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The patio with outdoor table and seating at The Weir Garden Cottage, Herefordshire
The patio with outdoor table and seating at The Weir Garden Cottage, Herefordshire | © National Trust/Mike Henton

Every year we restore and bring new life to holiday cottages, bothies, bunkhouses and campsites across England, Wales and Northern Ireland for you to enjoy on a National Trust holiday. Here you'll find our new places, as well as existing holiday cottages which have been recently refurbished.

The sitting and dining room at Restharrow, Cumbria

Restharrow, Cumbria 

Relax in this peaceful spot after days out exploring the Lake District. It's just 130 metres from the shore of Lake Windermere and looks out over fields toward the water. Restharrow is a fully accessible ground-floor apartment with wheelchair-friendly features throughout. Walk, cycle, fish or get out on the lake; there are plenty of bustling towns, attractions and adventurous activities for all ability levels nearby. Sleeps two.

Arlington Row and the water meadow, with a swan and signets in the water. Number 1 is at the end of the terrace on the left, Gloucestershire

1 Arlington Row, Gloucestershire 

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. Sleeps six.

The Watkin Path, passing Watkin Bunkhouse, Gwynedd

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). Sleeps 21.

Looking across the old duck pond to Hawthorn Cottage, Ceredigion

Hawthorn Cottage, Ceredigion, Wales 

On the Hafod Estate with trails from the gate, this traditional estate-worker's cottage is full of Welsh character. It has an enclosed garden, looking onto the Lady's Walk which you can follow to find the estate's gardens, falls and views into the valley. Rest up by the woodburner at the end of a day exploring. Sleeps six.

The accessible double bedroom has full length windows that look onto the garden at The Weir Garden Cottage, Herefordshire

The Weir Garden Cottage, Herefordshire 

This friendly-looking building brings together a cottage and former dairy. It is a comfortable, modern holiday cottage with accessible rooms on the ground floor and original features throughout. As well as all-hours access to the Weir Garden, you’ll have your own private garden created by the head gardener. Sleeps ten.

The National Trust building in Boscastle, with the entrance to The Gaffer and The Clinker down the lane, closest to the lime kiln wall, Cornwall

The Gaffer, Boscastle, Cornwall 

In the hub of the village, set just back from the Valency River, you'll find this simple little apartment. It shares a building with two other National Trust holiday apartments, as well as the café and shop. Boscastle has pubs, tea-rooms, restaurants and a farm shop. There are great walks of all kinds, from riverside strolls to trails off into the valley and out onto the cliffs. You can loop onto the South West Coast Path from here. Sleeps two.

St Mark's Bothy, Brownsea Island, Dorset

St Mark's Bothy, Brownsea Island, Dorset 

This stone building began life as a dovecot in the 1800s, and is now a rustic, beachside bothy with simple facilities. It has a path to the beach from an enclosed garden, and is surrounded by wildlife and views of the Purbeck Hills. Sleeps four.

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.

The dining room at Millbeck Towers, with original fireplace with copper work from the Keswick School of Industrial Arts, Cumbria

Millbeck Towers, Cumbria 

This impressive 18th-century carding mill is a Lake District escape for friends and family get-togethers, with views of Skiddaw and the fells towards Derwentwater. Sleeps 12.

The double bedroom at Proctor, North Yorkshire

Proctor, Yorkshire 

Proctor is a third-floor apartment in Fountains Hall with views of the River Skell. Step out to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden. Sleeps three.

The table for two in the open-plan living space at Skipper's Cabin, Cornwall

Skipper's Cabin, Cornwall 

This cosy shepherd's hut is in a secluded valley close to Porthcothan beach, with views from the garden down towards the sea. Sleeps two.

A patio area and bench, surrounded by flower beds and lawn in the garden at Sexton's Lodge, Norfolk

Sexton's Lodge, Norfolk 

You'll have your own quiet spot on the Felbrigg Hall estate when you stay at Sexton's Lodge. Sleeps five.

The octagonal reading room on the first floor of Mustard Pot Cottage, Norfolk

Mustard Pot Cottage, Norfolk 

This cosy cottage is full of charming quirks, and has a sunny conservatory. Sleeps two.

The sitting room at Elbow Cottage, with sofa, armchairs, television and open fire, Cornwall

Elbow Cottage, Cornwall 

This gamekeeper's cottage is by the woodland on the Cotehele estate, a short walk from the quay. Sleeps four.

The conservatory at Greenlands, Dorset

Greenlands, Dorset 

You can see all the way to Brownsea Island from this 1940s cottage surrounded by fields near Poole Harbour. Sleeps five

The sitting room at Cider Cottage, Devon

Cider Cottage, Devon 

This bright cottage is in its own garden on the Buckland Abbey estate. Sleepts four.

The king-size bedroom at Laundry Cottage, Northumberland

Laundry Cottage, Northumberland 

You step right into the Courtyard at Wallington from this cottage, with trails, the walled garden and historic house all on your doorstep. Sleeps five.

The great hall with original oak hammer beam ceiling at West Challacombe Manor, Devon

West Challacombe Manor, Devon 

This historic manor's sitting room is in the Great Hall which dates from 1485, with an oak hammerbeam ceiling.

The sitting room with two sofas at Beech Cottage, Dorset

Beech Cottage, Dorset 

This cottage is part of a thatched farmhouse, a short walk to the coast at Golden Cap.

The first double bedroom at The Slipway, Croyde, Devon

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