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Cottages for Christmas

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A quaint cottage holiday home situated in the Port of Ness on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. Beachside. Couple’s getaway. Romantic. Ness 1.7 miles; Cross 2.6 miles; Stornoway 27 miles; Tarbert 61.2 miles. (Ref. 1110769)

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7 nights from Tue 23rd Dec was £1111 £1110

  • 16 Guests
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.7

Modernised farmhouse in a rural location that sleeps 16 people. WiFi. Large garden. Ample off road parking. Short walk to local amenities. Ripley 1.7 miles. (Ref. 920332)

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  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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A spacious and well-presented holiday cottage with superb beach and sea views near Eriskay on South Uist in the Outer Hebrides. Pet-friendly. Close to beach. Woodburning stove. Eriskay 3.1 miles; Lochboisdale 9.7 miles; Lochmaddy 45.6 miles. (Ref. 1110767)

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7 nights from Tue 23rd Dec was £1530 £1285

  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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A single-storey seaside holiday home positioned near Daliburgh on the Isle of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides. Close to a beach. Remote. Pet-friendly. Eriskay 3.1 miles; Daliburgh 6.9 miles; Lochboisdale 9.7 miles; Lochmaddy 45.7 miles. (Ref. 1110770)

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7 nights from Tue 23rd Dec was £1530 £1285

  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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5 Hamilton Terrace is a quaint mid-terrace sitting at the top of the lovely village of Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, with a woodburning stove and parking. Grassington 10.6 miles; Ripon 11.8 miles; Harrogate 14.4 miles. (Ref. 1162832)

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  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
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    4.9

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Arden House is a detached, Victorian villa resting in Kingussie, Highlands. In National Park. Close to shop and pub. Barbecue. Close to local walks. Newtonmore 2.8 miles. (Ref. 1124938)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • 16 Guests
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

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This is a spectacular Grade II listed country house and adjacent cottage in Snowdonia. Spacious and luxurious with lavish furnishing, en-suites, and character features. Beautiful extensive grounds. Dolgellau 2 miles. (Ref. 1169099)

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7 nights from Mon 22nd Dec £6469

  • 9 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

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This beautiful, semi-detached holiday home rests in Inverness, Scottish Highlands. Off-road parking. Bedrooms with en-suite. Pet-friendly. Close to amenities. Ground-floor living. North Kessock 4.5 miles; Dores 8.7 miles; Tomatin 17.3 miles. (Ref. 1102110)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from Fri 19th Dec £2370

  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

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This fantastic, four-bedroom holiday lodge rests in Tavistock, Devon. Bedrooms with en-suites. Near a National Park. Smart TVs. Okehampton 16.1 miles; Plymouth 16.3 miles. (Ref. 1085909)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
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    5.0

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A fresh annexe studio near the village of Pentraeth on the Isle of Anglesey in North Wales. Open plan. Disabled access. En-suite bedroom. (Ref. 967535)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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A charming, two-bedroom holiday home in Dooros near Woodford, County Galway. En-suite bedrooms. Dog-friendly. Close to a Lough. Portumna 11.7 miles; Loughrea 19.4 miles. (Ref. 1128745)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from Tue 23rd Dec was £1062 £931

  • 12 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.8

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Luxurious 5 star contemporary property. Games room. Indoor swimming pool. WiFi. Stunning views. Five en-suite bedrooms, one family bathroom. Large sitting room and generous sitting/dining room/kitchen. (Ref. 993982)

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7 nights from Tue 23rd Dec £6076

  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

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The Old Watermill is a grand, detached holiday home, surrounded in two acres of stunning countryside and near the beach in Beadnell, Northumberland. Seahouses 4.2 miles; Bamburgh 6 miles. (Ref. 1161691)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.6

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A lovely, four-bedroom abode resting in Craster, Northumberland. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. In an AONB. Close to amenities and a beach. Embleton 3.2 miles; Alnwick 7.4 miles. (Ref. 1129115)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from Fri 19th Dec £2319

  • 16 Guests
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.5

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A beautiful and grand converted granary that rests on a tranquil private estate within the village of Pitchford, Shropshire. Much Wenlock 9.4 miles; Church Stretton 10.9 miles; Telford 14.4 miles. (Ref. 1060187)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from Fri 19th Dec £6771

  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • Pets No

    5.0

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A single-storey annexe lying on the luscious outskirts of Llangollgen in North Wales. Single-storey. Open-plan living. Countryside views. Romantic. Private terrace with furniture. Ruthin 17.2 miles; Mold 23.1 miles; Chester 24.9 miles. (Ref. 1110492)

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7 nights from Fri 19th Dec £662

  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

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A beautiful hut nestled in Llanfachraeth near Bodedern, Anglesey. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Barbecue. Holyhead 8.1 miles; Llangefni 12 miles; Beaumaris 21.2 miles. (Ref. 1106817)

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  • Ground floor bedroom

7 nights from Sat 27th Dec £471

  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.8

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This large ground-floor cottage lies in the quaint coastal town of Moville, County Donegal. En-suite bedrooms. Family-friendly. WiFi. Greencastle 2.9 miles; Shrove 5.7 miles; Carndonagh 11.6 miles. (Ref. 1056702)

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  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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This delightful coastal property resides in Duncannon near Ramsgrave, County Wexford. Sea views. En-suite bathrooms. Close to amenities. Pet-friendly. Duncannon 0.1 miles; Wellingtonbridge 9.4 miles; New Ross 14.5 miles. (Ref. 1119277)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Sun 28th Dec £2579

  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

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Nell's Cottage is a wonderful, single-storey cottage nestled in rural East Knapton, near Rillington, North Yorkshire. Pet-friendly. Open-plan. Romantic. Malton 8 miles; North York Moors National Park 13.2 miles; York 25.6 miles; Scarborough 15.4 miles. (Ref. 1148580)

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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.