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A semi detached house with a brick driveway and garden beds at Castle View in Burniston
SAVE £268
75
Burniston, North Yorkshire, YO13
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Stylish accommodation lying in the village of Burniston. Family-friendly. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Scarborough 4.4 miles; Filey 11.8 miles. (Ref. 1025831)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

7 nights from Fri 25th Jul was £2213 £1945

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A stone barn with red tile roof and blue doors next to a gravel path and green lawn at Basils Barn in Egton near Grosmont
SAVE £71
26
Egton near Grosmont, North York Moors National Park, YO21
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A quirky barn conversion situated in Egton Bridge near Grosmont, on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. Woodburning stove. Romantic dwelling. Lawned garden. Whitby 6.8 miles; Pickering 18.5 miles. (Ref. 1064996)

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

7 nights from Fri 8th Aug was £838 £767

Last booked 3 hours ago
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Brick exterior of a two-story building with gray windows and doors a wooden bench and gravel courtyard at The Hay Barn in Thirsk
SAVE £324
27
Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

The Hay Barn, a cottage located in the small village of Holme-on-Swale in North Yorkshire. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. North York Moors National Park 12 miles; Northallerton 12.5 miles; York 28.5 miles. (Ref. 1125639)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Fri 25th Jul was £1641 £1317

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White exterior of a house with grey window frames and door with plants outside at Little Beeches in Hengoed
SAVE £99
22
Hengoed, Shropshire, SY10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Tremendous, semi-detached cottage well-placed in the village of Hengoed, Shropshire. Exposed stonework. WiFi. Llangollen 10 miles. (Ref. 958275)

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

7 nights from Sat 30th Aug was £622 £523

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An outdoor seating area with two chairs a wooden bench a fire pit a low table with cushions and wine glasses under string lights at The Old Brewhouse & Piggery in Ningwood near Shalfleet
SAVE £535
32
Ningwood near Shalfleet, Isle of Wight, PO30
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

An idyllic renovated cottage resting near Shalfleet on the Isle of Wight. Woodburning stove. Smart TV. Superfast WiFi. Close to beach. Yarmouth 2.8 miles; Freshwater 5.7 miles; Newport 7.2 miles; Cowes 9.9 miles. (Ref. 980661)

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

7 nights from Sat 26th Jul was £1513 £978

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A house with a steep roof and large windows on a grassy hill with trees in the background at Slaley Park Villa in Hexham
SAVE £144
60
Hexham, Northumberland, NE47
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

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19 Slaley Park is a detached lodge sitting in the large grounds of Slaley Hall, Northumberland. Off-road parking. Rear garden with furniture. Beautiful location. Edmundbyers 7 miles; Hexham 8.5 miles. (Ref. 1135300)

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

7 nights from Fri 29th Aug was £1923 £1779

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A large cream colored building on a grassy slope under a clear blue sky at Gannet Watch in Coverack
SAVE £173
32
Coverack, Cornwall, TR12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Clifftop apartment. Sea views. WiFi. Off road parking. Short walk to beach. Coverack 0.5 miles. (Ref. 959733)

  • Wi-fi

7 nights from Sat 23rd Aug was £822 £649

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A row of houses with solar panels on the roof and wooden posts supporting a covered walkway at Oakbank Mews in Aberfeldy
SAVE £224
32
Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, PH15
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Sykes Rating

Oakbank Mews, a stunning house located in the lovely town of Aberfeldy in Perthshire. Contemporary. Off-road parking. Near Cairngorms National Park. Pitlochry 14.6 miles; Perth 31.1 miles. (Ref. 1148260)

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

7 nights from Fri 29th Aug was £1030 £806

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A stone house with a wooden door and window near a wooden fence with potted plants and trees at Whitsand in Tideford
SAVE £78
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Tideford, Cornwall, PL12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

End-terrace cottage situated near the village of Tideford. Pet welcome. WiFi. Tideford 1.3 miles; Saltash 7 miles. (Ref. 998754)

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

7 nights from Fri 29th Aug was £690 £612

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A sealed courtyard with gravel driveway leading to a small stone cottage with wooden gates at Ty Bach Ysgo in Aberdaron
SAVE £182
22
Aberdaron, Penrhyn Llyn (Llyn Peninsula), ll53
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Cosy, single storey romantic getaway based in the small coastal village of Llanfaelrhys, near Aberdaron. Hot tub. Dog friendly. Abersoch 8.7 miles. (Ref. 989423)

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

7 nights from Fri 25th Jul was £1065 £883

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A stone cottage with red door and windows beside a black modern building at The Croft in Newtown-Crommelin near Cloughmills
SAVE £139
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Newtown-Crommelin near Cloughmills, County Antrim, BT43
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

