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Last-minute holidays

Whether you can get away in the next few days or weeks, you'll find offers on cottages of all sizes on the coast, in the countryside and at National Trust places.

*25% off holidays starting in the next 14 days with code LASTMINUTE

*25% off holidays starting in the next 14 days with code LASTMINUTE 

*Book a last-minute holiday starting in the next 14 days using code LASTMINUTE for a 25% discount. Offer valid 17/09/24 - 30/09/25. Code valid for stays starting in the next 14 days only. Discount is shown once code has been entered. Subject to availability. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Standard Holidays terms and conditions apply. Valid on a selection of cottages only. Cottages may be added to or removed from offer. Cannot be used with any other offer. Where more than one offer is available, the one that offers the greatest discount will apply. Image: West Challacombe Manor, Devon

West Challacombe Manor and West Challacombe Cottage next door, with their shared garden in front, Devon
Castle Ward Gamekeeper's Lodge, County Down

New - Castle Ward Gamekeeper's Lodge 

A Victorian cottage in a quiet spot at Castle Ward, tucked away among meadows and woodland.

Cross Lane House, Somerset

New - Cross Lane House 

A characterful house from the 1600s, surrounded by Exmoor countryside.

Find a break at one of these cottages in the next 14 days for 25% off with code LASTMINUTE*

The Gwendra cottages (Gwendra Wartha, Gwendra Granary, Gwendra Dairy Cottage, Mowhay and Hayloft) overlooking the sea, Cornwall

Gwendra Wartha 

This cottage sits high up in a cluster of former farm buildings, a 10-minute walk to family friendly beaches.

The exterior at East Rosetta Cottage, Isle of Wight

East Rosetta Cottage 

On the seafront at Cowes, this beautiful 19th century house is full of original features.

The exterior of Stackpole Byre 1, Pembrokeshire

Stackpole Byre 1 

Find original stone walls and wooden beams in this small stone cottage on the Pembroke coast.

The exterior of Emley Farmhouse, Surrey

Emley Farmhouse 

A charming country retreat on the edges of the South Downs.

Late-availability* searches

We've got cosy cottages and large lodges, dog-friendly places and beachside retreats, all with late availability* offers.

Search cottages with late availability* 

Find a holiday cottage with a late-availability offer. Image: The holiday cottages at St Antony Head - The Captain's Quarter, The Major's Quarter, The Lieutenant's Quarter and Tiffy's, Cornwall

An aerial view of the holiday cottages at St Anthony Head, overlooking the estuary, Cornwall

Cosy cottages with late availability* 

Search late availability cottages with a woodburner or open fire. Image: Mustard Pot Cottage, Norfolk

The sitting room with sofa, armchair, television and open fire at Mustard Pot Cottage, Norfolk

Grand houses and halls with late availability** 

Search places to stay from the 'Grand houses & halls collection' for a special place to gather. Image: Craflwyn Hall, Gwynedd

The exterior of Craflwyn Hall, Gwynedd

Dog-friendly cottages with late availability* 

Search cottages welcoming dogs, all over England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Image: Rockside Cottage, Northumberland

The sitting room at Rockside Cottage, Northumberland

Search coastal cottages with late availability* 

Search cottages near the coast for invigorating walks. Image: Guy's Cottage, Cornwall

Guy's Cottage, Cornwall

*Late availability terms and conditions

Offer valid 06/06/24 – 30/09/25 for stays taken 06/06/24 – 30/09/25. The discount available depends on the cottage, length of holiday and dates chosen. Value of any discount is shown with price once dates have been selected. Subject to availability. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Standard Holidays terms and conditions apply. Valid on a selection of cottages only. Cottages may be added to or removed from offer. Cannot be used with any other offer. Where more than one offer is available, the one that offers the greatest discount will apply. *If your holiday starts in the next 14 days, you can save 25% with code LASTMINUTE. Image: Bridge Farm Cottage, Suffolk

The exterior of Bridge Farm Cottage, a semi-detatched cottage, Suffolk

Looking for a camping holiday?

If your dream summer means pitching up under the stars or setting up in a camping pod with outdoor adventures on the doorstep, there's still time to find a spot for your summer holiday.

Book your September camping trip 

There's still time to grab a pitch or pod for a late summer holiday - whether you'd like to stay on the South West coast, in the Lakes or at one of the many other National Trust campsites across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. From sites by the beach, lake or mountain for outdoor adventures, to sites with lovely villages, towns and places to visit on the doorstep, we've got a campsite for your September plans. Image: Wasdale Campsite, Cumbria

Pods and a tent pitch at Wasdale Campsite, Cumbria
The two-storey octagonal tower for which Mustard Pot Cottage is named, surrounded by grass and trees, Norfolk

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Thatched cottages, modern barns, farmhouses and gardener's cottages... Towers, gate lodges and a lighthouse... Browse more than 530 cottages of every shape and size in all sorts of landscapes, from coast and countryside to city centre. Image: Mustard Pot Cottage, Norfolk