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Wooden cabin within easy distance to the Gateway to the Dales. Balcony with hot tub. All ground floor. Lovely views. Haworth 4 miles. (Ref. 959789)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
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  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £415

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A wonderful two-bedroom Victorian end-terrace house resting in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire. Pet-friendly. Private garden. Close to amenities. Near a beach. Filey 10.7 miles; Scarborough 17.2 miles. (Ref. 1100082)

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for 3 nights £435

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
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    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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for 3 nights £343

  • 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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for 3 nights £496

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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A bungalow-style property resting in the heart of the market town of Corsham. Within walking distance to amenities. Pet-friendly. Open-plan living area. Conservatory. Castle Combe 6.4 miles; Bath 9.7 miles. (Ref. 1018150)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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for 3 nights £517

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    5.0

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2B Chestnut Tree House is a first-floor apartment settled into the centre of Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria. In National Park. Close to lake. Close to shop. Windermere 1.4 miles; Ambleside 5.5 miles. (Ref. 1090976)

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for 3 nights £390

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    4.9

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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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for 3 nights £474

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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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for 3 nights £1130

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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)

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for 3 nights £333

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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

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for 3 nights £529

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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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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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
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for 3 nights £379

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A character cottage nestled on a cobbled street in the heart of Horncastle, Lincolnshire. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden with summer house. Amenities nearby. Louth 13.3 miles; Lincoln 21 miles. (Ref. 1109083)

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for 3 nights £250

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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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 £441

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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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)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £322

  • 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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  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £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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  • Dishwasher


for 3 nights £310

  • 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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  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £611

  • 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)

  • Wi-fi
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for 3 nights £473

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    5.0

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A stunning three-bedroom, First-floor apartment resting in Kelso, Scottish Borders. Kelso Abbey views. Open-plan. Pet-free. Close to amenities. Jedburgh 11.4 miles; Wooler 21.1 miles. (Ref. 1089523)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights £490

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    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)

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


for 3 nights £577

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.