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Stone terraced houses with green door and small front garden at Pheasant Cottage in Danby
SAVE £70
17
Danby, North York Moors National Park, YO21
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A characterful, stone-built cottage resting near the village of Danby. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Pub within 0.2 miles. Whitby 16.5 miles. (Ref. 1007774)

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

7 nights from Fri 15th Aug was £730 £660

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A stone house with dormer windows behind a stone wall with bushes at Garth End Bolton near Appleby-In-Westmorland
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Bolton near Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A stunning, large cottage resting near Appleby-In-Westmorland. Off-road parking. Private garden. Pets welcome. WiFi. Appleby-in-Westmorland 4 miles; Penrith 11.7 miles. (Ref. 1020363)

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

  • £200 off - Fri 20th Jun to 27th Jun 2025

  • £200 off - Fri 27th Jun to 4th Jul 2025

  • £200 off - Fri 4th Jul to 11th Jul 2025

  • £200 off - Fri 11th Jul to 18th Jul 2025

  • £200 off - Fri 18th Jul to 25th Jul 2025

  • £200 off - Fri 25th Jul to 1st Aug 2025

7 nights from Fri 25th Jul was £1779 £1579

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A balcony with two chairs and a metal table with cups and a kettle overlooking a green garden and trees at Iola in Milton near Drumnadrochit Loch Ness
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Milton near Drumnadrochit, Loch Ness, Highland, IV63
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A fantastic one-bedroom, semi-detached annex resting in Milton, Highland. Enclosed garden. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Inverness 16.4 miles. (Ref. 1088288)

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

7 nights from Sat 30th Aug £714

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A driveway leading to a white cottage and a black wooden garage with garden and trees at Oast Cottage in West Peckham near Hadlow
SAVE £367
68
West Peckham near Hadlow, Kent, ME18
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A homely ground-floor cottage tucked away on the rural outskirts of West Peckham near Hadlow, Kent. Underfloor heating. Private garden. WiFi. Tonbridge 5.8 miles; Maidstone 9.1 miles; Royal Tunbridge Wells 10.8 miles. (Ref. 1068731)

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

7 nights from Sat 9th Aug was £1388 £1021

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A patio with a table and four chairs under an umbrella in front of a brick house with a black door and climbing plants at Kilmory Lodge in Stalmine near Poulton-le-Fylde
SAVE £117
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Stalmine near Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

This superb bungalow is nestled in the village of Stalmine, Lancashire. Woodburner. Open-plan. Blackpool 7.8 miles; Preston 17.2 miles. (Ref. 1009663)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Sky TV

7 nights from Fri 29th Aug was £788 £671

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A street view of terraced houses with white doors and windows at Angel Cottage in Weymouth
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Weymouth, Dorset, DT4
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

A characterful one-bedroom property resting in Weymouth, Dorset. Close to amenities and a beach. Near an AONB. Couples retreat. Dorchester 6.8 miles; Bridport 18.3 miles. (Ref. 1125691)

  • Wi-fi

7 nights from Sat 30th Aug was £456 £428

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A rural landscape with a small white house near a lake and green fields with mountains in the background at Lough Island Reavy Cottage Kilcoo Mourne Mountains Newry County Down
SAVE £75
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Kilcoo, Mourne Mountains, Newry, County Down, County Down, BT34
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

This detached cottage can be found in a secluded spot in Kilcoo, County Down in Northern Ireland. Woodburning stove. Views out to lough. Romantic getaway in the country. Castlewellan 3.7 miles; Downpatrick 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1011860)

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

7 nights from Sat 23rd Aug was £824 £749

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A single story house with a gravel driveway and potted plants at The Old Vicarage Retreat in Luxulyan
SAVE £154
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Luxulyan, Cornwall, PL30
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A well-presented single storey cottage situated in the village of Luxulyan, in the heart of Cornwall. Open-plan. WiFi. Romantic base. St Austell 4.7 miles; Bodmin 7.7 miles. (Ref. 1068705)

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

7 nights from Sat 19th Jul was £1140 £986

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An exterior view of a stone building with multiple windows and a tower structure at Over The Arch in Haworth
SAVE £69
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Haworth, West Yorkshire, BD22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A delightful second-floor apartment resting in Haworth, West Yorkshire. Smart TV. Close to amenities. Off-road parking. Hebden Bridge 8.2 miles; Skipton 11.5 miles. (Ref. 1082525)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from Fri 15th Aug was £790 £721

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A living room with two sofas a glass coffee table and a striped rug at The Dairy in Ancroft near Berwick-Upon-Tweed
SAVE £66
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Ancroft near Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A stylish single-storey cottage settled in Ancroft near Berwick-upon-Tweed. Romantic. Private parking. Woodburning stove. Cheswick 5 miles; Holy Island 11.1 miles; Alnwick 29.7 miles (Ref. 1099169)

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

7 nights from Fri 1st Aug was £1052 £986

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A single-story building with a brick section and green wooden siding surrounded by trees and grass at Bee Garth in Castleton near Danby
SAVE £93
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Castleton near Danby, North York Moors National Park, YO21
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

