Luxury February half term breaks

With school holidays falling throughout February across the UK and Ireland, it’s an opportunity to trade familiar routines for a change of pace and scene. From cosy cabins along the Cornish coastline to cottages tucked into Devon’s rolling hills and large country houses in the Cotswolds, our collection invites you to recharge in soul-stirring locations at their quieter winter best. Pull on walking boots and follow woodland paths edged with snowdrops, pausing for lunch in a timber-beamed pub, or spend an afternoon wandering the independent shops of a nearby market town. Whether you’re planning a family adventure or a spontaneous short break, these are days for slowing down, exploring somewhere new and enjoying the simple pleasure of being together.
Some houses are made for half term – places where every generation can comfortably make themselves at home. Think games rooms, secret gardens for little explorers, cinema snugs for settling in with mugs of hot chocolate, and spacious kitchens that invite the sharing of warming soups and golden-topped pies. Amongst our collection, there’s a dog-friendly hideaway in Scotland with a woodburner, hot tub and sauna to return to after bracing walks along the wild Atlantic coast. In Wales, a family estate features an outdoor kitchen, river hammock and fire pit, perfect for toasting marshmallows as dusk falls. And when thoughts turn to longer days and warmer weather, our luxury May half term breaks offer inspiration for the next family escape.