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Short Break Cottages For Christmas And New Year

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This superb cottage is nestled in Newport, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Gas fire. Pet-friendly. Fishguard 7 miles; Cardigan 12.4 miles. (Ref. 1015980)

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  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly
  • 10% off - Fri 13th Jun to 20th Jun 2025

  • 20% off - Fri 8th Aug to 15th Aug 2025

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £502 £360

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A charming stone-fronted cottage in the heart of Middleton-in-Tessdale, County Durham. Woodburning stove. Ground-floor living. Enclosed garden. Games room. Barnard Castle 9.5 miles; Appleby-in-Westmorland 22.8 miles; Darlington 23.7 miles. (Ref. 1085244)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £440 £342

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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A fabulous, characterful holiday home resting near Stake Pool in Lancashire. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Character features. Ground-floor living. Garstang 7.3 miles; Lancaster 11 miles; Blackpool 13.6 miles; Preston 17.5 miles. (Ref. 1071076)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £980 £979

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.7

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An idyllic couple's retreat, perfect for a romantic getaway close to the riverside market town of Monmouth. Close to award-winning restaurants. Nearby Wye Valley, Black Mountains and Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons). Monmouth 3 miles. (Ref. 930279)

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3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £430 £358

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7

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Alfresco Lodge, a charming, single-storey cottage in White Cross Bay holiday park near Windermere, Cumbria. Smart TV. Electric fire. Private parking. Windermere 1.7 miles; Ambleside 2.8 miles. (Ref. 1089012)

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

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £639 £427

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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A large, extended bungalow located in Robin Hood's Bay. Ideal for families and friends. Dog-friendly. WiFi. Whitby 6 miles. (Ref. 1011487)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
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3 nights from Thu 1st Jan £1369

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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A charming semi-detached cottage nestled in Cark-in-Cartmel, Cumbria. Electric fire. Pet-friendly. Grange-over-Sands 3.8 miles. (Ref. 1027114)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £517 £341

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A Grade II listed property within the village of Llangernyw. Open-plan living. WiFi. Pub and shop within 0.1 miles. Colwyn Bay 9.7 miles; Llandudno 13.4 miles. (Ref. 973978)

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3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £738 £581

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.8

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A characterful wooden cabin located in the village of Rudyard, Staffordshire. Open-plan. Hot tub. Decked areas. Leek 3 miles; Asbourne 17 miles. (Ref. 970198)

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  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
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3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £884 £697

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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A stunning barn conversion on the outskirts of Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders. Countryside location. En-suite bedrooms. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Remote. Hawick 10.8 miles; Peebles 37.2 miles. (Ref. 982624)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £600 £498

  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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An attached stone cottage in the Cheshire village of Wildboarclough. Superb views. Hot tub. Smart TVs. Dog-friendly. Woodburner. (Ref. 985640)

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  • Hot Tub
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £2283 £1607

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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This three-storey terraced cottage rests in a charming location in the pretty town of Middleton-in-Teesdale. Village green views. Original features. Pet-friendly. Sun room. Barnard Castle 9.8 miles. (Ref. 1048505)

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3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £561 £432

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Pastures Barn, a gorgeous barn conversion, is situated on the outskirts of Leek, Staffordshire, boasting a woodburning stove, a sauna, and a hot tub. Buxton 13.4 miles; Ashbourne 13.4 miles. (Ref. 1164378)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room
  • 5% off - Fri 30th May to 25th Jul 2025

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £1528 £1088

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Heritage Retreat is a wonderful holiday lodge resting in the quaint village of Monknash, Vale of Glamorgan. Single-storey. Open-plan living space. Bridgend 6.6 miles; Porthcawl 12.3 miles; Cardiff 23.7 miles. (Ref. 1139743)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £792 £602

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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Luxurious Lakeland barn conversion. Character features. Juliet balcony. Spectacular rural location in North Western Fells. (Ref. 1041207)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £518 £417

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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A superb two-bedroom cottage resting in Bewdley, Worcestershire. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Great views. Off-road parking. Stourport-on-Severn 4.5 miles; Cleobury Mortimer 6.6 miles. (Ref. 1093265)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £504 £428

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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This delightful, semi-detached bungalow resides in Garstang, Lancashire. Ground-floor living. WiFi. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Enclosed garden. Lancaster 7 miles; Morecambe 17.2 miles. (Ref. 1082520)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
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3 nights from Tue 30th Dec £656

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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Beautiful semi-detached house, attached to the owner's home in the town of Crewkerne. Furnished to high standard. Open plan living area. Woodburner. Two bedrooms, both with en-suite facilities. Beaminster 7 miles. (Ref. 953487)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £524 £371

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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A superb, detached lodge resting on the outskirts of Kirkbymoorside. All-ground-floor. WiFi. Pet-friendly. Pickering 7.8 miles; Scarborough 25.4 miles. (Ref. 1011649)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £523 £419

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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This spectacular, detached beach house sits in Meenlaragh near Gortahork, County Donegal. Sea and mountain views. Open-plan. Bedrooms with en-suite. Glenveagh National Park 15.9 miles; Dungloe 20.6 miles; Letterkenny 29.9 miles. (Ref. 1096813)

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

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £804 £579