Short Break Cottages For Christmas And New Year

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St Aidans is a wonderful, pet-friendly holiday house situated in the town of Alnwick in Northumberland with an indulgent hot tub for guests. Alnmouth 4.6 miles; Rothbury 12 miles; Bamburgh 16.7 miles. (Ref. 1140260)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £1871 £1159

  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms7
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Impressive detached property located in the seaside town of Scarborough. Beautifully presented. Spacious with games room, hot tub and cinema room. Enclosed gardens. Freeview TV. North Yorkshire. (Ref. 967514)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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An immaculately-presented property situated within the rural village of Dufton, Cumbria. Open plan kitchen. Wood burning stove. Comfortable lounge areas. Garden with patio. Appleby-in-Westmorland 3 miles. (Ref. 929215)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £668 £468

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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Hidden Well is a luxury detached holiday home situated in the charming village of Pilning, Gloucestershire. Private parking. Hot tub. EV charging. Thornbury 6.5 miles; Bristol 12.1 miles; Weston-super-Mare 26.5 miles (Ref. 1150111)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Mon 29th Dec was £2561 £2157

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.6

    Outstanding

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This stone-built, terraced, three-storey cottage sits in Hope in the Peak District, Derbyshire. Enclosed garden. Pet-free. Bike storage. Family-friendly. Castleton 2 miles; Tideswell 6.8 miles. (Ref. 1090211)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £1027 £760

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A fantastic end-terrace cottage resting in Conwy, North Wales. Near a beach. Off-road parking. Close to amenities. Llandudno 4.6 miles; Betws-y-Coed 16.4 miles. (Ref. 1086177)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £569 £422

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful, ground-floor apartment in the heart of Whitby, North Yorkshire. Open-plan. Close to beach. River views. Close to North York Moors National Park. Robin Hood's Bay 5 miles; Scarborough 19 miles; Pickering 21 miles; Guisborough 21.9 miles. (Ref. 1127244)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £534 £404

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

May Cottage, a delightful semi-detached cottage perched in the seaside resort of Shanklin in the Isle of Wight, with a pet-friendly policy and en-suite. Sandown 3.9 miles; Godshill 4 miles. (Ref. 1156246)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Sky TV
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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A delightful detached single-storey cottage resting in Gateforth near Hambleton, North Yorkshire. WiFi. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Selby 4.9 miles; York 17.8 miles; Leeds 21.5 miles. (Ref. 1053129)

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

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £520 £444

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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Beth's Cottage, a splendid holiday cottage resting just outside Sherburn, North Yorkshire. Open-plan living space. Single-storey. Enclosed garden. Filey 15.2 miles; Scarborough 15.4 miles; York 25.6 miles. (Ref. 1148578)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £657 £392

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Rockhill Farmhouse, a beautiful stone cottage lies in the quaint town of Clun, within Shropshire Hill Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Garden. BBQ. Clun 1.5 miles; Bishop's Castle 7.2 miles; Ludlow 19.2 miles. (Ref. 1096616)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from Mon 29th Dec was £1037 £851

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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A lovely semi-detached cottage located in the village of Sawdon, North Yorkshire. Rural location. Panoramic views. Brompton-by-Sawdon 1.9 miles; Scarborough 10 miles. (Ref. 982982)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £587 £576

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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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)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £572 £459

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

23 Mill Court, a friendly abode located in the village of Ruswarp in North Yorkshire. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. Open plan. Near to shop and pub. Whitby 2.1 miles; Robin Hood's Bay 6.6 miles. (Ref. 1154525)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £462 £350

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Ptarmigan is a family-friendly terraced home with sea views and off-road parking, located in the coastal village of Garlieston in Dumfries and Galloway. Wigtown 8 miles; Newton Stewart 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1159924)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Semi-detached stone barn conversion on a smallholding, near Tavistock in Devon. Pet-friendly. An Ideal romantic retreat surrounded by countryside, ponies and sheep. Wheelchair access. Okehampton 8 miles. (Ref. 999655)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £478 £379

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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A contemporary, four-bedroom home resting in North Dalton near Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Yorkshire. Stylish. Close to pub. Enclosed garden. Shared swimming pool. Driffield 7.4 miles; Beverley 10.8 miles; York 21.9 miles. (Ref. 1138003)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £793 £599

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A semi-detached cottage set in the village of Leasgill, Cumbria. Enclosed raised garden. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Near National Park. Bike storage. Arnside 5 miles; Silverdale 7.1 miles. (Ref. 1097754)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £601 £481

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

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)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £1745 £1343

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A characterful, single-storey cottage set in the pretty village of Longhorsley, Northumberland. Woodburning stove. Washing machine. Pet-friendly. Rothbury 8.5 miles; Alnwick 14 miles. (Ref. 1131803)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £461 £376

Looking for short breaks for Christmas? Perhaps you're in the market for a short break at New Year? You're sure to find something for you in this collection of festive breaks! Whether you're looking for Twixmas breaks, Christmas trips, or New Year's getaways, there is bound to be something for you here.

You're probably thinking, what is Twixmas? This word refers to the period between Christmas and New Year (27th-30th December) when you can take a much-needed break from work and obligations.

Why Short Christmas and New Year's Breaks?

Those who lead a busy lifestyle and want to make the most of Twixmas will easily find the ideal holiday home from this selection of short breaks between Christmas and New Year. This array of short break Christmas cottages rest near beautiful sights and festive activities without the need to go through the stress of travelling abroad, so you can enjoy a short but blissful stay with your family during this jolly time.

This collection of short Christmas breaks is also perfect for those who want to escape the everyday with their partner for a more intimate and peaceful winter getaway. The larger properties are ideal for families who want to get together and enjoy a New Year's celebration. Whatever your plans for this time, there is bound to be a property in this list that provides a superb base for you.

Places to Visit on a Short Break at Christmas or New Year

Visit the Scottish Highlands & Islands during your Twixmas break and discover the plethora of Christmas markets lining the streets of the historic cities. Or, try your hand at skiing in the Cairngorms National Park!

For a short festive break in a destination that will leave you feeling perfectly relaxed, choose the Cotswolds with its beautiful landmarks, including Blenheim Palace. Venture to Cornwall for a long weekend by the coast this winter, enjoying enchanting light festivals and towns hosting entertaining New Year events for all the family.

North Wales is also a fantastic place for a Twixmas holiday, especially for those outdoor enthusiasts that want to visit Snowdonia National Park. The North York Moors & Coast is a great location, in the National Park hosting the famed Christmas Pullman dining train. Here, you can tuck into a festive meal whilst soaking up beautiful views.

Types of Festive Holidays

If you're looking for a longer period of time away with your loved ones this season, this list of cottages for Christmas And New Year features some fantastic properties for you! Wanting to take advantage of your time off during New Years? Book a stay at marvellous New Year Cottages. If you're focusing on a trip away for the festive period, these cottages for Christmas will interest you. Those seeking a well-earned, peaceful break away from the hecticness of life this winter may prefer to browse this selection of Christmas lodges and cabins. Alternatively, secure a large cottage for New Year and bring the entire family along.

Find short/weekend breaks in the UK that you can enjoy all year round!