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An outdoor area with a hot tub and seating at Beech in Ulverston
1 of 41
5
Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Tourist Board rating

A delightful, studio-style pod resting in Ulverston, Cumbria. Romantic. Pet-friendly. Contemporary. Hot tub. Near National Park. Countryside views. Coniston Water 10.3 miles; Lake Windermere 16.1 miles. (Ref. 1112911)

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

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From £488

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Stone terraced houses with a bench and a flowing stream beside vegetation at 3 Barlwyd Terrace in Tanygrisiau near Blaenau Ffestiniog
1 of 23
5
Tanygrisiau near Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, LL41
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A homely, stone-built mid-terrace resting along the riverside of Tanygrisiau near Blaenau Ffestiniog, Wales. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Idyllic location. Blaenau Ffestiniog 0.7 miles; Porthmadog 11.8 miles; Colwyn Bay 29.1 miles. (Ref. 1020746)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From £316

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A house surrounded by trees and a stream at Cabin No. 10 - Salt and Fern Cabins Goytre near Port Talbot
1 of 25
5
Goytre near Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot, SA13
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

3 Bedroom Cabin No. 10 is a rural cabin in Goytre, Neath Port Talbot, with access to coastal walks, countryside scenery, and nearby national parks. Neath 9.3 miles; Swansea 10.5 miles; Gower Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty 25.7 miles. (Ref. 1200391)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From £395

Last booked 8 hours ago
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Stone building with arched doorway and gated windows with potted plants at Chapel House in Chale
1 of 29
5
Chale, Isle of Wight, PO38
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A spectacular church conversion set in the village of Chale Green, Isle of Wight. Coastal setting. Grand interiors. Spacious accommodation. Open-plan living. Shanklin 8.2 miles; Newport 9.6 miles; Totland 12.4 miles. (Ref. 1066825)

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

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From £999

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A beach view with houses and water at South Villa Sandsend near Whitby
1 of 60
5
Sandsend near Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.2★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

South Villa is a stylish holiday home in Sandsend near Whitby, North Yorkshire, boasting an enclosed courtyard and coastal charm. Robin Hood's Bay 8 miles; Guisborough 17.5 miles; Scarborough 21.6 miles; Pickering 21.5 miles. (Ref. 1196062)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

Sat 26th Dec
for 3 nights From £1349

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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

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From £372

Last booked yesterday
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A caravan with decking and a fence at Tucked Away in Newquay
New property
1 of 18
5
Newquay, Cornwall, TR8
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

  • Sykes rating

Tucked Away is a pleasant retreat near the beach in Newquay, Cornwall, featuring open-plan living, enclosed decking, gas fire, and holiday park facilities. Truro 14.7 miles, Padstow 15.2 miles, St Ives 35.7 miles. (Ref. 1204415)

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

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From £510

Last booked yesterday
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A stone cottage with a white door and window and a wooden gate in front of grass at Cloud View Cottage in Thorpe near Ashbourne
1 of 19
5
Thorpe near Ashbourne, Peak District, DE6
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.3★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

A delightful, semi-detached property resting in Thorpe, close to Ashbourne, within the south of the Peak District. Ideal for families. Enclosed garden. WiFi. Matlock 16.1 miles; Ticknall 28 miles. (Ref. 1087953)

  • Pet friendly (extra charges may apply)
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From £450

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A garden with a house in the background at Poppy Cottage Charlton Marshall
1 of 38
5
Charlton Marshall, Dorset, DT11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Charming 19th century terraced cottage in handy village location. Open fire. Pretty enclosed garden. Good walking and cycling. In Charlton Marshall. (Ref. 976077)

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

Fri 1st Jan
for 3 nights From £445

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An outdoor patio with a wooden table and four chairs under a green umbrella next to a hot tub at Small Lane Cottage in Blackwood Hill near Endon
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5
Blackwood Hill near Endon, Staffordshire, ST9
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A simply gorgeous cottage near the Peak District National Park. Stunning Countryside Views. Hot Tub, Games Room. Wood Burning Stove. Leek 5.5 miles; Peak District National Park 8 miles. (Ref. 1097710)

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

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From £1024

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A brick house with white doors and windows and potted plants outside at Small Lane Barn in Blackwood Hill near Endon
1 of 56
5
Blackwood Hill near Endon, Staffordshire, ST9
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

An impressive barn conversion near the Peak District National Park. Family-friendly. Hot tub. Games Room. Woodburning stove. Parking. Open-plan. Stoke 9.3 miles. Stafford 27.5 miles. (Ref. 1120305)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Games room

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From £996

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A living room with a sofa and table at a holiday home in an outdoor setting
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1 of 15
5
Capernwray near Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

  • Sykes rating

Westfield Lodge Retreat Sleeps 6 Pet Friendly is a stylish lodge in Capernwray, Lancashire, featuring countryside views, WiFi, parking and open-plan living (Ref. 1206000)

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

Tue 29th Dec
for 3 nights was £607 From £368

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Station Masters House - 1144160 - photo 1
1 of 62
5
Near Kielder, Scottish Borders, TD9
  • 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

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From £624

Last booked yesterday
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Stone house with windows and a small garden next to a fenced grassy area at The Stables At Cae Gwyn in Ruthin
1 of 52
5
Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15
  • 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

