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Short Break Cottages For Christmas And New Year

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Y Tylwyth, a detached property set in the little village of Manod, near Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd. Stunning views. Pet-friendly. Family home. Porthmadog 11.3 miles. (Ref. 1147581)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room
  • 10% off - Fri 30th May to 27th Jun 2025

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was $1327 $1174

  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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A well-appointed cottage nestled in the delightful hamlet of Leasgill near the village of Milnthorpe. Outstanding interiors. Close to National Park. Woodburning stove. Arnside 5.1 miles; Kendal 6.4 miles. (Ref. 1050582)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • 5 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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This enchanting barn conversion can be found resting in Follifoot near Spofforth, North Yorkshire. Close to the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Pet-friendly. Wonderful views. Harrogate 4.7 miles; Leeds 15.2 miles; York 18.7 miles. (Ref. 1044224)

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  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.7

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This stunning detached cottage is situated in Dwygyfylchi, Wales. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Two enclosed gardens. Penmaenmawr 1.5 miles; Conwy 3.5 miles. (Ref. 1001895)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec $660

  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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A luxury, cottage-style wooden lodge in the village of Halford near Shipston-on-Stour. All-ground-floor. Luxury. Couple's retreat. Shipston-on-Stour 3.6 miles; Stratford-upon-Avon 8.1 miles; Chipping Campden 9 miles. (Ref. 1011441)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
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  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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A well-presented property based in the village of Newton on Derwent, East Riding of Yorkshire. Enclosed garden. Open-plan. Electric fire. York 8.8 miles; Hull 30.2 miles. (Ref. 1134542)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

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A fabulous, single-storey cottage resting in Llangefni, Anglesey. Countryside views. Close to amenities. Private driveway. Ground-floor living. Woodburning stove. Pool table. Red Wharf Bay 5.9 miles; Benllech 6.1 miles; Holyhead 16.8 miles. (Ref. 1125019)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine
  • Games room
  • Sky TV
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.6

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A superb ground-floor apartment resting in Ilfracombe, Devon. Pet-friendly. Near a beach. Off-road parking. Close to amenities. Communal garden. Barnstaple 12.4 miles. (Ref. 1112816)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly
  • 5% off - Fri 4th Apr to 30th Apr 2025

  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

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Rose House, a beautifully-presented, family-friendly property is located in the lovely lakeside town of Windermere. Near amenities. Ambleside 5.3 miles; Kendal 9.2 miles. (Ref. 1148853)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was $1253 $989

  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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Bryn Cae is a contemporary, three-bedroom home resting in Penrhynside near Penrhyn Bay, Conwy. Sea views. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Near amenities. Llandudno 2.7 miles; Colwyn Bay 3.6 miles; Deganwy 3.9 miles; Rhyl 13.7 miles. (Ref. 1078004)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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Beautifully converted and furnished with great attention to detail, The Stables is a luxurious stable set in its own large open grounds with the River Strine running close by. Shrewsbury 11 miles. Ironbridge Gorge 15 miles. (Ref. 911743)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

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Mistletoe Cottage is a fabulous, three-storey home resting in Kemeys Commander near Usk, Monmouthshire, welcoming two pets and nearby a National Park. Abergavenny 8.5 miles; Monmouth 14.1 miles. (Ref. 1171492)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly
  • 22 Guests
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    4.9

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This grand detached house is nestled on the outskirts of Skipton, North Yorkshire. Family-friendly. Hot tub. Sauna. Luxury. Enclosed garden. Remote. Great Views. WiFi. Skipton 3.4 miles; Embsay 4 miles; Grassington 6.1 miles. (Ref. 1052663)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Hot Tub
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec $5068

  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    4.7

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Lovely, detached cottage, surrounded by countryside and with views over towards Ramsey Island, near the village of Solva. Enclosed garden. Off-road parking. WiFi. Shop and pub 2.4 miles. (Ref. 1008362)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec $393

  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

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A wonderful, large family home lying in Milton, near Repton, in Derbyshire. Hot tub. Snooker room. Five bedrooms. Very large garden. Burton upon Trent 6.3 miles; Derby 10.2 miles; Birmingham 36.6 miles. (Ref. 1050267)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

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A charming cottage located in the heart of Kimbolton, Herefordshire. Pet-friendly. Private garden. Rural location. Ludlow 11.2 miles; Hereford 15.4 miles. (Ref. 1070977)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

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A superb four-bedroom lodge resting on the Thorpe Park Lodges development in Thorpe-on-the-Hill, Lincolnshire. Hot tub. Open-plan. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. North Hykeham 2.5 miles; Lincoln 6.5 miles; Lincolnshire Wolds AONB 29.6 miles. (Ref. 1065942)

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

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec $1359

  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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This contemporary cottage rests in the popular village of Turnberry, South Ayrshire. Sea views. Walking distance to Turnburry golf courses. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Girvan 5.2 miles; Ayr 15.4 miles. (Ref. 944044)

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

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was $902 $883

  • 14 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

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A stunning six-bedroom home resting in Pentrefoelas near Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy. Hot tub. Games room. Countryside view. Near National Park. Original features. Rural. Llanrwst 12.2 miles; Blaenau Ffestiniog 18.8 miles. (Ref. 1059182)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was $2557 $2369