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Short Break Cottages For Christmas And New Year

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A brick exterior with arched windows two wooden benches and flower planters at 6 The Engine Shed in Shrewsbury
32
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A fabulous, mid-terrace cottage resting in the centre of Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Allocated parking. Enclosed garden. Close to amenities. Church Stretton 14.6 miles; Much Wenlock 13.6 miles; Telford 16 miles (Ref. 1059216)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Fri 2nd Jan
for 3 nights £785

Last booked 2 days ago
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A brick house with white framed windows a gravel driveway and a wooden gate at The Coach House At The Gables in Burlton
SAVE £28
42
Burlton, Shropshire, SY4
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful, converted coach house in the village of Burlton, Shropshire. Enclosed garden. Near AONB. Off-road parking. Close to pub. Ellesmere 7.7 miles; Shrewsbury 10 miles. (Ref. 1134554)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

Fri 2nd Jan
for 3 nights was £418 £390

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A white house with a blue door and two dormer windows a gravel driveway and paved walkway at Pentowyn in Holyhead
SAVE £248
35
Holyhead, Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey, LL65
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

High-quality detached cottage set a stone's throw from the beach in Holyhead, North Wales. Wifi. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Spacious garden. Parking. Trearddur Bay 2 miles. (Ref. 983582)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV

Fri 19th Dec
for 3 nights was £731 £483

Last booked yesterday
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A backyard with a hot tub and a pool table in front of a house with a sunroom at 19 Slinger Road in Thornton-Cleveleys
SAVE £175
31
Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

19 Slinger Road is a homely property resting in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire. Near to an AONB. Near to beach, shop and pub. Hot tub. Parking. Blackpool 4.7 miles; Forest of Bowland AONB 30.4 miles; Lake District National Park 44.6 miles. (Ref. 1147860)

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

Fri 19th Dec
for 3 nights was £649 £474

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A row of white and light grey terraced houses with black and blue doors and iron railings at Station House in Scarborough
42
Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11
  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms7
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A charming terraced cottage based in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Hot tub. En-suites. Nearby beach. Pickering 17 miles; Whitby 20 miles. (Ref. 1010797)

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

Fri 19th Dec
for 3 nights £1196

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A gravel patio with a table and chairs overlooking a lake surrounded by trees and hills at Hen Blaid in Lake Vyrnwy
SAVE £72
18
Lake Vyrnwy, Powys, SY10
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This delightful cottage rests in Llanwddyn near Llanrhaeadr-Ym-Mochnant, Powys. Smart TV. Lake views. Romantic. Off-road parking. Child-friendly. Lake Vyrnwy 0.6 miles; Bala 13.6 miles. (Ref. 989103)

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

Fri 19th Dec
for 3 nights was £379 £307

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Front exterior of a brick house with a pale green door canopy and patio area at Rosemary Cottage in Briggswath near Sleights
SAVE £135
20
Briggswath near Sleights, North Yorkshire, YO21
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A charming one-bedroom cottage resting in Briggswath near Sleights, North Yorkshire. Near National Park. Pet-friendly. Contemporary. Romantic. Close to amenities. Whitby 3.4 miles. (Ref. 1116715)

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

  • 20% off - Mon 8th Dec to 22nd Dec 2025

Fri 19th Dec
for 3 nights was £461 £326

Last booked 2 days ago
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A row of white houses with peaked roofs and boats docked on calm water at 17 The Boathouse in Rye
18
Rye, East Sussex, TN31
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This ground-floor apartment is located in Rye, East Sussex. Off-road parking. En-suite. Open-plan living. Camber 5 miles; Hastings 12 miles. (Ref. 973784)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom

Fri 2nd Jan
for 3 nights £496

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A wooden deck with a picket fence attached to a wooden cabin overlooking fields at Hafan Gelli Sheperds Hut - Tudwal in Pwllheli
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Pwllheli, Penrhyn Llyn (Llyn Peninsula), LL53
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Hafan Gelli Sheperds Hut - Tudwal is a lovely abode located in the outskirts of Pwllheli, Gwynedd. Contemporary. Close to beach. Countryside views. Near National Park. Abersoch 7.2 miles; Criccieth 8.6 miles; Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park 16.9 miles. (Ref. 1156531)

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

Fri 19th Dec
for 3 nights £277

Last booked today
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An outdoor patio area with potted plants and a glass pool enclosure at Bramble Lodge in Cuddington Cheshire
39
Cuddington, Cheshire, Cheshire, CW8
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Bramble Lodge is a former pool building, situated in the village of Cuddington, Cheshire. Off-road parking. Ideal for couples. Heated indoor pool. Northwich 4 miles; Chester 14.4 miles. (Ref. 1140046)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

