Short Break Cottages For Christmas And New Year

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A wonderful, reverse-level barn conversion on the outskirts of Clawdd-Newydd, Denbighshire. Open-plan. Ground-floor living. Countryside views. Ruthin 6.1 miles; Corwen 7.9 miles; Llangollen 17.7 miles. (Ref. 1125488)

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

Mon 28th Dec
for 3 nights From £371

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A wonderful, single-storey lodge nestled in the rolling Welsh countryside in Llanyre, Powys. Hot tub. Dog-friendly. Open-plan living. Countryside views. Builth Wells 9.6 miles; Hereford 39.9 miles. (Ref. 1058642)

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

Sun 27th Dec
for 3 nights From £572

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Tourist Board rating

Close to beautiful beaches, a cafe and restaurant , this cottage in Borth Y Gest is in an idyllic location by delightful bay. Wifi, enclosed garden, 3 smart TV's. (Ref. 1008795)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Sun 27th Dec
for 3 nights From £412

Last booked 2 hours ago
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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Farnah House Barn is a delightful holiday barn stay on the outskirts of Duffield, offering en‑suite bedrooms and a hot tub. Ashbourne 11.3 miles; Matlock 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1175487)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Hot Tub

Mon 28th Dec
for 3 nights From £502

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A lovely terraced cottage located in the village of Port Sunlight on the Wirral. Suited for families. Museum, train station and local sites all within easy reach. Bebington 0.5 miles; (Ref. 990719)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From £462

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Baronet’s Quarters is a lovely two-bedroom abode residing in Lynton, Devon. Ground-floor bedroom. Smart TV. Near amenities and a beach. In a National Park. Minehead 17.7 miles; Ilfracombe 18.3 miles. (Ref. 1138102)

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

Sat 26th Dec
for 3 nights From £592

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

The Wheelhouse is a delightful, studio-style lodge resting rurally in Grimsay near Balivanich, Eilean Siar. Romantic. Countryside views. Open-plan. Iochdar 11.7 miles; Howmore 17.1 miles; Staoinebrig 20.6 miles. (Ref. 1138880)

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

Sat 26th Dec
for 3 nights From £450

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Yarde Annexe is a characterul detached barn conversion set on a farm in Pen Elm near Taunton in Somerset, with a woodburning stove and welcoming a pet. Bridgwater 13.9 miles; Tiverton 23 miles; Weston-super-Mare 34.5 miles. (Ref. 1172388)

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

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From £380

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful stone front barn conversion just outside of Truro. A brilliant base for exploring Cornwall. Family friendly. Farm land. Truro 4 miles. (Ref. 998307)

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

Sun 27th Dec
for 3 nights From £462

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

The Old Dairy is a pleasant, child-friendly holiday cottage resting in the small village of Muker near Hawes in North Yorkshire with an electric fire. Leyburn 17.4 miles. (Ref. 1175820)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From £537

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This charming, two-bedroom property rests in Whitby, North Yorkshire. Close to a beach. Near a National Park. Enclosed garden. Robin Hood's Bay 5.2 miles; Scarborough 19.2 miles; Pickering 21.3 miles. (Ref. 1112014)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher

Sun 27th Dec
for 3 nights From £537

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This thoughtfully-decorated three-bedroom, 2 bathroom property rests in Bodham near Sheringham, Norfolk. Enclosed garden. Private parking. In an AONB. Electric flame-effect stove. Cromer 6.6 miles. (Ref. 1125337)

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

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From £589

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Nightingale is a stylish, semi-detached holiday home resting in Weymouth, Dorset. Designated parking. Close to a beach and amenities. Enclosed garden. Dorchester 8.8 miles; Bridport 19.6 miles. (Ref. 1133998)

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

Sun 27th Dec
for 3 nights From £530

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This fabulous, Grade II listed home rests in Chaddlehanger near Tavistock, Devon. Smart TV. Bedroom with en-suite. Off-road parking. Ground-floor living. Okehampton 15.4 miles; Plymouth 18 miles. (Ref. 1135487)

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

Tue 29th Dec
for 3 nights was £695 From £395

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A contemporary, four-bedroom home resting in Killigarth near Polperro, Cornwall. Countryside and sea views. Stylish. Family and pet-friendly. EV charger. Close to amenities and the beach. Looe 3.6 miles. (Ref. 1099536)

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

Wed 30th Dec
for 3 nights From £1144

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A traditional, stone-built cottage village of Chelmorton near Buxton. Open-plan living. WiFi. Pet-friendly. Buxton 5.2 miles; Tideswell 6.2 miles. (Ref. 1074813)

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

Mon 28th Dec
for 3 nights From £506

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This stylish, two-bedroom lodge sitting in Hendra Croft near Goonhavern, Cornwall. Hot tub. Sea-views. Close to amenities. Perranporth 3.3 miles; Newquay 6.2 miles; Truro 7.8 miles. (Ref. 1103140)

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

Mon 28th Dec
for 3 nights From £529

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

An idyllic pine lodge nestled in the village of Theberton near Leiston, Suffolk. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Garden. Saxmundham 4.2 miles; Thorpeness 5.5 miles. (Ref. 1096657)

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

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From £372

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Bryn Golau is an attractive, detached stone cottage in Glyn Ceiriog in North Wales. Woodburning stove. Family-friendly. Dog-friendly. Great views. Llangollen 5.2 miles. Wrexham 16.3 miles. Chester 28.5 miles. (Ref. 1149555)

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

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From £784

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

8 Nicholas Court is an inviting, three-storey holiday home set in a quiet area of Chester city centre, Cheshire. Off-road parking. Close to amenities. Liverpool 20.8 miles; Manchester 40.7 miles. (Ref. 1144559)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • 5% off - Fri 16th Oct to 23rd Oct 2026

Sat 26th Dec
for 3 nights From £476

Last booked 4 hours ago
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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!