{"id":49157,"date":"2025-11-07T17:00:20","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T17:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/?p=49157"},"modified":"2026-03-09T14:06:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T14:06:30","slug":"magical-places-to-visit-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/magical-places-to-visit-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Magical Places to Visit at Christmas in the UK for 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"49157\" class=\"elementor elementor-49157\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2d0bc29c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2d0bc29c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2676a77a\" data-id=\"2676a77a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33c2caef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33c2caef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Are you looking for the most magical places to visit at Christmas in the UK? From snow-capped hills to cosy open fires, there&#8217;s plenty to experience and enjoy during a Christmas getaway!<\/p><p>Holidays in December have grown 9% from 2022 to 2024, showing a growing trend and demand for holidays over the festive period. So, this year, we&#8217;ve decided to show you <em>exactly <\/em>where our customers love going away during Christmas!<\/p><p>Using our own internal booking data, we&#8217;ve compiled a list of the best places to spend Christmas this year. So, with that being said, if you&#8217;re looking for inspiration based on real-life data, then you&#8217;ve come to the right place!<\/p><p><em><strong>Keep scrolling to find out more about where the best place to spend Christmas in the UK is&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f35226c elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"7f35226c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f83b487 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f83b487\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Skip Ahead to:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"#topten\">Top 10 Regions for Christmas Week Breaks<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"#placestovisit\">The Most Magical Places to Visit at Christmas<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"#reviews\">Guest Christmas Holiday Reviews<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"#methodology\">Methodology<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d7c44d2 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"2d7c44d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ded427 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ded427\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 32px 32px 32px 32px; margin-bottom: 32px; border-radius: 10px;\"><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2 id=\"topten\">Top 10 Regions for <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-84213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Christmas-Tree.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Christmas-Tree.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Christmas-Tree-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><br \/>Christmas Breaks<\/h2><ol><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/peak-district-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peak District<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cumbria-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cumbria<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/lake-district-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lake District<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cotswolds-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cotswolds<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/yorkshire-dales-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yorkshire Dales<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/heart-of-england-cottages.html\">Heart of England<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/north-york-moors-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North York Moors<\/a> and Coast<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/northumberland-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northumberland<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/mid-wales-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mid Wales<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/central-scotland-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Central Scotland<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/north-wales-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Wales<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ff5436c elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"4ff5436c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21d674d elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"21d674d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"placestovisit\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4234af8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4234af8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">11 of The Most Magical Places to Visit at Christmas<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-298908bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"298908bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed\/7569607555383577878\" width=\"325\" height=\"760\" style=\"border:none;\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46611847 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"46611847\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/buxton-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buxton<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/peak-district\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peak District<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-213a8aaf elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"213a8aaf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Buxton-Park-Pavilion-in-the-Snow.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-49257\" alt=\"Buxton Park Pavilion in the Snow\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f10096c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f10096c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Kicking of our list of the most magical places to visit at Christmas is Buxton.\u00a0This idyllic spa town is at the centre of the Peak District National Park and offers the Christmas charm that you are dreaming of.