Summer and seasonal breaks
Week-long holidays this summer
It's not too late to find a great cottage for a seven-night stay in August.
Chatham
The west wing of a large country house, with views across the Helford River.
Carolina Cellar
A historic stone pilchard cellar with sea views over the beach and inlet.
Cwmmau Farmhouse
A grand Jacobean farmhouse, surrounded by farmland, woodland and meadows.
Mohun
A cosy cottage just metres from a winding Cornish tidal creek surrounded by woods.
Summer of Play family holidays for 2026
There are still a few spots available for a summer holiday this year, and even better, these cottages are near National Trust places to visit with fun programmes of Summer of Play activities to enjoy.
Florence Court Rose Cottage
You can spend your holiday in a National Trust garden at this cottage, and have it all to yourself after other visitors go home.
Chirk Home Farm Cottage
Stay in this pretty stone cottage at Chirk Castle and build your own sandcastle or relax in a hammock in the Summer of Play tropical paradise.
Village Farmhouse
From Circus Tuesdays to Arty Thursdays and the Pokémon zone, there's plenty to join in with at Dunham Massey's Summer of Play.
Short breaks in August
Make time for an August 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.
Diston's Cottage
A stable door and a woodburning stove make this pretty cottage perfect for a Cotswold country break.
Ty'r Stocmon
Explore the grounds of a 700 year-old castle when you stay in this traditional Welsh cottage.
Woodford Cottage
A converted farm building on the Crom estate, one of Ireland's best conservation sites.
South Shore Lodge, Brownsea
Perfectly placed for sea views and island adventures.
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
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.
