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Find a cottage perfect for your holiday, for a trip filled with memories. Image: Fron Dirion, Powys, Wales
Inspiration
Looking for some ideas for your next holiday? Be inspired by the special places we care for and the experiences on the doorstep.
Festive breaks in November and December
There are plenty of fun, festive things to do at the places in our care. Plan ahead and find a place to stay nearby.
Stay near winter lights
This winter, book a stay near a spectacular light show or twinkling trail at one of the houses or gardens in our care. There's plenty to experience from mid November to early January.
City breaks for festive markets and events
Book a stay in a National Trust apartment or cottage in Durham, York or near Manchester, to enjoy all the city has to offer.
Stay at Cotehele for the Christmas garland
Every year, Cotehele creates a huge Christmas garland for the Great Hall from estate flowers. See the gardeners create the garland before its in place from 22 November. There are eight holiday cottages to choose from at Cotehele.
Stay at Nymans for the garden trail
From late November to early January, follow a Christmas garden trail and see the house decorated with fairy-tale scenes. There are two places to stay here - Woodlands Cottage and Chodds Farmhouse.
Stay at Fountains Abbey for Fountains by Floodlight
On 25/26 Oct and 31 Oct/1 Nov, this event features glowing lights, tours, music and street food. There are all kinds of places to stay at Fountains Abbey, including Abbey Cottage which sleeps six.
Coastal holidays and wild escapes
Coastal holiday cottages
For a fun family holiday, a hideaway for two, or a simple base for a walking break, our coastal holiday cottages are the perfect home away from home.
Woodland breaks and forest holidays
From fairy-tale hideaways to woodland walking getaways, we have holiday cottages in peaceful spots across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, perfect for connecting with nature.
Nature and wildlife breaks
Some holidays offer quiet and connection, beneath the trees or on the moors in a remote spot. Others are close to boat trips for exciting wildlife-spotting opportunities. Many have trails and habitats to explore.
Coastal camping
If you love the coast, get even closer to nature with a stay at a beach campsite. Spend your days exploring hidden coves, playing on the beach and rockpooling. Image: Highertown Farm Campsite, Cornwall
Stargazing holidays
We have campsites and cottages with some of the nation's most star-spangled views.
New - Newgale Wood Farm, Pembrokeshire
The Pembrokeshire coast and countryside, with its low levels of light pollution, is home to brilliant, accessible Dark Sky sites offering far-reaching views. This new cottages is in an area recognised by Dark Sky Discovery as great spots for enjoying clear views of the night sky.
Cloud Farm Campsite, Devon
Exmoor National Park is a Dark Sky Reserve, and you can stay beneath its special skies when you camp at Cloud Farm. This laid-back, riverside campsite welcomes tents and campervans, and has pods. There are also two National Trust cottages at Cloud Farm - Carver Cottage and Cloud Farmhouse.
Housesteads, Northumberland
Here by Hadrian's Wall, the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park is the largest in the UK. The pristine night skies mean you might see the Andromedia Galaxy (2.5 million light years away) with the naked eye.
Knowles Farm Cottage, Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight has plenty of top spots for stargazing, and St Catherine's Down, with the remains of a 14th-century oratory, is a lovely place to take in the night sky.
Gathering with family and friends
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: Millbeck Towers, Cumbria
Search bunkhouses
Bunkhouses are a great option for families and friends coming together for a holiday in the outdoors. NEW for 2025, spacious Watkin Bunkhouse sleeps 22 and is right on the Watkin Path, a challenging eight mile trail to the summit of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and back. Image: Watkin Bunkhouse, Gwynedd
Search large farmhouses
You'll find these handsome, homely buildings in lovely locations all over the country. Image: Emley Farmhouse, Surrey
Large holiday cottages and group getaways
From historic manor houses to rustic farmhouses, we have more than 40 big cottages as well as groups of smaller cottages, across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Heritage Open Days 2025
Heritage Open Days 2025
Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture offering free access to heritage events and activities across England. Heritage Open Days 2025 takes place between 12 and 21 September, and during that time some National Trust holiday cottages are opened up for a day or more for you to explore and enjoy. This year, discover The Bothy in Powis Castle's gardens, extraordinary Portland House - an Art Deco villa on the Dorset coast, Thorington Hall in Sussex and more. Visit the Heritage Open Days website to find out more and find open days in your area. Image: Thorington Hall, Suffolk
Inspired by the new Holidays film...
Search campsites
The Holidays film begins in spring at Hafod y Llan Campsite, just below the Watkin Path which leads to the summit of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). You'll also find National Trust campsites near the beach, by lakes and woodland, and near national Trust places to visit. Image: Hafod y Llan Campsite, Gwynedd - welcomes tents
Search holidays near the beach
The film next shows a summer holiday at Seaview in Dorset, a former tennis pavilion with views over Studland Bay. Image: Seaview, Dorset - welcomes dogs, sleeps six
Search tiny cottages
Cartref, near Beddgelert in Gwynedd in the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia), and the copper tub on its deck then features. This tiny cottage is a cosy retreat with waterfall views. Image: Cartref, Gwynedd - welcomes dogs, sleeps two
Search large farmhouses
Lastly, the film shows a family coming together for a celebration at Emley Farmhouse, a Grade II-listed rural retreat on the edges of the South Downs. Image: Emley Farmhouse, Surrey - welcomes dogs, sleeps 10
Watch the new Holidays film
Follow a family on four different holidays throughout the year: a spring camping trip, a summer beach holiday, a romantic getaway for autumn, and a festive get-together. Featured: Hafod y Llan Campsite, Gwynedd - Seaview, Dorset - Cartref, Gwynedd - Emley Farmhouse, Surrey
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