<\/p><p>During the winter months, the ornamental gardens are covered in snow, a picturesque sight to behold. And what better way to work off the Christmas calories than with an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/7-easy-peak-district-walks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">easy Peak District walk<\/a>?<\/p><p>Furthermore, enjoy candlelit tours of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/haddon-hall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Haddon Hall<\/a>, the snowy beauty of the Peaks and the many lovely\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/buxton\/eat-and-drink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buxton caf\u00e9s<\/a>\u00a0for an indulgent drink.<\/p><p><strong>For further inspiration, take a look at our free\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/buxton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buxton Travel Guide \u00bb<\/a><\/strong><\/p><div style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 32px 32px 32px 32px; margin-bottom: 32px; border-radius: 10px;\"><h4 id=\"highlight\">Properties for Christmas Breaks in Buxton<\/h4><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68177 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/House-icon-small.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/p><ul><li tabindex=\"0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Peak-District-Peak-District-Derbyshire-Dales-St-Annes-Well\/2B-Cavendish-Villas-1054111.html#duration=7&amp;start=2025-12-20&amp;changeover=6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2B Cavendish Villas (Ref. 1054111)<\/a>\u00a0| Sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom with 1 bathroom | <strong>7 nights from \u00a3538<\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Peak-District-Peak-District-Derbyshire-Dales-St-Annes-Well\/The-Grooms-House-1136423.html#duration=7&amp;start=2025-12-17&amp;changeover=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Groom&#8217;s House (Ref. 1136423)<\/a> | Sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms with 1 bathroom | <strong>7 nights from \u00a3613<\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Peak-District-Peak-District-Derbyshire-Dales-St-Annes-Well\/Bennett-Street-965391.html#duration=7&amp;start=2025-12-17&amp;changeover=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bennett Street (Ref. 965391)<\/a> | Sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms with 1 bathroom | <strong>7 nights from \u00a3439<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a28ae8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a28ae8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/ambleside-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ambleside<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/lake-district\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lake District<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec19b33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ec19b33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/christmas-breaks-ambleside-2-640x427.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-84277\" alt=\"christmas breaks ambleside\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/christmas-breaks-ambleside-2-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/christmas-breaks-ambleside-2-749x500.jpg 749w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/christmas-breaks-ambleside-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/christmas-breaks-ambleside-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/christmas-breaks-ambleside-2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35a3e46a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"35a3e46a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>During the summertime, the pretty town of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/ambleside-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ambleside<\/a>\u00a0is full of tourists wishing to explore the beauty of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/lake-district\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lake District National Park<\/a>. Come wintertime, the crowds of tourists are replaced with endearing fairy lights. While the independent shops and eateries fully embrace the Christmas spirit!<\/p><p>Spend hours exploring the idyllic town of Ambleside, from walks around the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/lake-district-lakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lake District&#8217;s most famous lake<\/a>, Lake Windemere to strolls up to Stock Ghyll force, there&#8217;s plenty to see and do!<\/p><p>With a panorama of mountainous fells and majestic lakes as your backdrop, we can see why this is one of the best towns to visit at Christmas and one of the most popular with our customers.<\/p><p><strong>Discover plenty more things to see and do with our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/ambleside\/\"><strong>Ambleside Travel Guide \u00bb<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p><div style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 32px 32px 32px 32px; margin-bottom: 32px; border-radius: 10px;\"><h4 id=\"highlight\">Properties for Christmas Breaks in Ambleside<\/h4><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68177 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/House-icon-small.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/p><ul><li tabindex=\"0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Lake-District-Cumbria-The-Lake-District-Waterhead\/Bank-Foot-1042659.html#duration=7&amp;start=2025-12-22&amp;changeover=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bank Foot (Ref. 1042659)<\/a> | Sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom with 1 bathroom | <strong>7 nights from \u00a3804<\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Lake-District-Cumbria-The-Lake-District-High-Green\/South-Stonethwaite-Cottage-1041390.html#duration=7&amp;start=2025-12-22&amp;changeover=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South Stonethwaite Cottage (Ref. 1041390)<\/a> | Sleeps 3 guests in 2 bedrooms with 1 bathroom | <strong>7 nights from \u00a3936<\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Lake-District-Cumbria-The-Lake-District-Ambleside\/Beech-View-1041256.html#duration=7&amp;start=2025-12-22&amp;changeover=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beech View (Ref. 1041256)<\/a> | Sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms | <strong>7 nights from \u00a31364<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40f859cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"40f859cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottages-near-bourton-on-the-water.