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Hardcastle Lodge, Yorkshire
Hardcastle Lodge, a dog-friendly cottage sleeping four guests with wooded valley views, Yorkshire | © 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.

Find your perfect cottage

Winter stays 

With big skies, quiet paths and a cosy cottage to retreat to, a winter holiday has a feeling all of its own. Image: Woodlands Cottage, Sussex

The woodland path leading to Woodlands Cottage with snowdrops, Sussex

Find a dog-friendly cottage 

Dogs go free at all our dog-friendly cottages, and at each one you'll find walks from the doorstep. Image: Chodds Farmhouse, Kent

A dog by the outdoor dog shower at Chodd's Farmhouse, Sussex

Find a celebration house 

Search the grand houses and halls collection to find a special place to stay for a holiday to come together for a birthday or special anniversary. Image: Rothley Lakehouse, Northumberland

The exterior of Chatham, Cornwall

Castle-inspired stays

These cottages each have their own special features, from turrets to vaulted ceilings and tall arched windows.

An external view of Trelissick Water Tower, a circular tower with conical roof, Cornwall

Trelissick Water Tower 

This four-storey tower is fit for Rapunzel, with a room on each level.

Cornwall

2 guests
Dogs welcome: 0
The great hall with original oak hammer beam ceiling at West Challacombe Manor, Devon

West Challacombe Manor 

This manor house has original features from the 15th century including an oak hammerbeam ceiling.

Devon

5 guests
Dogs welcome: 0
An aerial view of Hardwick East Lodge and the ruins of Hardwick Old Hall, Derbyshire

Hardwick East Lodge 

This historic lodge is among the ruins of Hardwick Old Hall.

The Peak District & Derbyshire

4 guests
Dogs welcome: 0
The exterior of Malt House, Cornwall

Malt House 

This quayside cottage's sitting room is in the tower.

Cornwall

6 guests
Dogs welcome: 2
The exterior of Shute Barton, Devon

Shute Barton 

This historic building has one of the largest fireplaces in England.

Devon

10 guests
Dogs welcome: 2
Doyden Castle on the Port Quin headland, overlooking the sea, Cornwall

Doyden Castle 

A little fortress at the edge of the cliffs on the Port Quin headland, with sea views all around.

Cornwall

2 guests
Dogs welcome: 0
The sitting room at Kymin Round House, Monmouthshire

Kymin Round House 

This castellated Georgian building is at the top of a hill with views across Monmouth.

Wales

2 guests
Dogs welcome: 0
The sitting room at Blickling Tower with two large windows, a woodburner, two sofas and a dining table with two chairs

Blickling Tower 

This former race stand has a third-floor roof terrace.

Norfolk

4 guests
Dogs welcome: 0

Welcoming winter interiors

These warm and richly-decorated cottages are perfect for a winter holiday.

The sitting area in the open-plan sitting and dining room at Shedbush Farm House, Dorset

Shedbush Farm House 

A thatched farm house with a cosy country interior and acres of surrounding land to explore.

Dorset

6 guests
Dogs welcome: 2
The sitting room at Florence Court Rose Cottage, County Fermanagh

Florence Court Rose Cottage 

A charming gardener’s cottage with an apple orchard view at Florence Court.

Northern Ireland

4 guests
Dogs welcome: 2
The open-plan sitting and dining room, with original beams and inglenook, and woodburner at 1 Arlington Row, Gloucestershire

1 Arlington Row 

Once a 14th-century wool store and then a weaver’s cottage, 1 Arlington Row is on an iconic English street.

The Cotswolds & Gloucestershire

6 guests
Dogs welcome: 0
The sitting room at Dinefwr Home Farm, Carmarthenshire

Dinefwr Home Farm 

A traditional farmhouse with wooden floors, and a log burner on the beautiful Dinefwr Park.

Wales

12 guests
Dogs welcome: 2
The snug at Norbury Manor, Derbyshire

Norbury Manor 

Soak up the history of this luxury manor house, where views extend over the Peak District.

The Peak District & Derbyshire

10 guests
Dogs welcome: 2
The sitting room with open fire at Old Church Lodge, Isle Of Wight

Old Church Lodge 

A pretty Victorian cottage in its own walled garden, within walking distance to the beach.

Isle of Wight

4 guests
Dogs welcome: 1
The sitting room at Emley Farmhouse, Surrey

Emley Farmhouse 

A charming country retreat on the edges of the South Downs.

Kent, Surrey & Sussex

10 guests
Dogs welcome: 2
The sitting room at Risemoor, Northumberland

Risemoor 

Close to the sands of Embleton Bay, this coastal cottage is a great spot for wildlife watching.

Northumberland & the North East

6 guests
Dogs welcome: 2

Thatched cottages and farmhouses

Thatched cottages for 2-10 guests 

These quaint cottages offer a picture-perfect stay. Image: 3 Horsey Barn, Norfolk (sleeps 6, dog friendly)

The front exterior of 3 Horsey Barns, with two-storey glazed windows and thatched roof, Norfolk

Farmhouses for 6-14 guests 

Original features, comfortable spaces and lovely countryside locations... Image: Emley Farmhouse, Surrey (sleeps 10, dog friendly)

The exterior of Emley Farmhouse at dusk, Surrey