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
Make school holidays extra special and treat the whole family to a half-term getaway in 2024. Plan ahead now and book an October break.
With hundreds of unique holiday cottages, campsites, bothies and bunkhouses across England, Northern Ireland and Wales, we’re sure to have the perfect place for your half-term holiday.
Unforgettable family holidays
Fancy searching for shells before breakfast? Spotting deer as you picnic in your garden? Playing board games in front of a crackling fire? When you stay with us, you’re guaranteed a holiday the whole family will remember forever.
Plus, every time you stay with us you help us to look after the place you’re staying in and contribute to the restoration of other special places too.
Cottages available for half-term breaks
There's still time to book a great cottage holiday for this October. These popular cottages all have some pockets of availability - take a look at their calendars to find a break that suits you...
Oak Cottage, Dorset
Part of an old, thatched farmhouse on the Golden Cap estate. Neighbouring cottages for families and friends holidaying together. Sleeps four.
2 Compton Farm Cottages, Isle of Wight
One half of a pair of farm workers’ cottages close to Compton Bay close to the best surfing spots. Sleeps four.
Hemmick Cottage, Cornwall
A remote Victorian cottage, by a sandy beach between rocky coves. Sleeps four.
Riverside Cottage, Devon
A cosy cottage in a pretty Exmoor hamlet, next door to a tea-room. Sleeps four.
The Slipway, Devon
A beachside first-floor apartment, above the National Trust café in Croyde.
Cider Cottage, Devon
Surrounded by historic buildings, woodland walks and trails along the River Tavy on the Buckland Abbey estate. Sleeps four.
Pengirt, Cornwall
One half of a restored farmhouse on the Pentire headland with sea views for miles. Sleeps four.
Wilson Farmhouse, Derbyshire
A grade II-listed cottage in the Hope Valley, surrounded by scenic walks and climbing adventures. Larger groups can book neighbouring cottages, Gorsey Bank Barn (sleeps six) and Millstone Barn (sleeps four).
Gorsey Bank Barn, Derbyshire
A fresh and bright converted barn. Sleeps six.
Millstone Barn, Derbyshire
Trails from here lead to the Longshaw estate, which is less than a mile away, for expansive views and red deer spotting. Sleeps four.
Godolphin House, Cornwall
This 17th-century mansion has large lawns and a perfect spot for outdoor dining. Sleeps 12. It's on the Godolphin estate with gardens and countryside to explore. Stroll along the river, through the woodlands and out towards Godolphin Hill, with views over St Ives Bay and St Michael's Mount.
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