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A lovely detached bungalow resting in Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire. Garden. Off-road parking. Single storey. Peterhead 0.5 miles; Ellon 17.6 miles; Aberdeen 31.9 miles (Ref. 1129327)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from £433

  • Sleeps15
  • Bedrooms6
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    4.6

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A striking period property resting in a leafy suburb of the historic city of Peterborough. Gym equipment. Cinema room. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Stamford 15.4 miles. (Ref. 1025271)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room
  • 10% off - Fri 1st Aug to 22nd Aug 2025

3 nights from £2044

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.9

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This outstanding detached cottage is located in Wolsingham, County Durham. Pet-friendly. Smart TV. Enclosed garden. Close to amenities. Bishop Auckland 10.1 miles; Durham 14.1 miles; Barnard Castle 16.5 miles; Newcastle 23.3 miles. (Ref. 1059951)

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3 nights from £379

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  • Sleeps16
  • Bedrooms8
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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 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 £259

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    5.0

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Driftwood is a stunning, contemporary property resting in Dawlish, Devon. Private beach access. Close to shop and pub. Near National Park. Teignmouth 2.3 miles; Exeter 14.3 miles; Dartmoor National Park 26.8 miles. (Ref. 1148854)

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3 nights from £652

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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 £398

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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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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3 nights from £374

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  • Bedrooms3
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    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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3 nights from £435

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    5.0

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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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  • 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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3 nights from £387

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  • 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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  • 10% off - Fri 25th Jul to 15th Aug 2025

3 nights from £496

  • 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 £250

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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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 £502

  • 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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3 nights from £334

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  • Sleeps16
  • Bedrooms8
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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Tower View, a luxurious, detached abode set in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, boasting a hot tub, ground-floor living, and a short walk to a beach. Pickering 17 miles; Whitby 19.7 miles; York 39.4 miles. (Ref. 1155318)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £1882

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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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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  • 5% off - Sat 9th Aug to 16th Aug 2025

3 nights from £691

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  • Sleeps9
  • 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

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.6

    Outstanding

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A family wooden lodge resting in the hamlet of Mullacott, near Ilfracombe, Devon. Close to a beach. Single storey. Sea views. Ilfracombe 2 miles; Hele Bay 3.5 miles; Woolacombe 4 miles. (Ref. 1132323)

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3 nights from £369

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  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
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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 £368

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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 

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.