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Cottages for Christmas

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A grand and elegant first floor apartment within the Hill of Tarvit Mansion, lying in Cupar, Scotland. Romantic. Off-road parking. Open fire. St Andrews 9.5 miles; Kirkcaldy 16.2 miles; Perth 25.8 miles. (Ref. 1060391)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly
  • 10% off - Thu 21st Nov 2024 to 4th Jan 2025

7 nights from Fri 20th Dec was £618 £561

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7

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The Abbots Reading Cottages are a perfect base to explore the South Lake District and set in their own natural woodland. (Ref. 1041149)

  • Wi-fi

7 nights from Fri 20th Dec £787

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.6

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A delightful end-terrace cottage lying at the centre of Scarborough. Quirky accommodation. Original features. Pet-friendly. Filey 8 miles; Robin Hood's Bay 16.4 miles. (Ref. 1017253)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Sat 21st Dec £647

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.6

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An impressive, detached house settled in Abersoch, Gwynedd. Open fire. Near the coast and beach. Dog-friendly. Llanengan 1 mile; Llanbedrog 3.4 miles; Pwllheli 7.5 miles. (Ref. 1086890)

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7 nights from Fri 20th Dec £1452

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7

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One end of a thoughtfully planned conversion from a former farm building on the edge of the charming village of Martin, right on the Hampshire/Wiltshire border. (Ref. 988903)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

7 nights from Fri 20th Dec £1239

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.2

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Purpose built modern holiday bungalow, offering simple, open-plan living. Great location next to popular family friendly beach. Modern, well equipped kitchen. Off road parking for two cars. (Ref. 959265)

  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Fri 20th Dec £760

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7

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A striking and contemporary holiday home nestled in the village of Sennen, Cornwall. Bespoke interiors. Outstanding views. Close to the coast. Porthcurno 3.6 miles; Penzance 8.4 miles; St Ives 15.7 miles. (Ref. 1128435)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly
  • £140 off - Fri 29th Nov to 6th Dec 2024

  • £294 off - Fri 6th Dec to 13th Dec 2024

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  • £494 off - Fri 20th Dec to 27th Dec 2024

  • £494 off - Fri 27th Dec 2024 to 3rd Jan 2025

7 nights from Fri 20th Dec was £2709 £2215

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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A wonderful two-bedroom Victorian end-terrace house resting in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire. Pet-friendly. Private garden. Close to amenities. Near a beach. Filey 10.7 miles; Scarborough 17.2 miles. (Ref. 1100082)

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7 nights from Fri 20th Dec £799

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.3

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A delightful house on the edge of Lispole, a County Kerry village on the Dingle Peninsula with fantastic mountain views. Dingle 6 miles. (Ref. 933367)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
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7 nights from Mon 23rd Dec £704

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7

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A charming, end terrace settled in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland. Near beach and amenities. Smart TV. Pet-friendly. Holy Island 14.1 miles; Alnwick 30.3 miles; Edinburgh 56.1 miles. (Ref. 1080775)

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7 nights from Sun 29th Dec was £823 £624

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.6

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Modern holiday cottage close to Ullswater. Wifi. Short walk to Village centre. Off road parking. En-suite shower room. Perfect for families and groups of friends. (Ref. 972655)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Sat 21st Dec £1715

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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A stylish, ground-floor apartment settled on the coast in Carbis Bay, Cornwall. Near the beach. Sea views. Family-friendly. St Ives 2.6 miles; Hayle 3.4 miles Penzance 8.3 miles (Ref. 1093495)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Sun 22nd Dec was £1631 £1231

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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Mountain View is a delightful, duplex apartment in the heart of Hest Bank, a small village in Lancashire. Sea views. Off-road parking. Dishwasher. Morecambe 2.6 miles; Carnforth 3.8 miles; Yorkshire Dales National Park 19 miles. (Ref. 1121955)

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7 nights from Sat 28th Dec £721

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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A superb four-bedroom detached house resting in Sidmouth, Devon. Off-road parking. TVs in bedrooms. Dog-friendly. Private garden. Exmouth 12.6 miles; Exeter 14.2 miles. (Ref. 1110573)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • £360 off - Sun 29th Dec 2024 to 5th Jan 2025

