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Cottages for Christmas

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    4.7

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A charming, end-terrace cottage settled in the heart of Grosmony, a North York Moors village. Close to amenities. Woodburning stove. Garden. Off-road parking. Whitby 8.3 miles. (Ref. 1073240)

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

7 nights from Sun 29th Dec was £1044 £880

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A very cosy handcrafted shepherds hut built by a local farrier with the most spectacular. sea views .Only 30 meters to the lovely beach .Private location ,off road parking .Ulverston 6.2 miles (Ref. 1085409)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.3

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This charming ground floor barn conversion is in a stunning countryside location and makes a fantastic base for exploring this area. Electric wood-effect fire, shared lawned garden. Bodmin 5 miles. (Ref. 936829)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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This timber lodge sits on an elevated position in Briar Hill Farm, Newton Ferrers, Devon. Beautiful views. Off-road parking. Close to amenities. Pet-free. Bovisand 8.5 miles; Plymouth 9.5 miles; Bigbury-on-Sea 15.1 miles. (Ref. 1085817)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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A characterful, 19th century property in Mevagissey, Cornwall. Close to harbour and beach. Woodburning stove. St Austell 6.2 miles; Fowey 13.9 miles. (Ref. 1042288)

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7 nights from Sun 22nd Dec was £2019 £1824

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A characterful, single-storey holiday cottage resting in Flamborough, East Riding of Yorkshire. Romantic. Pet-friendly. Garden. Close to amenities. Near a beach. Bridlington 4.6 miles; Filey 11.8 miles; Scarborough 18.3 miles. (Ref. 1120025)

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

7 nights from Mon 23rd Dec was £1129 £964

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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This terraced cottage is situated in the village of Coldingham, Berwickshire. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Near the beach. Perfect for families and couples. Berwick-Upon-Tweed 12.9 miles; Dunbar 18.6 miles. (Ref. 1016001)

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

7 nights from Mon 23rd Dec was £997 £890

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.6

    Outstanding

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An attractive, period cottage a short walk from the centre of Lyme Regis in Dorset. Good location. Sea views. Parking. Lyme Regis 0.2 miles; Charmouth 3 miles; Dorchester 26.8 miles. (Ref. 1106284)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
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7 nights from Mon 23rd Dec was £2856 £2522

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    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)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from Mon 23rd Dec was £1171 £1118

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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A unique one-bedroom former toll house, resting in the vibrant market town of Stroud, Gloucestershire. Underfloor heating. Woodburning stove. Courtyard garden. WiFi. Stroud 1.2 miles; Rodborough Common 1.7 miles; Nailsworth 3.8 miles. (Ref. 1091332)

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A beautiful 19th century, two-bedroom home, nestled in the peaceful village of Mickleton, Gloucestershire. WiFi. Woodburning stove. Close to amenities. Pet-free. Hidcote 1.5 miles; Chipping Campden 3.2 miles; Stratford-upon-Avon 9 miles. (Ref. 1091430)

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7 nights from Sun 22nd Dec was £1625 £1541

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    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)

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

7 nights from Sun 29th Dec £3126

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

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

7 nights from Sun 29th Dec £1059

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A cosy single-storey apartment in Trearddur Bay. Open plan living, patio, short walk from the superb sandy beach and village amenities. Holyhead 2 miles. (Ref. 5579)

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

7 nights from Sat 21st Dec £577

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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An outstanding four-bedroom detached house in Kingsdown, Kent. Beautiful sea views. Balcony. Child and pet-friendly. Deal 4.3 miles; Dover 7.9 miles; Canterbury 21.9 miles. (Ref. 1096667)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Sun 29th Dec was £4480 £3638

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.4

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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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  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from Sun 29th Dec was £2705 £2248

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes
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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)

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

7 nights from Mon 23rd Dec was £2376 £2007

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes
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Park Cottage is a charming, three-bedroom dwelling residing in Claddach Kirkibost, North Uist. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Electric stove-effect stove. Balemore 5.2 miles; Middlequarter 8 miles; Lochmaddy 8.8 miles. (Ref. 1136667)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Mon 23rd Dec was £1243 £1187

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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The Ridgeway, a charming lodge on the Woodlands Lodge Retreat, near Llanarth, Ceredigion. Pet-friendly. Open-plan living. Enclosed veranda. Near a beach. New Quay 2.2 miles; Aberaeron 5.5 miles. (Ref. 1145871)

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

7 nights from Sun 22nd Dec was £845 £808

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.7

    Outstanding

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A semi-detached dwelling situated within the quaint village of Tuckton, Bournemouth. Off-road parking. Seaside location. Christchurch 1 mile. Bournemouth 5 miles. (Ref. 997076)

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

7 nights from Sun 29th Dec was £1181 £1161

If you're seeking an extra-special Christmas break in the UK, each of these Christmas cottages is in a destination worthy of the grandest occasions. So, whether you're planning a family holiday or hoping to escape the annual rush with your partner, there's bound to be a Christmas cottage that's like a perfectly gift-wrapped present just for you.

Why Christmas Cottages?

We've all been there: crowded around the dinner table, elbows knocking into each other, and squabbling over pigs in blankets and sprouts. But with this collection of cottages for Christmas, space will be the last thing you'll be short on.

Many of these Christmas cottages in the UK are already decorated! Most owners are more than willing to have the decorations in place before your arrival, leaving you to enjoy an especially festive welcome when you step into your chosen cottage.

From private farmhouses and elegant manor houses to custom complexes and converted barns, these cottages for Christmas come in all shapes and sizes. However, if you like to spend this time of year, there is bound to be something for you! For more inspiration for your Christmas getaway, check out our UK travel guide.

Places to visit from these cottages for Christmas

Christmas cottages are scattered across the entire UK, allowing you to enjoy the festive season in your favourite place. Venture to the Cotswolds, a place known for the spectacular lights of Sudeley Castle and Blenheim Palace, as well as the picturesque Christmas markets in Cheltenham and Bath.

Outdoor enthusiasts should look into cottages for Christmas in the Scottish Highlands, with the wide range of skiing and snowboarding resorts on offer, including the Nevis Range Mountain Resort, as well as endless strolls through the rugged countryside.

More places to visit from your Christmas cottage:

Cornwall 

Dorset

Lake District

North York Moors & Coast

Northumberland

Types of Christmas Cottages in the UK

Book one of these Christmas cottages today to embark on a trip full of festive fun! If you'd like to go away for the New Year instead, be sure to browse this array New Year Cottages, or take the holidays further and extend your Christmas getaway by choosing from this fantastic selection of cottages for Christmas and New Year.

Those wanting to treat their loved ones to an idyllic stay in a rustic setting during the festive period should take a look at this collection of Christmas lodges and cabins. Alternatively, browse this selection of Christmas-decorated cottages to rent! Or these Christmas breaks with hot tub or these dog-friendly Christmas breaks. If you only want to escape the every day for a two- to four-night stay this winter, select one of these short break cottages for Christmas and New Year.