Autumn and winter breaks
Autumn holiday ideas
Whatever’s on your wish-list, we’ve got a place for you to stay. Explore clifftop cottages, quiet, countryside farmhouses, beachside retreats, campsites and more. For the half-term holidays, you'll find cottages surrounded by nature for walks and wildlife spotting, or near National Trust places with programmes of events for families.
Half-term holidays
Looking for ideas for the October school holidays? With hundreds of unique cottages and campsites to choose from, find the perfect family holiday for you. Image: Emley Farmhouse, Surrey
Last-minute holidays
Whether you can get away in the next few days or next month, you'll find offers on cottages of all sizes on the coast, in the countryside and at National Trust places. Get 25% off stays in the next 14 days*. Image: Rhossili OId Rectory, South Wales
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.
Woodland breaks and forest holidays
From fairy-tale hideaways to woodland walking getaways, we have holiday cottages in peaceful spots across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, perfect for connecting with nature.
Stay by a National Trust attraction
Browse cottages at places in our care, where you'll have free entry during your stay. Enjoy trails, parkland and gardens, as well as programmes of events, and perhaps a National Trust café and shop. Image: Abbey Cottage, Yorkshire
Free entry to National Trust places during your stay
What's more, dogs go free at all 300 of our dog-friendly cottages, and at 20 campsites. The money you spend on your holiday helps support our work as Europe’s biggest conservation charity, looking after nature, beauty and history for everyone to enjoy. Image: Eskeleth, Northumberland
Camping offers for autumn
As the season changes, there's still time to plan a holiday in the outdoors. Enjoy the last warmer days, or the turning leaves and the crisper days of autumn - we also have campsites open through the winter.
Kids camp free*
* Book a pitch at any of our campsites for stays 1/9/25 - 30/11/25, and kids go free. New bookings only, made from 21/08/25 and taken from 1/9/25 to 30/11/25. If stay continues after 30/11/25, nights from 01/12/25 charged at the standard rate. Offer not valid on group bookings. Offer applied automatically at checkout. Subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Standard Holidays terms and conditions apply. Image: Low Wray Campsite, Cumbria
Save 20% on camping pod stays*
*Book any camping pod for stays 1/9/25 - 30/11/25 and save 20%. New bookings only, made from 21/08/25 and taken from 1/9/25 to 30/11/25. If stay continues after 30/11/25, nights from 01/12/25 charged at the standard rate. Offer not valid on group bookings. Offer applied automatically at checkout. Subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Standard Holidays terms and conditions apply. Image: Wasdale Campsite, Cumbria
Festive breaks
Christmas and New Year cottages
Whether just for two or a big gathering, a stay in our Christmas and New Year cottage breaks will get you closer to the places we care for. We've got dog-friendly Christmas cottages and large lodges for New Year's Eve get-togethers.
Stays near winter lights
This winter, book a stay near a spectacular light show or twinkling trail at one of the houses or gardens in our care.
Stay near festive markets and events
Book a stay in a National Trust apartment or cottage in Durham, York or near Manchester, to enjoy all the city has to offer.
More staycations
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.
Barns and stables
From modern barns with luxurious interiors to wonky buildings full of historical, rustic features, all of our barns and stables have walks from the doorstep and comfortable places to relax at the end of the day. Image: Hop Kiln Cart Barn, Herefordshire
Thatched cottages
Looking for a quaint countryside getaway? From boltholes for two to rustic farmhouses, we've carefully restored these thatched cottages, on the outside and in, for picture-perfect stays. Image: Dunster Keeper's House, Somerset
Staying safe
Staying safe at National Trust places
The special places in National Trust care sometimes come with a few risks for visitors, be it coastline or countryside. Find out how to keep safe throughout your visits.
