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.
Half-term holidays
Look forward to the school holidays together, and make plans for a half-term getaway.
Unforgettable family holidays
Searching for shells before breakfast... Spotting deer from the garden... Playing board games in front of the fire... Stay with us for a holiday the whole family will remember.
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.
New and refurbished family cottages
Every year we restore and refurbish special buildings ready for your holiday.
Cladium, at the Wicken Fen Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire
This little cottage is on the edge of 2,000 acres of rare landscape, filled with wildlife. With trails from the front door through wetlands and woodland, it's a great base for a family holiday in the outdoors. Dog friendly. Sleeps four.
1 Arlington Row, Bibury, Gloucestershire
In a place described as 'the most beautiful village in England', this cottage began life as a wool store in the 14th century. It has a private garden and overlooks a wildlife-filled water meadow. Dog friendly. Sleeps six.
Hawthorn Cottage, on the Hafod Estate, Ceredigion
At the heart of an estate with woodland, waterfalls and gardens, this traditional Welsh cottage has walks from the doorstep and looks onto a duck pond. Dog friendly. Sleeps six.
Sexton's Lodge, on the Felbrigg Hall estate, Norfolk
This recently refurbished cottage is in a quiet spot on the estate, but close to all it has to offer including trails and the country house. You can drive to North Norfolk's heritage coast in 10 minutes. Dog friendly. Sleeps five.
Breaks in nature
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Woodland breaks and forest holidays
A woodland holiday is a great way to reconnect with nature. Image: Warcleave Cottage, Devon - This secluded cottage has a balcony overlooking the treetops, and has the River Teign flowing at the bottom of the garden. Sleeps four.
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Remote and off-grid cottages
Choose from quiet cottages with coastal views to out-of-the-way farmhouses in rolling countryside. Image: High Lidmoor Farmhouse, Yorkshire - This rural farmhouse has views of the North York Moors and walks from the doorstep. Sleeps five.
Quirky cottages for family stays
We have all sorts of places to inspire your plans....
The Round House
Cosy up in this folky rotunda deep in the woodlands of the Ickworth Estate.
Lookout Cottage
A former lookout, this simple but snug cottage is next to a HM Coastguard radio room.
Fortescue
This upside-down cottage was once a stone and slate barn. With wide farmland views, it’s just a 15-minute walk from the rugged Cornish coastline and a scramble down to tiny beaches and coves.
Stabl Bach
Converted stables in the wooded foothills of Eryri (Snowdonia).
Featured searches
With more than 500 cottages to choose from, find a perfect spot for you.
Rare chance to book*
*Find a rare spot of availability at one of our most popular holiday cottages. Offer valid 06/06/24 – 28/02/25 for stays taken 06/06/24 - 28/02/25. Offer valid on a selection of cottages only. Cottages may be added to or removed from offer. Subject to availability. Cannot be used with any other offer. Where more than one offer is available, the one that offers the greatest discount will apply. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Standard Holidays terms and conditions apply. Image: Boscastle Elm Cottage, Cornwall
By a National Trust attraction
Stay near a great place to visit and enjoy free entry during your stay. Image: Florence Rose Cottage, County Fermanagh
Coastal cottages
Stay near the coast for fresh air, walks and wildlife spotting. Image: Seaview, Dorset
Barns and stables
From modern structures to wonky buildings, all our converted barns and stables have walks from the doorstep and places to relax at the end of a day exploring. Image: Hop Kiln Cart Barn, Herefordshire
Need some inspiration?
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February half-term family activities
There’s plenty to keep the whole family busy this February half term. Explore a trail, spot some wildlife, get crafting and discover a range of other indoor and outdoor activities.
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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.
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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.
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Large holiday cottages and group getaways
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.
Family-friendly places to visit
Find the best family-friendly places to visit and discover the fun-filled activities on offer at the places in our care.