The Croft is a charming property with a toasty woodburning stove and accepting pets, resting in the rural mountains in Newtown-Crommelin, County Antrim. Ballymena 10.1 miles; Ballymoney 16.1 miles; Belfast 38.9 miles. (Ref. 1140373)

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

7 nights from Fri 25th Jul was £745 £606

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A house with a garden and pathway at White House in Durham
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Durham, County Durham, DH1
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    Sykes Rating

White House is a beautifully-restored, pet-friendly home with an enclosed garden with hot tub, resting on the outskirts of the historic city of Durham. Chester-le-Street 9.9 miles; Newcastle upon Tyne 20.1 miles. (Ref. 1177887)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Games room

7 nights from Sun 31st Aug £1524

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A red wooden gate opening to a gravel driveway and a brick house with a red door at Marsh View Cottage in Wainfleet All Saints
SAVE £233
19
Wainfleet All Saints, Lincolnshire, PE24
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

A charming single-storey lodge tucked away on the outskirts of Wainfleet All Saints in Lincolnshire. Romantic retreat. Hot tub. Burgh le Marsh 5.4 miles; Skegness 5.8 miles; Ingoldmells 9.6 miles. (Ref. 1053346)

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

7 nights from Sat 26th Jul was £885 £652

Last booked 2 days ago
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An exterior view of a stone building with light blue garage doors and front door with two potted plants at Castle Hill in Bakewell
43
Bakewell, Peak District, DE45
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.3

    Sykes Rating

Grade II listed Georgian cottage nestled in Bakewell. WiFi. Open-plan living. Immaculate finish. Chatsworth 4 miles; Matlock 8 miles. (Ref. 993152)

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

7 nights from Sun 31st Aug £1422

Last booked yesterday
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A living room with sofas a stone wall wooden beams and a large window at Farne Lookout in Seahouses
SAVE £352
24
Seahouses, Northumberland, NE68
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.5

    Sykes Rating

A beautiful four-storey terraced house resting in Seahouses, Northumberland. Pet-friendly. Close to a beach. Close to a pub. Beadnell 2 miles; Bamburgh 3.3 miles; Holy Island 19.3 miles. (Ref. 1122270)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

7 nights from Fri 25th Jul was £2404 £2052

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A wooden house with skylights and windows surrounded by daffodils and grass at The Lodge in Struy near Beauly
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Struy near Beauly, Highland, IV4
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

The Lodge is a rustic Swiss-style abode set in the valleys of Struy near Beauly in Highland, enjoying a woodburning stove and overlooking the River Beauly. Inverness 19 miles. (Ref. 1159255)

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

7 nights from Sat 30th Aug £976

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A detached house with a blue front door garage and plants in front at Dragonflies & Seahorses in Falmouth
SAVE £285
28
Falmouth, Cornwall, tr11
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.7

    Sykes Rating

A pretty, detached cottage resting in Falmouth, Cornwall. Child and pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Off-road parking. Near beach. Mabe 3.6 miles, Penryn 3.3 miles, Truro 11.8 miles (Ref. 1078560)

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

7 nights from Fri 22nd Aug was £1311 £1026

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A row of single-story brick houses with fenced yards and a grassy area in front at The Snug in Beadnell
SAVE £102
24
Beadnell, Northumberland, NE67
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

A comfy single-storey Beadnell cottage, five minutes' walk from beach in pretty village. Enclosed patio area, ideal location for touring Northumberland. Seahouses 1.5 miles, Bamburgh 5 miles. (Ref. 1016978)

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

7 nights from Sat 2nd Aug was £1082 £980

Last booked 5 hours ago
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A white single-story house with a sloped roof two potted plants near the entrance at Tyn Y Giat in Brynsiencyn near Beaumaris
SAVE £34
19
Brynsiencyn near Beaumaris, Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey, LL61
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A lovely semi-detached bungalow located in the village of Brynsiencyn on the Isle of Anglesey in North Wales. Two bedrooms, decked area, parking. Walking on doorstep. Beaumaris 10 miles. (Ref. 964501)

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

7 nights from Fri 29th Aug was £558 £524

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A house with a wooden fence surrounded by trees at Treetops in Southerton
SAVE £64
56
Southerton, Devon, EX11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

An exceptional chalet-style accommodation resting on the outskirts of Newton Poppleford, Devon. Ample off-road parking. WiFi. En-suite shower rooms. Sidmouth 5.3 miles; Exmouth 9.9 miles. (Ref. 16749)

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

  • 5% off - Tue 1st Jul to 31st Aug 2025

7 nights from Wed 6th Aug was £1348 £1284

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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?