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A single story house with a tiled roof and multiple windows at Obo's Retreat in St Minver near Rock
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5
St. Minver near Rock, Cornwall, PL27
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful single-storey property residing in Pityme, the adjoining hamlet to Rock, Cornwall. Smart TV. Ground-floor accommodation. Enclosed garden. Close to amenities and multiple beaches. Padstow 13.6 miles; Newquay 21.4 miles. (Ref. 1100965)

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

Mon 21st Dec
for 7 nights was £1611 From £1549

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A red house with windows and door at Gavin and Stacey House in Barry
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5
Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF62
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.4★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

As featured in Gavin and Stacey, Lush House is a terraced holiday home in Barry, South Wales, offering WiFi, an enclosed garden, and roadside parking. Penarth 6.9 miles; Cardiff 9.6 miles; Newport 22.1 miles. (Ref. 1179689)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

  • 20% off - Sat 29th Aug to 30th Sep 2026

Mon 21st Dec
for 7 nights From £1308

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A patio with a wooden dining table and chairs next to a white house with a garden surrounding it at Willow Cottage in Dartmouth
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5
Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Superb cottage with contemporary touches and an attractive garden. Perfect for families. High-quality finish. Dartmouth 3 miles. (Ref. 1017037)

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

Tue 22nd Dec
for 7 nights was £1559 From £1488

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A driveway with a wooden gate and two houses with gray roofs surrounded by trees at Hurdwick Lodge in Tavistock
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5
Tavistock, Devon, PL19
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This fantastic, four-bedroom holiday lodge rests in Tavistock, Devon. Bedrooms with en-suites. Near a National Park. Smart TVs. Okehampton 16.1 miles; Plymouth 16.3 miles. (Ref. 1085909)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Games room

Sun 27th Dec
for 7 nights From £2387

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A large house with a garden and green slide in the yard at Nairn in Braunton
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5
Braunton, Devon, EX33
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Excellent detached house in Braunton. Six bedrooms. En-suite bathrooms. Hot Tub. WiFi. Large garden. Children's play equipment. Beach 4 miles. Village 15 min walk. (Ref. 960056)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

Tue 22nd Dec
for 7 nights From £5494

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A stone building with arched windows and a staircase with a railing on a grassy hill at Bishops Retreat in Ventnor
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Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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This superb, ground-floor church-conversion rests in Ventnor, Isle of Wight. Near amenities. Open-plan. Close to beach. Newport 12 miles; Cowes 16.1 miles. (Ref. 1087994)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

  • 5% off - Sun 31st May 2026 to 1st Jan 2027

Fri 18th Dec
for 7 nights was £992 From £945

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A house with a red fence and a pathway at 15 New Shawbost in Shawbost
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5
Shawbost, Western Isles, HS2
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

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15 New Shawbost, a delightful pet-friendly house resting in Shawbost on the Isle of Lewis, boasts a woodburning stove, beach proximity and mountain views. Carloway 5.8 miles; Barvas 7.8 miles; Stornoway 18.8 miles. (Ref. 1196102)

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

Wed 23rd Dec
for 7 nights was £1443 From £1305

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A white house with a red door and detached garage on a gravel driveway with green lawn and trees at Yew Tree House Enniscorthy County Wexford
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Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Y21 R
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful farmhouse resting in Ballinure, County Wexford. Woodburning stove. Large garden. Pet-friendly. Wexford 18.8 miles; Waterford 36.2 miles. (Ref. 1107088)

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

Fri 18th Dec
for 7 nights From £788

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A dining room with a table and chairs at Stylish Town Apartment in Ross-On-Wye
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5
Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

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Flat 3 is a beautiful apartment settled into the town of Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire, with a balcony and a location in the Wye Valley National Landscape. Symonds Yat 6.9 miles; Monmouth 10.9 miles; Gloucester 18.6 miles. (Ref. 1199837)

  • Wi-fi
  • Baby-friendly

  • 10% off - Wed 5th Aug to 26th Sep 2026

Fri 18th Dec
for 7 nights From £470

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A gravel driveway leading to a single-story house with bushes and a wooden gate with a sign that says Downs View at Norton Ferris
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5
Norton Ferris, Wiltshire, BA12
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.5★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Well-appointed bungalow in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in the hamlet of Norton Ferris. Comfortable, homely accommodation with WiFi. Enclosed garden. Rural views. Close to Stourhead within 2 miles and Longleat 7 miles. Mere 4.5 miles. (Ref. 1040766)

