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  • Bedrooms2
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    4.8

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A detached bungalow, a stone's throw from the beach in Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy. Ground-floor living. Close to beach. Rear garden. Off-road parking. Colwyn Bay 2.2 miles; Llandudno 4.2 miles; Betws-y-Coed 19.3 miles. (Ref. 1129848)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher


for 3 nights £428

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7

    Outstanding

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A superb ground-floor apartment with terrace resting in Dartmouth, Devon. Smart TV. Enclosed garden. Near a beach. Kingswear2.5 miles; Paignton 8.2 miles; Totnes 14.2 miles. (Ref. 1072178)

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


for 3 nights £633

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A superb two-bedroom ground-floor apartment resting in Broughty Ferry, Scotland. Close to amenities. Ground-floor living. Near a beach. Monifieth 2.9 miles; Dundee 3.9 miles; Carnoustie 7.9 miles. (Ref. 1087563)

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


for 3 nights £833

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.6

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Wonky Burrow is a stylish, lower-ground-floor apartment nestled in the outskirts of Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria. Close to amenities. Pet-friendly. Windermere Train Station 1.3 miles: Ambleside 5.6 miles; Kendal 9.5 miles. (Ref. 1141446)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £472

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

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A renovated 19th century mill worker’s cottage resting in Lyme Regis, Dorset. Family-friendly. Rooftop terrace. Garden. Charmouth 3 miles; Seaton 8 miles; Devon 37.3 miles. (Ref. 1106599)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights £424

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  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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Lovely mid-terrace cottage placed in the heart of historic Whitby, within the North York Moors. Views over Whitby. Open-plan living. Woodburner. Robin Hood's Bay 6 miles; Scarborough 19 miles. (Ref. 1010075)

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


for 3 nights £327

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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A classy, up-to-date flat placed within Whitby in North Yorkshire. All third floor. Views of sea and town below. Open-plan. Smart TV. En-suite. (Ref. 948092)

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


for 3 nights £509

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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Waters Edge is a charming, duplex apartment situated in Skipton, along a canal in North Yorkshire, ideally positioned to explore a nearby national park. Grassington 9.5 miles; Harrogate 22.5 miles. (Ref. 1172534)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking


for 3 nights £312

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Postmasters Lodging is set over three floors in Winchcombe, Cotswolds. Open-plan living area. Cheltenham 8 miles; Broadway 9 miles. (Ref. 976759)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £539

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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A traditional cottage nestled in the village of Pennan along the Moray coast. Beach nearby. Roadside parking. Rear garden. Fraserburgh 11.7 miles; Banff 11.9 miles. (Ref. 1110412)

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


for 3 nights £453

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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Delightful annex settled into the hamlet of Lower Kenneggy, near Praa Sands, Cornwall. Off-road parking. Single storey. Open-plan. Underfloor heating. Praa Sands 1.6 miles; Hayle 7.6 miles; St Ives 11.2 miles. (Ref. 1133887)

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


for 3 nights £456

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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A well-presented, detached house resting in Ingleton, Yorkshire Dales. Open-plan. Off-road parking. Close to a pub. Kirkby Lonsdale 7.3 miles; Silverdale 18.2 miles; Lancaster 18.3 miles. (Ref. 1128404)

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


for 3 nights £683

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  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms7
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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Church View, a stunning townhouse resting in the bustling seaside town of Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Close to a beach. Hot tub. Historic features. Bridlington 16.4 miles; Whitby 20 miles; Staithes 29.8 miles. (Ref. 1123864)

  • Wi-fi
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
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for 3 nights £1453

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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A couple’s retreat resting in a tranquil location in Ironbridge, Shropshire. Off-road parking. Garden. Close to a pub. Romantic. Telford 4.6 miles; Shrewsbury 13.8 miles; Birmingham 37.5 miles. (Ref. 1131592)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights £362

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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A delightful cottage offering superb accommodation in the spa town of Malvern, Worcestershire. Close to Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Close to amenities. Character cottage. Ledbury 8.6 miles; Worcester 8.1 miles; Hereford 20.1 miles. (Ref. 1119008)

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


for 3 nights £509

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  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

