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A quaint bungalow situated in Morfa Bychan, within walking distance from the beach. Enclosed garden. Off-road parking. Electric fire. Porthmadog 2.2 miles; Criccieth 6.9 miles. (Ref. 1094141)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from £387

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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White House is a beautifully-restored, pet-friendly home with an enclosed garden with hot tub, resting on the outskirts of the historic city of Durham. Chester-le-Street 9.9 miles; Newcastle upon Tyne 20.1 miles. (Ref. 1177887)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Games room

3 nights from £1017

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  • Sleeps4
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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)

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3 nights from £496

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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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)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £441

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
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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)

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  • Games room

3 nights from £1079

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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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)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from £343

  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms5
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    4.9

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A grand, five-bedroom home located on the outskirts of Ringwood, Hampshire. In National Park. Games room. Hot tub. Tennis court. Large. Pet-friendly. Open fire. Bournemouth 13.3 miles; Poole 18.3 miles. (Ref. 1134272)

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3 nights from £2217

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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Style Cottage, is a delightful cottage located in the town of Keswick in Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Romantic. Near Lake. Pet-friendly. In National Park. Ullswater 17 miles; Windermere 20.8 miles. (Ref. 1110892)

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3 nights from £462

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    4.9

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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)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from £587

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.9

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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)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £451

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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Detached modern property in quiet residential street on outskirts of Whitby. Open-plan living. Off-road parking. Sunny garden. Whitby town centre 15 mins walk. Robin Hood's Bay 6 miles. (Ref. 1003302)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £449

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.7

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A fantastic duplex apartment perched in Beaumaris, Anglesey. Smart TV. Near a beach. Woodburning stove. Close to amenities. Menai Bridge 4.3 miles. (Ref. 1090037)

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3 nights from £396

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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Tannery Cottage is an inviting terrace cottage situated in the town of Much Wenlock, Shropshire. Child-friendly. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Bridgnorth 7.9 miles. (Ref. 1145739)

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3 nights from £462

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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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)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £456

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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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)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £334

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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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)

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3 nights from £310

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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Windy Willows is a wooden lodge resting in the outskirts of Okehampton, Devon. Countryside location. Near Dartmoor National Park. Pet-friendly. Okehampton town centre 2 miles; Tavistock 15.2 miles. (Ref. 1145064)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £381

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  • Sleeps4
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A charming stone-fronted cottage in the heart of Middleton-in-Tessdale, County Durham. Woodburning stove. Ground-floor living. Enclosed garden. Games room. Barnard Castle 9.5 miles; Appleby-in-Westmorland 22.8 miles; Darlington 23.7 miles. (Ref. 1085244)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £342

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.9

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This gorgeous three-storey cottage lies in Bakewell, Derbyshire. Enclosed garden. No pets. Bedroom with en-suite. Off-road parking. Chatsworth 9.6 miles; Matlock 8.3 miles; Buxton 12.3 miles. (Ref. 1064674)

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3 nights from £745

  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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The Oakroyd, a delightful house nestled in the town of Ingleton in North Yorkshire. Near a shop and a pub. Character. Near National Park. Enclosed garden. Yorkshire Dales National Park 1 mile; Bentham 3.2 miles; Lancaster 17.1 miles. (Ref. 1054274)

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3 nights from £1424

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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.