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An exterior view of a building entrance with a light green door and a wreath next to a gravel driveway and wooden gates at The Stable Sedbury Park Farm in Gilling West near Richmond
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5
Gilling West near Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Quality barn conversion near Gilling West. En-suite, welcoming accommodation with WiFi, garden. Close to walks, village pub, ideal touring base. (Ref. 934811)

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

Sat 19th Dec
for 7 nights From $899

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Exterior view of a brick house with a bay window and garden beds at Frog Meadow Barn in Knypersley near Biddulph
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5
Knypersley near Biddulph, Staffordshire, ST8
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.5★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A ground-floor annex perfect for a small family to explore this scenic area of Staffordshire. In reach of the Peak District National Park. Garden with decking and entertainment functions. WiFi. Biddulph 1.4 miles; Leek 8.7 miles. (Ref. 1007512)

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

Fri 18th Dec
for 7 nights From $1050

Last booked 2 days ago
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Tirlaggan Úr - 1159729 - photo 1
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5
Lismore, Argyll and Bute, PA34
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Tirlaggan UR is a lovely, single-storey holiday home resting in Lismore, Argyll and Bute and has a pet-friendly policy and open-plan living space. Glencoe 46.3 miles; Fort William 56.8 miles; Glasgow 110 miles. (Ref. 1159729)

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

Sat 19th Dec
for 7 nights From $1127

Last booked yesterday
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An apartment building with a car park entrance at One Union Mill in Whitby
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5
Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

One Union Mill is a welcoming ground-floor apartment in Whitby, North Yorkshire, offering open-plan living and is a short drive away from the beach. Robin Hood's Bay 5.7 miles; Scarborough 19.5 miles; Pickering 20.6 miles; Guisborough 21.2 miles. (Ref. 1196785)

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

Wed 23rd Dec
for 7 nights From $1359

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A bungalow with a driveway and a small tree on a lawn at Braeside Farm House Cloughmills
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5
Cloughmills, County Antrim, BT44
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A wonderful bungalow nestled in Cloughmills, County Antrim. Ground-floor living. Off-road parking. Corner bath. Countryside views. Hot tub. Ballymena 10.8 miles; Ballymoney 11 miles; Belfast 39 miles. (Ref. 1088516)

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

Fri 18th Dec
for 7 nights From $990

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A black wooden house with multiple windows surrounded by greenery and a flowering tree in the foreground at Bramley Cottage in St Osyth
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5
St. Osyth, Essex, CO16
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This delightful, two-bedroom holiday home rests in St. Osyth, Essex. Smart TV. Open plan. Ground-floor living. Clacton-on-Sea 4.6 miles; Brightlingsea 7.4 miles; Colchester 12.8 miles. (Ref. 1122487)

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

Fri 18th Dec
for 7 nights From $1068

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Exterior view of a brick and black cladded house with large windows and potted plants at Hill Coach House in Watchet
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5
Watchet, Somerset, TA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful cottage resting in the harbour town of Watchet. Pet-friendly. Ideal for families. Off-road parking. Minehead 9.5 miles. (Ref. 1071278)

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

Wed 23rd Dec
for 7 nights From $1027

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A stone house with a stone garden wall and plants in front at The Old School in Lowick
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5
Lowick, Northumberland, TD15
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Old School is a beautiful, single-storey house resting in Lowick, Northumberland, boasting a woodburning stove, barbecue, and enclosed garden. Holy Island 8.5 miles; Wooler 8.6 miles; Berwick-upon-Tweed 10 miles; Bamburgh 12.6 miles. (Ref. 1090881)

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

Tue 22nd Dec
for 7 nights From $1528

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The exterior of a stone house with windows and a black door numbered 10 at Oystercatcher in Embleton
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5
Embleton, Northumberland, NE66
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful, detached cottage situated in the village of Embleton, in Northumberland. Honeypot location. Ideal for friends or families. Craster 3 miles; Beadnell 4 miles. (Ref. 989762)

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

Wed 23rd Dec
for 7 nights From $2406

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A stone cottage with two windows a wooden gate and a flower pot on the grass at Jenny Wren in Bradworthy
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5
Bradworthy, Devon, EX22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This beautiful detached, single-storey barn conversion rests on the outskirts of Bradworthy, Devon. Pet-friendly. Open-plan. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden. Bude 8.6 miles. (Ref. 1078681)

