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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
Every year we restore and bring new life to holiday cottages, bothies, bunkhouses and campsites across England, Wales and Northern Ireland for you to enjoy on a National Trust holiday. Here you'll find our new places, as well as existing holiday cottages which have been recently refurbished.
New for this summer, there's a cottage in the pretty Wiltshire village of Lacock, another by Brimham Rocks in Yorkshire, a former gamekeeper's lodge on the Castle Ward estate in County Down, and a cottage at Stackpole in Pembrokeshire.
There are also two new landpods at Gupton Farm Campsite by Freshwater West beach in Pembrokeshire.
Dog friendly. Sleeps six.
A spired church overlooks the cottage, and most rooms have a window seat where you can enjoy the view. There's a wraparound garden, and a woodburner in the sitting room.
Explore Lacock Abbey, a nunnery-turned-Tudor house, just a short stroll away. Here, you’ll be transported back in time, walking in the footsteps of Queen Elizabeth I in the cloister – a rare relic of medieval monastic architecture.
Bath and Stonehenge are within driving distance.
Dog friendly. Sleeps five.
One of the many trails that criss-cross the estate passes the cottage, so you can explore it all on foot looking out for red squirrels and other wildlife.
You could bring a kayak or canoe to launch onto Strangford Lough, to explore its many islands and spot seals and sea birds.
You can catch the ferry from there to Portaferry for sandy beaches and to visit Mount Stewart with its celebrated gardens. The surrounding countryside and villages have antiques, galleries and cafés.
Gupton Farm Campsite offers sunsets, stargazing, miles of coastal trails and one of the best beach surf breaks in Wales. It's an easy, ten-minute walk through the fields for sea views and the beach. The campsite is welcoming and relaxed, with plenty of facilities.
Each one sleeps up to four people and one is dog friendly. Be sure to book ‘Landpod dog friendly’ if you’d like to bring your dog with you.
They have mattresses and a cushioned seating area. There’s a picnic table and firepit outside, and parking is just a short walk away.
Dog friendly. Sleeps four.
Cawdor is part of a Georgian building with high ceilings, an original staircase and elaborate chimney. Stackpole is a 3,000-acre estate, with lots to see and do. There are tranquil wooded valleys, wildlife-rich ponds and many trails for walking and biking.
You can learn sea kayaking, coasteering, surfing and paddle boarding at Stackpole Quay. You can join the coast path and head off in either direction.
Cawdor is in the treeline at the edge of Stackpole's Lily Ponds, which are at peak bloom in June and July.
Dog friendly. Sleeps five.
This cottage has expansive views over the Nidderdale National Landscape. There are miles of walks through moorland and the Yorkshire Dales beyond.
Brimham Rocks is home to giant rock formations that have been eroded over millions of years, creating unusual structures that seem to defy gravity and were once thought to have been stacked by ancient Druids.
The spa town of Harrogate - with tea rooms, bars, restaurants and traditional Turkish Baths - is less than half an hour’s drive away.
This woodland cottage is by a stream, near the Victorian watermill and quay at Cotehele. It has original features, window seats and a woodburner. You'll be in the middle of the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Dog friendly, Sleeps six.
This basic stone bothy is just five minutes from the South West Coast Path in a remote spot surrounded by fields. It offers a 'camping with walls' stay, so you can leave your tent at home. Your stay will contribute to conservation work in the area, where the National Trust is working to return the surrounding farmland to nature. Dog friendly. Sleeps four.
This little cottage is on the edge of 2,000 acres of rare landscape, filled with wildlife - Wicken Fen is the National Trust's oldest nature reserve. With trails from the front door through wetlands and woodland, it's a great base for a holiday in the outdoors. Dog friendly. Sleeps four.
This traditional stone cottage is on an iconic street in the Cotwolds - Arlington Row was built in the 14th century and has been described as 'the most beautiful village in England'. The cottage has a private garden and overlooks a wildlife-filled water meadow. Dog friendly. Sleeps six.
This tiny smuggler's hut from the 1800s is steeped in local folklore. Now it's a two-room cabin with a woodburner and lots of comforts, making a cosy retreat for one or two guests. It's on the coast path and at the edge of a beautiful beach. Dog friendly. Sleeps two.
This cottage is part of the grand entrance gates at the edge of Attingham Park, where you'll have free entry to the Georgian mansion, full of regency-era treasures, and the parkland beyond. There are miles of walking trails on the estate, through grassland, woodland and along the River Tern. Sleeps four.
Many holiday cottages have been recently refurbished, making them even more cosy and comfortable for your stay. You'll find bright, modern kitchens and bathrooms, lovely colours, wallpapers and linens, and soft sofas for evenings by a roaring woodburner. We've preserved and given new life to original and historical features, helping to tell each building's special story.
This is is one of Suffolk's oldest houses, and it's full of charm and original features. There's a snug as well as a sitting room, a spacious kitchen with a range cooker, and a large dining room. This house has woodburner for cosy evenings and modern facilities too. Dog friendly. Sleeps 16.
This charming rural retreat is on the fringes of the South Downs. There are lots of clues to its past, including the bake room and its glass-topped well. The two large sitting rooms and dining rooms have woodburners, for cosy evenings after days enjoying the surrounding walking trails, through shady woods or across open heathland. Dog friendly. Sleeps 10.
Built from local stone, Penparc is on the edge of Dinefwr Park with a private garden overlooking the valley. Sleeps eight.
Cottages sleeping four, five or six
This Arts and Crafts house is at the heart of the Cragside estate, with its garden, Victorian house, iron bridge and woodland on the doorstep. Sleeps six.
This half-timber cottage has a large patio and garden overlooking the river. You can enjoy the gardens and grounds at Cliveden once other visitors have gone home for the day. Sleeps four.
Neighbouring cottages on the edge of Windermere, High Strawberry Gardens and Low Strawberry Gardens have a jetty for launching your canoe or kayak into the lake. Each one has lots of original features, a woodburner and lovely views. Dog friendly. Each sleeps four.
This gamekeeper’s cottage is surrounded by woodland on the Nymans estate. It's perfectly placed for walking, cycling, bird and wildlife watching. Dog friendly. Sleeps four.
This cheerful cottage has everything you need for a comfortable break - a bright dining nook in the ktichen, en-suite bathrooms for each of the two bedrooms, and its own garden. Dog friendly. Sleeps four.
This restored Victorian farmhouse is just a short walk from the ruins of Housesteads Fort. Sleeps five.
This cosy stone-built farmhouse in the heart of the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park is the perfect spot for a peaceful retreat. Dog friendly. Sleeps five.
Cottages sleeping up to three
On the Dinefwr Park estate, Cariad Cottage is cosy and packed with charm and character.. Dog friendly. Sleeps two.
This little cottage is close to Hadrian’s Wall and perfect for exploring Northumberland. Dog friendly. Sleeps two.
This simple lodge is by the salt marshes and on the edge of Blakeney National Nature Reserve. Dog friendly. Sleeps three.
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