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A delightful property situated in the coastal town of Newbiggin-By-The-Sea. Enclosed courtyard. Roadside parking. Washing machine. Beach nearby. Ashington 3.4 miles; Stakeford 3.5 miles. (Ref. 1100198)

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


for 3 nights £352

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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A lovely one-bedroom cottage resting in Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire. Private courtyard. Smart TV. Close to amenities. Open-plan. Hull 7.6 miles; Bridlington 22.5 miles; York 30.4 miles. (Ref. 1097425)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher


for 3 nights £462

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Meadow Croft is a charming abode settled into the outskirts of Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire. Near to a National Park. Pembrokeshire Coast National Park 6.1 miles; Milford Haven 7.4 miles. (Ref. 1138634)

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


for 3 nights £352

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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A stunning semi-detached cottage resting in the hamlet of Trescowe near Praa Sands, Cornwall. En-suites. Hot tub. EV charging. Praa Sands 2.4 miles; Penzance 7.5 miles; St Ives 11.1 miles. (Ref. 1025051)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £776

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A beautiful three-bedroom detached bungalow resting in Settle, North Yorkshire. Smart TV. Close to amenities. Off-road parking. Malham 7.4 miles; Skipton 15.7 miles; Kendal 30.2 miles. (Ref. 1111062)

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


for 3 nights £402

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Are you hoping to stay somewhere unique and exciting for your next staycation? If so, then booking one of these properties for UK city breaks can be a wonderful way to do just that! With loads of options to consider situated around some of the best and most historic cities in the country, you simply can’t go wrong with booking city breaks in the UK! 

Why City Breaks in the UK? 

A wonderful alternative to spending your next staycation in the countryside or by the coast, opting for one of these UK city breaks gives you and your guests a chance to experience somewhere new and exciting, especially if you’re hoping to visit a city that you’ve never been to before! With many of these properties for UK city breaks being situated in and around town and city centres, you’ll never be more than a short walk or drive away from all the excitement.  

From suburban retreats to historic townhouses and city centre apartments, we’re sure that this collection of the best holiday cottages near cities will present you with the perfect place to book. For ideas and inspiration on what to get up to during your city break in the UK, be sure to check out our comprehensive UK Travel Guide

Places to visit during UK City Breaks 

With so many different cities to choose from, each boasting their own unique character and history, there’s no limit to what you can book when it comes to UK city breaks! Depending on what kind of break you’re hoping to have, the UK has no shortage of brilliant cities that can provide the perfect backdrop to your next staycation. 

For those of you hoping to stay somewhere steeped in a long and rich history with tonnes of landmarks, then a city like York could be a brilliant option to consider. Dating back to the time of the Roman Empire and once the centre of a Viking kingdom, this city is best known for its medieval cobbled streets that wind their way through the city centre, one of the most famous being The Shambles

On the other hand, a city like Edinburgh can also make for a great place to book one of these UK city breaks. Famous for its stunning architecture and home to impressive landmarks like Edinburgh Castle and fantastic attractions like Edinburgh Zoo, it’s packed full of well-renowned restaurants and an endless number of late bars and old-world pubs that make for great places to stop off whilst out seeing the sights. 

And for those of you hoping to stay in a city that never sleeps, then you simply can’t go wrong with considering London as the destination for your next UK city break. Often touted as the best city in the world, it serves as the UK’s capital and stands as the largest city by size and population. With a history that can be traced back over two thousand years, it’s also home to some of the most recognisable landmarks in the world, such as Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the Tower of London to name just a handful. 

Other popular destinations with holiday cottages near cities: 

Bath 

Bristol

Cardiff 

Chester 

Durham

Exeter 

Liverpool 

Leeds

Oxford 

Sheffield

Truro 

Winchester

Types of City Breaks 

If this collection of holiday cottages near cities hasn’t quite shown you the ideal property to book, don’t panic – With lots of other options to take a look at, including this full collection of UK weekend breaks, there’s also a full collection of all available self-catering holiday cottages to browse.  

Not only that but with lots of other properties to consider including dog-friendly cottages, cottages with hot tubs, large cottages, luxury cottages, romantic cottages and even cottages near railway stations, you and your guests are only a few clicks away from booking the perfect staycation.