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Cottages for Christmas And New Year

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A charming, detached bungalow resting in the fishing village of Tayvallich, on the shores of Loch Sween. Picturesque lake views. Secluded location. Lochgilphead and Kilmartin 11.7 miles. (Ref. 1039550)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
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7 nights from Fri 20th Dec £957

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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Welcoming, detached barn conversion near the popular North Wales town of Llangollen. Exposed beams. Countryside views. WiFi. Woodburning stove. (Ref. 3781)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • £519 off - Sat 21st Dec to 28th Dec 2024

  • £977 off - Sat 28th Dec 2024 to 4th Jan 2025

7 nights from Mon 30th Dec was £1193 £1037

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.6

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A lovely detached bungalow resting on Culmore Point in Northern Ireland. Spacious. Modern. Pub and shop 20 minute walk. Londonderry 6.8 miles. (Ref. 985159)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Mon 30th Dec was £774 £610

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo
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This delightful 200-year-old farmhouse is perched in Tallow, County Waterford. Traditional. Dog-friendly. Countryside views. Lismore 3.6 miles; Fermoy 14 miles; Youghal 15.6 miles; Dungarvan 19 miles. (Ref. 1130957)

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.7

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This homely bungalow can be found in the charming village of Bridge of Tilt in Perthshire, Scotland. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden. On the fringes of the Cairngorms National Park. Pitlochry 7.1 miles; Aberfeldy 21.2 miles; Newtonmore 34.6 miles. (Ref. 1054684)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from Sun 22nd Dec was £1624 £1536

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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This stunning, single-storey holiday home rests in the village of Trewennack near Helston, Cornwall. 180-degree views. Secluded feel. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Porthleven 5.6 miles; Falmouth 11.5 miles; Penzance 15.6 miles. (Ref. 1127846)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Sat 28th Dec was £2701 £2652

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo
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The Piggery is a wonderful holiday cottage resting in an elevated position within easy reach of the North Wales coast in Moelfre near Abergele, Conwy. Colwyn Bay 8.4 miles; Conwy 13.1 miles; Llandudno 14.2 miles. (Ref. 1149731)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Fri 3rd Jan £1222

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo
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Sea Bleu is a contemporary, ground-floor apartment with a full Sky package and off-road parking near a beach and amenities in Carbis Bay, Cornwall. St Ives 1.8 miles; Penzance 8.7 miles; Falmouth 26.8 miles. (Ref. 1161315)

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7 nights from Mon 23rd Dec was £1487 £1319

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo
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Monarfon is a large, detached holiday home resting in the seaside resort of Criccieth on the Llyn Peninsula in North Wales with a toasty woodburning stove. Porthmadog 5.4 miles; Portmeirion 8.4 miles; Abersoch 14.9 miles. (Ref. 1164833)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Sun 29th Dec £1290

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes
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The Gables, a charming dormer bungalow is situated in the tranquil town of Tywyn in Gwynedd, with a hot tub, amazing sea views, and a short distance to a beach. Aberdovey 4.8 miles; Dolgellau 20 miles. (Ref. 1163718)

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7 nights from Sun 22nd Dec £1572

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    3.8

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Gullsway: Kittiwake is a lovely, ground-floor apartment in an elevated position overlooking Polzeath beach, Cornwall. Pet-friendly. Sea views. Near shop. Wadebridge 7.4 miles; Padstow 15.9 miles. (Ref. 1080270)

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7 nights from Sun 29th Dec was £1213 £1180

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.3

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Lodge accommodation within Tamar Valley Resort. Balcony. On-site facilities: swimming pools, bar/restaurant, tennis court, shop. Coast 10 miles. (Ref. 959865)

  • Wi-fi
  • Swimming pool
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Mon 23rd Dec was £694 £663

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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A homely terraced cottage, located in the centre of the harbour village of Roundstone in the Gaeltacht region of County Galway. Open fire. Sea views. Ideal touring location. Clifden 15 miles. (Ref. 20606)

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7 nights from Sat 21st Dec £880

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7

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10 Water's Edge, a wonderful, lakeside lodge resting on the outskirts of Lanreath, Cornwall. Hot tub. Ground-floor living. Family-friendly. Lake views. Pelynt 3.6 miles; Polperro 7.3 miles; Looe 7. (Ref. 1159362)

