Seasonal breaks
Summer holiday ideas
Whatever’s on your wish-list, we’ve got a place for you to stay. Explore clifftop cottages, quiet, countryside farmhouses, beachside retreats, campsites and more. For the school holidays, you'll find cottages surrounded by nature for walks and wildlife spotting, or near National Trust places with programmes of events for families.
Nature and wildlife breaks
From checking out a rockpool to exploring miles of trails in a nature reserve, there are all kinds of ways to connect with the natural world on holiday. Find out more about holidays with exciting opportunities to spot wildlife, near nature reserves and with nature on the doorstep.
Active holidays
Holidays aren't just about relaxing. They're about adventure, experience and excitement. We'll help you choose your activity and find a place to stay close by.
Find a cottage near the coast
From sandy beaches to pebbly coves, and whether you're looking for fossils or gazing out to sea from the cliffs, there's nothing like a holiday at the coast.
Holidays with plenty to see and do
Stay by a National Trust attraction
Make the most of free entry to National Trust places to visit when you stay nearby. Image: Castle Ward Gamekeeper's Cottage, County Down
Cottages at Cotehele, Cornwall
Choose one of the cottages on the Cotehele estate for your holiday, with the Tudor house, garden, river and mill all on your doorstep
City breaks
If you're looking for a city break, book a stay in a National Trust apartment or cottage in Durham, York or near Manchester. Image: Garden Gate Apartment, Durham
Quiet breaks
These rural cottages offer peaceful escapes with walks from the doorstep.
Druid's Cave Farmhouse
A homely farmhouse near the giant rock formations at Brimham Rocks, with views of the Yorkshire Dales.
Rose Castle Cottage
A two-bedroom cottage just above Tarn Hows with heaps of character in the heart of the Lakes.
Hafod y Fedw
Get away from it all in this traditional Welsh countryside cottage in the wilds of Eryri (Snowdonia).
Gorsey Bank Barn
A fresh and bright converted barn in the Hope Valley, surrounded by scenic walks and climbing adventures
More staycations
Barns and stables
From modern barns with luxurious interiors to wonky buildings full of historical, rustic features, all of our barns and stables have walks from the doorstep and comfortable places to relax at the end of the day. Image: Hop Kiln Cart Barn, Herefordshire
Thatched cottages
Looking for a quaint countryside getaway? From boltholes for two to rustic farmhouses, we've carefully restored these thatched cottages, on the outside and in, for picture-perfect stays. Image: Dunster Keeper's House, Somerset
Woodland breaks
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.
Staying safe
Staying safe at National Trust places
The special places in National Trust care sometimes come with a few risks for visitors, be it coastline or countryside. Find out how to keep safe throughout your visits.
Free entry to National Trust places during your stay
What's more, dogs go free at all 300 of our dog-friendly cottages, and at 20 campsites. The money you spend on your holiday helps support our work as Europe’s biggest conservation charity, looking after nature, beauty and history for everyone to enjoy. Image: Eskeleth, Northumberland
