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Short Break Cottages For Christmas And New Year

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A two story house with four windows a red door and a tree beside a driveway at Elin Howlyek in Newquay
16
Newquay, Cornwall, TR7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This duplex apartment sits within the desirable town of Newquay on Cornwall's coast. In walking distance of amenities and beach. Private balcony. Open-plan. Padstow 14.1 miles; Truro 14.3 miles; St Austell 15.3 miles. (Ref. 1021322)

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

Wed 30th Dec
for 3 nights £740

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A single story mobile home with windows and a small porch with steps on a gravel and grass lot at Oyster Bay Lodge in Dalbeattie
25
Dalbeattie, Dumfries & Galloway, DG5
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A detached lodge situated of the Kippford Holiday Park in Kippford, near Dalbeattie in Scotland. Decked outside area. Master with en-suite. Open-plan layout. Dalbeattie 3.6 miles; Castle Douglas 9.5 miles. (Ref. 1062953)

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

Sat 26th Dec
for 3 nights £620

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Exterior of a townhouse with a small tree and balconies at 4 Fishermans Wharf in Whitstable
22
Whitstable, Kent, CT5
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This three-storey townhouse can be found in Whitstable, Kent. Dog-friendly. Private courtyard. Amenities within walking distance. Herne Bay 5.1 miles; Canterbury 7.2 miles. (Ref. 1038316)

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

Sat 26th Dec
for 3 nights £1200

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A small stone cottage with a tiled roof and wooden door next to a patio with chairs and a table at Byre Cottage Nesscliffe near Shrewsbury
13
Nesscliffe near Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Detached stone-built barn conversion, set one mile from Nesscliffe village. Character beams and trusses. Well-equipped, open plan accommodation. Shrewsbury 8 miles. (Ref. 906694)

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

Wed 30th Dec
for 3 nights £429

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A stone cottage exterior with two white doors black chairs and potted plants on a cobblestone ground at 1 Walkers Barn in Settle
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19
Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A stone-fronted terraced cottage in Settle, North Yorkshire. Pet-friendly. Close to amenities. Open-plan. Malham 7.2 miles; Skipton 16.4 miles; Kendal 29.9 miles. (Ref. 1074281)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher

Tue 29th Dec
for 3 nights was £701 £539

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A small white house with a green door and two windows with flower pots outside at The Poets Cottage in Portglenone
18
Portglenone, County Antrim, BT44
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful cottage based near to Portglenone, Country Antrim. Pet-friendly. Dishwasher. Off-road parking. Ballymena 10.9 miles; Antrim 19.2 miles. (Ref. 1125440)

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

Wed 30th Dec
for 3 nights £478

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The exterior front view of a single story house with a driveway and a gate at Westwinds in Grange-Over-Sands
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46
Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This homely, single-storey cottage rests in Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria. Sea views. Car port. Dishwasher. Smart TV. Cartmel 2.2 miles; Kendal 14.30 miles; Lake Windermere 15.8 miles. (Ref. 1084723)

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

Tue 29th Dec
for 3 nights was £931 £808

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Exterior view of a multi-story building with bay windows and a black metal balcony at a property named Millworth House
20
Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This charming apartment rests in the centre of Whitby, North Yorkshire. Open-plan living. Balcony. Robin Hood's Bay 6.2 miles; Scarborough 19.7 miles. (Ref. 1034058)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

Wed 30th Dec
for 3 nights £680

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Railway platform with tracks and a long stone building beside it at Mallard @ Engine Shed in Whitby
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13
Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

An outstanding, spacious apartment resting within the centre of Whitby. Electric fire. WiFi. Off-road parking. Runswick Bay 8.4 miles. (Ref. 1002245)

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

Tue 29th Dec
for 3 nights was £1526 £1252

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A living area with a wall-mounted TV a staircase a black sofa a dining table and a kitchen with a window at The Nook in Brixham
19
Brixham, Devon, TQ5
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Nook, a nicely-presented holiday home located in the stunning coastal town of Brixham in Devon. Woodburning stove. EV charging. Pet-friendly. Dartmouth 4.8 miles; Paignton 5.3 miles; Torquay 8.3 miles. (Ref. 1152557)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Sat 26th Dec
for 3 nights £862

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A living area with a gray sofa and yellow cushions a dining table with two white chairs a TV on a wooden console and kitchen cabinets with a black countertop at Marina View in Whitby
9
Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A beautifully presented, second floor apartment set in the middle of Whitby in North Yorkshire. Harbour views. Open plan accommodation. Harbour 4 mins walk. Robin Hood's Bay 6 miles. (Ref. 941000)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine

