Short Break Cottages For Christmas And New Year

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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The Highwood Hut is a romantic single-storey, studio-style hut near Liskeard, Cornwall boasting a wood-fired hot tub, barbecue and countryside views. Looe 10.5 miles, Bodmin 12.6 miles. (Ref. 1173559)

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

Sun 27th Dec
for 3 nights From £342

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Daisy Cottage is a charming holiday cottage resting near Wigton, Cumbria, with a hot tub, games room, and off-road parking. Carlisle 11.2 miles; Keswick 22.7 miles. (Ref. 1167604)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From £1098

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Foxgloves, a stunning annexe in the picturesque village of Castleton, Derbyshire. Romantic. Electric fire. In Peak District National Park. Hope 1.4 miles; Buxton 10.5 miles; Bakewell 12.8 miles. (Ref. 1158774)

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

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From £350

  • Sleeps29
  • Bedrooms13
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.4★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

Caxton House, a historic, thirteen-bedroom holiday home in Skegness, Lincolnshire. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Games room. Range cooker. En-suites. Boston 22.7 miles. (Ref. 1147750)

  • Pets go free
  • 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 £2463

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A quaint, single-storey cottage resting in the village of Aberargie, near Perth in central Scotland. Scenic location. Enclosed garden. Dog-friendly. Kinross 12.3 miles; Dunkeld 22.3 miles. (Ref. 1076172)

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

Sat 26th Dec
for 3 nights From £710

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Cosy romantic retreat in the countryside with great walks from the doorstep, just two miles from Ripponden. Excellent pub within walking distance. Great views of open countryside. Hebden Bridge 7 miles. (Ref. 925231)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking

Sat 26th Dec
for 3 nights From £312

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  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Hedgehogs Cottage is a semi-detached holiday home resting in the seaside town of Glenrothes in Fife with a pet-friendly policy and toasty woodburing stove. Kirkcaldy 7.1 miles; Perth 24.1 miles (Ref. 1152873)

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

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From £486

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.5★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful, thatched cottage resting in Purse Caundle near Milborne Port, Dorset. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Enclosed garden. Sherborne 4.8 miles; Yeovil 10.1 miles; Gillingham 10.8 miles. (Ref. 1086641)

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

Sat 26th Dec
for 3 nights From £590

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Baldowrie Lodge is a delightful, single-storey holiday lodge located in the charming town of Coupar Angus in Perth and Kinross with an open fire. Blairgowrie 8.1 miles; Dundee 13.2 miles; Perth 16 miles. (Ref. 1170752)

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

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From £515

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Oakland is a welcoming lodge in Tywyn, enjoying sea views, enclosed decking, and family-friendly living within a scenic holiday park setting. Aberdovey 3.7 miles, Dolgellau 21.1 miles, Barmouth 26.2 miles. (Ref. 1198723)

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

Sat 26th Dec
for 3 nights From £332

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A magnificent, three-storey farmhouse cottage resting in Llangernyw, North Wales. Hot tub. Countryside views. Near a river. On a working farm. Off-road parking. Character features. Colwyn Bay 10.5 miles; Llandudno 13.4 miles. (Ref. 1102388)

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

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From £1599

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Forge is a delightful cottage in Castleton, Derbyshire, featuring three bedrooms, a woodburning stove, EV charging, and an enclosed courtyard garden. Castleton 0.1 miles; Tideswell 6.6 miles. (Ref. 1195719)

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

Sun 27th Dec
for 3 nights From £1041

  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A detached farmhouse located in the village of Hathersage in Hope Valley. Woodburners. Pet-friendly. Four bedrooms. Castleton 5 miles. Curbar 5 miles. (Ref. 952361)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
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Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights was £1758 From £1410

  • 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

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From £1513

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Modern detached house midway between Keswick and Ullswater.Lovely views and gardne. Two Woodburning stoves and underfloor heating. Pub 15 min walk. Off road parking. (Ref. 1061490)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From £806

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Lakeside View is part of the beautiful Landing How Estate at Lakeside, Cumbria. In Lake District National Park. Off-road parking. Private. Windermere Train Station 9.9 miles; Kendal 12.7 miles; Ambleside 13 miles. (Ref. 1140421)

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

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From £742

Last booked 2 days ago
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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A Grade II listed property within the village of Llangernyw. Open-plan living. WiFi. Pub and shop within 0.1 miles. Colwyn Bay 9.7 miles; Llandudno 13.4 miles. (Ref. 973978)

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

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From £1014

  • Sleeps11
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A large listed Georgian dwelling nestled within the Staffordshire countryside on the outskirts of Cheadle. Woodburning stove. Hot Tub. Large garden. Alton Towers 6.9 miles; Stoke-on-Trent 9 miles, Leek 9.5 miles. (Ref. 1065229)

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

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From £1145

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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!