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Otherton Hall, a Grade II listed Georgian Farmhouse resting Otherton, Staffordshire. Indoor swimming pool. Cinema room. Sauna. Games room. Extensive gardens. Smart TVs. Cannock Chase AONB 6.5 miles; Stafford 7.8 miles. (Ref. 1120972)

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3 nights from £3909

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A single-storey annex resting in the bustling seaside town of Bridlington, North Yorkshire. Single storey. Open-plan. Garden. Wilsthorpe 3 miles; The Bay Beach 8.8 miles; Scarborough 18 miles. (Ref. 1127865)

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  • Ground floor bedroom

3 nights from £374

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Modern first floor apartment in the town of Whitby in North Yorkshire. Views of River Esk. Beach 1.5 miles. North York Moors National Park. (Ref. 981274)

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3 nights from £518

  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms5
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    4.7

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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

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.9

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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

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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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

  • 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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3 nights from £1017

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  • Bedrooms3
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    4.9

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A spacious three-bedroom bungalow resting in Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire. Games room. Pet-friendly. Smart TV. Enclosed garden. Off-road parking. Close to amenities. Horncastle 6.2 miles; Louth 19.1 miles. Lincoln 19.3 miles. (Ref. 1089972)

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3 nights from £673

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
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Mickle Trafford Manor is a stunning, detached manor house, full of traditional features and en-suite bedrooms resting in the gorgeous city of Chester. Liverpool 19.1 miles; Manchester 39 miles. (Ref. 1171265)

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3 nights from £1874

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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Rose Cottage is a charming, stone-built cottage settled into the bustling town of Matlock, Derbyshire. Close to National Park. Near shop, pub, and river. Matlock Bath 1.8 miles; Peak District National Park 5 miles, Bakewell 8.7 miles. (Ref. 958573)

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3 nights from £611

  • 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

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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The Nightingale is a stylish, semi-detached holiday home resting in Weymouth, Dorset. Designated parking. Close to a beach and amenities. Enclosed garden. Dorchester 8.8 miles; Bridport 19.6 miles. (Ref. 1133998)

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3 nights from £502

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The Green Monkey is a lovely, single-story lodge located in the small town of North Hykeham in Lincolnshire with an indulgent private hot tub for guests. Lincoln 6.1 miles; Newark-on-Trent 17.1 miles. (Ref. 1172112)

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3 nights from £474

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  • Bedrooms4
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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)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £997

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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This charming, one-bedroom holiday home rests in Ewerby, near Heckington, Lincolnshire. Smart TV. Courtyard garden. Near an AONB. Boston 15.9 miles. (Ref. 1130742)

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3 nights from £292

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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Middletown is a fantastic four-bedroom Georgian holiday home resting in Keswick, Cumbria near amenities and with a woodburning stove and enclosed garden. Bassenthwaite 7.6 miles; Cockermouth 13.9 miles; Ullswater 15.8 miles. (Ref. 1167310)

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3 nights from £805

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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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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3 nights from £320

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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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3 nights from £334

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A beautifully-renovated barn conversion resting in the countryside of Thornton in Lonsdale, Yorkshire. Off-road parking. Garden. Woodburning stove. Kirkby Lonsdale 6.2 miles; Sedbergh 15.4 miles; Silverdale 16.9 miles. (Ref. 1139209)

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3 nights from £552

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An end-terrace cottage resting in the village of Pakefield in Suffolk. Enclosed garden Woodburning stove. Lowestoft 2.5 miles; Great Yarmouth 13 miles; Norwich 25.8 miles. (Ref. 1026362)

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3 nights from £339

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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 

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.