Sat 26th Dec
for 3 nights From £1759

Last booked yesterday
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A courtyard with grass and flower beds surrounded by stone buildings with tiled roofs at Beaconsfield Cottage Burniston near Scalby
1 of 39
5
Burniston near Scalby, North Yorkshire, YO13
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A stunning, single-storey barn conversion resting in Burniston near Scalby in North Yorkshire. Off-road parking. Family-friendly. En-suites. Ground-floor living. Scarborough 3.6 miles; Whitby 16 miles. (Ref. 1109246)

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

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From £740

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Exterior stone wall of a house with wooden framed windows and door with metal gate and stone steps with flowers at Birkett Barn in Kirkby Stephen
1 of 37
5
Kirkby Stephen, Yorkshire Dales, CA17
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A superb four-bedroom barn conversion settled in Wharton near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria. Open-plan. Child-friendly. Hot tub. Sedbergh 12.8 miles; Reeth 25.5 miles; Penrith 29 miles. (Ref. 1073438)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From £1477

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An outdoor patio with a hot tub and dining table next to a stone building with a view of hills and sky at Ysgubor Maen Y Bardd in Rowen near Conwy
1 of 60
5
Rowen near Conwy, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri / Snowdonia National Park, LL32
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Ysgubor Maen Y Bardd is a lovely dwelling residing in Rowen near Conwy, North Wales. In the Eryri National Park. Original features. Pretty views. En-suite bedrooms. Llandudno 9 miles; Betws-y-Coed 12.1 miles. (Ref. 1139800)

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

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From £1514

Last booked yesterday
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Exterior view of a brick house with multiple white framed windows and a green door with two small potted plants at The Groom's Cottage in Goodmanham Wold near Market Weighton
1 of 32
5
Goodmanham Wold near Market Weighton, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO43
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A charming two-bedroom cottage resting on a working farm in Goodmanham Wold, York. Woodburning stove. En-suite bedrooms. Private patio. York 24.1 miles. (Ref. 958392)

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

Sat 26th Dec
for 3 nights From £641

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A garden with a hot tub and seating area at Treetops in Southerton near Sidmouth
1 of 60
5
Southerton near Sidmouth, Devon, EX11
  • 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

Sat 26th Dec
for 3 nights From £1103

Last booked 2 days ago
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A dining room with a table and chairs at The Old Barn near St Ives Rustic Charm Space Lelant
New property
1 of 23
5
Lelant, Cornwall, TR26
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

The Old Barn near St Ives Rustic Charm Space is a characterful holiday home in Lelant, Cornwall, boasting an Aga, beams, and a sun-filled garden. (Ref. 1205742)

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

Tue 29th Dec
for 3 nights From £1504

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Looking for short breaks for Christmas? Perhaps you're in the market for a short break at New Year? You're sure to find something for you in this collection of festive breaks! Whether you're looking for Twixmas breaks, Christmas trips, or New Year's getaways, there is bound to be something for you here.

You're probably thinking, what is Twixmas? This word refers to the period between Christmas and New Year (27th-30th December) when you can take a much-needed break from work and obligations.

Why Short Christmas and New Year's Breaks?

Those who lead a busy lifestyle and want to make the most of Twixmas will easily find the ideal holiday home from this selection of short breaks between Christmas and New Year. This array of short break Christmas cottages rest near beautiful sights and festive activities without the need to go through the stress of travelling abroad, so you can enjoy a short but blissful stay with your family during this jolly time.

This collection of short Christmas breaks is also perfect for those who want to escape the everyday with their partner for a more intimate and peaceful winter getaway. The larger properties are ideal for families who want to get together and enjoy a New Year's celebration. Whatever your plans for this time, there is bound to be a property in this list that provides a superb base for you.

Places to Visit on a Short Break at Christmas or New Year

Visit the Scottish Highlands & Islands during your Twixmas break and discover the plethora of Christmas markets lining the streets of the historic cities. Or, try your hand at skiing in the Cairngorms National Park!

For a short festive break in a destination that will leave you feeling perfectly relaxed, choose the Cotswolds with its beautiful landmarks, including Blenheim Palace. Venture to Cornwall for a long weekend by the coast this winter, enjoying enchanting light festivals and towns hosting entertaining New Year events for all the family.

North Wales is also a fantastic place for a Twixmas holiday, especially for those outdoor enthusiasts that want to visit Snowdonia National Park. The North York Moors & Coast is a great location, in the National Park hosting the famed Christmas Pullman dining train. Here, you can tuck into a festive meal whilst soaking up beautiful views.

Types of Festive Holidays

If you're looking for a longer period of time away with your loved ones this season, this list of cottages for Christmas And New Year features some fantastic properties for you! Wanting to take advantage of your time off during New Years? Book a stay at marvellous New Year Cottages. If you're focusing on a trip away for the festive period, these cottages for Christmas will interest you. Those seeking a well-earned, peaceful break away from the hecticness of life this winter may prefer to browse this selection of Christmas lodges and cabins. Alternatively, secure a large cottage for New Year and bring the entire family along.

Find short/weekend breaks in the UK that you can enjoy all year round!