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

Tue 22nd Dec
for 7 nights From $1080

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A white thatched cottage with a blue door and two windows surrounded by gravel and grass at Cuir na Bhoir in Creagorry
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5
Creagorry, Western Isles, HS8
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A superb thatched cottage in Iochdar close to Benbecula on the Isle of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides. Thatched cottage. Romantic getaway. Sea views. Pet-friendly. Creagorry 4.2 miles; Benbecula 11 miles; Lochboisdale 21.7 miles; Lochmaddy 25.2 miles (Ref. 1110727)

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

Wed 23rd Dec
for 7 nights From $1153

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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 From $1097

Last booked 2 days ago
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A wooden cabin with outdoor seating and a covered hot tub on a stone patio at Westfield Lodge in Terrington near Sheriff Hutton
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5
Terrington near Sheriff Hutton, North Yorkshire, YO60
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Westfield Lodge is a charming, detached, single-storey lodge in Terrington, North Yorkshire, boasting off-road parking, a hot tub, and an electric fire. Malton 9.2 miles; York 13.4 miles. (Ref. 1095905)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub

Fri 18th Dec
for 7 nights From $930

Last booked yesterday
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An outdoor area with a hot tub and patio furniture at Castellolwg
Offer
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5
Llangollen, Denbighshire, LL20
  • Sleeps18
  • Bedrooms7
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Castellolwg is a most spacious retreat, resting just a stroll from Llangollen's town centre, with magnificent views, jaccuzzi bath and a private hot tub. Ruthin 16.3 miles; Chester 25.1 miles. (Ref. 1044867)

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

  • 10% off - Wed 8th Jul to 31st Jul 2026

  • 5% off - Sat 1st Aug to 31st Aug 2026

Sun 20th Dec
for 7 nights From $8269

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A small cabin with wooden furniture and a table outside on a gravel patio surrounded by grass and trees at Oak in Elmgate near Saltash
1 of 14
5
Elmgate near Saltash, Cornwall, PL12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A contemporary pod resting in the countryside of Elmgate near Saltash, Cornwall. Countryside views. Couple’s retreat. Hot tub. Saltash 3.2 miles; St Germans 7.7 miles; Plymouth 10 miles. (Ref. 1136020)

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

Sat 19th Dec
for 7 nights From $1132

Last booked 2 days ago
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A large white house with a tiled roof and green lawn in front at The Beach House in Beer
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5
Beer, Devon, EX12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A lovely coastal holiday home resting in Beer, Devon. Dog-friendly. Near a beach. Off-road parking. Private terrace. Exceptional sea views. Seaton 1.2 miles; Lyme Regis 9 miles; Sidmouth 8.2 miles; Exeter 21.3 miles. (Ref. 1118987)

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

Sat 19th Dec
for 7 nights From $1075

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A stone and wood house with a wooden door and sliding glass door a small table and chairs on the patio and a grassy area outside at Steel Works Farm in Gorsley
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5
Gorsley, Herefordshire, HR9
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A characterful two-bedroom cottage resting in Gorsley, Herefordshire. Countryside views. Close to amenities. Ground-floor living. Newent 3.5 miles; Ross-on-Wye 5.9 miles; Gloucester 14 miles; Hereford 18 miles. (Ref. 1111612)

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

Fri 18th Dec
for 7 nights From $1181

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A row of houses along a road with flowers and greenery in the foreground and hills in the background at 4 Helwith Bridge Cottages Helwith Bridge near Horton-in-Ribblesdale
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5
Helwith Bridge near Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Yorkshire Dales - South, BD24
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful terraced cottage in the quiet hamlet of Helwith Bridge, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Woodburner. Fly fishing lake 2 min walk away. Family and pet-friendly. Walking distance to pub. Horton-in-Ribblesdale 2 miles. (Ref. 26035)

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

Fri 18th Dec
for 7 nights From $1395

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A stone house with multiple windows and chimneys under a blue sky at Lanshaw House in High Bentham
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5
High Bentham, Lancashire, LA2
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This beautifully presented detached home rests in within The Forest of Bowland AONB. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Countryside views. Ingleton 6.4 miles; Kirkby Lonsdale 12.8 miles; Morecambe 18.8 miles. (Ref. 1091600)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Fri 18th Dec
for 7 nights From $1986

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A row of shops on a street including a bespoke tailoring shop and a gelato store at The Flat in Barnard Castle
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5
Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A first class 18th century apartment located in the centre of Barnard Castle. Stylish throughout with a blend of modern and original features. WiFi. Off road parking. Perfect location for a romantic break. (Ref. 918609)

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

Mon 21st Dec
for 7 nights From $964

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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.