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Short Break Cottages For Christmas And New Year

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A single story cottage with two green doors two chimneys and a garden with a pathway and bushes at Braeface Cottage in Banknock near Bonnybridge
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Banknock near Bonnybridge, Falkirk, FK4
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A delightful, single-storey cottage set in the village of Banknock, Stirlingshire. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Falkirk 8 miles; Stirling 10.7 miles. (Ref. 1132689)

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

3 nights from Sat 27th Dec £913

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A stone cottage with multiple windows and chimneys along a paved road at 8 Barney Mains Cottage in Haddington
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28
Haddington, East Lothian, EH41
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

2 Bed Cottage is a delightful stone-built property resting in the rural outskirts of Haddington, East Lothian. Off-road parking. Open-plan. Pet-friendly. Aberlady 6.2 miles; North Berwick 8.9 miles; Edinburgh 19.6 miles. (Ref. 1114384)

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

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £738 £702

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A living room with two sofas a wall-mounted TV a dining table set with glasses and plates and sunflowers on the table at Bodsela Bach in Nefyn
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Nefyn, Penrhyn Llyn (Llyn Peninsula), LL53
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A contemporary single-storey cottage resting in Boduan near Nefyn, Gwynedd. Open-plan. Enclosed courtyard. Romantic. Pwllheli 4.7 miles; Porthmadog 17.3 miles; Eryri National Park 40.6 miles. (Ref. 955781)

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

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £436 £363

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A brick patio area with potted plants and a wooden door at Bennett's Cottage in Oakham
SAVE £103
29
Oakham, Rutland, LE15
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A homely cottage resting at the centre of Oakham in Rutland. Enclosed garden. Electric fire. Amenities in walking distance. WiFi. Leicester 19.6 miles; Nottingham 29.9 miles. (Ref. 1009616)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £474 £371

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An outdoor patio area with a wooden table and black chairs and a closed umbrella at Ptarmigan in Garlieston
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Garlieston, Dumfries & Galloway - Extended 0.02, DG8
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Ptarmigan is a family-friendly terraced home with sea views and off-road parking, located in the coastal village of Garlieston in Dumfries and Galloway. Wigtown 8 miles; Newton Stewart 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1159924)

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

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec £391

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A brick house with white windows and a white gate behind hedges and trees at Belle Vue in Mow Cop
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Mow Cop, Cheshire, ST7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Belle Vue is a delightful detached bungalow located in the village of Mow Cop in Cheshire. Single-storey. Private driveway. Close to shop and pub. Congleton 5.2 miles; Stoke-on-Trent 9.4 miles; Crewe 11.9 miles (Ref. 1152611)

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

3 nights from Tue 30th Dec £620

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A white stone cottage with a black roof and two red doors on a road at Pensarngerrig Rhydlewis
SAVE £57
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Rhydlewis, Ceredigion, SA44
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

Pensarngerrig is a detached cottage sitting in a rural location in the village of Rhydlewis, Sir Ceredigion. Pet-friendly. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Newcastle Emlyn 5.6 miles, Aberporth 7.1 miles. (Ref. 1091782)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking

  • £109 off - Fri 13th Jun to 20th Jun 2025

3 nights from Mon 22nd Dec was £688 £631

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A stone house with a blue front door two side buildings and a gravel driveway at Eden House Edenhall near Penrith
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Edenhall near Penrith, Cumbria, CA11
  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

A magnificent, detached Grade II listed house dating back to 1800's, situated in the pretty village of Edenhall. Period features throughout, open fires, snooker room, walled garden. A perfect base for families and friends. Penrith 4 miles. (Ref. 925455)

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

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £1855 £1510

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A stone exterior house with small windows and a tiled roof at Churn Dash Cottage in Coxbench near Horsley Woodhouse
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Coxbench near Horsley Woodhouse, Derbyshire, DE21
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

This delightful, single-storey barn conversion rests in Coxbench near Horsley Woodhouse, Derbyshire. Off-road parking. Hot tub. Smart TV. Open-plan living. Kilburn 2.4 miles; Derby 6 miles; Nottingham 13.1 miles; Peak District National Park 26.1 miles. (Ref. 1100100)

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

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £922 £793

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An exterior view of a stone building with multiple windows and a tower structure at Over The Arch in Haworth
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Haworth, West Yorkshire, BD22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A delightful second-floor apartment resting in Haworth, West Yorkshire. Smart TV. Close to amenities. Off-road parking. Hebden Bridge 8.2 miles; Skipton 11.5 miles. (Ref. 1082525)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from Mon 29th Dec was £681 £530

