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Summer and seasonal breaks

An aerial view of the holiday cottages at St Anthony Head, overlooking the estuary, Cornwall
An aerial view of the holiday cottages at St Anthony Head, overlooking the estuary, Cornwall | © National Trust/Mike Henton

Dreaming of your next holiday? You can choose rest, adventure or a bit of both, with a break at a National Trust cottage or campsite. We have all sorts of holidays to inspire your plans.

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.

Abbey Cottage, Yorkshire

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

The exterior of Eskeleth, Northumberland

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

Beech Cottage has a thatched roof and a shared rear garden with lawn and fence, Dorset

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

Elbow Cottage and the access country lane, Cornwall
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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.

The exterior of Fortescue and Pitt, Lanteglos-by-Fowey, Cornwall

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

Portbraddan Cottage and the surrounding area, County Antrim

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 June stays

You'll find pockets of availability for early summer holidays at all kinds of holiday cottages.

The exterior of The Lighthouse Keepers' Cottage, Lynton, Devon

Foreland Lighthouse Keepers' Cottage 

A dramatic cliff-edge cottage built behind a lighthouse which still works today.

Aran (left), Sygun and Dinas Emrys, Gwynedd

Aran 

A tiny studio cottage in the foothills of Eryri (Snowdonia), with mountain views, waterfalls and woodland on the doorstep.

The outdoor seating and shared garden at Canal Barn, Shropshire

Canal Barn 

A newly-converted barn on the Attingham Park Estate.

The exterior of Ambrey Cottage, Herefordshire

Ambrey Cottage 

Surrounded by woodland, this spacious cottage is the perfect spot for a peaceful break.

The kitchen at Village Farmhouse, Cheshire

Village Farmhouse 

A generous farmhouse in the heart of the village, a short walk from Dunham Massey’s Georgian house, gardens and deer park.

The cluster of holiday cottages and campsite by the water at Crom, County Fermanagh

Aspen Cottage 

One in a row of converted farm buildings nestling by the Lough Erne on the Crom estate.

The sitting and dining room at Carver Cottage, Devon

Carver Cottage 

Explore the wilds of Exmoor with a stay at Carver Cottage, deep in the heart of the Doone Valley.

The grand exterior of Tranmer House, Kyson nr Woodbridge, Suffolk

Kyson 

A spacious apartment with views of the famous Anglo-Saxon burial mounds at Sutton Hoo.

Campsites and bothies

Stourhead Estate Motorhome Site and the surrounding area, Wiltshire
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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.

St Mark's Bothy, Brownsea Island, Dorset

NEW St Mark's Bothy, Brownsea Island, Dorset 

This rustic, beachside bothy has simple facilities and sleeps four. It has a path to the beach from an enclosed garden, and is surrounded by wildlife and views of the Purbeck Hills. Image: St Mark's Bothy, Brownsea Island, Dorset

West Challacombe Bothy, Devon

NEW West Challacombe Bothy, Devon 

This basic stone bothy is a great base for walkers to explore the North Devon coast, offering 'camping with walls' for up for four guests just five minutes from the South West Coast Path.

A tipi and tent pitches at Wasdale Campsite, Cumbria

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

The exterior of Rothley Lakehouse, Northumberland
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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

Tables and benches in the open-plan kitchen and dining room, with patio doors, at Watkin Bunkhouse, Gwynedd

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

The snug at Wilson Farmhouse, Derbyshire
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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.

The exterior of Elbow Cottage, Cornwall

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Find the cottage or campsite that's perfect for you.