Start planning your half-term break
Whether it's just for the weekend, a mid-week break or the full school holiday week, you're guaranteed an unforgettable break when you spend your half-term holiday with us.
Half-term holidays
Available for October half term
There are some great cottages available for the next school holiday, whatever you're looking for.
Mowhay
A traditional farmhouse with sea views, in a cluster of converted stone-and-slate buildings.
Village Farmhouse
A generous farmhouse in the countryside near Manchester, just a short walk from Dunham Massey’s Georgian house, gardens and deer park.
Hop Kiln Cart Barn
This comfortable cottage is an 18th-century cart barn, with modern spaces tucked into the original stable partitions.
Florence Court Rose Cottage
A charming gardener’s cottage with an apple orchard view at Florence Court.
Canal Barn
A welcoming retreat in a cluster of barns on the Attingham Park Estate.
Roseland Porth Farm House
A large, traditional Cornish farmhouse with the Roseland peninsula on the doorstep.
Lyme East Lodge
On the Lyme estate and deer park, this Edwardian cottage looks out over lush green countryside.
Spyway
On a working farm not far from the sea, this cosy and contemporary cottage is dog-friendly and has bags of charm.
Half-term camping
Find a place to pitch your tent, park your campervan, or try out a camping pod and wake up surrounded by nature.
Find a Lake District pod
We have four Lakes campsites to choose from, perfect placed for outdoors adventures and relaxing in nature. Whether you'd like to stay on Windermere, near Scafell Pike or below the Langdale Pikes, each one has pods available for your family's half-term break.
Riverside camping on Exmoor
Choose a pitch or pod at Cloud Farm Campsite for a nature-filled holiday exploring the Lorna Doone valley.
Upper Booth Farm on the Pennine Way
A traditional campsite on the Pennine Way, with endless views and walks for the whole family.
Waterclose Meadows Campsite
Whether you're bringing your motorhome or choosing one of our furnished pods, there's plenty to do here from waterways and cycle trails to a working mill to visit.
Great ideas for half-term holidays
Take a look at cottages for your October break with family-friendly activities on the doorstep.
Rockpooling and other holidays in nature
Wembury Mill Cottage is in a bay with some of the country's best rockpools, with masses of sea creatures and plantlife to discover; there's even a marine centre to visit. We have holidays near boat trips to see wildlife, near nature reserves and wildlife walks.
Woodland walks
Castle Ward Gamekeeper's Cottage is tucked away on the Castle Ward estate among meadows and woodland. We have all kinds of places to enjoy a forest holiday, from cottages to safari tents and campervan pitches.
On the beach
From Rhossili Old Rectory, the only cottage with panoramic views of famous Rhosili Bay in South Wales, to the Norfolk Broads, the Isle of Wight's Needles headland and Robin Hood's Bay in Yorkshire, there are lots of coastal holidays to choose from.
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.
Available for February half term
It's never too early to lock in your dream holiday cottage.
Helston Lodge
A lakeside lodge surrounded by trees, a short walk from the sea.
Farm Cottage
A white-washed farmhouse set within a quiet courtyard, just minutes from the Pembrokeshire coast.
Orchard View
A stay for active holidays with biking and canoe trails along the Lough Erne.
Low Peak
Far-flung on the Yorkshire coast, is this remote cliff-top cottage.
Featured searches
With more than 500 cottages to choose from, find a perfect spot for you.
Rare chance to book*
*Find a rare spot of availability at one of our most popular holiday cottages. Offer valid 06/06/24 – 28/02/25 for stays taken 06/06/24 - 28/02/25. Offer valid on a selection of cottages only. Cottages may be added to or removed from offer. Subject to availability. Cannot be used with any other offer. Where more than one offer is available, the one that offers the greatest discount will apply. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Standard Holidays terms and conditions apply. Image: Boscastle Elm Cottage, Cornwall
By a National Trust attraction
Stay near a great place to visit and enjoy free entry during your stay. Image: Florence Rose Cottage, County Fermanagh
Coastal cottages
Stay near the coast for fresh air, walks and wildlife spotting. Image: Seaview, Dorset
Barns and stables
From modern structures to wonky buildings, all our converted barns and stables have walks from the doorstep and places to relax at the end of a day exploring. Image: Hop Kiln Cart Barn, Herefordshire
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Active holidays
Holidays aren't just about relaxing. They're about adventure, experience and excitement. Choose your activity and find a place to stay close by.
Large holiday cottages and group getaways
For families and friends holidaying together, we have big cottages across England, Wales and Northern Ireland and groups of smaller cottages next door or nearby. Image: Millbeck Towers, Cumbria
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. Image: 20 Ogleforth, Yorkshire
Family-friendly places to visit
Looking for a family day out that'll keep everyone entertained? Find things to do with the kids at the places we care for near you.
