UK City Breaks

REFINE SEARCH

Your UK & Ireland search returned 2,342 cottages

Most relevant
  • Most relevant
  • Price (lowest first)
  • Price (highest first)
  • Sleeps (lowest first)
  • Sleeps (highest first)
  • Tick Rating (lowest first)
  • Tick Rating (highest first)
20
  • 10
  • 20
  • 50
  • 100
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A wonderful, semi-detached cottage sitting in New Marske, North Yorkshire. Open-plan. Hot tub. Ground-floor living. Marske-by-the-Sea 1.7 miles; Saltburn-by-the-Sea 3.5 miles; Redcar 3.7 miles. (Ref. 1088637)

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

3 nights from £619

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A cosy end-terrace cottage in the centre of Haworth village, West Yorkshire. Central location. Off-road parking. Gas fire. Large garden. Keighley 4 miles; Bradford 9.2 miles; Leeds 23.4 miles. (Ref. 1056246)

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

3 nights from £334

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A lovely two-bedroom terraced house resting in Amble, Northumberland. Dog-friendly. Near a beach. Enclosed garden. Close to amenities. Warkworth 1.8 mile; Alnmouth 6.1 miles. (Ref. 1113584)

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

3 nights from £368

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

2 Kirkgate Mews is a terraced, stone-built cottage resting in the town of Thirsk, North Yorkshire. Near National Park. Off-road parking. Close to shops. North York Moors National Park 5.2 miles; York 24.1 miles. (Ref. 1147482)

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

3 nights from £276

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful, second-floor apartment overlooking the harbour in Weymouth, Dorset. Romantic. Sea views. Close to beach. Close to local amenities. Dorchester 8.3 miles; Bridport 19.1 miles. (Ref. 1107011)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £436

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A third-floor apartment resting in Y Felinheli, Gwynedd. Couple’s retreat. Lift access. Off-road parking. Caernarfon 4.7 miles; Beaumaris 7.9 miles; Anglesey 16.5 miles. (Ref. 1129189)

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

3 nights from £325

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Tourist Board rating Tourist Board ratings icon Tourist Board ratings icon Tourist Board ratings icon Tourist Board ratings icon

A lovely ground-floor apartment perched in Ambleside, Cumbria. Smart TV. In a National Park. Fantastic views. Close to amenities. Romantic. Windermere 4.7 miles; Grasmere 4.8 mile; Keswick 17.1 miles. (Ref. 1064428)

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

3 nights from £421

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A superb, detached Grade II listed period house resting in Ludlow, Shropshire. Castle wall views. Close to amenities. Dog-friendly. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Gas fire. Church Stretton 16 miles; Hereford 24.2 miles; Shrewsbury 28.9 miles. (Ref. 1112564)

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

3 nights from £737

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful rural detached house resting in Madresfield near Malvern. Hot tub. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Malvern 2.7 miles; Worcester 7.2 miles; Birmingham 35.5 miles. (Ref. 1130488)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Games room

3 nights from £1079

  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

An impressive single-storey property residing in Benllech, Anglesey. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Four-bedroom. Close to amenities and beach. Red Wharf Bay 1.7 miles. (Ref. 1115803)

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

3 nights from £1090

  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Chapel House is a former chapel house in central Rhosneigr near the beach, on the Isle of Anglesey, with a hot tub, woodburning stove and balcony. Llangefni 11.7 miles; Trearddur Bay 12 miles; Holyhead 13.3 miles. (Ref. 1164842)

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

3 nights from £997

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This end-terrace cottage is in a quiet cul-de-sac in the centre of Monmouth. Close to the border between England and Wales and the Wye Valley. Fantastic base for walking or cycling. Ross-on-Wye 11 miles. (Ref. 933568)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £310

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Lovely coastal holiday apartment in Largs on the Clyde coast, Scotland. Central location. Modern interior. Local attractions. Troon 26 mile. Glasgow 31 miles. (Ref. 980233)

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

3 nights from £480

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A stunning semi-detached townhouse resting in the centre of Shrewsbury. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Close to all amenities. Much Wenlock 14.2 miles; Telford 18.1 miles. (Ref. 1004043)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £447

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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
  • 10% off - Fri 25th Jul to 15th Aug 2025

3 nights from £496

Last booked 2 days ago
See more details
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This delightful ground-floor apartment lies in the heart of Tenby in Prembrokeshire. En-suite. Seaside location. WiFi. Saundersfoot 3.2 miles; Manorbier 5.6 miles; Pembroke 9.5 miles. (Ref. 965734)

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

3 nights from £493

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A gorgeous cottage settled in the historic town of Chudleigh in Devon. En-Suites. Family friendly. WiFi. Newton Abbot 6.9 miles; Exeter 10.8 miles; Torquay 14.2 miles. (Ref. 1001871)

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

3 nights from £635

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This charming, two bedroom holiday apartment rests in Criccieth, Gwynedd. Smart TV. Balcony. Near a National Park. Porthmadog 4.8 miles; Portmeirion 7.8 miles; Abersoch 15 miles. (Ref. 1129268)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £366

Last booked 2 days ago
See more details
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This excellent, two-bedroom barn conversion rests in Wincanton, Somerset. Countryside. Bedroom with en-suite. Open-plan. Wet room. Glastonbury 21.8 miles. (Ref. 1052563)

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

3 nights from £451

Last booked 2 days ago
See more details
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful mid-terrace property resting in a quiet area of the coastal town of Hunstanton in Norfolk. Enclosed garden. Open-plan. Master with en-suite. King's Lynn 16.5 miles; Fakenham 19.7 miles. (Ref. 1040159)

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

3 nights from £444

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 

Truro 

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.