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

7 nights from Sun 29th Dec was £962 £872

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.5

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Beautifully styled cottage with enclosed garden in the heart of Lostwithiel. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms. Pubs, restaurants and shops within paces. Coast and beach 6 miles. (Ref. 986933)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

7 nights from Mon 30th Dec was £812 £778

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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A stunning, three-bedroom property in Bowness-On-Windermere, close to Lake Windermere and all the shops & restaurants. Off-road parking. Windermere Train Station 1.6 miles: Ambleside 5.7 miles; Kendal 10.1 miles. (Ref. 1119883)

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  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.6

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Beach Croft is a lovely bungalow in Kessingland, Suffolk. Uninterrupted sea views. Close to the beach and amenities. Open-plan living. Lowestoft 6 miles; Southwold 8.6 miles. (Ref. 1140785)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine

7 nights from Sun 22nd Dec was £792 £749

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes
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The Annexe is a well-presented, detached property in Burton Pidsea near Hull in East Yorkshire. Dog-friendly. Family-friendly. Parking. Wraparound gardens. Withernsea 7.5 miles. Hull 11.8 miles. Beverley 21.4 miles. (Ref. 1153117)

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7 nights from Sun 22nd Dec was £1100 £996

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.7

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Homely cottage in the village of Edern. Sitting room with woodburner. Ample parking. Family holiday cottage. WiFi. Pet-friendly. Close to coast and beaches. Morfa Nefyn 1 mile. (Ref. 925707)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes
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Pen-y-ghent is a contemporary home with a hot tub, conveniently located within walking distance of shops and restaurants, in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria. Kendal 12.1 miles. (Ref. 1153899)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Thu 2nd Jan £2291

An ideal way to spend time with those who mean the most during this festive time of year is with a stay at one of these cottages for Christmas and New Year. Whether it be a quiet Christmas break with loved ones or an exciting New Year's Eve celebration, there is bound to be a perfect letting for you in this fabulous collection!

Why Cottages for Christmas and New Year?

If you're seeking a fuss-free break this winter, then this selection of cottages for Christmas and New Year are perfect for you! They have been designed with the perfect winter break in mind, from properties of different styles and sizes to suit your winter plans, to spaces that have been kindly decorated by the owner for your convenience, so you can swiftly get the festivities going.

If you're seeking a quaint break in the country this season, there are plenty in this collection that offer opportunities to take in wintry vistas on a walk, before settling down for a festive meal at a traditional pub. Additionally, there are cottages in this selection that enjoy the coast where you can soak up the crisp, sea breeze with a trip to the beach, and warm yourself up by the fire in your home-from-home afterward.

Keen to get involved in the festivities? There are also fantastic lettings in this group that rest near towns and cities, hosting superb events and Christmas markets for you to visit.

Places to Visit at Christmas or New Year

Those seeking a peaceful break in the country this winter will be delighted with cottage in Cotswolds, home to a wealth of picturesque villages with festive activities for you to enjoy, from The Enchanted Christmas attraction at the Westonbirt's National Arboretum to the Spectacle of Light at Sudeley Castle near Winchcombe. The Scottish Highlands promise a marvellous, festive break with the Highland Wildlife Park offering you the chance to meet the resident polar bears, along with the opportunity to get your skis on and traverse the slopes of the Cairngorm Mountains. A fantastic blend of the coast and country can be enjoyed this season at North Wales or North York Moors & Coast, with national parks featuring winter bike rides and hikes, along with festive events at their breath-taking castles, including Castle Howard in Yorkshire and Gwrych Castle in Abergele. If you'd like to spend this winter by the coast, Cornwall is a fantastic destination, hosting the St Ives Light Up and Newquay with its entertaining New Year events.

Types of Holidays over Christmas and New Year

If you'd prefer to spend some time away with the family for Christmas specifically, browse this fabulous selection of cottages for Christmas, or take a look at these New Year cottages on offer to bring in the New Year surrounded by loved ones at a marvellous retreat! Those wanting to whisk away their loved ones or partner to a rustic getaway will be delighted by this array of Christmas lodges and cabins. If you'd rather enjoy a swift weekend away during the holidays, then these short breaks for Christmas and new year will not disappoint.