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Exterior view of a stone and wood cottage with large windows and a paved patio at Ty Gwyn Cottage in Colwyn Bay
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Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A high-end property situated in the village of Llysfaen near Colwyn Bay. Smart TV. WiFi. Woodburning stove. Colwyn Bay 3.1 miles; Conwy 8.4 miles; Llandudno 8.4 miles. (Ref. 1095879)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Fri 2nd Jan
for 7 nights £2171

Last booked yesterday
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A white house with a dark roof and stone fence next to a gravel driveway and trees at Squirrel Cottage in Kirkcolm
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Kirkcolm, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A fabulous holiday cottage in the village of Kirkcolm, Scotland. Stylish interiors. Outstanding surroundings. Woodburning stove. Stranraer 6.6 miles; Portpatrick 11.7 miles. (Ref. 1043977)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine

Mon 29th Dec
for 7 nights was £1105 £1001

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A stone building with a pitched roof surrounded by gravel and a small lawn with young trees and shrubs at Cilgwyn Bach in Llandysul
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Llandysul, South Wales & Pembrokeshire, SA44
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A beautifully converted barn in the village of Llandysul in South Wales. En-suite. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Cardigan 13 miles. (Ref. 977421)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Tue 30th Dec
for 7 nights was £1083 £1082

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An outdoor dining area with a table and six chairs set in front of a bunker entrance with grass on the roof at The Transmitter Bunker in Ringstead
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Ringstead, Dorset, DT2
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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This quirky, converted bunker rests in Ringstead near Preston, Dorset. Open fire. In an AONB. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Weymouth 7.6 mile. (Ref. 1131689)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

Tue 30th Dec
for 7 nights was £1809 £1658

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A row of white houses with peaked roofs and boats docked on calm water at 17 The Boathouse in Rye
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Rye, East Sussex, TN31
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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This ground-floor apartment is located in Rye, East Sussex. Off-road parking. En-suite. Open-plan living. Camber 5 miles; Hastings 12 miles. (Ref. 973784)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom

Fri 2nd Jan
for 7 nights £750

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An outdoor patio area with potted plants and a glass pool enclosure at Bramble Lodge in Cuddington Cheshire
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Cuddington, Cheshire, Cheshire, CW8
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Bramble Lodge is a former pool building, situated in the village of Cuddington, Cheshire. Off-road parking. Ideal for couples. Heated indoor pool. Northwich 4 miles; Chester 14.4 miles. (Ref. 1140046)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

Mon 22nd Dec
for 7 nights was £1301 £1015

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An outdoor dining area with chairs and a table set against a stone building wall at Hollowgill Barn in Sedbergh
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Sedbergh, Yorkshire Dales, LA10
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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This stunning reverse-level property resides in Sedbergh, Cumbria. Enclosed garden. Woodburning stove. Smart TV. Hot tub. In a National Park. Kendal 15.1 miles; Hawes 19.6 miles. (Ref. 1093062)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Games room

Fri 2nd Jan
for 7 nights £2808

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A row of stone houses with dark front doors and several windows at Castle Keep in Norham
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Norham, Northumberland, TD15
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A delightful stone-built terraced cottage located in the village of Norham in Northumberland. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden. Close to amenities. Pet friendly. Berwick-upon-Tweed 7.3 miles; Eyemouth 15.2 miles. (Ref. 1098493)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine

Wed 31st Dec
for 7 nights £736

Last booked 7 hours ago
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A kitchen table with flowers in a vase and two mugs near an open door with a view of a castle on a hill at Swn Y Mor Sound of the Sea in Criccieth
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Criccieth, Penrhyn Llyn (Llyn Peninsula), LL52
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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This delightful, one bedroom apartment is nestled in Criccieth, Gwynedd. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Open-plan. Porthmadog 4.8 miles; Portmeirion 7.8 miles; Abersoch 15 miles. (Ref. 1129267)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher

Mon 22nd Dec
for 7 nights was £808 £562

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Glass entrance doors to Promenade House with stone columns and planters with flowers on either side
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Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A ground-floor studio apartment resting in Weston-super-Mere, Somerset. Pet-friendly. Close to a beach. Close to a pub. Mendip Hills AONB 9.8 miles; Bridgewater 17.4 miles; Bath 32.8 miles. (Ref. 1133963)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine

Mon 22nd Dec
for 7 nights was £820 £685

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An outdoor patio area with wooden table and chairs under an umbrella with cheese and wine on the table outside a stone building at The Haybarn in Hartington
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Hartington, Peak District, DE6
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A wonderful barn conversion settled in the hamlet of Coldeaton, near Hartington, Derbyshire. Peak District. Ground-floor living. Off-road parking. Rural location. Underfloor heating. Bakewell 10.5 miles; Buxton 14.5 miles. (Ref. 1073047)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Mon 29th Dec
for 7 nights was £1118 £1117

Last booked 6 hours ago
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A stone building with wooden siding and patio furniture on a tiled terrace at Chi an Mor in Lower Kenneggy near Praa Sands
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Lower Kenneggy near Praa Sands, Cornwall, TR20
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Delightful annex settled into the hamlet of Lower Kenneggy, near Praa Sands, Cornwall. Off-road parking. Single storey. Open-plan. Underfloor heating. Praa Sands 1.6 miles; Hayle 7.6 miles; St Ives 11.2 miles. (Ref. 1133887)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Fri 2nd Jan
for 7 nights £1433