Sat 26th Dec
for 3 nights £498

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A small white cottage with a green door and green window shutters surrounded by plants and trees at Mr McGregors Cottage in Gortin County Tyrone
31
Gortin, County Tyrone, County Tyrone, BT79
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.5★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A charming, romantic traditional bungalow set in a breathtaking stunning location, 0.5 miles from the delightful village of Gortin in Northern Ireland. Fanatastic views. Romantic. Open plan living. (Ref. 954949)

  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

Wed 30th Dec
for 3 nights £317

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A single story wooden house with a gravel driveway and green plants in front at The Roost in Cheriton near Alresford
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27
Cheriton near Alresford, South Downs National Park, SO24
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A wonderful single-storey cottage resting in Cheriton near Alresford. Woodburning-stove. Dog-friendly. Ground-floor living. Countryside views. Winchester 7.3 miles; Basingstoke 25.2 miles; Guildford 33.5 miles. (Ref. 1115307)

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

Tue 29th Dec
for 3 nights was £1192 £984

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A balcony with wicker chairs a table with champagne and sushi overlooking the beach at Crystal Bay in St Ives
52
St Ives, Cornwall, TR26
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This fabulous coastal apartment rests in St. Ives, Cornwall. Open-plan. WiFi. Great views. Near a beach. Near railway station. Short breaks. Family-friendly. Carbis Bay 1.2 miles; Hayle 4.9 miles. (Ref. 1079683)

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

Sat 26th Dec
for 3 nights £1595

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A dining area with table and chairs set for breakfast next to large sliding glass doors overlooking the sea at Sea Sands in Praa Sands
SAVE £605
52
Praa Sands, Cornwall, TR20
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A contemporary, semi-detached property, resting in the village of Praa Sands, Cornwall. Beachfront location. Stylish interior. Woodburning stove. Marazion 4.6 miles; Porthleven 5.2 miles; Helston 6.3 miles. (Ref. 1052617)

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

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Tue 29th Dec
for 3 nights was £3039 £2434

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An outdoor seating area with a round table and four chairs beside a small building with two windows and an open door at Dandelion in Ashby cum Fenby near Waltham
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19
Ashby cum Fenby near Waltham, Lincolnshire, DN37
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Dandelion is a welcoming shepherd's hut set in Ashby cum Fenby near Waltham, Lincolnshire, boasting a wood-fired hot tub and a countryside setting. Grimsby 6.8 miles; Immingham 11.9 miles; Market Rasen 13.5 miles. (Ref. 1157960)

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

Tue 29th Dec
for 3 nights was £682 £523

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A stone cottage with a green door, two wooden chairs on a patio, and a stone wall at Ael Y Bryn in Ffestiniog
27
Ffestiniog, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri / Snowdonia National Park, LL41
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A charming end-of-terrace, stone-fronted cottage near Ffestiniog, Gwynedd. Romantic. Dog-friendly. Hot tub. In National Park. Woodburning stove. Porthmadog 10.6 miles; Betws-y-Coed 14.1 miles; Llanberis 28.7 miles. (Ref. 1125519)

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

Wed 30th Dec
for 3 nights £692

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A stone house with three wooden garage doors and various bushes and flowers in front at Stonecroft Lodge in Turnditch near Hulland Ward
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24
Turnditch near Hulland Ward, Derbyshire, DE56
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This stunning annexe is located in Turnditch, Derbyshire. Open-plan living. WiFi. En-suite. Hulland Ward 2.3 miles; Ashbourne 7.4 miles. (Ref. 1002433)

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

Tue 29th Dec
for 3 nights was £452 £381

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A stone patio with a metal table and chairs a bench and large windows overlooking green fields at The Barn at Crow Hill Shaw Farm in Sowerby Bridge
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24
Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This delightful, one-bedroom holiday annex is nestled in Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire. Smart TV. Underfloor heating. Countryside views. Open-plan. Sowerby 1.9 miles; Halifax 5.8 miles; Haworth 13.8 miles. (Ref. 1131621)

  • Wi-fi

Tue 29th Dec
for 3 nights was £599 £464

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A white stone cottage with patio furniture and a hot tub on a lawn at Longforth Farm Cottage in Auchenmalg near Glenluce
SAVE £218
27
Auchenmalg near Glenluce, Dumfries & Galloway, DG8
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Beautiful, contemporary cottage situated five miles from Glenluce in Scotland. Walking distance to the beach. Countryside and sea views. Woodburner. En-suites. Smart TVs. (Ref. 974657)

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

Tue 29th Dec
for 3 nights was £1122 £904

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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!