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bourton-on-the-Water<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/cotswolds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cotswolds<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39f77f5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"39f77f5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bourton-on-the-water-christmas.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-84560\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bourton-on-the-water-christmas.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bourton-on-the-water-christmas-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-299d49d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"299d49d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Often referred to as the <em>\u201cVenice of the Cotswolds\u201d<\/em>, Bourton-on-the-Water is a truly magical place to visit at Christmas. Nestled along the gentle River Windrush, this picturesque village transforms into a winter wonderland during the festive season, with twinkling fairy lights reflecting off the water and a charming tree placed right in the middle of the river.<\/p><p>Bourton\u2019s quaint stone cottages and independent shops are adorned with decorations, giving the whole village a postcard-perfect feel. Visitors can explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/cotswold-motoring-museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cotswold Motoring Museum<\/a>, enjoy festive treats in local caf\u00e9s or browse unique gifts at the Christmas fayres in and around the village.<\/p><p>For families, the nearby Birdland Park and Gardens hosts its annual <em>Santa\u2019s Birdland<\/em> event, making it an ideal festive day out for little ones. Whether you&#8217;re after a peaceful stroll, a festive cream tea or a cosy countryside stay, Bourton-on-the-Water offers all the charm of a traditional Christmas in one of the best Christmas villages in the UK.<\/p><p><strong>Discover more things to see and do here with our<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/bourton-on-the-water\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Bourton-on-the-Water Travel Guide \u00bb<\/strong><\/a><\/p><div style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 32px 32px 32px 32px; margin-bottom: 32px; border-radius: 10px;\"><h4 id=\"highlight\">Properties for Christmas Breaks in Bourton-on-the-Water<\/h4><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68177 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/House-icon-small.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/p><ul><li tabindex=\"0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Cotswolds-Gloucestershire-Bourton-on-the-Water\/Rosemary-Cottage-935550.html#duration=7&amp;start=2025-12-22&amp;changeover=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rosemary Cottage (Ref. 935550)<\/a> | Sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms | <strong>7 nights from \u00a31380<\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Cotswolds-Oxfordshire-Upper-Rissington\/Beaus-House-1130246.html#duration=7&amp;start=2025-12-22&amp;changeover=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beau\u2019s House (Ref. 1130246)<\/a> | Sleeps 6 guests in 2 bedrooms with 1 bathroom | <strong>7 nights from \u00a3613<\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Cotswolds-Gloucestershire-Bourton-on-the-Water\/20-Honeycroft-1161682.html#duration=7&amp;start=2025-12-17&amp;changeover=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">20 Honeycroft (Ref. 1161682)<\/a> | Sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms with 1 bathroom | <strong>7 nights from \u00a3905<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d0bcde5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d0bcde5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/castleton-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Castleton<\/a>, Peak District<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20efe4c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"20efe4c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/castleton-in-snow.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-84561\" alt=\"castleton in the snow\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/castleton-in-snow.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/castleton-in-snow-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27925c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"27925c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Tucked away in the heart of the Peak District, Castleton is easily one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/best-uk-towns-villages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best UK towns to visit<\/a> during Christmas, and our customers agree! With its rugged hills, historic charm and cosy pubs, it delivers all the ingredients of a picture-perfect festive getaway.<\/p><p>Every December, the village lights up with sparkling displays and decorated cottages, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for visitors. One of Castleton\u2019s most unique attractions is its Christmas lights inside Peak Cavern, a truly memorable experience featuring carols sung deep underground in one of the area&#8217;s famous show caves.<\/p><p>Above ground, the narrow lanes are lined with independent shops selling local crafts, while the surrounding hills and walking routes are ideal for a crisp winter\u2019s walk. So, if you\u2019re looking for somewhere quaint and cosy to visit over the Christmas period, then Castleton is a wonderful option to consider!<\/p><p><strong>Explore plenty more ideas on what to see and do here with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/castleton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Castleton Travel Guide \u00bb<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p><div style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 32px 32px 32px 32px; margin-bottom: 32px; border-radius: 10px;\"><h4 id=\"highlight\">Properties for Christmas Breaks in Castleton<\/h4><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68177 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/House-icon-small.