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Whether you can get away tomorrow or next week, here you'll find offers on cottages of all sizes on the coast, in the countryside and at National Trust places.

*25% off holidays starting in the next 14 days with code LASTMINUTE

*25% off holidays starting in the next 14 days with code LASTMINUTE 

*Book a last-minute holiday starting in the next 14 days using code LASTMINUTE for a 25% discount. Offer valid 17/09/24 - 31/12/26. Code valid for stays starting in the next 14 days only. Discount is shown once code has been entered. Subject to availability. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Standard Holidays terms and conditions apply. Valid on a selection of cottages only. Cottages may be added to or removed from offer. Cannot be used with any other offer. Where more than one offer is available, the one that offers the greatest discount will apply. Image: West Challacombe Manor, Devon

West Challacombe Manor and West Challacombe Cottage next door, with their shared garden in front, Devon
Wray Castle House, showing the veranda and part of the large front garden, Cumbria

New - Wray Castle House 

A large lakehouse overlooking Windermere, in the grounds of Wray Castle.

Lake District

10 guests
Dogs welcome: 2
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
The exterior of West Challacombe Cottage, Devon

West Challacombe Cottage 

A countryside cottage with sweeping vistas and a country rustic interior.

Devon

4 guests
Dogs welcome: 0
The balcony seating area at Garden Gate Apartment, Durham

Garden Gate Apartment 

A contemporary apartment in Durham, with a balcony view of Crook Hall Gardens.

Northumberland & the North East

4 guests
Dogs welcome: 0
The exterior of Bishop's Gate Lodge, County Londonderry

Bishop's Gate Lodge 

A gothic gate lodge on the coastal estate of Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne.

Northern Ireland

2 guests
Dogs welcome: 0
Peel Cottage, a single storey holiday cottage, part-way up a hill at the edge of Northumberland National Park, Northumberland

Peel Cottage 

This little cottage is close to Hadrian’s Wall and perfect for exploring Northumberland.

Northumberland & the North East

2 guests
Dogs welcome: 2

Find a break at one of these cottages in the next 14 days for 25% off with code LASTMINUTE*

The exterior of Cockayne Cottage, Yorkshire

Cockayne Cottage 

Come in off the high moors to recharge in this rural Yorkshire farmhouse, tucked away in the farming valley of Bransdale.

Yorkshire

5 guests
Dogs welcome: 2
The exterior of Cymryd, Conwy

Cymryd 

This converted Welsh hall house is full of historical features and wrapped in a mature and much-loved garden. Follow the path from the sheltered courtyard to the estuary and on to Conwy.

Wales

6 guests
Dogs welcome: 0
The cluster of holiday cottages and stone pods by the water at Crom, County Fermanagh

Willow Cottage 

A Crom estate courtyard cottage set close to the shores of the Lough Erne.

Northern Ireland

3 guests
Dogs welcome: 1
The exterior of The Old Club House, St. Helens, Isle Of Wight

The Old Club House 

This former clubhouse is now a quirky holiday cottage with a verandah great for wildlife watching.

Isle of Wight

5 guests
Dogs welcome: 0
The sitting and dining room at Carver Cottage, Devon

Carver Cottage 

Explore the wilds of Exmoor with a stay at Carver Cottage, deep in the heart of the Doone Valley.

Devon

6 guests
Dogs welcome: 2
The exterior and garden area at Mowhay, Roseland, Cornwall

Mowhay 

A traditional farmhouse with sea views, in a cluster of converted stone-and-slate buildings.

Cornwall

6 guests
Dogs welcome: 0

Need a bit more time to plan?

Save 10% in the next 10 weeks 

Explore a handpicked selection of cottages with 10% off for stays starting in the next 70 days, to make the most of the quiet season with a winter holiday. Holiday in November for quiet trails and big skies, or try early December to enjoy festive events at a local National Trust place to visit. 'Late availability' discount shown in basket for selected cottages. Offer valid 19.10.260-028/02/2027. Image: Pontbrenmydyr, Ceredigion

The outdoor seating in the garden at Pontbrenmydyr, Ceredigion

Looking for a camping holiday?

If your dream break means pitching up under the stars or setting up in a camping pod with outdoor adventures on the doorstep, explore our campsites.

Book your autumn camping trip 

Grab a pitch or pod for an autumn break - whether you'd like to stay in the Lakes or at another National Trust campsite in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. From sites by the beach, lake or mountain for outdoor adventures, to sites with lovely villages, towns and places to visit on the doorstep, we've got a campsite for your plans whatever the time of year. Image: Wasdale Campsite, Cumbria

Pods and a tent pitch at Wasdale Campsite, Cumbria

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The two-storey octagonal tower for which Mustard Pot Cottage is named, surrounded by grass and trees, Norfolk

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Thatched cottages, modern barns, farmhouses and gardener's cottages... Towers, gate lodges and a lighthouse... Browse more than 530 cottages of every shape and size in all sorts of landscapes, from coast and countryside to city centre. Image: Mustard Pot Cottage, Norfolk