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.
Featured cottages for half-term stays
Take a look at cottages for your October break.
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 2025.
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.
Coastal holiday cottages
For a fun family holiday, a hideaway for two, or a simple base for a walking break, our coastal holiday cottages are the perfect home away from home.
Active holidays
Holidays aren't just about relaxing. They're about adventure, experience and excitement. We'll help you choose your activity and find a place to stay close by.
Find a place to pitch your tent, park your campervan, or try out a camping pod and wake up surrounded by nature.
Top places to camp
From woodland pitches to sites near the beach, take a look at our best campsites and find one near you. Image: Low Wray Campsite, Cumbria
Glamping and camping pods
If you love the idea of sleeping in the great outdoors but don't want to give up all your home comforts, then a glamping holiday could be for you. Our camping accommodation includes pods, bell tents, tipis and safari tents. Image: Eskdale Campsite, Cumbria
Stays for campervans, motorhomes and caravans
Looking for a caravan site in the UK to bring your own home on wheels? Touring caravans and motorhomes are welcome at many of our campsites. Bring boots, bikes and surfboards and set out for an adventure, or just put your feet up and take in the views. Image: Castle Ward Caravan Park, County Down
Breaks in nature
Nature and wildlife breaks
Some holidays offer quiet and connection, beneath the trees or on the moors in a remote spot. Others are close to boat trips for exciting wildlife-spotting opportunities. Many have trails and habitats to explore. Image: St Mark's Bothy, Dorset
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.
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.
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?
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. Image: Millbeck Towers, Cumbria
City breaks
If you're looking for a city break, to explore new streets, places to visit and events, as well as great places to eat and drink, book a stay in a National Trust apartment or cottage in Durham, York or near Manchester. Image: 20 Ogleforth, Yorkshire
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. Image: Elbow Cottage, Cornwall
Family-friendly places to visit
Looking for a family day out that'll keep everyone entertained? Find things to do with the kids at the places we care for near you.
