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A grassy field with wooden benches and houses near the coast at Grassholm View in Solva
26
Solva, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, SA62
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Grassholm View is a delightful first-floor apartment resting in the village of Solva in Pembrokeshire and is a romantic getaway with coastal views. St Davids 2.8 miles; Haverfordwest 13.9 miles. (Ref. 1155039)

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

7 nights from Sat 30th Aug £698

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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
20
Alderwasley, Derbyshire, DE56
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • 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★

    Perfect

  • 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 single-story building with multiple windows and a small wooden deck beside a grassy area on a cliff overlooking the sea at Clifftop Carriage in Aberporth Ceredigion
SAVE £674
21
Aberporth, Ceredigion, Ceredigion, SA43
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.5★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Romantic, converted Edwardian railway carriage in stunning cliff top location overlooking Cardigan Bay. Walking distance to beaches, coast path and local amenities. (Ref. 1035508)

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

7 nights from Sat 26th Jul was £2002 £1328

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An outdoor patio area with a metal table and chairs and a closed umbrella outside a house with white siding at Woodland Lodge in Meathop near Grange-Over-Sands
SAVE £83
31
Meathop near Grange-Over-Sands, Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A delightful lodge on the outskirts of Grange-over-Sands in the Lake District National Park. Peaceful woodland location. Off-road parking. Patio garden. Electric fire. Cartmel 4.8 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 14.3 miles; Coniston 19.6 miles. (Ref. 1051313)

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

  • 10% off - Fri 18th Jul to 26th Jul 2025

  • 10% off - Mon 18th Aug to 29th Aug 2025

7 nights from Fri 22nd Aug was £671 £588

Last booked 2 days ago
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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
21
Llanafan Fawr near Builth Wells, Powys, LD2
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • 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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A patio with a round glass table and wicker chairs outside a white building with glass doors at The Bolt Hole in Kendal
SAVE £83
31
Kendal, Cumbria, LA9
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Bolt Hole is a single-storey gem of an apartment settled at the heart of Kendal, Cumbria, resting on the outskirts of the Lake District National Park. Windermere 8.5 miles. (Ref. 1171696)

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

7 nights from Sat 2nd Aug was £892 £809

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A single story house with a gravel driveway and potted plants at The Old Vicarage Retreat in Luxulyan
SAVE £247
34
Luxulyan, Cornwall, PL30
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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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

  • 10% off - Sat 19th Jul to 5th Sep 2025

7 nights from Sat 19th Jul was £1140 £893

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Exterior of a stone cottage with a gravel pathway leading to wooden doors and a patio table with chairs and umbrella at Shepherds Retreat in Coldeaton near Hartington
SAVE £223
18
Coldeaton near Hartington, Peak District, DE6
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A lovely, single-storey barn conversion situated in the village of Alsop en le Dale in the Peak District. Idyllic location. Ample off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Bakewell 10.5 miles; Buxton 14.5 miles. (Ref. 1073051)

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

7 nights from Sat 9th Aug was £809 £586

Last booked yesterday
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A living room with a sofa, armchair, glass coffee table, bookshelf, floor lamp, television, and large windows overlooking a lake at Lakeland View in Ambleside
SAVE £157
9
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Tourist Board rating

A luxury top floor one-bedroom apartment in a prominent position overlooking the lake at Waterhead, with stylish accommodation and balcony with panoramic views. Set in landscaped gardens. Private parking. (Ref. 1042508)

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

7 nights from Sat 30th Aug was £1002 £845

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A brick and stone house with a wooden balcony surrounded by grass and trees at The Cider Mill in Westhope near Leominster
SAVE £83
43
Westhope near Leominster, Herefordshire, HR4
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A stunning, half-timbered, Grade II listed 18th century barn conversion, set in the owner's grounds, in the village of Westhope. Original features. Woodburning stove. Peaceful location with lovely walks and cycle routes nearby. Leominster 8 miles. (Ref. 11799)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from Fri 8th Aug was £882 £799

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A living room with a gray couch and patterned armchair facing a television near windows at 6 Mill Wharf in Berwick-upon-Tweed
27
Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

An immaculate second floor apartment situated in Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon Tweed, Northumberland. Open-plan living. Views of harbour. WiFi. (Ref. 955725)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine

7 nights from Fri 8th Aug £834

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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
35
Castlemorton near Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • 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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A garden area with gravel path plants in pots and a green door on a white brick building at The Old Post Office Barn in Welland
32
Welland, Worcestershire, WR13
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A lovely, detached barn conversion perched in Welland, Worcestershire. Open-plan. Smart TV. Off-road parking. EV charging point. Near Malvern Hills AONB. Malvern 4.7 miles; Worcester 12.2 miles; Gloucester 16.2 miles. (Ref. 1087781)

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

7 nights from Wed 27th Aug £658

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A small brick house with a tiled roof and wooden railing around the patio at The Wash House in Sibford Ferris
SAVE £155
18
Sibford Ferris, Oxfordshire, OX15
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful ground-floor cottage overlooking quiet countryside on the outskirts of Sibford Ferris village in Oxfordshire. Idyllic farmland views. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Chipping Norton 8.3 miles; Banbury 9.6 miles; Oxford 28.2 miles. (Ref. 1050598)

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

7 nights from Fri 15th Aug was £723 £568

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A brick cottage with a tiled roof and green door next to a gravel driveway and trees at Lizzies Cottage in Horncastle
SAVE £85
29
Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

An idyllic cottage resting within the village of Fulletby near Horncastle. Off-road parking. WiFi. Woodburning stove. Lincoln 24.5 miles. (Ref. 1018898)

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

7 nights from Sat 19th Jul was £574 £489

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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
32
Castleton near Danby, North York Moors National Park, YO21
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • 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 stone house exterior with a wooden door two windows a patio with wicker chairs and table and a hot tub at Overlea Barn in Hayfield
31
Hayfield, Derbyshire, SK22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A barn conversion resting on the outskirts of the town of New Mills. Open-plan living. Hot tub. Chapel-en-le-Frith 6 miles. (Ref. 976025)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from Sun 31st Aug £800

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A stone cottage with a mossy roof and garden with pink flowers and stone walls at The LA'AL Cragg in Kirkby Stephen
SAVE £33
32
Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

The LA'AL Cragg is a characterful, one-bedroom cottage resting rurally in North Stainmore near Brough, Cumbria. Romantic. Countryside views. Near AONB. Kirkby Stephen 6.1 miles; Appleby-in-Westmorland 12.5 miles. (Ref. 1141343)

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

7 nights from Fri 29th Aug was £528 £495

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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★

    Perfect

  • 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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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?