This delightful detached cottage is situated in the owner’s grounds in a peaceful location on the edge of Castleton village, nestling in the heart of the North York Moors National Park. Beautifully furnished. Woodburning stove. Pickering 19 miles. (Ref. 915326)

  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from Fri 22nd Aug was £552 £459

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A fenced grassy yard with a white duck in front of a small building at The Brae in Snainton
SAVE £218
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Snainton, North Yorkshire, YO13
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A delightful shepherds hut situated in the village of Snainton in Yorkshire. Woodburner. Open-plan accommodation. Views over the Vale of Pickering. Scarborough 10 miles; Pickering 8 miles. (Ref. 961370)

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

7 nights from Fri 29th Aug was £820 £602

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A living room with a gray sofa with yellow cushions a coffee table a round yellow ottoman a dining table with chairs and a large window at Apartment 16 in Y Felinheli
SAVE £76
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Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, LL56
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A third-floor apartment resting in Y Felinheli, Gwynedd. Couple’s retreat. Lift access. Off-road parking. Caernarfon 4.7 miles; Beaumaris 7.9 miles; Anglesey 16.5 miles. (Ref. 1129189)

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

7 nights from Sat 30th Aug was £590 £514

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A single-story stone house with a gray door and two large windows next to a driveway with plants and trees at Hockerley Cottage in Whaley Bridge
SAVE £63
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Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire, SK23
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A detached annexe found at the head of the picturesque Peak Forest Canal in Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire. Smart TV with Sonos speaker. Private garden. Romantic retreat. New Mills 3.3 miles; Chapel-en-le-Frith 4.2 miles; Buxton 6.7 miles. (Ref. 1053651)

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

7 nights from Sat 30th Aug was £523 £460

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A stone wall with plants in front and a metal gate leading to a patio with a table and chairs at Causeway Hideaway in Dore
SAVE £111
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Dore, South Yorkshire, S17
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Causeway Hideaway is a delightful, single-storey annexe resting in Dore, South Yorkshire. Romantic. Close to amenities. Stylish. Near National Park. Sheffield 5.4 miles; Chesterfield 11.7 miles. (Ref. 1133830)

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

7 nights from Fri 25th Jul was £871 £760

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An outdoor patio area with stone walls and paving a wooden gate two chairs and a table with flowers at Sunnybrook Cottage in Waddington
SAVE £33
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Waddington, Lancashire, BB7
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A stylish stone built detached holiday home, ideal to get away from it all and enjoy a romantic break in Waddington near Clitheroe. WiFi. Skipton 15 miles. (Ref. 957687)

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

  • £321 off - Sat 20th Dec to 27th Dec 2025

  • £459 off - Sat 27th Dec 2025 to 3rd Jan 2026

7 nights from Sat 30th Aug was £478 £445

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A small house with solar panels on the roof and a balcony in a green rural area at Black Mountain View in Llanafan Fawr near Builth Wells
SAVE £76
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Llanafan Fawr near Builth Wells, Powys, LD2
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Log cabin near the small village of Llanafan Fawr. Veranda with exquisite countryside views. Beams, woodburner. Romantic retreat. Builth Wells 6 miles. (Ref. 924207)

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

7 nights from Sat 26th Jul was £779 £703

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A small corrugated metal shepherds hut with steps leading to a door and two chairs with a table outside in a grassy garden at Godrevy Shepherds Hut in Angarrack near Hayle
SAVE £54
21
Angarrack near Hayle, Cornwall, TR27
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

This quaint shepherd's hut sits in an idyllic location in Angarrack near Hayle, Cornwall. Off-road parking. On-site fishing. Romantic. Woodburning stove. St Ives 9.7 miles; Penzance 10.8 miles. (Ref. 1130239)

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

7 nights from Fri 29th Aug was £520 £466

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Exterior view of a stone and wood sided building with windows and a paved patio at The Old Jet Workshop in Whitby
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Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

The Old Jet Workshop is a harmonious single-storey cottage in the heart of Whitby, North Yorkshire, boasting an open-plan layout and is near the beach. Robin Hood's Bay 6.2 miles; Scarborough 20.3 miles; Pickering 21.2 miles; Guisborough 22 miles. (Ref. 1173443)

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

7 nights from Sat 16th Aug £602

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A green shepherd's hut behind a stone wall in a grassy field at Peat Gate Shepherd's Hut in Haltwhistle near Hadrian's Wall
SAVE £55
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Haltwhistle near Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland, NE49
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A charming shepherd's hut in a rural location above the South Tyne Valley. King-size bed, WiFi, woodburner. Nature at it's best. Peaceful, stunning views. Haltwhistle 4 miles. (Ref. 936738)

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

7 nights from Fri 29th Aug was £389 £334

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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!

 

Please find a selection of self catering holiday cottages that are available to rent this Half Term.

If you already know where you would like to stay, please use the menus on your left to find holiday cottages in that location.

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?