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A characterful terraced property resting in the city centre of Chester. Short walk to all amenities. Views of the city walls. WiFi. Liverpool 27.5 miles; Llandudno 46.8 miles. (Ref. 1007949)

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3 nights from €398

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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

3 nights from €382

  • Sleeps4
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    4.7

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A delightful semi-detached cottage situated in the bustling town of Burnham-On-Sea in Somerset. Pet friendly. WiFi. Weston-super-Mare 10.7 miles; Glastonbury 15.6 miles; Taunton 22 miles. (Ref. 1057153)

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

3 nights from €650

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A delightful, white-washed cottage in the heart of St Austell, Cornwall. Dog-friendly. Barbecue. Close to beach. Enclosed garden. Mevagissey 6.6 miles; Fowey 7.7 miles. (Ref. 1066706)

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3 nights from €549

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    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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3 nights from €297

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    4.9

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A delightful single-storey annexe nestled in the historic market town of Kendal in Cumbria. Romantic retreat. Access to the Lake District. Smart TV. Windermere 8 miles; Ambleside 12.5 miles; Grasmere 16.9 miles. (Ref. 1063101)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from €481

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    4.5

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A stylish first floor apartment overlooking the market town of Pickering. North York Moors Railway across the road. Open plan living. Centre of Pickering. (Ref. 951135)

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3 nights from €307

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    4.6

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A contemporary, ground-floor apartment situated on an exclusive development in Bath. Ideal for couples. Allocated parking. Enclosed patio. Bristol 12.6 miles; Chippenham 12.9 miles. (Ref. 1060910)

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3 nights from €707

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    5.0

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A lovely one-bedroom cottage resting in Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire. Private courtyard. Smart TV. Close to amenities. Open-plan. Hull 7.6 miles; Bridlington 22.5 miles; York 30.4 miles. (Ref. 1097425)

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3 nights from €535

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    4.8

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A beautiful, second-floor apartment located in the centre of Keswick, close to restaurants & shops. Juliet balcony. Romantic. Bassenthwaite 7.5 miles; Cockermouth 13.9 miles; Ullswater 15.8 miles. (Ref. 1094359)

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3 nights from €473

  • Sleeps2
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    4.9

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A single-storey couple’s retreat resting in Brixham, Devon. Off-road parking. Single-storey. Close to a beach. Paignton 2.8 miles; Dartmouth 5.6 miles; Dartmoor National Park 13 miles. (Ref. 1125845)

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  • Ground floor bedroom

3 nights from €454

  • Sleeps3
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    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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3 nights from €396

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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)

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3 nights from €437

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    4.9

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This terraced stone cottage is situated in Wirksworth, Derbyshire. WiFi. Woodburner. Matlock 6 miles. (Ref. 955081)

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3 nights from €348

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    4.9

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A characterful, single-storey holiday cottage resting in Flamborough, East Riding of Yorkshire. Romantic. Pet-friendly. Garden. Close to amenities. Near a beach. Bridlington 4.6 miles; Filey 11.8 miles; Scarborough 18.3 miles. (Ref. 1120025)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from €452

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    4.8

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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 €402

  • Sleeps2
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    4.9

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A charming one-bedroom terraced cottage perched in Cullercoats, Tyne and Wear. Close to amenities. Off-road parking. Near a beach. Tynemouth 1.8 miles; Whitley Bay 1.3 miles; North Shields 2.7 miles; Newcastle-upon-Tyne 9.7 miles. (Ref. 1090052)

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3 nights from €485

  • 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 €358

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    4.8

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Lytham Hall Gate House is a quirky property set at the entrance to Lytham Hall, Lancashire. Romantic base. Two separate buildings. Off-road parking. Blackpool 7.8 miles. (Ref. 1053154)

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  • Ground floor bedroom

3 nights from €398

  • 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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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from €351

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.