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Cottages for Christmas And New Year

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Original character featured cottage yards from Polzeath beach. Sleeps four. Quick access to the beach and watersports fun.Wadebridge 7.4 miles away. Merlins Cave just a 30 min drive away. (Ref. 1080548)

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7 nights from Mon 30th Dec $1024

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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A fabulous stone-built detached cottage nestled in Trawden, Lancashire. Off-road parking. Contemporary. Enclosed garden. Haworth 9.8 miles; Skipton 11.6 miles; Harrogate 33.3 miles. (Ref. 1056195)

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  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms4
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    4.8

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This detached house rests in Criccieth, Gwynedd. Views across Cardigan Bay. Large patio with seating. Luxury décor. Porthmadog 4.2 miles; Pwllheli 9.1 miles. (Ref. 1020619)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.5

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Delightful Victorian terraced house which offers lovely views of the River Dart. Dartmouth's boutiques, array of restaurants, shops and art galleries are just five minutes walk away. (Ref. 1069021)

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7 nights from Thu 2nd Jan $1944

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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A beautiful riverside townhouse resting in the rural village of Kettlewell, North Yorkshire. Close to national park. Close to a shop. Woodburning stove. Skipton 14.4 miles; Layburn 16.3 miles; Settle 16.5 miles. (Ref. 1121120)

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    4.9

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Superb barn conversion in idyllic rural setting. Private woodland walks, fishing, tennis court, games room, children's play area. Exposed beams, woodburner. Church Stretton 7 miles. (Ref. 1020)

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  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    4.8

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A lovely property located in the heart of the hamlet of Treleigh, close to the coast of Cornwall. Dog-friendly. All ground-floor. Open-plan living. (Ref. 1000404)

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  • Sleeps4
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    4.6

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A stylish terraced cottage overlooking East Looe River in Cornwall. Woodburner. Perfect for families. WiFi. Dog-friendly. (Ref. 1004568)

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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    4.9

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Beautiful, mid-terrace townhouse located in the heart of Yorkshire's Whitby. WiFi. Woodburning stove. Walking and cycling nearby. Pet friendly. Shop and pub 0.4 miles. (Ref. 996376)

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.8

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This stylish, all-ground-floor cottage sits Hainford, near to the amenities of Buxton in Norfolk. Open-plan living with woodburning stove. WiFi. Wheelchair friendly. Buxton 2.6 miles; Norwich 7.5 miles. (Ref. 987188)

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    4.9

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This fabulous, one-bedroom cottage rests on the outskirts of St Ives, Cornwall. In an AONB. Open plan. Off-road parking. Ground-floor living. St Ives 6.4 miles. (Ref. 1138258)

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  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
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Morningside is a delightful, detached property resting in the seaside town of Totland Bay, Isle of Wight. Close to a shop and a pub. Near AONB. Near a beach. Freshwater 0.8 miles; Afton 1.7 miles; Newport 11.9 miles. (Ref. 1152560)

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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A fabulous four-bedroom Victorian House resting in Gweek, in Cornwall. Pet-friendly. Private grounds. Close to amenities. Woodburning stove. Rural. Helston 4.4 miles; Falmouth 9.7 miles; Lizard 10.4 miles. (Ref. 1104709)

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.8

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This magnificent, Grade II listed holiday home rests in Woodhey Green near Bunbury, Cheshire. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Open-plan. Nantwich 5.2 miles; Chester 17.9 miles; Stoke-on-Trent 23.4 miles. (Ref. 1120898)

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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A character lodge set within a courtyard in the village of Ingestre near Great Haywood, Staffordshire. Pet-friendly. Original features. Open-plan. Stafford 6.3 miles; Cannock 10.5 miles. (Ref. 1124358)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from Mon 23rd Dec $2519

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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This delightful cottage rests in the quaint hamlet village of Postbridge in the Dartmoor National Park, Devon. Character. Semi-detached. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Chagford 7miles; Okehampton 18.9 miles; Plymouth 20.6 miles. (Ref. 1115860)

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7 nights from Sun 29th Dec $1125

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.6

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Charming, link-detached, period cottage in South Somerset village of Tatworth. Comfortable, well-appointed and cosy. Woodburner. Pretty garden. Near historic houses. Good touring base. Chard 3 miles. (Ref. 14229)

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7 nights from Mon 30th Dec $809

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.8

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A lovely single storey cottage in Herefordshire located on the owner's farm, countryside views, with surrounding gardens, near Ludlow and Leominster. Orleton 1.5 miles. (Ref. 15436)

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7 nights from Mon 23rd Dec $676

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.7

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A welcoming cottage near York, a detached barn conversion in a rural hamlet. Outstanding views, underfloor heating in kitchen, en-suites to all bedrooms. York 7 miles. (Ref. 6755)

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    4.9

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Delightful, single-storey, stone barn conversion, edge of South Brewham, South Somerset. Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Well-equipped and comfortable rural retreat. Bruton 3 miles. (Ref. 928412)

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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.