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All Saints is a characterful, ground-floor apartment resting close to a beach, shop and pub in the town of Hastings, East Sussex, and is pet-friendly. St Leonards 2 miles; Rye 11.4 miles; High Weald National Landscape 17.8 miles. (Ref. 1162310)

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

3 nights from £516

  • 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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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £462

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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Wee Cottage is a lovely, terraced property resting in Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway. Quality furnishings. Close to a shop and pub. Couple’s retreat. Dumfries 21 miles. (Ref. 1141339)

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3 nights from £302

  • Sleeps16
  • Bedrooms8
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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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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  • Swimming pool
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  • Games room

3 nights from £3909

  • Sleeps16
  • Bedrooms8
  • PetsNo
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Coral Villa, a substantial, eight-bedroom property situated in Bridlington, North Yorkshire. Over three floors. Hot tub. Pizza oven. Filey 11.3 miles; Scarborough 18.2 miles. (Ref. 1159062)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £1368

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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14 Berwick Road is an accessible, single-storey holiday home in Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire. Wet room. Off-road parking. Electric bed and armchair. Blackpool 5.7 miles. (Ref. 1148929)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £412

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo
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Green Fingers is a historic cottage in the town of Whitby in North Yorkshire. Woodburning stove. Enclosed patio. Sea views. Central location near beach. Robin Hood's Bay 5.3 miles; Scarborough 19.4 miles; Pickering 21.4 miles; Guisborough 22.3 miles. (Ref. 1154243)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £741

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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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
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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from £737

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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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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  • Games room

3 nights from £435

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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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

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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This fabulous five-bedroom holiday home rests in Hay-on-Wye, Powys. Bedrooms with en-suites. Brecon 15.6 miles; Hereford 20.7 miles. (Ref. 1125474)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

3 nights from £1343

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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A charming, detached holiday home resting in Ferndown, Dorset. Close to a pub. Couple’s retreat. Fire pit. Bournemouth 6.6 miles; Poole 8.2 miles; Weymouth 35.4 miles. (Ref. 1135600)

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  • Ground floor bedroom

3 nights from £602

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Millers Cottage is a detached bungalow resting in the hamlet of Old Malton, near Malton, North Yorkshire. Close to a shop and pub. Couple’s retreat. Malton 1 mile; Pickering 7.4 miles; North York Moors National Park 9.4 miles. (Ref. 1147474)

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

3 nights from £296

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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18 Thorngate Wynd is a wonderful, dog-friendly holiday cottage in Barnard Castle, County Durham with breathtaking views over the River Tees. Staindrop 6.3 miles; Richmond 15.1 miles; Darlington 16.3 miles; Durham 24.9 miles. (Ref. 1149426)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £374

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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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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  • Off-road parking
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £611

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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Time and Tide Apartment 25 is a delightful, third-floor apartment situated near Whitby Beach in Whitby, North Yorkshire, with Juliet balcony and Smart TV. Robin Hood's Bay 5.8 miles; Scarborough 19.8 miles; Pickering 20.6 miles; Guisborough 21.5 miles. (Ref. 999774)

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  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £366

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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Panacia is a terraced, Victorian house in the seaside town of Fowey, Cornwall. Sea views. Close to beach. Close to pub. Open-plan living. Private patio. Par 3.5 miles; St Austell 8.4 miles; Bodmin 11.5 miles. (Ref. 1143916)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £691

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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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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  • Washing machine

3 nights from £496

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A unique holiday home nestled in the market town of Church Stretton, Shropshire. Luxury. Hot tub. Underfloor heating. Much Wenlock 13.1 miles; Shrewsbury 14.2 miles; Ludlow 16.2 miles. (Ref. 1045047)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Sky TV

3 nights from £847

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    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

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 

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.