Holiday Cottages

Late Availability

English Heritage holiday cottages have stunning contemporary interiors and are just a stone's throw from amazing historic castles, country houses or abbeys. Our holiday cottages give the unique opportunity to stay where England's story was written. From Cornwall to the Isle of Wight, the Kent coastline to the Northamptonshire countryside, English Heritage holiday cottages let you discover, explore and experience history on your doorstep.

Browse our holiday cottages and book your stay in history this winter.

Choose your holiday cottage and dates to book a fantastic holiday into England's rich history. Book early to avoid disappointment:

Fort House at St Mawes Castle, Cornwall

  • Friday 08 December - Friday 15 December
  • Friday 22 December - Friday 05 January

Pavilion Cottage at Osborne, Isle of Wight

  • Friday 08 December - Friday 15 December
  • Friday 22 December - Monday 08 January
  • Friday 12 January - Monday 15 January

Gardener's House at Wrest Park, Bedfordshire

  • Monday 11 December - Friday 15 December
  • Monday 18 December - Friday 22 December

Peverell's Tower at Dover Castle, Kent

  • Monday 11 December - Friday 15 December
  • Monday 18 December - Friday 22 December
  • Wednesday 27 December - Friday 05 January

The Garden Cottage at Walmer Castle, Kent

  • Monday 11 December - Friday 15 December
  • Monday 18 December - Friday 05 January
  • Monday 15 January - Monday 22 January

The Sergeant Major's House at Dover Castle, Kent

  • Monday 11 December - Friday 15 December
  • Friday 22 December - Friday 05 January
  • Monday 08 January - Friday 19 January

The Bowling Green Apartment at Carisbrooke Castle, Isle Of Wight

  • Monday 11 December - Friday 15 December
  • Friday 22 December - Friday 05 January
  • Friday 12 January - Friday 19 January

The Greenhouse Apartment at Walmer Castle, Kent

  • Monday 11 December - Friday 15 December
  • Thursday 28 December - Monday 08 January
  • Friday 12 January - Friday 19 January

Pool House at Witley Court, Worcestershire

  • Monday 11 December - Friday 15 December
  • Monday 08 January - Friday 12 January

No 1 Sovereign’s Gate at Osborne, Isle of Wight

  • Monday 18 December - Friday 22 December
  • Wednesday 27 December - Friday 05 January

Prior's Lodge at Mount Grace Priory, Yorkshire

  • Monday 18 December - Friday 22 December
  • Wednesday 27 December - Monday 08 January

No 2 Sovereign’s Gate at Osborne, Isle of Wight

  • Monday 18 December - Friday 22 December
  • Wednesday 27 December - Monday 08 January

Peacock Cottage at Kirby Hall, Northamptonshire

  • Monday 18 December - Friday 05 January

The Custodian's House at Pendennis Castle, Cornwall

  • Monday 18 December - Friday 05 January
  • Monday 08 January - Monday 15 January

South Lodge at Battle Abbey, East Sussex

  • Wednesday 27 December - Friday 05 January

Coastguard's Cottage at Lindisfarne Priory, Northumberland

  • Monday 01 January - Friday 05 January

Refectory Cottage at Rievaulx Abbey, Yorkshire

  • Friday 05 January - Monday 08 January

Cambridge Lodge at Audley End, Essex

  • Monday 08 January - Friday 12 January

We aim to update this list as frequently as possible. Please check the booking calendar on the cottage availability and prices page for full availability.

Have a question about your booking? Email us at holidaycottages@english-heritage.org.uk or call our bookings team on 0370 333 1181.

Getting married at an English Heritage Property?

Thinking of holding your wedding at Osborne, Pendennis Castle, St Mawes or Wrest Park?
When you book your wedding at these sites, speak to a member of our Venue Hire team to discuss discount stays at our holiday cottages that are conveniently located on site, ready for your wedding the following day hospitality@english-heritage.org.uk

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