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/p><ul><li tabindex=\"0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Peak-District-Peak-District-Derbyshire-Dales-Castleton\/Shippon-Cottage-941588.html#duration=7&amp;start=2025-12-21&amp;changeover=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shippon Cottage (Ref. 941588)<\/a> | Sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom with 1 bathroom | <strong>7 nights from \u00a31018<\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Peak-District-Peak-District-Derbyshire-Dales-Losehill-Hall\/Wilson-Eyre-Cottage-1135666.html#duration=7&amp;start=2025-12-17&amp;changeover=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wilson Eyre Cottage (Ref. 1135666)<\/a> | Sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms with 1 bathroom | <strong>7 nights from \u00a3855<\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Peak-District-Peak-District-Derbyshire-Dales-Bradwell\/Brookside-Barn-942770.html#duration=7&amp;start=2025-12-17&amp;changeover=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brookside Barn (Ref. 942770)<\/a> | Sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms with 1 bathroom | <strong>7 nights from \u00a3452<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11f7f809 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"11f7f809\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/skipton-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Skipton<\/a>, North Yorkshire<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ecba7a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6ecba7a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/skipton-winter.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-84562\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/skipton-winter.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/skipton-winter-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70520fe3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"70520fe3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you&#8217;re looking for one of the best places to spend Christmas in the UK, then Skipton will be sure to tick all the boxes for you! This bustling market town, known as the &#8216;Gateway to the Dales&#8217;, blends historic charm with a proper Yorkshire welcome&#8230; especially during the festive season!<\/p><p>Skipton&#8217;s award-winning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/best-christmas-markets-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christmas market<\/a> draws in visitors from far and wide, with dozens of stalls selling seasonal food, handmade gifts and crafts. Set against the backdrop of cobbled streets and the imposing Skipton Castle, it creates a festive atmosphere that feels both traditional and full of cheer.<\/p><p>Just a short walk from the high street, the Leeds and Liverpool Canal offers a peaceful winter stroll, while nearby caf\u00e9s and pubs provide the perfect spot to warm up with a mulled wine or a hearty roast. Whether you&#8217;re shopping for gifts or simply looking for somewhere to spend a classic festive escape, Skipton is a brilliant town with plenty to offer during Christmas and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/new-years-eve-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Year<\/a>.<\/p><p><strong>Explore lots of other things to see and do during your stay with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/north-yorkshire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>North Yorkshire Travel Guide \u00bb<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p><div style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 32px 32px 32px 32px; margin-bottom: 32px; border-radius: 10px;\"><h4 id=\"highlight\">Properties for Christmas Breaks in Skipton<\/h4><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68177 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/House-icon-small.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/p><ul><li tabindex=\"0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Yorkshire-Dales-South-Embsay\/No24-1137896.html#duration=7&amp;start=2025-12-17&amp;changeover=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">No24 (Ref. 1137896)<\/a> | Sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom with 1 bathroom | <strong>7 nights from \u00a3612<\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Yorkshire-Dales-South-Skipton\/Acorn-Cottage-1037180.html#duration=7&amp;start=2025-12-17&amp;changeover=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acorn Cottage (Ref. 1037180)<\/a> | Sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms | <strong>7 nights from \u00a3709<\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Yorkshire-Dales-South-Skipton\/Ermysteds-Cottage-1016932.html#duration=7&amp;start=2025-12-22&amp;changeover=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ermysted&#8217;s Cottage (Ref. 1016932)<\/a> | Sleeps 3 guests in 2 bedrooms with 1 bathroom | <strong>7 nights from \u00a3621<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-588f2479 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"588f2479\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/ludlow-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ludlow<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/shropshire-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shropshire<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-613dc9da elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"613dc9da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ludlow-in-winter.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-49251\" alt=\"ludlow in winter\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fffd248 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7fffd248\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Ludlow\u00a0is a medieval market town with a bustling atmosphere all year round. It has a reputation for producing high-quality food and drink, and thousands of people visit each year for the Ludlow Food and Drink Festival.<\/p><p>What\u2019s more, the festive season sees the town transform into one of the most magical places to visit at Christmas. Admire the town\u2019s Christmas lights, warm up with a mulled wine in one of the medieval pubs or browse the shops for the perfect gift.<\/p><p>If you are looking for something extra special this year, head to the Ludlow Local Produce Market located at Castle Square. Here, you will find a collection of local food and drink producers from the area, selling charcuterie, preserves, baked pies and lots more!<\/p><div style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 32px 32px 32px 32px; margin-bottom: 32px; border-radius: 10px;\"><h4 id=\"highlight\">Properties for Christmas Breaks in Ludlow<\/h4><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68177 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/House-icon-small.