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A stone house with a slate roof an outdoor table and chairs and white flowers in the foreground at Oak Cottage - Fold Yards in Crich
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Alderwasley, Derbyshire, DE56
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Oak Cottage - Fold Yards is a wonderful holiday home located in the village of Alderwasley in Derbyshire. Single-storey. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Matlock 5.8 miles. (Ref. 1156479)

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

7 nights from Fri 29th Aug £603

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A stone house with dormer windows behind a stone wall with bushes at Garth End Bolton near Appleby-In-Westmorland
SAVE £200
34
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 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 25th Jul to 1st Aug 2025

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

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A white two-story building with a brown garage door and double glass doors with potted plants on a cobblestone driveway at Bramblewood Cottage in Crookdake near Bassenthwaite
SAVE £62
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Crookdake near Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, CA7
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A fantastic one-bedroom cottage resting in Crookdale near Aspatria in Wigton. Off-road parking. Enclosed garden. Country views. Wigton 6.1 miles; Maryport 11.1 miles; Silloth 11.6 miles. (Ref. 1076198)

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

  • 10% off - Fri 25th Jul to 1st Aug 2025

7 nights from Fri 25th Jul was £668 £606

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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 £110
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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 £669

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An outdoor patio area with a round table and two chairs in front of a stone cottage with green windows and door at The Granary in Scurlage near Swansea
SAVE £118
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Scurlage near Swansea, Swansea, SA3
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A perfect base for couples looking for a place to stay, in the village of Scurlage. Close to wonderful countryside. A cosy getaway for two. Swansea 14 miles. (Ref. 931742)

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

7 nights from Fri 8th Aug was £702 £584

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Stone cottage with slate roof two doors and stone walls at 2 Bryn Tirion in Llan Ffestiniog
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Llan Ffestiniog, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri / Snowdonia National Park, LL41
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Pretty, mid-terrace, stone-built cottage in Llan Ffestiniog. Cosy, woodburning stove, character features. Great walking and climbing. Blaenau Ffestiniog 3.5 miles. (Ref. 12868)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from Sat 30th Aug was £647 £518

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A garden with colorful flowers and a black water pump outside a house at Little Waycroft in Dawlish
SAVE £153
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Dawlish, Devon, EX7
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Comfortable, single storey cottage for two near the village of Dawlish Warren. Large garden. Parking. WiFi. Dawlish Warren 2 miles. (Ref. 967243)

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

7 nights from Sat 9th Aug was £843 £690

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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 £225
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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 £595

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A house with a fenced yard and an outdoor patio with an umbrella at Deer View in East End
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East End, Oxfordshire, OX29
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

This studio-style, ground-floor apartment rests in East End near Finstock, Oxfordshire. Romantic. Hot tub. Rural location. Charlbury 4.1 miles; Witney 5.2 miles; Chipping Norton 10.6 miles. (Ref. 993366)

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

7 nights from Fri 22nd Aug £1110

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A living room with red sofas a glass coffee table a wall-mounted fireplace and a stone wall dining area at Byre Suite in Litton
Offer
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Litton, Yorkshire Dales, BD23
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Byre Suite is a quirky and wonderful home tucked away in Litton, near Kettlewell, within the pretty Yorkshire Dales National Park, featuring a gas fire. Grassington 10.4 miles; Skipton 17.6 miles. (Ref. 1171419)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from Fri 29th Aug £718

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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 £642

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An exterior view of a brick house with gravel driveway plants and two parked cars at Pittards Farm Cottage South Petherton
SAVE £102
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South Petherton, Somerset, TA13
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Neat detached cottage for two in East Lambrook. Peaceful village location. Pub. Lots of gardens and stately homes to visit. Easy access from M5 or A303. South Petherton 1 mile. (Ref. 975937)

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

7 nights from Sat 19th Jul was £720 £618

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A white cottage with a tiled roof a small wooden table and chairs and a bench outside Mortons Cottage Castlemorton near Malvern
SAVE £21
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Castlemorton near Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

An attractive all-ground-floor cottage settled in Castlemorton near Welland, Worcestershire. Romantic. Private garden. Desirable location. Great Malvern 6.4 miles; Tewkesbury 10.3 miles; Cheltenham 19.2 miles. (Ref. 1068156)

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

7 nights from Fri 29th Aug was £608 £587

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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
21
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 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
32
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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A stone exterior wall with green framed windows and a sliding glass door next to a garden bed and outdoor seating area at Temperance Croft Wadshelf near Chesterfield
SAVE £89
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Wadshelf near Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Temperance Croft is a charming, single-storey holiday cottage resting in the quaint little village of Wadshelf in Derbyshire which is ideal for couples. Chatsworth 5.4 miles; Bakewell 8.3 miles; Matlock 9.1 miles. (Ref. 1155313)

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

7 nights from Fri 8th Aug was £702 £613

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Tan colored house with multiple windows and a driveway with plants and small trees at 5 Old Laundry Mews in Ingleton
SAVE £141
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Ingleton, North Yorkshire, LA6
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

Contemporary-style second floor apartment located on the western fringes of the Yorkshire Dales National Park in Ingleton. Smart TV. WiFi. Open-plan living. En-suite. Shop and pub 2 mins walk. (Ref. 981513)

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

7 nights from Fri 1st Aug was £584 £443

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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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A small white house with green trim and a wooden deck surrounded by trees and fallen leaves at Little Tigh Clovelly in Spean Bridge
SAVE £126
15
Spean Bridge, Highland, PH34
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Well-presented annex set in the Scottish Highlands, eight miles from Spean Bridge. Perfect for couples. Ample walking opportunities. Fort William 9.2 miles. . (Ref. 1034630)

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

7 nights from Sat 9th Aug was £987 £861

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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?