7 nights from Sun 29th Dec was £2578 £1990

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7

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A beautiful Cotswold stone mid-terrace cottage perfectly located just minutes walk from the centre of the charming town of Broadway in Worcestershire. Courtyard. WiFi. (Ref. 943398)

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  • Washing machine
  • Games room

7 nights from Fri 20th Dec £1367

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A luxury cottage in the village of Butterknowle. Modern bathroom. Open plan. Multi-fuel stove. WiFi. Close to Hamsterley Forest and surrounding area. Barnard Castle 10 miles. (Ref. 920251)

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

7 nights from Sun 29th Dec was £583 £497

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.5

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This delightful, one-bedroom holiday home rests in Cadgwith near Ruan Minor, Cornwall. Sea views. Beachfront. Smart TV. Couples. Lizard 3.5 miles; Helston 11.2 miles; Porthleven 13.1 miles. (Ref. 1137052)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from Sun 29th Dec was £1112 £1062

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A large house situated in the village of Wookey close to Wells in Somerset. Wood burner. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Wells 3 miles; Glastonbury 8 miles; Bath 23 miles. (Ref. 980891)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Mon 23rd Dec was £1034 £791

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes
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Cilrhiw Isaf is a pleasant Welsh cottage with a toasty woodburning stove and exceptional countryside views, perched in Maesycrugiau, Sir Gaerfyrddin. Llanybydder 3.7 miles; Llandysul 5.3 miles; Newcastle Emlyn 13 miles; New Quay 17.4 miles. (Ref. 1027025)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Sun 29th Dec £667

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes
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1 Wistowgate is a charming, pet-friendly holiday home located in Cawood, North Yorkshire and it has several living areas and two woodburning stoves. York 10.6 miles; Leeds 20.8 miles; Harrogate 25.2 miles. (Ref. 1165866)

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7 nights from Sun 22nd Dec £3098

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If you're seeking an extra-special Christmas break in the UK, each of these Christmas cottages is in a destination worthy of the grandest occasions. So, whether you're planning a family holiday or hoping to escape the annual rush with your partner, there's bound to be a Christmas cottage that's like a perfectly gift-wrapped present just for you.

Why Christmas Cottages?

We've all been there: crowded around the dinner table, elbows knocking into each other, and squabbling over pigs in blankets and sprouts. But with this collection of cottages for Christmas, space will be the last thing you'll be short on.

Many of these Christmas cottages in the UK are already decorated! Most owners are more than willing to have the decorations in place before your arrival, leaving you to enjoy an especially festive welcome when you step into your chosen cottage.

From private farmhouses and elegant manor houses to custom complexes and converted barns, these cottages for Christmas come in all shapes and sizes. However, if you like to spend this time of year, there is bound to be something for you! For more inspiration for your Christmas getaway, check out our UK travel guide.

Places to visit from these cottages for Christmas

Christmas cottages are scattered across the entire UK, allowing you to enjoy the festive season in your favourite place. Venture to the Cotswolds, a place known for the spectacular lights of Sudeley Castle and Blenheim Palace, as well as the picturesque Christmas markets in Cheltenham and Bath.

Outdoor enthusiasts should look into cottages for Christmas in the Scottish Highlands, with the wide range of skiing and snowboarding resorts on offer, including the Nevis Range Mountain Resort, as well as endless strolls through the rugged countryside.

More places to visit from your Christmas cottage:

Cornwall 

Dorset

Lake District

North York Moors & Coast

Northumberland

Types of Christmas Cottages in the UK

Book one of these Christmas cottages today to embark on a trip full of festive fun! If you'd like to go away for the New Year instead, be sure to browse this array New Year Cottages, or take the holidays further and extend your Christmas getaway by choosing from this fantastic selection of cottages for Christmas and New Year or this collection of cottages for Boxing Day.

Those wanting to treat their loved ones to an idyllic stay in a rustic setting during the festive period should take a look at this collection of Christmas lodges and cabins. Alternatively, browse this selection of Christmas-decorated cottages to rent! Or these Christmas breaks with hot tub or these dog-friendly Christmas breaks. If you only want to escape the every day for a two- to four-night stay this winter, select one of these short break cottages for Christmas and New Year.