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/p><ul><li tabindex=\"0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Peak-District-Peak-District-Derbyshire-Dales-Ludlow\/Cariad-Cottage-14519.html#duration=7&amp;start=2025-12-23&amp;changeover=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cariad Cottage (Ref. 14519)<\/a> | Sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedroom with 1 bathroom | <strong>7 nights from \u00a3826<\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Peak-District-Peak-District-Derbyshire-Dales-Holy-Well\/Seren-Cottage-1160442.html#duration=7&amp;start=2025-12-22&amp;changeover=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seren Cottage (Ref. 1160442)<\/a> | Sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms with 1 bathroom | <strong>7 nights from \u00a3613<\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Peak-District-Peak-District-Derbyshire-Dales-Ludlow\/Market-View-The-Georgian-House-1175033.html#duration=7&amp;start=2025-12-19&amp;changeover=5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Market View &#8211; The Georgian House (Ref. 1175033)<\/a> | Sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom with 1 bathroom | <strong>7 nights from \u00a31160<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72195797 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"72195797\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/whitby-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whitby<\/a>, North Yorkshire<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d80aa78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7d80aa78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/whitby-at-christmas.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-84563\" alt=\"Whitby Abbey in snow\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/whitby-at-christmas.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/whitby-at-christmas-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-423dcb0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"423dcb0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you\u2019re looking for the best places to spend Christmas in the UK, Whitby should be at the top of your list!<\/p><p>Magical at any time of the year, Whitby has a wide and varied culture that even the Grinch would love. There is something here for everyone, from the traditional Christmas tree competition at St Mary\u2019s Church to the exciting lantern parade.<\/p><p>Venture to the market for some lovely gifts, which in true Whitby style is a collection of beach huts selling the most beautiful crafts and produce.<\/p><p>Aside from the\u00a0Christmas markets, admire the winding cobbled streets, the array of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/whitby\/eat-and-drink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">perfect Whitby pubs<\/a>\u00a0and the unique things that\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/what-is-whitby-famous-for\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whitby is famous for<\/a>. As a result, the festive events, cosy pubs, and enchanting scenery make Whitby one of the best places to go on holiday at Christmas.<\/p><p><strong>Browse our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/whitby\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Whitby Travel Guide<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for more travel inspiration for your next Christmas visit.<\/strong><\/p><div style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 32px 32px 32px 32px; margin-bottom: 32px; border-radius: 10px;\"><h4 id=\"highlight\">Properties for Christmas Breaks in Whitby<\/h4><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68177 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/House-icon-small.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/p><ul><li tabindex=\"0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/North-York-Moors-Coast-Whitby\/Explorers-Rest-1089100.html#duration=7&amp;start=2025-12-23&amp;changeover=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Explorers Rest (Ref. 1089100)<\/a> | Sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom with 1 bathroom | <strong>7 nights from \u00a3727<\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/North-York-Moors-Coast-Whitby\/Salt-Bay-1050529.html#duration=7&amp;start=2025-12-23&amp;changeover=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salt Bay (Ref. 1050529)<\/a> | Sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms | <strong>7 nights from \u00a32383<\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/North-York-Moors-Coast-West-Pier\/Sea-Shanty-25583.html#duration=7&amp;start=2025-12-17&amp;changeover=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sea Shanty (Ref. 25583)<\/a> | Sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms | <strong>7 nights from \u00a3534<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ee06f92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ee06f92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/broadway-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Broadway<\/a>, Cotswolds<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37b88941 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"37b88941\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/broadway-in-the-snow.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-84564\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/broadway-in-the-snow.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/broadway-in-the-snow-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fc7f0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4fc7f0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Broadway\u00a0is one of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/most-beautiful-villages-england\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">most beautiful villages in England<\/a>, so it is no surprise to see it on our magical places to visit at Christmas guide!<\/p><p>This UK Christmas village, nestled at the foot of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/worcestershire-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Worcestershire<\/a> hills, is an ideal starting point for exploring the Cotswolds. Look forward to exploring the picturesque village, which boasts excellent cuisine and a rich cultural heritage.<\/p><p>At Christmas, admire the honey-coloured stone cottages draped in snow! Afterwards, discover the chestnut tree-lined High Street and the lovely festive shop window displays!<\/p><p>This village offers late-night shopping in addition to its magical setting in December. On a Friday evening, browse the many independent shops for one-of-a-kind gifts or catch a glimpse of a reindeer when visiting Santa\u2019s grotto!