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The sitting room with woodburner at Rose Castle Cottage, Cumbria
Rose Castle Cottage, a charming 19th-century cottage just above Tarn Hows and surrounded by walks, Lake District | © National Trust/Mike Henton

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However you want to spend your holidays, getting active or getting cosy, we've got one-of-a-kind holiday cottages, rural camping locations, bothies and bunkhouses. Discover holiday accommodation at the places we care for.

Plan autumn holidays and festive breaks

Autumn and winter holidays 

From seasonal walking holidays to stays near winter lights, Christmas markets and festive events, there are all kinds of breaks to enjoy this autumn and winter. Image: Abermydyr, Ceredigion

The exterior of Abermydyr, surrounded by trees and lawned garden, Ceredigion

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: Blakeney Lodge, Norfolk

Florence Court Rose Cottage in the gardens at Florence Court, County Fermanagh

Stays near winter lights 

This winter, book a stay near a spectacular light show or twinkling trail at one of the houses or gardens in our care. Image: Village Farmhouse, Cheshire

The sitting room at Village Farmhouse, Cheshire

Christmas and New Year cottages 

There's still time to find a great house for Christmas and New Year 2025 - a place to bring family and friends together or a cosy bolthole for a quiet festive break. Image: Craflwyn Hall, Gwynedd

The exterior of Craflwyn Hall, Gwynedd

Camping offers for autumn

As the season changes, there's still time to plan a holiday in the outdoors. Enjoy the last warmer days, or the turning leaves and the crisper days of autumn - we also have campsites open through the winter.

Kids camp free* 

* Book a pitch at any of our campsites for stays 1/9/25 - 30/11/25, and kids go free. New bookings only, made from 21/08/25 and taken from 1/9/25 to 30/11/25. If stay continues after 30/11/25, nights from 01/12/25 charged at the standard rate. Offer not valid on group bookings. Offer applied automatically at checkout. Subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Standard Holidays terms and conditions apply. Image: Low Wray Campsite, Cumbria

An aerial view of Low Wray Campsite and Windermere, Cumbria

Save 20% on camping pod stays* 

*Book any camping pod for stays 1/9/25 - 30/11/25 and save 20%. New bookings only, made from 21/08/25 and taken from 1/9/25 to 30/11/25. If stay continues after 30/11/25, nights from 01/12/25 charged at the standard rate. Offer not valid on group bookings. Offer applied automatically at checkout. Subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Standard Holidays terms and conditions apply. Image: Wasdale Campsite, Cumbria

Pods at Wasdale Campsite, Cumbria

Last-minute holidays and more offers

Late availability and 25% off holidays starting in the next 14 days* 

If you're ready for a break, *use code LASTMINUTE to save 25% on holidays starting in the next 14 days. Offer valid 17/09/24 - 30/09/25. Code valid for stays starting in the next 14 days only. Discount is shown once code has been entered. Standard promotion terms and conditions available on search page apply. Image: Rothley Lakehouse, Northumberland

The drawing room at Rothley Lakehouse, Northumberland

Save on your autumn getaway* 

*Choose a selected cottage from the grand houses & halls, large farmhouses or barns & stables collections and save money on an autumn break. Offer valid 23/07/25 – 20/11/25 for stays taken 01/09/25 – 20/11/25. Standard promotion terms and conditions available on search page apply. Image: Hop Kiln Cart Barn, Herefordshire

The sitting room at Hop Kiln Cart Barn, Herefordshire

Rare chance to book* 

*Find a rare spot of availability at one of our most popular holiday cottages. Offer valid 06/06/24 – 30/09/25 for stays taken 06/06/24 - 30/09/25. Standard promotion terms and conditions available on search page apply. Image: Oxburgh Chapel Lodge, Norfolk

The exterior of Chapel Lodge, Oxburgh Hall, Oxborough, Kings Lynn, Norfolk

Save 30% on stays of 10 nights or more this autumn and winter* 

*Take your time and enjoy all your holiday location offers at a quieter time of year, with a break of 10 nights or more from November to February (some December exclusions apply). Use code 10NOM. Offer valid 06.06.25 – 28/02/26 for stays taken 31/10/25 - 13/12/25 and 01/01/26 - 28/02/26. Offer does not apply to stays taken 14/12/25 - 31/12/25. Discount is shown once code has been entered. Standard promotion terms and conditions available on search page apply. Image: Hardcastle Lodge, Yorkshire

