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Last-minute holidays

Whether you can get away in the next few days or weeks, 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 - 31/10/25. 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 Offer may be withdrawn at any time.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
An aerial view of Castle Ward Gamekeeper's Lodge, with Castle Ward mansion and Strangford Lough in the background, County Down

New - 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
Cross Lane House, Somerset

New - Cross Lane House 

A characterful house from the 1600s, surrounded by Exmoor countryside.

Somerset & Wiltshire

8 guests
Dogs welcome: 3

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

The surrounding area of Durgan Quay and Beach Cottages, Cornwall

Durgan Beach Cottage 

A traditional stone cottage just a few metres from the shores of the Helford Estuary.

Cornwall

3 guests
Dogs welcome: 0
The exterior of Horton Court, Gloucestershire

Horton Court 

Gather your family or friends and stay in this unique Grade I-listed manor house on the edge of the rolling Cotswolds countryside.

The Cotswolds & Gloucestershire

10 guests
Dogs welcome: 0
The exterior of Skipper's Cabin, Cornwall

Skipper's Cabin 

A cosy shepherd’s hut in a secluded valley close to Porthcothan beach.

Cornwall

2 guests
Dogs welcome: 0
The sitting room at High Lidmoor Farmhouse, Yorkshire

High Lidmoor Farmhouse 

A rural farmhouse with panoramic views of the North York Moors and walks from the doorstep.

Yorkshire

5 guests
Dogs welcome: 0

Late-availability* searches

We've got cosy cottages and large lodges, dog-friendly places and beachside retreats, all with late availability* offers.

Search cottages with late availability* 

Find a holiday cottage with a late-availability offer. Image: The holiday cottages at St Antony Head - The Captain's Quarter, The Major's Quarter, The Lieutenant's Quarter and Tiffy's, Cornwall

An aerial view of the holiday cottages at St Anthony Head, overlooking the estuary, Cornwall

Cosy cottages with late availability* 

Search late availability cottages with a woodburner or open fire. Image: Mustard Pot Cottage, Norfolk

The sitting room with sofa, armchair, television and open fire at Mustard Pot Cottage, Norfolk

Grand houses and halls with late availability** 

Search places to stay from the 'Grand houses & halls collection' for a special place to gather. Image: Craflwyn Hall, Gwynedd

The exterior of Craflwyn Hall, Gwynedd

Dog-friendly cottages with late availability* 

Search cottages welcoming dogs, all over England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Image: Rockside Cottage, Northumberland

The sitting room at Rockside Cottage, Northumberland

Search coastal cottages with late availability* 

Search cottages near the coast for invigorating walks. Image: Guy's Cottage, Cornwall

Guy's Cottage, Cornwall

*Late availability terms and conditions

Offer valid 06/06/24 – 31/10/25 for stays taken 06/06/24 – 31/10/25. The discount available depends on the cottage, length of holiday and dates chosen. Value of any discount is shown with price once dates have been selected. 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. *If your holiday starts in the next 14 days, you can save 25% with code LASTMINUTE. Image: Bridge Farm Cottage, Suffolk

The exterior of Bridge Farm Cottage, a semi-detatched cottage, Suffolk

Cottages for New Year 2025

An aerial view of the front of Millbeck Towers, with Skiddaw in the background, Cumbria

Millbeck Towers 

An impressive 18th-century carding mill, now a large six-bedroom escape perfect for family get-togethers.

Lake District

12 guests
Dogs welcome: 2
The exterior of Treleddyd Fawr Cottage, Pembrokeshire

Treleddyd Fawr Cottage 

Nestled in North Pembrokeshire countryside, this restored cosy cottage has bags of rustic charm.

Wales

2 guests
Dogs welcome: 1
The exterior of Chatham, Cornwall

Chatham 

The west wing of a large country house, with views across the Helford River.

Cornwall

8 guests
Dogs welcome: 0
The exterior of 1 and 2 Castle Cottages, Lincolnshire

2 Castle Cottage 

A cosy cottage in the historic grounds of Tattershall Castle just beyond the outer moat, a short walk from the historic village of Tattershall.

Nottinghamshire & Lincolnshire

2 guests
Dogs welcome: 0

Cottages for Christmas 2025

The remains of the ship Helvetia on the beach with Rhossili Old Rectory in the background, South Wales

Rhossili Old Rectory 

Just metres from the world-famous beach at Rhosili Bay, this cottage offers a unique stay on the Gower Peninsula.

Wales

7 guests
Dogs welcome: 0
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 Fortescue and Pitt, Lanteglos-by-Fowey, Cornwall

Fortescue 

This upside-down cottage was once a stone and slate barn. With wide farmland views, it’s just a 15-minute walk from the rugged Cornish coastline and a scramble down to tiny beaches and coves.

Cornwall

6 guests
Dogs welcome: 0
An aerial view of Tanner Brow, with Lake Windermere in the background, Cumbria

Tanner Brow 

Sitting on the western shore of Lake Windermere, this first floor apartment is a cosy retreat.

Lake District

4 guests
Dogs welcome: 2

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, there's still time to find a spot for a winter holiday.

Book your winter camping trip 

There's still time to grab a pitch or pod for an autumn or winter holiday - 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
The two-storey octagonal tower for which Mustard Pot Cottage is named, surrounded by grass and trees, Norfolk

Search all holiday cottages

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