<\/p><p><strong>Discover lots of other ideas on what to get up to here with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/cotswolds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Cotswolds Travel Guide \u00bb<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p><div style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 32px 32px 32px 32px; margin-bottom: 32px; border-radius: 10px;\"><h4 id=\"highlight\">Properties for Christmas Breaks in Broadway<\/h4><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68177 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/House-icon-small.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/p><ul><li tabindex=\"0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Cotswolds-Northamptonshire-Broadway\/Evergreen-1183337.html#duration=7&amp;start=2025-12-17&amp;changeover=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Evergreen (Ref. 1183337)<\/a> | Sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom with 1 bathroom | <strong>7 nights from \u00a3897<\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Cotswolds-Northamptonshire-Broadway-Tower-Country-Park\/Chestnut-5-1122537.html#duration=7&amp;start=2025-12-20&amp;changeover=6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chestnut 5 (Ref. 1122537)<\/a> | Sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom with 1 bathroom | <strong>7 nights from \u00a3416<\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Cotswolds-Northamptonshire-Broadway-Tower-Country-Park\/Maple-1-1122530.html#duration=7&amp;start=2025-12-23&amp;changeover=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maple 1 (Ref. 1122530)<\/a> | Sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom with 1 bathroom | <strong>7 nights from \u00a3361<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-408fa760 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"408fa760\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>9. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/bowness-on-windermere-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bowness-on-Windermere<\/a>, Lake District<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c6ddb36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1c6ddb36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bowness-on-windermere-in-snow.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-84565\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bowness-on-windermere-in-snow.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bowness-on-windermere-in-snow-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5041a8bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5041a8bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Bowness-on-Windermere is the next stop on our list of the most magical places to visit at Christmas. Perfect for families, friends or couples looking for Christmas holiday, we weren&#8217;t surprised to see this as one of the most booked locations over Christmas!<\/p><p>This sprawling tourist town is located next to England\u2019s largest lake and is surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery that begs to be explored.<\/p><p>The annual Windermere Christmas Celebration is an event, not to be missed! It is a fun family affair that features over 40 local produce stalls with a Christmas twist. There will also be live entertainment and a welcoming community spirit, giving it a true Christmas feel.<\/p><p><strong>Find a plethora of things to do on your next holiday with our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/windermere\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Bowness-on-Windermere Travel Guide \u00bb<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p><div style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 32px 32px 32px 32px; margin-bottom: 32px; border-radius: 10px;\"><h4 id=\"highlight\">Properties for Christmas Breaks in Bowness-on-Windermere<\/h4><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68177 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/House-icon-small.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/p><ul><li tabindex=\"0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Lake-District-Cumbria-The-Lake-District-Elleray\/The-Willows-1069445.html#duration=7&amp;start=2025-12-17&amp;changeover=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Willows (Ref. 1069445)<\/a> | Sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms with 4 bathrooms | <strong>7 nights from \u00a31623<\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Lake-District-Cumbria-The-Lake-District-Lindeth\/Smithy-Cottage-At-Lindeth-1040926.html#duration=7&amp;start=2025-12-23&amp;changeover=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smithy Cottage At Lindeth (Ref. 1040926)<\/a> | Sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms with 1 bathroom | <strong>7 nights from \u00a31362<\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Lake-District-Cumbria-The-Lake-District-Bowness-On-Windermere\/Raglan-Cottage-972661.html#duration=7&amp;start=2025-12-17&amp;changeover=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Raglan Cottage (Ref. 972661)<\/a> | Sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms with 1 bathroom | <strong>7 nights from \u00a3812<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-236061fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"236061fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>10. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/beadnell-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beadnell<\/a>, Northumberland<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c004bc0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2c004bc0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/beadnell-in-snow.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-84566\" alt=\"Beadnell Beach covered in snow\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/beadnell-in-snow.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/beadnell-in-snow-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fa61ebc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2fa61ebc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For a peaceful escape by the sea, Beadnell makes for a fantastic place to escape to during the festive period. This small coastal village, nestled along the Northumberland coast, offers a slower pace of life and an unbeatable backdrop of dramatic skies and frosty beaches.<\/p><p>Christmas here is all about cosy coastal walks, crackling fires and community spirit. You won\u2019t find big markets or flashy lights, but what you will find is space to unwind, reflect and soak in the raw beauty of the season. With, one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/northumberland-beaches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best beaches in Northumberland<\/a>, Beadnell Bay just a stone\u2019s throw away from the town, it\u2019s the perfect spot for a bracing Christmas Day walk with sweeping views across the North Sea.