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Stone house with green window frames and door on a paved street with stone walls at 2 Kings Yard in Sedbergh
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38
Sedbergh, Yorkshire Dales, LA10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A charming three-bedroom detached house resting in Sedbergh, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. In the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Kendal 11.1 miles; Hawes 15.7 miles. (Ref. 1055224)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from Sat 16th Aug $1112

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An outdoor patio with a round glass table and four wicker chairs with cushions in front of a modern wooden building with open folding doors at The Nest in Prestatyn
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Prestatyn, Denbighshire, LL19
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A luxury log cabin situated next to the owner’s home in Prestatyn, North Wales. Barbecue. Off-road parking. Romantic dwelling. Coastal views. Colwyn Bay 17.5 miles; Conwy 24.5 miles. (Ref. 1108733)

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

  • $262 off - Fri 18th Jul to 25th Jul 2025

  • $82 off - Fri 8th Aug to 15th Aug 2025

  • $88 off - Fri 15th Aug to 22nd Aug 2025

  • $116 off - Fri 22nd Aug to 29th Aug 2025

7 nights from Fri 8th Aug $1064

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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 9th Aug $891

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A stone building with two green doors and an external staircase leading to an upper door surrounded by a gravel area at The Granary in Valley
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Valley, Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey, LL65
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A stunning, first floor granary barn conversion, on a working dairy farm, near the centre of Valley, Isle of Anglesey. Luxury accommodation. Woodburner. WiFi. Trearddur Bay 4 miles. (Ref. 983383)

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

7 nights from Fri 18th Jul was $840 $834

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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
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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 15th Aug $537

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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
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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 $621

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An exterior view of a stone building with multiple windows and a tower structure at Over The Arch in Haworth
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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

  • 20% off - Fri 15th Aug to 18th Aug 2025

7 nights from Fri 15th Aug $917

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A brick building with four windows and a wooden door with stone steps and flower planters at Robins Rest in Blythe Bridge
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Blythe Bridge, Staffordshire, ST11
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A beautiful, single-storey barn-conversion resting in Blythe Bridge, Staffordshire. Hot tub. Open-plan. Close to amenities. Stoke-on-Trent 6.9 miles; Stafford 12.5 miles; Derby 31.3 miles. (Ref. 1095824)

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

7 nights from Fri 22nd Aug $887

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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
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Coldeaton near Hartington, Peak District, DE6
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    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 $821 $779

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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
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Aberporth, Ceredigion, Ceredigion, SA43
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.5

    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 19th Jul was $1770 $1761

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A stone house with dormer windows and outdoor seating on a lawn at Higher Kernick View in Helland near Blisland
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Helland near Blisland, Cornwall, PL30
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A lovely first-floor apartment resting in Helland, Cornwall. Open-plan. Smart TV. Romantic. Far-reaching countryside views. Bodmin 3.4 miles; Wadebridge 9 miles; Polzeath 13.2 miles. (Ref. 1058028)

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

7 nights from Fri 29th Aug $817

Last booked 2 days ago
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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
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Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    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 $670

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A wooden picnic table with flowers wine and glasses on grass outside a brick building at Adelaide Cottage in Ashbourne
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Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A charming cottage based down a country lane just outside of Rocester, Derbyshire. Indoor swimming pool, sauna and Jacuzzi. Washing machine. Smart TV. Alton Towers 6.3 miles; Uttoxeter 8.6 miles. (Ref. 1122464)

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

7 nights from Fri 29th Aug $956

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Stone house with green door and windows behind wooden fence and grass at Waedog Bach in Rhos-y-Gwaliau near Bala
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Rhos-y-Gwaliau near Bala, Gwynedd, LL23
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A delightful cottage attached to the owner's farmhouse, on a working sheep and beef farm, in the hamlet of Rhos-y-Gwaliau. Superb romantic retreat with original features. Parking. WiFi. Bala 2 miles. (Ref. 938197)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from Sat 16th Aug $853

Last booked 2 days ago
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A fenced entrance with a wooden gate and private sign leading to a white building with blue oyster sign at Blue Oyster in Mullion near Lizard Point
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Mullion near Lizard Point, Cornwall, TR12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A beautifully furnished cottage situated in the picturesque village of Mullion, on the stunning Lizard Peninsula. Close to beaches and coves. WiFi. Off-road parking. (Ref. 957395)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Games room

7 nights from Sat 16th Aug $1153

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Exterior view of a single story house with multiple windows a small fenced porch and an asphalt driveway surrounded by trees at Glasinfryn Cottage Llanbedrgoch near Benllech
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Llanbedrgoch near Benllech, Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey, LL76
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

A charming cottage set in Llanbedrgoch near Benllech, on the Isle of Anglesey. Smart TV. Hot tub. WiFi. Beach nearby. Red Wharf Bay 4.1 miles. (Ref. 1116180)

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

7 nights from Fri 25th Jul $1257

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A single story house with a gravel driveway and potted plants at The Old Vicarage Retreat in Luxulyan
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34
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

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

7 nights from Sat 19th Jul $1197

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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
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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 $1412 $1381

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A patio with a wooden picnic table a hot tub and a white sculpture of hands outside a house at Garden Studio Waterton near Insch
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Waterton near Insch, Aberdeenshire, AB52
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

This fabulous detached annex rests in the idyllic countryside of Waterton, Aberdeenshire. Hot tub. Off-road parking. Countryside views. Romantic. Inverurie 12.3 miles; Huntly 12.5 miles (Ref. 1082949)

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

7 nights from Sat 19th Jul $917

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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
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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 $776

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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?