The garden at Hardcastle Lodge, 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: Hop Kiln Mews, Herefordshire

The exterior of Hop Kiln Mews and neighbouring cottages, Herefordshire

Vote for us in the British Travel Awards 2025

Vote for us in the British Travel Awards 2025 

We have been nominated as the Best Company for UK Holiday Home Rentals in the 2025 British Travel Awards. The Award is voted for by the public and we would love to have your vote. Click to vote by 1 November 2025. Thank you for supporting National Trust Holidays.

Vote for us in the British Travel Awards 2025

Featured holidays

New places to stay 

Every year we restore and refurbish holiday cottages, bothies, bunkhouses and campsites across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Discover our latest additions.

Cwmmau Farmhouse under restoration, Herefordshire

Unique and quirky cottages 

From castles, towers and turrets, to an observatory and a lighthouse. Image: The Round House, Suffolk

The exterior of The Round House, a rotunda cottage with a portico over a patio, Suffolk

Walking holidays 

Browse a handpicked selection of unique holiday cottages, bothies and bunkhouses across the UK to make your trekking break one to remember.

An aerial view of Watkin Bunkhouse, with mountains in the background, Gwynedd

Dog-friendly holiday cottages 

Our holiday cottages are set in scenic locations, by rugged coastline and wild countryside. Bring your dog along for the adventure in one of nearly 300 dog-friendly cottages.

Millbeck Towers, near the Skiddaw range and Derwent Water, sleeps 12 people and welcomes two dogs, Cumbria

Watch the new Holidays film

Follow a family on four different holidays throughout the year: a spring camping trip, a summer beach holiday, a romantic getaway for autumn, and a festive get-together. Featured: Hafod y Llan Campsite, Gwynedd - Seaview, Dorset - Cartref, Gwynedd - Emley Farmhouse, Surrey

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Hotels

Hotels 

For impressive locations, great service and a unique stay, discover our independently-managed hotels. You'll find a warm welcome and outstanding hospitality at Bodysgallen Hall Hotel and Spa in North Wales, Middlethorpe Hall Hotel and Spa in York and Hartwell House Hotel and Spa in Aylesbury. Stay near the Giant's Causeway at the Causeway Hotel, or minutes from the South West Coast Path in North Devon at the Hunter's Inn.

View from the walled rose garden to Bodysgallen Hall Hotel, Restaurant and Spa, Llandudno, Conwy, Wales.

Award-winning holidays

Which? Recommended UK Holiday Cottages Provider

We’ve been named Which? Recommended UK Holiday Cottages Provider 2025. We were chosen because of our 5-star customer service, booking process and communication, and the quality and cleanliness of our accommodation. Image: Abermydyr, Ceredigion

Abermydyr, Ceredigion

The Great Outdoors Reader Award 2025

Great Langdale Campsite has won the Campsite of the Year category in the The Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2025. The team at Great Langdale works hard to deliver the best possible experience for campsite guests and to bring people closer to the nature, beauty and history of this National Park and World Heritage area. Image: Great Langdale Campsite, Cumbria

Great Langdale Campsite is Campsite of the Year in the TGO Reader Awards 2025

Feefo 2025 Gold Trusted Service Award

We’re delighted to have received the Feefo 2025 Gold Trusted Service Award, highlighting our commitment to delivering outstanding customer service throughout the year. Thank you to our guests for sharing their feedback on Feefo and to our dedicated team for their continued hard work. Image: Ivy's Cottage, Somerset

We’re delighted to share that National Trust Holidays has received the Feefo 2025 Gold Trusted Service Award

Winner in the British Travel Awards 2024

We are thrilled to have won SILVER for Best Company for UK Holiday Home Rentals, in the medium-sized category, at the British Travel Awards. Thank you to everyone who voted and continue to support us in our journey to help protect nature, beauty and history for everyone. Image: Rothley Lakehouse, Northumberland

Winner in the British Travel Awards 2024
The first double bedroom at The Slipway, Croyde, Devon

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Go on holiday to one of the places in our care for a trip filled with memories, while helping us look after these places well into the future. Image: The Slipway, Devon