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A brick exterior with arched windows two wooden benches and flower planters at 6 The Engine Shed in Shrewsbury
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Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A fabulous, mid-terrace cottage resting in the centre of Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Allocated parking. Enclosed garden. Close to amenities. Church Stretton 14.6 miles; Much Wenlock 13.6 miles; Telford 16 miles (Ref. 1059216)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Fri 2nd Jan
for 7 nights £1301

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A living room with wooden furniture and a television overlooking a marina at Leeward in Dartmouth
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Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Leeward is a delightful, second-floor apartment resting in the seaside town of Dartmouth, Devon. Close to a beach. Close to a shop and pub. Harbour views. Brixham 4.8 miles; Paignton 7.9 miles; Totnes 14.1 miles. (Ref. 1141362)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Fri 2nd Jan
for 7 nights £1142

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An outdoor area with two chairs and a table beside a dark green hut under trees at The Shepherds Hut at Marley in Marley near Barham Kent
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Marley near Barham, Kent, Kent, CT4
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Pretty shepherd's hut located on the fringes of Canterbury, near Barham in Kent. WiFi. Countryside views. Log burner. Pub 1.2 miles. Canterbury 7.4 miles; Dover 14.2 miles (Ref. 1075279)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Baby-friendly

Fri 19th Dec
for 7 nights £532

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A cluster of modern semi detached houses with gray siding and white walls with parking spaces and grass at Can y Mor in Benllech
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Benllech, Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey, LL78
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A superb, three-bedroom semi-detached house resting on the outskirts of Brynteg in Anglesey. Smart TV. Enclosed garden. Off-road parking. Red Wharf Bay 2.6 miles. (Ref. 1046279)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Fri 2nd Jan
for 7 nights £986

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Outdoor patio area with hot tub sofa and dining table next to a brick and wood house at Lugg View in Cross Keys near Hereford
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Cross Keys near Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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This fantastic reverse-level barn conversion rests in Cross Keys, Herefordshire. Hot tub. Open-plan living. Garden with furniture. Countryside views. Leominster 11.3 miles. (Ref. 1066966)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher

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Fri 2nd Jan
for 7 nights £942

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76A Mackworth Road - 1068536 - photo 1
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Porthcawl, Bridgend, CF36
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This charming ground-floor apartment rests in the popular seaside town of Porthcawl, South Wales. Sea views. Close to amenities. Courtyard with furniture. Roadside parking. Ground-floor living. Smart TV. Bridgend 6.9 miles; Port Talbot 11.7 miles. (Ref. 1068536)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Sat 20th Dec
for 7 nights £844

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A house with a sloped lawn and trees in a rural setting at Glanduad Fawr in Newport Pembrokeshire
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Newport, Pembrokeshire, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, SA41
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Glanduad Fawr is an outstanding holiday home near Nevern in Pembrokeshire. Family-friendly. Dog-friendly. Spacious. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Cardigan 8.1 miles. Fishguard 11.2 miles. Aberporth 14.4 miles. (Ref. 1144820)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Fri 2nd Jan
for 7 nights £3295

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The exterior of a building with solar panels on the roof and an open passageway in the center at Upper Barn Cottage in Wootton Courtenay
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Wootton Courtenay, Exmoor National Park, TA24
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Beautifully presented, detached cottage located in Somerset countryside, near Wheddon Cross. Dog-friendly. Enclosed garden. Off-road parking. WiFi. Minehead 5.1 miles; Dulverton 13 miles; Barnstaple 29.5 miles. (Ref. 1005110)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Mon 22nd Dec
for 7 nights was £1093 £921

Last booked 2 days ago
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Surprise the kids this half term with a self-catering cottage holiday in the UK or Ireland. Your little ones will be thrilled to get away for a week of exploration and discovery, so be sure to book early to avoid missing out! There is cottages available to rent from coast to country across the UK this half term, so browse some cottages below and choose your favourite destination today.

Choose your holiday rental for the half term today!

Whether you're looking for an action-packed holiday in the country or a classic family holiday at the seaside, half term holiday rentals prove perfect for any type of getaway. Escape to the Yorkshire Coast, where blue flag beaches and fascinating fishing villages await. Opt for a holiday home in the Peak District if you and your family prefer active holidays. Or, try one of city break cottages in York, Chester or Edinburgh if sightseeing is at the top of your agenda! Wherever you choose to book your break this half term, you can trust Sykes Cottages to deliver your self-catering accommodation at a fair and affordable price.

So what are you waiting for? With the half term looming and bookings coming thick and fast, you'd be mad to miss out on a chance to rent a fantastic self-catering holiday let this half term. Get browsing today and treat the kids to a holiday they'll never forget!

 

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There are cottages available for half term breaks in October, February and May .

Still haven't found your perfect break? Then perhaps browsing this collection of holiday parks for families in the UK or half-term holiday parks could help! There are also plenty of family holiday cottages that could be perfect. Why not choose from this selection of short breaks for families in the UK?