Thu 1st Jan
for 3 nights £502

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An outdoor dining area with chairs and a table set against a stone building wall at Hollowgill Barn in Sedbergh
SAVE £833
45
Sedbergh, Yorkshire Dales, LA10
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This stunning reverse-level property resides in Sedbergh, Cumbria. Enclosed garden. Woodburning stove. Smart TV. Hot tub. In a National Park. Kendal 15.1 miles; Hawes 19.6 miles. (Ref. 1093062)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Games room

Fri 2nd Jan
for 3 nights was £1852 £1019

Last booked yesterday
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A living room with a sofa and table at Under Oak Pod in Totnes
38
Totnes, Devon, TQ9
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Under Oak Pod is an intimate property near Diptford, Devon, that accepts pets whilst boasting a private outdoor hot tub and amazing countryside views. Totnes 5 miles; Kingsbridge 11.6 miles; Stoke Fleming 14.5 miles. (Ref. 1166416)

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

Fri 19th Dec
for 3 nights £461

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An outdoor patio with a table and chairs under an umbrella next to a white house with open windows and garden plants at Hernelee Cottage in Lyme Regis
35
Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A detached seaside cottage resting in Lyme Regis, Dorset. Sea view. Close to a beach. Close to the town centre. Charmouth 3.2 miles; Seaton 7.7 miles; Beer 9.5 miles. (Ref. 1106625)

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

Thu 25th Dec
for 3 nights £1009

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An outdoor patio with wooden benches and gravel pathway outside blue doors and stone walls at Holly Cottage Bolsterstone Ewden Village
SAVE £27
22
Bolsterstone / Ewden Village, Peak District & Derbyshire Dales, S36
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A charming semi-detached cottage resting in the village of Bolsterstone on the fringes of the Peak District National Park. Pet friendly. Patio garden. Electric fire. Peaceful location. Close to reservoir. Sheffield 8.8 miles; Holmfirth 15 miles. (Ref. 1066255)

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

Fri 19th Dec
for 3 nights was £504 £477

Last booked yesterday
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An outdoor patio area with a metal table and four chairs by a brick house at Thyme Cottage in Malvern
29
Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.5★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Thyme Cottage is a traditional cottage situated in the Worcestershire town of Malvern. Three bedrooms. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Views of the Malvern Hills. Ledbury 8.2 miles; Worcester 9.2 miles. (Ref. 1142142)

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

Thu 1st Jan
for 3 nights £582

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A house with large windows and peaked roofs illuminated at dusk with trees and stone wall in front at The Ridge in Bowness-On-Windermere
SAVE £2570
31
Bowness-On-Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Ridge House is a luxury, three-storey house overlooking Lake Windermere near Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, boasting a cinema, games room, and boathouse. Windermere Train Station 4.8 miles; Ambleside 9 miles; Kendal 10.9 miles. (Ref. 1165746)

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

Fri 19th Dec
for 3 nights was £6769 £4199

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Stone cottage exterior with white door and windows two wooden chairs and small table with plants at Quarrymans cottage in Beddgelert
29
Beddgelert, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri / Snowdonia National Park, LL55
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Quarryman's cottage is a charming Grade II listed house in the village of Beddgelert in Gwynedd, boasting a Smart TV woodburning stove and allows pets. Porthmadog 7.8 miles; Caernarfon 12.9 miles. (Ref. 1169068)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

  • 5% off - Sat 1st Nov to 31st Dec 2025

Fri 19th Dec
for 3 nights £435

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A living room with a blue sofa and ottoman near a fireplace and television at Owls Rest in Weymouth
33
Weymouth, Dorset, DT4
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A homely, mid-terrace cottage based in Weymouth. Enclosed decking. Smart TV. Beach nearby. Dorchester 8.5 miles; Bridport 19 miles. (Ref. 1094925)

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

Thu 1st Jan
for 3 nights £440

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A waterfront with boats and buildings including Buccaneer Cottage at Brewers Quay Harbour
SAVE £174
23
Brewers Quay Harbour, Dorset, DT4
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.4★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

Pretty cottage in the heart of Weymouth. Harbour views. Near to local amenities and town centre. Close to Weymouth Beach. WiFi. Pets welcome. Dorchester 8.5 miles. (Ref. 994047)

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

Fri 2nd Jan
for 3 nights was £921 £747

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A wooden house with black framed windows next to a gravel driveway surrounded by greenery and flowers at The Dairy in Trenear near Helston
SAVE £247
30
Trenear near Helston, Cornwall, TR13
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A superb, contemporary barn conversion set in a small holding in Trenear near Helston. Open-plan living. Eco heating. Enclosed garden patio. Countryside location. Helston 3.8 miles; Porthleven 6.8 miles. (Ref. 1064687)

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

Fri 2nd Jan
for 3 nights was £642 £395

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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!