thatched cottage, Dorset

The Bakehouse 

A charming, rustic conversion, this holiday cottage has wonky beams and countryside views.

Dorset

2 guests
Dogs welcome: 2

Accessible holiday cottages

We are always looking for ways to improve accessibility at our cottages, and you'll find some carefully considered accessible features in this selection.

The ground-floor, king-size bedroom at 1 Bagden Barn, Surrey

1 Bagden Farm Cottage 

A modern, timber-framed barn with views to the Surrey hills.

Kent, Surrey & Sussex

6 guests
Dogs welcome: 1
The sitting and dining room at Restharrow, Cumbria

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.

Lake District

2 guests
Dogs welcome: 2
The sitting area in the open-plan living space of Sandybury Barn, with three sofas, television, woodburner and a vaulted ceiling, Shropshire

The Weir Garden Cottage 

From this welcoming dairy cottage, you’ll have your own gate into the Weir Garden’s 18th-century walled garden.

Herefordshire & Worcestershire

10 guests
Dogs welcome: 2

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: The Weir Garden Cottage, Herefordshire

The garden at The Weir Garden Cottage, Herefordshire

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: Horton Court, Gloucestershire

The garden at Horton Court, Gloucestershire

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

The exterior of 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

The exterior of 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

Exterior of Rose Cottage, Cumbria