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A fenced garden with green grass next to a brick and a white house at The Cider House in Leominster
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Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A charming cottage located in the heart of Kimbolton, Herefordshire. Pet-friendly. Private garden. Rural location. Ludlow 11.2 miles; Hereford 15.4 miles. (Ref. 1070977)

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

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £440 £344

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A living room with sofas a wooden coffee table a stove and a window with curtains at Stag Cottage in Sutton Near Macclesfield
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Sutton Near Macclesfield, Peak District, SK11
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

This marvellous, three-bedroom holiday home rests in Wincle, near Sutton, Cheshire. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Hot tub. Near a National Park. Macclesfield 4.8 miles; Buxton 9.5 miles. (Ref. 1062290)

  • Wi-fi
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from Fri 2nd Jan £2475

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A rural landscape with a small white house near a lake and green fields with mountains in the background at Lough Island Reavy Cottage Kilcoo Mourne Mountains Newry County Down
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Kilcoo, Mourne Mountains, Newry, County Down, County Down, BT34
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

This detached cottage can be found in a secluded spot in Kilcoo, County Down in Northern Ireland. Woodburning stove. Views out to lough. Romantic getaway in the country. Castlewellan 3.7 miles; Downpatrick 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1011860)

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

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec £412

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A stone and wood house with a tiled roof and gravel driveway at Hoglets in Exford
SAVE £111
42
Exford, Exmoor National Park, TA24
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

This cosy, characterful cottage is located in the center of Exmoor, a short walk from Exford. WiFi. Smart TV. Family-friendly. Enclosed garden. Woodburning stove. Exford 0.9 miles; Dulverton 10.1 miles; Minehead 14 miles. (Ref. 1077329)

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

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £610 £499

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The exterior of a two story house with two black garage doors and a driveway at Bryn Derw Holiday Cottage in Eglwysbach near Llanrwst and Conwy
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Eglwysbach near Llanrwst and Conwy, Conwy, LL28
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A luxurious detached cottage, surrounded by countryside. Hot tub, woodburning stove, two en-suite bedrooms, media room, games room, conservatory. Stunning views. Conwy 7.8 miles. (Ref. 920258)

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

3 nights from Fri 2nd Jan £1717

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Exterior of a stone building with green door and windows next to a paved walkway and lawn with outdoor table at The Barn in Wirksworth
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Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE56
  • Sleeps11
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Character barn conversion, positioned near the market town of Wirksworth, on the edges of the Peak District. WiFi. Off-road parking. Enclosed garden. Games room. Family-friendly. Matlock 5.4 miles. (Ref. 1008064)

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

3 nights from Fri 2nd Jan £2086

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A white wooden building with a black door and windows under a sloped roof at White Hart Stables in Catsfield
35
Catsfield, East Sussex, TN33
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

This stunning converted stable is located in Catsfield, East Sussex. Enclosed courtyard. Open-plan living. Romantic. Battle 2.9 miles; Bexhill-on Sea 5 miles; Hastings 7.2 miles. (Ref. 1094693)

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

3 nights from Tue 30th Dec £446

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A red brick building with white window frames and a blue double door entrance surrounded by trees at Broad Bay Lodge in Bridlington
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44
Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO15
  • Sleeps16
  • Bedrooms8
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Broad Bay Lodge, a beautiful house in the seaside town of Bridlington in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Near North York Moors National Park. En-suite rooms. Filey 11.3 miles; Scarborough 17.8 miles. (Ref. 1159060)

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

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £2717 £1978

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A stone house with a wooden picket fence and tall trees in the background at Waterside Lodge near Annan
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35
Annan, Ayrshire and Dumfries & Galloway, DG11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Waterside Lodge is a charming, single-storey, semi-detached cottage set on the rural outskirts of Annan in Dumfries and Galloway enjoying an open fire. Dumfries 10.8 miles; Carlisle 24 miles. (Ref. 1159918)

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

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £411 £319

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Exterior view of a brick house with multiple white framed windows and a green door with two small potted plants at The Groom's Cottage in Goodmanham Wold near Market Weighton
SAVE £58
32
Goodmanham Wold near Market Weighton, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO43
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A charming two-bedroom cottage resting on a working farm in Goodmanham Wold, York. Woodburning stove. En-suite bedrooms. Private patio. York 24.1 miles. (Ref. 958392)

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

3 nights from Fri 19th Dec was £423 £365

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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!