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Short Break Cottages For Christmas And New Year

12,635 properties found

A wooden porch with hanging flowers and potted plants with outdoor furniture and a swing at View The Gallery in Okehampton

View The Gallery

Okehampton, Devon

2 Guests
1 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

Sun 27th Dec for 3 nights

£323

A living room with a sofa and coffee table at 6 Bedford Place in Bridport

No. 6

Bridport, Dorset

2 Guests
1 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

Fri 1st Jan for 3 nights

£487

A street view with cream brick houses and a road with cars at Park View in Whitby

Park View

Whitby, North York Moors & Coast

4 Guests
2 Beds
No pets
Wifi

Sun 27th Dec for 3 nights

£340

A small garden with a tree and a wooden house with a door and large windows at Rabbit's Warren in Titchfield Common

Rabbit's Warren

Titchfield Common, Hampshire

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

Mon 28th Dec for 3 nights

£561

A wooden cabin with a covered porch and seating area surrounded by trees and grass at High Rigg Shepherds Hideaway in Brampton Cumbria

High Rigg Shepherd's Hideaway

Brampton, Cumbria, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

Sat 2nd Jan for 3 nights

£555

An entrance with a gravel path and a flower pot at Doe Foot Cottage Ingleton

Doe Foot Cottage

Ingleton, Yorkshire Dales - South

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

Sat 2nd Jan for 3 nights

£345

A wooden cabin with stairs and potted plants near a green lawn with small red flags and trees in the background at The Log Cabin in Newnham Bridge near Tenbury Wells

The Log Cabin

Newnham Bridge near Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire

5 Guests
3 Beds
No pets
Wifi

Sun 27th Dec for 3 nights

£484

Stone house with wooden door and window under a pitched roof at School Lodge in Llandeilo

School Lodge

Llandeilo, Mid Wales & Cardigan Bay

4 Guests
2 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

Sat 2nd Jan for 3 nights

£375

An exterior stone cottage with wooden door and plants next to a gravel path and a dirt road with trees at Cottage on the Common in Westbury-on-Severn

Cottage on the Common

Westbury-on-Severn, Gloucestershire

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

Fri 1st Jan for 3 nights

£352

A train station platform beside multiple railway tracks and a long stone building with windows at Repton @ Engine Shed in Whitby

Repton @ Engine Shed

Whitby, North York Moors & Coast

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

Sat 26th Dec for 3 nights

£564

A white two-story house with a gravel driveway and wildflowers in the foreground at Yew Fold in Kirkby-In-Furness

Yew Fold

Kirkby-In-Furness, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

Sun 27th Dec for 3 nights

£323

An outdoor area with a table and chairs at Olive Cottage in Richmond

Olive Cottage

Richmond, Yorkshire Dales - North

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

Sat 26th Dec for 3 nights

£384

Thyme Away
Offer

Thyme Away

Lingen near Presteigne, Herefordshire

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

Sat 2nd Jan for 3 nights

£433

A garden with green grass pebble pathway and wooden building with open doors at The Forge in Old Newton near Stowmarket

The Forge

Old Newton near Stowmarket, Suffolk

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

Sun 27th Dec for 3 nights

£483

A green shepherd hut on wheels with wooden doors and steps in a garden with trees and lawn at The Happy Hut in Sopley near Christchurch

The Happy Hut

Sopley near Christchurch, Dorset

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

Sat 2nd Jan for 3 nights

£372

A stone house with a garden bench and red tulips in pots in front at Tor Barn in Winster

Tor Barn

Winster, Peak District & Derbyshire Dales

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

Sat 2nd Jan for 3 nights

£514

A stone exterior wall with green framed windows and a sliding glass door next to a garden bed and outdoor seating area at Temperance Croft Wadshelf near Chesterfield
Save £260

Temperance Croft

Wadshelf near Chesterfield, Peak District & Derbyshire Dales

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

Tue 29th Dec for 3 nights

£665

£405

An outdoor area with a table and chairs at No Deer in Ashbourne

No Deer

Ashbourne, Peak District & Derbyshire Dales

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

Sat 26th Dec for 3 nights

£602

An outdoor pathway with flower pots leading to the entrance of a black wooden house at Closefield in Ivinghoe Aston near Ivinghoe

Closefield

Ivinghoe Aston near Ivinghoe, Oxfordshire

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

Sat 26th Dec for 3 nights

£537

A pod-shaped wooden cabin with glass doors opening to a bedroom and outdoor seating with a hot tub at The Piglet Pod in Llanarth

The Piglet Pod

Llanarth, Mid Wales & Cardigan Bay

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

Sat 2nd Jan for 3 nights

£518

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!

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