Summer and seasonal breaks
Summer holiday ideas
Whatever’s on your summer wish-list, we’ve got a place for you to stay. Explore clifftop cottages, quiet, countryside farmhouses, beachside retreats 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.
Stay by a National Trust attraction
Browse cottages at places in our care, where you'll have free entry during your stay. Enjoy trails, parkland and gardens, as well as programmes of events, and perhaps a National Trust café and shop. Image: Abbey Cottage, Yorkshire
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
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: Beech Cottage, Dorset
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Woodland breaks and forest holidays
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.
Barns and stables
From modern barns with luxurious interiors to wonky buildings full of historical, rustic features, all our barns and stables have walks from the doorstep and comfortable places to relax at the end of the day. Image: Fortescue, Cornwall
Stay by the beach
Plan a beachside holiday you'll all remember at a cottage or campsite steps from the beach. Image: Portbradden Cottage, County Antrim
Available now for summer stays
You'll find pockets of availability at all kinds of holiday cottages for your summer holiday this year.
Canal Barn
A newly-converted barn on the Attingham Park Estate.
Bishop's Gate Lodge
A gothic gate lodge on the coastal estate of Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne.
Wicket Nook Cottage
A cosy cottage packed full of character features and with stunning views over the Calke Estate.
Minstergate
Set in the city of York, this characterful and quirky medieval cottage has views of York Minster.
Cross Lane House
A characterful house from the 1600s, surrounded by Exmoor countryside.
Lark
A former cow shed that’s now a stylish holiday home less than a mile from Fountains Abbey.
Durgan Beach Cottage
A traditional stone cottage just a few metres from the shores of the Helford Estuary.
Scotney West Lodge
A pretty gatehouse on the Scotney Castle estate, with a tucked-away garden.
Campsites and bothies
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Caravans, campervans and motorhomes
If you're looking to set out on your next adventure, our caravan, motorhome and campervan sites offer the perfect spot to stay for a night or a few.
Brownsham Bothy, Devon
A simple, stone bothy close to the South West Coast Path.
Berry Lawn Linhay Bothy, Devon
This camping barn offers an ideal overnight stop for walkers on the South West Coast Path.
Campsite stays
Get even closer to nature with a camping stay at a National Trust campsite. Pitch your tent or campervan, or stay in a pod, yurt or safari tent. Image: Wasdale Campsite, by Wastwater, Cumbria
Gathering with family and friends
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Large holiday cottages and group getaways
Gather with friends or bring the whole family together. Choose from grand halls and large farmhouses, or a cluster of neighbouring cottages. Image: Rothley Lakehouse, Northumberland
Search bunkhouses
Bunkhouses are a great option for organised groups, as well as families and friends coming together for a holiday in the outdoors. NEW for 2025, spacious Watkin Bunkhouse sleeps 22 and is right on the Watkin Path, a challenging eight mile trail to the summit of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and back. Image: Watkin Bunkhouse, Gwynedd
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Half-term holidays
Looking for ideas for the October school holidays? With hundreds of unique cottages and campsites to choose from, find the perfect family holiday for you. Image: Emley Farmhouse, Surrey
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Christmas and New Year cottages
Whether just for two or a big gathering, a stay in our Christmas and New Year cottage breaks will get you closer to the places we care for. We've got dog-friendly Christmas cottages and large lodges for New Year's Eve get-togethers.
Staying safe
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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.