<\/p><p>Nearby, you can explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/bamburgh-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bamburgh<\/a> Castle, which often hosts festive events throughout December, or take a drive to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/alnwick-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alnwick<\/a> for Christmas shopping in its independent boutiques. Or, if you&#8217;re feeling particularly brave, you could always go for a Christmas Day swim, a popular activity in the region that makes for a wonderful way to spend an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/alternative-christmas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">alternative Christmas<\/a>!<\/p><p>So, if you&#8217;re after a quieter but equally magical Christmas, Beadnell is a brilliant place to go on holiday at Christmas.<\/p><p><strong>For more inspiration on what to do in this Christmas town, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/northumberland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northumberland Travel Guide<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p><div style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 32px 32px 32px 32px; margin-bottom: 32px; border-radius: 10px;\"><h4 id=\"highlight\">Properties for Christmas Breaks in Beadnell<\/h4><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68177 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/House-icon-small.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/p><ul><li tabindex=\"0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Northumbria-Northumberland-Beadnell\/2-Apple-Tree-1128769.html#duration=7&amp;start=2025-12-17&amp;changeover=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2 Apple Tree (Ref. 1128769)<\/a> | Sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom with 1 bathroom | <strong>7 nights from \u00a3516<\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Northumbria-Northumberland-North-Sunderland\/Brindles-Cottage-1037820.html#duration=7&amp;start=2025-12-22&amp;changeover=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brindles Cottage (Ref. 1037820)<\/a> | Sleeps 4 guests in 3 bedrooms with 1 bathroom | <strong>7 nights from \u00a31143<\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Northumbria-Northumberland-Beadnell\/Polished-Pebble-1122043.html#duration=7&amp;start=2025-12-17&amp;changeover=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Polished Pebble (Ref. 1122043)<\/a> | Sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms | <strong>7 nights from \u00a3846<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c9c3ed7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c9c3ed7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>11. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/conwy-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Conwy<\/a>, North Wales<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47d6bf21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"47d6bf21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/conwy-winter.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-84567\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/conwy-winter.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/conwy-winter-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d0d72e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d0d72e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>What is more magical than seeing one of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/castles-in-wales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the best castles in Wales<\/a>, a quaint harbour, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitconwy.org.uk\/things-to-do\/the-smallest-house-in-great-britain-p277171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">smallest house in Great Britain<\/a>\u00a0and the silhouette of Snowdonia?<\/p><p>With all that in mind, it will come as no surprise that Conwy is on our list of best Christmas towns. From the moment you cross the Telford Suspension Bridge, you know that you are in one of the UK\u2019s most popular places to go at Christmas.<\/p><p>Imagine meandering the medieval walls before warming up with a hot chocolate in one of the cosy cafes on the high street. Then venturing to the harbour, where you\u2019ll find the little, red-painted house measuring just 3.05m x 1.83m, before returning to the warmth of a quaint\u00a0holiday cottage in Conwy &#8211; Bliss!<\/p><p><strong>Use our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/north-wales\/things-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>things to do in North Wales<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0guide for even more inspiration!<\/strong><\/p><div style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 32px 32px 32px 32px; margin-bottom: 32px; border-radius: 10px;\"><h4 id=\"highlight\">Properties for Christmas Breaks in Conwy<\/h4><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68177 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/House-icon-small.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/p><ul><li tabindex=\"0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/North-Wales-Snowdonia-Conwy\/14-Crown-Lane-1126793.html#duration=7&amp;start=2025-12-17&amp;changeover=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">14 Crown Lane (Ref. 1126793)<\/a> | Sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom with 1 bathroom | <strong>7 nights from \u00a3616<\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/North-Wales-Snowdonia-Plas-Tirion\/Holly-Cottage-1162110.html#duration=7&amp;start=2025-12-22&amp;changeover=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holly Cottage (Ref. 1162110)<\/a> | Sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedrooms with 1 bathroom | <strong>7 nights from \u00a3886<\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/North-Wales-Snowdonia-Conwy\/Dolawen-Bach-1169903.html#duration=7&amp;start=2025-12-17&amp;changeover=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dolawen Bach (Ref. 1169903)<\/a> | Sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms with 1 bathroom | <strong>7 nights from \u00a3402<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5804599e elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"5804599e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7dcb4b23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7dcb4b23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"reviews\">Christmas