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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.6

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A lovely chalet nestled on Cherry Park resort in the village of Chapel St Leonards, in Lincolnshire. Open-plan ground floor accommodation. Dog friendly. Shop and pub 2 mins walk. Skegness 6.5 miles. (Ref. 1062320)

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

Sat 19th Dec
for 7 nights From $1011

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A two-storey detached fisherman's cottage in the Seatown of Cullen, Scotland. Woodburners. Sloping ceilings and skylight windows. Elgin 21 miles. (Ref. 989552)

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

Sun 20th Dec
for 7 nights From $1551

  • Sleeps21
  • Bedrooms9
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

The Five Bells Inn is an impressive, former pub resting in the village of Upwell, Norfolk. Bar area. WiFi. Hot tub. Off-road parking. En-suite bedrooms. Wisbech 6.4 miles; King's Lynn 17.1 miles. (Ref. 1145750)

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

Wed 23rd Dec
for 7 nights From $12223

Last booked 8 hours ago
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  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This historic, stone-built cottage can be found resting in the beautiful village of Timsbury in Somerset. Flexible sleeping arrangement. Child-friendly. Electric fire. Bath 7.7 miles; Glastonbury 18.7 miles. (Ref. 1055308)

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

Tue 22nd Dec
for 7 nights From $937

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A marvellous five bedroom holiday home settled in rural Gloucestershire, in Ley near Huntley. Exposed beams. Woodburning stove. En-suites. Huntley 1.5 miles; Gloucester 8 miles; Ross-on-Wye 10.4 miles. (Ref. 1094495)

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

Sun 27th Dec
for 7 nights From $4132

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Beautiful period property in village location. Ensuite bathroom. TV with Freeview. Lovely garden. Ample off road parking. Village location with pub and restaurant. Helmsley 3 miles. (Ref. 943848)

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

Fri 18th Dec
for 7 nights From $2104

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Superbly-appointed barn conversion near Stirling. Quality accommodation. Ideal for touring central Scotland, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Walking, cycling, fishing nearby. Stirling 5 miles. (Ref. 14772)

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

Fri 18th Dec
for 7 nights From $1680

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Hazel is a lovely, single-storey shepherd's hut situated on the outskirts of South Leigh, Oxfordshire, with a woodburning stove and countryside views. Oxford 12.5 miles; Bibury 21.5 miles; Stow-on-the-Wold 19.9 miles; Bourton-on-the-Water 24 miles. (Ref. 1167984)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom

Fri 18th Dec
for 7 nights From $856

  • 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 From $1097

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful, semi-detached cottage settled in Picton near Gwespyr, Flintshire. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Ground-floor living. Garden. Prestatyn 4.5 miles; Denbigh 15.6 miles; Llandudno 25.7 miles. (Ref. 1110159)

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

Fri 18th Dec
for 7 nights From $641

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Loft @ Wisteria Cottage is a charming, three-bedroom holiday home resting in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire. Off-road parking. Close to amenities. Enclosed courtyard. Pet-friendly. Tenby 2.9 miles. (Ref. 1140000)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking

Fri 18th Dec
for 7 nights From $1133

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

3 Cumberland Cottages is a delightful Grade II listed cottage with a toasty woodburning stove, situated in a serene National Landscape in Ringmore, Devon. Kingsbridge 10.8 miles; Salcombe 11 miles. (Ref. 1167264)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Fri 18th Dec
for 7 nights From $998

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

An attractive, contemporary terraced cottage in the small village of Glanton in Northumberland. Woodburning stove. Enclosed patio. Pet-friendly. Alnwick 9.2 miles; Alnmouth 13.6 miles. (Ref. 1050279)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine

Fri 18th Dec
for 7 nights From $1249

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.5

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A well-presented, two-bedroom home resting in Killin, Stirling. Close to amenities and lake. Contemporary. Allocated parking. In National Park. Aberfeldy 22.1 miles; Pitlochry 36.3 miles; Perth 45.1 miles. (Ref. 1099355)

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

Sat 19th Dec
for 7 nights From $1652

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.4

    Good

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Gorgeous, detached cottage on the edge of Lake Windermere. Private jetty. Breathtaking views. Warm and welcoming with shared grounds and facilities. Extensive selection of services, offers and discounts. Hawkshead 4.3 miles. (Ref. 914072)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

Fri 18th Dec
for 7 nights From $6816

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Treetops is an outstanding detached retreat in Southerton, Devon, boasting a woodburning stove, private balcony, a barbecue, and gorgeous woodland views. Sidmouth 5.3 miles; Exmouth 9.9 miles. (Ref. 16749)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • 15% off - Fri 7th Aug to 31st Aug 2026

Tue 22nd Dec
for 7 nights From $1455

Last booked yesterday
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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Superb romantic retreat in centre of Bowness-on-Windermere. Ground floor apartment with double bedroom and en-suite. Ambleside 6 miles. (Ref. 2148)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • $161 off - Sat 8th Aug to 15th Aug 2026

Wed 23rd Dec
for 7 nights From $700

Last booked yesterday
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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Station Masters House is a beautiful, semi-detached house resting in the remote village of Kielder in Scottish Borders with a toasty woodburning stove. Newcastleton 10 miles; Bellingham 26.6 miles; Hexham 41.9 miles. (Ref. 1144160)

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

Tue 22nd Dec
for 7 nights From $2066

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A stunning four-bedroom barn conversion resting in Cyffylliog, Denbighshire. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Country views. Games room. Hot tub. Llangollen 21.1 miles; Bala 21.3 miles; Chester 30.8 miles. (Ref. 1044697)

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

Fri 18th Dec
for 7 nights From $2725

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Moorwood House, a pleasing single-storey annex near Bovey Tracey, Devon, boasts a hot tub, enclosed patio, and proximity to Dartmoor National Park. Newton Abbot 10.4 miles; Teignmouth 12 miles; Exeter 20.9 miles. (Ref. 1158218)

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

Wed 23rd Dec
for 7 nights From $2509

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.