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

Tue 22nd Dec
for 7 nights was £2414 From £2287

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An outdoor view of a stone building with a patio at Orcaber Farm Retreat in Lancaster
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5
Austwick, North Yorkshire, LA2
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Orcaber Farm Retreat, a charming stone-built cottage on the outskirts of Austwick in North Yorkshire boasts a woodburning stove and nearby amenities. Settle 5.3 miles; Ingleton 6.4 miles; Skipton 20.3 miles. (Ref. 1199055)

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

Tue 22nd Dec
for 7 nights was £921 From £831

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A large two-story house with a black front door and balcony above it at Beachcomber in Ballycastle
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5
Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful ground-floor property resting in the bustling town of Ballycastle in Northern Ireland. Open-plan living. Close to amenities. Off-road parking. Flexible sleeping arrangements. Nearby beach. Ballintoy 6.3 miles; Armoy 6.7 miles. (Ref. 1067997)

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

Fri 18th Dec
for 7 nights From £714

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Exterior of a stone house with a white door and two windows with potted plants outside at 1 Town Head in Longnor
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5
Longnor, Peak District, SK17
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This romantic holiday cottage can be found in the charming village of Longnor in Staffordshire. Peak District National Park. Pet-friendly. Multi-fuel stove. Buxton 6.8 miles; Bakewell 9.3 miles; Stoke-on-Trent 21.9 miles (Ref. 1058320)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Fri 18th Dec
for 7 nights From £766

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A single story black wooden building with a white door and window surrounded by grass and gravel at Puffin Lodge in Port Isaac
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5
Port Isaac, Cornwall, PL29
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A splendid two-bedroom timber lodge resting in Port Isaac, Cornwall. Near a beach. Pet-friendly. Private parking. Polzeath 5.9 miles; Padstow 15.3 miles. (Ref. 1089253)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Fri 18th Dec
for 7 nights From £637

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An outdoor deck with black patio furniture and potted plants next to a white building at Burlees Nest in Brigham near Great Broughton Cockermouth
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5

Holiday Park

Brigham near Great Broughton, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This attractive, single-storey lodge rests in Brigham, Cumbria. Off-road parking. Ground-floor living. Open-plan. Cockermouth 2.5 miles; Workington 5.7 miles; Keswick 15.7 miles (Ref. 1080076)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom

Fri 18th Dec
for 7 nights From £560

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A house with garden at Elmcroft Nottingham
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5
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

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Elmcroft is a welcoming, single-storey cottage resting in the outskirts of the bustling city of Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. Derby 17 miles; Peak District National Park 31.3 miles. (Ref. 1203886)

  • Pets go free
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Fri 18th Dec
for 7 nights From £766

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A house with a red roof and large windows at The Stall near Kealkill, County Cork
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5
Bantry, County Cork, P75 E
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

The Stall is an enchanting, pet-friendly property near Kealkill, County Cork, boasting open-plan living, an electric fire, and stunning countryside views. Bantry 5.2 miles. (Ref. 1173254)

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

Fri 18th Dec
for 7 nights From £631

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A living room with a coffee table and blue sofas at The Forge in Castleton, Peak District
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5
Castleton, Peak District, Peak District, S33
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Forge is a delightful cottage in Castleton, Derbyshire, featuring three bedrooms, a woodburning stove, EV charging, and an enclosed courtyard garden. Castleton 0.1 miles; Tideswell 6.6 miles. (Ref. 1195719)

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

Fri 18th Dec
for 7 nights From £2926

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An outdoor view of a house with a lawn and lake at The Retreat at Glanrannell Park House Llansawel
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5
Llansawel, Sir Gaerfyrddin / Carmarthenshire, SA19
  • Sleeps15
  • Bedrooms6
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Glanrannell Park House, a stunning period home between Cardigan Bay and the Brecon Beacons, in unspoilt northern Carmarthenshire. It offers secluded luxury at the end of a private driveway, with a hot tub, boating lake, six ensuite bedrooms and games room (Ref. 1172403)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

Fri 18th Dec
for 7 nights From £4461

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A stone house with a patio and hot tub surrounded by green fields and stone walls at Crane Field Laithe in Otterburn North Yorkshire
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5
Otterburn, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire Dales, BD23
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

An exceptional detached lodge surrounded by 360 views of countryside landscapes in Otterburn in North Yorkshire. Idyllic setting. Woodburning stove. Pool table. Settle 8 miles; Skipton 9.3 miles (Ref. 962454)

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

Tue 22nd Dec
for 7 nights From £4173

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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 or this collection of cottages for Boxing Day.

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.