Summer and seasonal breaks
September breaks
Make time for a September escape; you'll find pockets of availability at all kinds of cottages.
Mowhay
A traditional farmhouse with sea views, in a cluster of converted stone-and-slate buildings.
The Chalet at Tan yr Ogof
Close to Beddgelert and sitting in secluded woodland, this is the perfect base for exploring Eryri (Snowdonia).
Butler's Apartment
An 18th-century apartment in the laundry yard of Florence Court, with out-of-hours access to historic gardens, orchards and woodland.
Foreland Lighthouse Keepers' Cottage
A dramatic cliff-edge cottage built behind a lighthouse which still works today.
Half-term holidays
Mrs Preedy's Cottage
A pretty cottage overlooking the mill stream near the Norfolk coast and Blakeney Nature Reserve.
Spyway
On a working farm not far from the sea, this cosy and contemporary cottage is dog-friendly and has bags of charm.
Canal Barn
A welcoming retreat in a cluster of barns on the Attingham Park Estate.
Half-term holidays
Looking for holiday ideas for the school holidays? With hundreds of unique cottages, campsites, bothies and bunkhouses to choose from, make memories that last a lifetime.
Holidays with plenty to see and do
Whatever’s on your wish-list, we’ve got a place for you to stay. Explore clifftop cottages, 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. Choose your activity and find a place to stay close by.
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
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
Large farmhouses
You'll find these handsome, homely buildings in lovely locations all over the country. Image: Selworthy Farmhouse, Somerset
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.
