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Cottages for Christmas

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An outdoor view of a house with plants and flowers at 3 Newboro Terrace in Conwy
New property
1 of 31
5
Conwy, Conwy, LL32
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

3 Newboro Terrace is a delightful, three-storey house near the beach in Conwy, North Wales, featuring an open fire and patio with charcoal barbecue. Llandudno 4.6 miles; Betws-y-Coed 16.2 miles. (Ref. 1201005)

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

Tue 22nd Dec
for 7 nights From $1348

Last booked yesterday
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A backyard with a hot tub wooden bench a table with wine glasses and flowers and a metal chiminea at Little Silver Fox in High Bickington
1 of 23
5

Holiday Park

High Bickington, Devon, EX37
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Wonderful shepherd's hut set alongside the River Taw, on the fringes of High Bickington, in Devon. Woodburner. Hot tub. Countryside location. Barnstaple 9.5 miles. (Ref. 988227)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub

Fri 18th Dec
for 7 nights From $1353

Last booked yesterday
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A white building with tiled roofs and windows near a cobblestone street overlooking other buildings and the sea at Steps Cottage in Whitby
1 of 39
5
Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Steps Cottage, a quaint, characterful dwelling lies in the town of Whitby in North Yorkshire. Near beach. Near pub. Near National Park. Robin Hood's Bay 5.4 miles; Scarborough 19.4 miles; Pickering 21.8 miles; Guisborough 22.7 miles. (Ref. 1159931)

  • Wi-fi

Sat 19th Dec
for 7 nights From $1276

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A stone and plaster house with a paved path and gravel garden beds with shrubs and picnictable at Hare Barn in Lifton
1 of 33
5
Lifton, Devon, PL16
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Hare Barn is an impressive, five-bedroom abode in Broadwoodwidger near Lifton, Devon. Shared games room. Dog-friendly.Near Dartmoor National Park. Launceston 8 miles. (Ref. 1129723)

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

Fri 18th Dec
for 7 nights From $3626

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A house with a deck and gravel driveway at 38 Venn Park Stoke Fleming
1 of 26
5
Stoke Fleming, Devon, TQ6
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This stylish, detached bungalow sits in Stoke Fleming, Devon. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Underfloor heating. Smart TV. Bedroom with en-suite. Ground-floor living. Paignton 10.6 miles; Salcombe 18.8 miles; Newton Abbot 22.1 miles. (Ref. 1094631)

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

Fri 18th Dec
for 7 nights From $1694

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A house with a porch and garden at Six Apples Wethersfield near Finchingfield
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5
Wethersfield near Finchingfield, Essex, CM7
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyYes

  • Sykes rating

Six Apples is a beautiful, pet-friendly barn conversion in Wethersfield near Finchingfield, Essex, boasting an enclosed garden and heated swimming pool. Finchingfield 2.8 miles; Great Bardfield 3.6 miles; Braintree 7.2 miles. (Ref. 1195905)

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

Sun 27th Dec
for 7 nights From $3697

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A living room with a sofa and coffee table at 32B Bank Street in Rossendale
1 of 18
5
Rawtenstall, Lancashire, BB4
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

32B Bank Street is a spacious second-floor apartment in Rawtenstall, Lancashire, with open-plan living, off-road parking and close to several amenities. Haslingden 2.2 miles; Blackburn 10.6 miles; Manchester 17.7 miles. (Ref. 1190698)

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

Tue 22nd Dec
for 7 nights From $1165

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A brick building with CaSi Laundry shop and a red door house at Odd Sock Cottage in Whitby
1 of 13
5
Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Lovely apartment with superb views overlooking the marina in Whitby. Set over 3 floors with modern open plan living area. Quality furnishings, WiFi. Short stroll to beach, harbour, restaurants etc. (Ref. 932643)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Sat 26th Dec
for 7 nights From $1726

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A house with multiple windows and a front door at River View in Betws-y-Coed
New property
1 of 17
5
Capel Curig, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri / Snowdonia National Park, LL24
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

River View is a bright and airy duplex apartment set into the village of Capel Curig, Gwynedd, in the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park with parking. Betws-y-Coed 5.5 miles; Llanberis 10.9 miles. (Ref. 1209361)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher

Fri 18th Dec
for 7 nights From $1526

Last booked 2 days ago
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An exterior view of a two-story house with six windows and a stone wall in front at Scales Cottage in Lorton near Cockermouth
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5
Lorton near Cockermouth, Lake District, CA13
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful three bedroom renovated cottage in the Vale of Lorton, with a woodburning stove. The ideal property for friends, families and walkers to explore the local area. (Ref. 972335)

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

Mon 21st Dec
for 7 nights From $1633

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A brick house with a tiled roof and a patio with outdoor seating overlooking a lawn at 85A Braybrooke Road in Desborough
1 of 49
5
Desborough, Northamptonshire, NN14
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

85A Braybrooke Road is a stylish, detached holiday home resting in the town of Desborough, Northamptonshire, with a hot tub, a Smart TV, and a sauna. Rushton 3 miles; Kettering 7.1 miles; Northampton 18.4 miles. (Ref. 1165047)

  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Sun 27th Dec
for 7 nights From $7396

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An exterior view with a blue door, window, and sign at Farriers Yard in Whitby
1 of 24
5
Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

Farriers Yard is a stylish apartment in Whitby, North Yorkshire, offering two bedrooms, an open-plan living space and central heating. Scarborough 19.1 miles; Pickering 21.1 miles. (Ref. 1189516)

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

Tue 22nd Dec
for 7 nights From $1065

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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 From $2109

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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
1 of 45
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 From $2026

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An outdoor view of a stone building with a patio at Orcaber Farm Retreat in Lancaster
1 of 26
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 From $1121

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A large house with a garden and green slide in the yard at Nairn in Braunton
1 of 69
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 $7462

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An outdoor area with a house and a pond at The Lodge in Dunragit near Glenluce
1 of 49
5
Dunragit near Glenluce, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A stunning property located within the gardens of Glenwhan, Dunragit. Open-plan living. Far-reaching views. Off-road parking. Stranraer 6.5 miles; Portpatrick 11.6 miles. (Ref. 1085751)

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

Fri 18th Dec
for 7 nights From $1594

Last booked yesterday
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A driveway with a wooden gate and two houses with gray roofs surrounded by trees at Hurdwick Lodge in Tavistock
1 of 59
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 $3249

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A red house with windows and door at Gavin and Stacey House in Barry
Offer
1 of 26
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 $1887

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An outdoor bath area with a bathtub and wooden elements at Oak Lodge Brecon
New property
1 of 31
5
Brecon, Brecon Beacons National Park, LD3
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

  • Sykes rating

Oak Lodge, a delightful lodge near Brecon, Powys, boasts an outdoor bath, stunning mountain views and a prime setting in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. Builth Wells 20.3 miles; Hay-on-Wye 20.9 miles; Abergavenny 23 miles. (Ref. 1208421)

  • Pets go free
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom

Tue 22nd Dec
for 7 nights From $1286

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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.