Short Break Cottages For Christmas And New Year

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  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful rural detached house resting in Madresfield near Malvern. Hot tub. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Malvern 2.7 miles; Worcester 7.2 miles; Birmingham 35.5 miles. (Ref. 1130488)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Games room

Tue 29th Dec
for 3 nights was £3138 From £2363

  • 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

Wed 30th Dec
for 3 nights From £606

  • 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

Tue 29th Dec
for 3 nights was £9002 From £7071

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  • 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

Tue 29th Dec
for 3 nights was £3152 From £2497

  • 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

Sat 26th Dec
for 3 nights From £1352

  • 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

Tue 29th Dec
for 3 nights was £1203 From £932

  • 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

Sat 26th Dec
for 3 nights From £562

  • 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 29th Dec
for 3 nights was £872 From £648

  • 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

Sat 26th Dec
for 3 nights From £415

  • 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

Sat 26th Dec
for 3 nights From £644

  • 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

Tue 29th Dec
for 3 nights was £778 From £584

  • 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

Tue 29th Dec
for 3 nights was £877 From £694

  • 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 26th Dec
for 3 nights From £1063

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Dairy, a lovely holiday cottage resting in the peaceful village of Ramshaw, Durham. Underfloor heating. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. En-suite. Darlington 14.1 miles; Durham 15.5 miles (Ref. 1151044)

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

Tue 29th Dec
for 3 nights was £1030 From £982

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Pit Close is a wonderful, single-storey abode nestled in the rural outskirts of Stockland near Dalwood, Devon. Countryside. Open-plan. Pet-friendly. Axminster 6.1 miles; Honiton 6.7 miles; Seaton 9.4 miles. (Ref. 1153557)

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

Tue 29th Dec
for 3 nights was £1572 From £1340

  • 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

Tue 29th Dec
for 3 nights was £2369 From £1686

  • 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
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Sat 26th Dec
for 3 nights From £1091

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This stunning, two-bedroom abode is perched in Lytchett Matravers, Dorset. Off-road parking. Hot tub. En-suite bedrooms. Poole 5.9 miles; Bournemouth 11.4 miles; Dorchester 18.7 miles. (Ref. 1084628)

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

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From £1476

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This fabulous five-bedroom holiday home rests in Hay-on-Wye, Powys. Bedrooms with en-suites. Brecon 15.6 miles; Hereford 20.7 miles. (Ref. 1125474)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

Wed 30th Dec
for 3 nights From £2866

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  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A beautifully-presented, single-storey abode residing in Lytchett Matravers, Dorset. Near an AONB. Off-road parking. Hot tub. En-suite bedrooms. Poole 5.9 miles; Bournemouth 11.4 miles; Dorchester 18.7 miles. (Ref. 1084629)

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

Sat 26th Dec
for 3 nights From £3158

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!