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Half-term holidays

An aerial view of the St Gabriel's cottages and the coast, Dorset
An aerial view of the St Gabriel's cottages (Ash Cottage, Beech Cottage, Oak Cottage and St Gabriel's Elm Cottage) and the nearby coast, Dorset | © National Trust/Mike Henton

Make school holidays extra special and treat the whole family to a half-term getaway in 2024. Plan ahead now and book an October break.

With hundreds of unique holiday cottages, campsites, bothies and bunkhouses across England, Northern Ireland and Wales, we’re sure to have the perfect place for your half-term holiday.

Unforgettable family holidays

Fancy searching for shells before breakfast? Spotting deer as you picnic in your garden? Playing board games in front of a crackling fire? When you stay with us, you’re guaranteed a holiday the whole family will remember forever.

Plus, every time you stay with us you help us to look after the place you’re staying in and contribute to the restoration of other special places too.

Cottages available for half-term breaks

There's still time to book a great cottage holiday for this October. These popular cottages all have some pockets of availability - take a look at their calendars to find a break that suits you...

The exterior of Doyden House, which contains the Carnweather apartment, Cornwall

Carnweather, Cornwall 

Enjoy panoramic sea views of Lundy Bay and Pentire Head from the ground floor of Doyden House. Sleeps four.

Exterior of Caerllan, Llandysul, Ceredigion

Caerllan, Ceredigion 

A truly desirable location, with a sea-view garden and the beach within walking distance. Sleeps five.

The exterior at Caragloose Farm House, Roseland, Cornwall

Caragloose Farm House, Cornwall 

A traditional stone farmhouse located above Camels Cove with miles of views. Sleeps six.

The front of Pengirt, with table and chairs on the gravelled terrace, Cornwall

Pengirt, Cornwall 

One half of a restored farmhouse on the Pentire headland with sea views for miles. Sleeps four.

The exterior of Porth Mear Cottage, near Padstow, Cornwall

Porth Mear Cottage, Cornwall 

This traditional Cornish cottage has views for miles over countryside and out to Trevose Head. Sleeps four.

The exterior of Ty'n y Parc Barn, Gwynedd, Wales

Tyn y Parc Barn 

This character packed barn is next to a pretty farmhouse and close to the coast. Sleeps eight.

The stone exterior of Brean Cove Apartment, Burnham-on-Sea, North Somerset

Brean Cove Apartment, Somerset 

A dog-friendly apartment with sea views located at the foot of Brean Down. Sleeps four.

Need some inspiration?

Family walking their dog through Teneriffe Farm campsite, Cornwall
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Top places to camp 

Why not take the family on a camping holiday this year? From woodland pitches to sites near the beach, take a look at our best campsites and find one near you.

Family on bikes enjoying the gardens at Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire. Bicycles can be hired at Clumber daily from April to September, and at weekends and holidays from October to March.
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Family-friendly holiday cottages 

From fun-filled summer escapes to relaxing and cosy winter breaks, there's plenty of places to enjoy a family holiday in the UK with us. Play hide-and-seek in the woods, surf the waves on a seaside adventure and explore cycle and walking trails close to your cottage. Plan a family adventure for 2024.

A view of the front of The Weir Garden Cottage, including the covered veranda, Herefordshire
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Large cottages 

For families and friends holidaying together, we have big cottages across England, Wales and Northern Ireland and groups of smaller cottages next door or nearby.

Rhossili and South Gower Coast, Wales

Start planning your half-term break

Whether it's just for the weekend, a mid-week break or the full school holiday week, you're guaranteed an unforgettable break when you spend your half-term holiday with us.