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Stone cottage with wooden door flower pots by the entrance and grass in front at Moss Side Retreat in Wigglesworth near Long Preston
SAVE £82
22
Wigglesworth near Long Preston, North Yorkshire, BD23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A beautifully-appointed property resting on the outskirts of Wigglesworth near Long Preston. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Off-road parking. Settle 7.0 miles; Malham 11.2 miles; Skipton 14.8 miles. (Ref. 1059311)

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

7 nights from Fri 29th Aug was £870 £788

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A bungalow with a front gravel driveway and brick wall at Long Acres in Old Leake near Boston
16
Old Leake near Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

One of our Lincolnshire cottages, this well-furnished, detached bungalow sits in its own gardens on rural outskirts of Old Leake village. Boston 10 miles. (Ref. 2946)

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

7 nights from Sat 30th Aug £439

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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

    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 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

    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 cottage with a small outdoor seating area and a black gate in front at Prospect Cottage Studio Ambleside
SAVE £80
14
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

A charming, ground-floor studio apartment nestled in the bustling town of Ambleside, in the Lake District. Patio garden. Open-plan living. Grasmere 4 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 5.8 miles. (Ref. 1016178)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from Fri 29th Aug was £664 £584

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A brick building with a gray door and windows with blinds surrounded by potted plants at Meeson View in Meeson near Waters Upton
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Meeson near Waters Upton, Shropshire, TF6
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

This stunning barn conversion is situated in the rural countryside of Meeson, near Waters Upton in Shropshire. Open-plan layout. Woodburner. Waters Upton 1.5 miles; Telford 9 miles. (Ref. 983093)

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

7 nights from Fri 22nd Aug was £691 £683

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An outdoor seating area with a table and two chairs next to a small shed and a covered seating area at Bellwether in Helmsley
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Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO62
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A superb, shepherd’s hut situated on the outskirts of the market town of Helmsley. Woodburner. WiFi. Rural views. Kirkbymoorside 3.9 miles; Pickering 10.9 miles. (Ref. 986040)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom

7 nights from Fri 22nd Aug £522

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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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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

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

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The exterior of a stone building with wooden doors and small windows and plants in pots outside at The Hayloft in Holme Yorkshire
SAVE £160
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Holme, Yorkshire, Peak District, HD9
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A first-floor barn conversion situated in Holme village. Within the Peak District National Park and 2.5 miles from Holmfirth. Underfloor heating. Open-plan living room. Views of national park. Manchester 22 miles, Sheffield 24 miles, Leeds 26 miles. (Ref. 1013614)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from Fri 18th Jul was £737 £577

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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

    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 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 was £528 £495

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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 30th Aug was £615 £515

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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

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 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

    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 balcony with two chairs a small table two mugs and a magazine overlooking a sandy beach and ocean at Dolphin View in Rhos-on-sea
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Rhos-on-sea, Conwy, ll28
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A seaside retreat located in the village of Rhos-on-Sea in Conwy County. Views. Open plan. Local attractions nearby. Colwyn Bay 2 miles; Llandudno 4 miles. (Ref. 971898)

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

7 nights from Sat 26th Jul £1053

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A stone house with a balcony surrounded by grass and trees at Boat House in Invergarry
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Invergarry, Highland, PH35
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

This stunning converted boathouse is located in Invergarry Scotland. WiFi. Woodburner. Balcony. Fort Augustus 7.5 miles; Fort William 24.5 miles. (Ref. 1003910)

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

7 nights from Fri 18th Jul £1179

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A wooden pod and a small wooden building with doors on a deck with rope fencing at Hawkstone Kenstone near Hodnet
SAVE £25
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Kenstone near Hodnet, Shropshire, TF9
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Hawkstone is a charming pod, ideal for couples, with a hot tub in a countryside and woodland setting, in Kenstone, near the village of Hodnet, Shropshire. Wem 6.5 miles; Market Drayton 7.5 miles; Shropshire 14.9 miles; Shrewsbury 15.3 miles. (Ref. 1159210)

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

7 nights from Fri 29th Aug was £554 £529

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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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40
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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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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36
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 2nd Aug £629

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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.

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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?