Holiday Guest Reviews<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-639ddffd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"639ddffd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If this list of the best places to spend Christmas in the UK has you interested in booking a festive break but you&#8217;re still not sure, hear first-hand from our customers who enjoyed a memorable Christmas with us&#8230;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-47ee4f57 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"47ee4f57\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1c5fa3e8\" data-id=\"1c5fa3e8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36614b59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36614b59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-radius: 8px; padding: 18px; margin-bottom: 18px; max-width: 400px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #00b67a;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"margin: 12px 0 6px 0; color: #333;\">Great Service. Great Cottages.<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 8px 0; font-style: italic;\">I have stayed at several Sykes Cottages over several years and have always found Sykes very friendly to deal with, and communicate with. All of the Cottages we have stayed at have been exactly as described, and mostly better. Always a lovely welcome from the owners, at\u00a0<em>Christmas<\/em>\u00a0the cottages are always decorated with welcome packs. I would strongly recommend Sykes if you are looking for somewhere to stay for a five star service.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #666;\">&#8211; Richard, January 2025<\/p>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #00b67a;\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.trustpilot.com\/reviews\/679aa53bffaf5fabfdf68a44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\nView on Trustpilot \u00bb\n<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2f61da2e\" data-id=\"2f61da2e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f515935 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f515935\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-radius: 8px; padding: 18px; margin-bottom: 18px; max-width: 400px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #00b67a;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"margin: 12px 0 6px 0; color: #333;\">Delightful little Cottage in a great area.<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 8px 0; font-style: italic;\">Had a lovely peaceful Christmas at this lovely cottage .. lovely walks, nearby pubs and shops at Pateley Bridge. Jenny the owner lives nearby and is very helpful. Would definitely stay here again.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #666;\">&#8211; Mrs. Christine A. Barrow, January 2025<\/p>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #00b67a;\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.trustpilot.com\/reviews\/677ec11bc4ae18f04ba4eb34\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\nView on Trustpilot \u00bb\n<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-radius: 8px; padding: 18px; margin-bottom: 18px; max-width: 400px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #00b67a;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"margin: 12px 0 6px 0; color: #333;\">Great accommodation<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 8px 0; font-style: italic;\">Sanderson House was comfortable for the 11 people in our party. Lovely bedrooms, two sitting rooms we could all sit in together and good facilities. We enjoyed Christmas there.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #666;\">&#8211; Gill, December 2024\n<a style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #00b67a;\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.trustpilot.com\/reviews\/678307925b37ac73cd664d83\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\nView on Trustpilot \u00bb\n<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-16ee4015 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"16ee4015\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-21520fcb\" data-id=\"21520fcb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-114f95a6 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"114f95a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-252d787a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"252d787a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-641db36a\" data-id=\"641db36a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0efbd37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"0efbd37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"methodology\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e513f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e513f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Methodology<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-765cc660 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"765cc660\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>All findings in this article are based on Sykes Holiday Cottages\u2019 internal booking data.<\/p><p>Booking growth was calculated by comparing the total number of holidays in December 2022 with those in December 2024, to highlight changes in demand over time.<\/p><p>To identify the most popular regions, we analysed bookings per property during calendar week 52 of 2024, which includes the Christmas period, a key time for UK holiday travel.<\/p><p>The top towns featured were then hand-picked from the three most-booked towns within each of the regions with the highest bookings per property during this same period.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1138542e elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"1138542e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-652056d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"652056d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Feeling inspired? Then book one of these wonderful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/holiday-cottages-for-christmas-and-new-year.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cottages for Christmas<\/a> or check out the dates of the Christmas <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/uk-bank-holidays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bank Holiday<\/a>. For more fantastic places to consider spending your next festive getaway, be sure to check out this guide on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-winter-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best places to visit during Winter in the UK<\/a>! 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