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Miller's House, on the Cotehele estate, Cornwall
Dog friendly. Sleeps six.
A woodland cottage by a stream, near the Victorian watermill and quay.
This comfortable cottage has original features, window seats and a woodburner. With latticed windows and slatestone walls, from the outside it looks as it did when the miller lived here in the 19th century.
As a guest, you have free entry to all National Trust places.
At Cotehele, as well as the mill and Tudor house, there are acres to explore - gardens, orchards, and miles of footpaths and walking trails.
You'll be in the middle of the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The river borders the estate and you can get out on the water in your own watercraft, or join a canoe tour in the summer months, from the quay.
West Challacombe Bothy, near the South West Coast Path, Devon
Dog friendly. Sleeps four.
A great place to camp for walkers exploring the North Devon coast.
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.
You’ll be on the edge of the Exmoor National Park.
The bothy is surrounded by lush countryside and dramatic coastline. Here, the coast path travels across moorland, up steep hills and past golden beaches below the cliffs. Your stay will contribute to conservation work in the area, where the National Trust is working to return the surrounding farmland to nature.
Turn your stay into a walking holiday along the coast path.
If you're looking to explore more of the Exmoor coast, you can book other bothies along the South West Coast Path, each stop within eight miles of the previous bothy.
Attingham East Lodge, at Attingham Park, Shropshire
Sleeps four.
Part of the grand entrance gates to an 18th-century mansion.
Stay on the edge of Attingham Park, where you'll have free entry to the Georgian mansion, full of regency-era treasures, and the parkland beyond. Families will enjoy the Field of Play and seasonal events.
Explore 200 acres of parkland after visitors have gone home.
There are miles of walking trails on the estate, through grassland, woodland and along the River Tern. The fallow deer in the deer park are descended from the original herd that was established in the early 1800s.
You'll be surrounded by history.
The area is full of pretty market towns, like Shrewsbury, and the remains of a Roman city are just a 10-minute drive away. There are plenty of other National Trust places to visit within an hour's drive of the lodge, such as Dudmaston Hall and the medieval Powis Castle.
Tom Parsons' Hut, Constantine Bay, Cornwall
Dog friendly. Sleeps two.
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.
Constantine Bay is one of the best surfing beaches in Cornwall, which joins to Booby's Bay (named after the seabird) at low tide to create a long arc of pale sand just steps from the cottage.
Sheer cliffs and hidden coves lie to the north.
Look out for birds such as fulmars, razorbills, peregrines and guillemots. In the water, grey seals regularly visit this part of the coast and you might even spot dolphins and basking sharks off the headland.
Cladium, at the Wicken Fen Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire
Dog friendly. Sleeps four.
Wicken Fen is the National Trust's oldest nature reserve.
This little cottage is on the edge of 2,000 acres of rare landscape, filled with wildlife. Cladium is on the left, with a smaller National Trust cottage - Wicken Rose Cottage (sleeps two) - on the right.
With trails from the front door through wetlands and woodland, it's a great base for a family holiday in the outdoors.
It has a private, lawned garden, with a place to sit and relax after a day exploring the fen. The garden is surrounded by hazel fencing and hedges, offering a safe place for children and dogs to play, and a home for birds and other wildlife.
The cottage is named after a grass-like plant that grows nearby, one of over 9,000 species at Wicken Fen.
You might spot the herds of pale Konik ponies and Highland cattle that graze the area, or dragonflies, hen harriers, water voles, owls and warblers as you wander through the reserve. Your stay at Cladium will contribute to the care of this important habitat.
1 Arlington Row, Bibury, Gloucestershire
Dog friendly. Sleeps six.
Stay in a 14th-century Cotswold cottage.
This traditional stone cottage is on an iconic street in the Cotswolds. Arlington Row was built in the 14th century as a wool store, in Bibury, which has been described as 'the most beautiful village in England.' It's in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by countryside and charming villages to enjoy.
Arlington Row is one of the most photographed streets in the UK.
At the end of the terrace, Number 1 has a private garden through which you enter the cottage, away from the street and its visitors. The cottage overlooks a wildlife-filled water meadow, known as Rack Isle, where wool was once hung to dry on racks after it had been washed in Arlington Row. This protected meadow is home water voles, kingfishers and dragonflies.
You’ll be in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by countryside and special historic places to see.
With free entry to National Trust places during your stay, you can visit Lodge Park and Sherborne Park Estate and Chedworth Roman Villa, which are both only a 15-minute drive away.
More new places to stay
Restharrow, near Lake Windermere, Cumbria
This peaceful retreat in the Lake District is a ground-floor apartment with accessible features throughout. It's just 130 metres from the shore of Lake Windermere.
Watkin Bunkhouse, Gwynedd, Wales
This spacious bunkhouse is right on the Watkin Path, a challenging eight mile trail to the summit of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and back. You'll be surrounded by mountains, lakes, waterfalls and woodland. With plenty of routes in the area for different abilities, this is the perfect base for a walking weekend or longer holiday exploring Eryri (Snowdonia). Dog friendly. Sleeps 22.
Recent cottage transformations
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.
Thorington Hall, Suffolk (sleeps 16)
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.
Emley Farmhouse, Surrey (sleeps 10)
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.
Penparc, Carmarthenshire (sleeps eight)
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
Cragside Park Cottage, Northumberland
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.
Cliveden Ferry Cottage, Berkshire
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.
High Strawberry Gardens and Low Strawberry Gardens, Windermere, Cumbria
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.
Woodlands Cottage, Nymans, West Sussex
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.
Kitchen Garden Cottage, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire
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.
Housesteads, Northumberland
This restored Victorian farmhouse is just a short walk from the ruins of Housesteads Fort. Sleeps five.
Glan Yr Afon, Gwynedd
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
Cariad Cottage, Carmarthenshire
On the Dinefwr Park estate, Cariad Cottage is cosy and packed with charm and character.. Dog friendly. Sleeps two.
Peel Cottage, Northumberland
This little cottage is close to Hadrian’s Wall and perfect for exploring Northumberland. Dog friendly. Sleeps two.
Blakeney Lodge, Norfolk
This simple lodge is by the salt marshes and on the edge of Blakeney National Nature Reserve. Dog friendly. Sleeps three.