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A fabulous two-bedroom, ground-floor apartment resting in St Ives, Cornwall. Smart TV. Sea views from garden. Open-plan. Near a beach. Penzance 8.5 miles. (Ref. 1078318)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Sky TV

3 nights from £781

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    4.9

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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)

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3 nights from £847

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
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    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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3 nights from £1343

  • 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

  • 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

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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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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3 nights from £366

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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 £334

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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

  • Sleeps6
  • 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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    4.8

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A beautifully presented, second floor apartment set in the middle of Whitby in North Yorkshire. Harbour views. Open plan accommodation. Harbour 4 mins walk. Robin Hood's Bay 6 miles. (Ref. 941000)

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3 nights from £309

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes
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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

  • Sleeps2
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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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3 nights from £381

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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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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3 nights from £502

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.9

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A lovely converted carriage house dating back to the 18th century in the village centre of Ampleforth, North York Moors National Park. Underfloor heating. Woodburning stove. Village centre. Helmsley 4.9 miles; Rievaulx 7.5 miles; Kirkham Abbey 17.3 miles. (Ref. 1051110)

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3 nights from £595

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A luxury, cottage-style wooden lodge in the village of Halford near Shipston-on-Stour. All-ground-floor. Luxury. Couple's retreat. Shipston-on-Stour 3.6 miles; Stratford-upon-Avon 8.1 miles; Chipping Campden 9 miles. (Ref. 1011441)

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3 nights from £436

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  • Bedrooms10
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    4.8

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A characterful 16th century former pub, in the heart of the small town of Bishop’s Castle, Shropshire. Working pub. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. Newtown 16.6 miles; Shrewsbury 21.7 miles. (Ref. 1027356)

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3 nights from £4096

  • 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)

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3 nights from £737

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A fabulous, three-storey, terraced house located in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire. Close to amenities. Close to beach. Smart TV. WiFi. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. Family-friendly. Filey 11.2 miles; Scarborough 17.7 miles. (Ref. 1092587)

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3 nights from £411

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A charming stone-fronted cottage in the heart of Middleton-in-Tessdale, County Durham. Woodburning stove. Ground-floor living. Enclosed garden. Games room. Barnard Castle 9.5 miles; Appleby-in-Westmorland 22.8 miles; Darlington 23.7 miles. (Ref. 1085244)

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3 nights from £342

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A fantastic three-bedroom mid terrace cottage resting in Hurst Green near Ribchester, Lancashire. Blackburn 7.1 miles; Preston 10.6 miles; Manchester 36.6 miles (Ref. 1074572)

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3 nights from £662

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 

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.