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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Beach House is a contemporary, open-plan abode situated along the coast in Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, enjoying sea views and a woodburning stove. Portpatrick 6.6 miles; Newton Stewart 25.4 miles. (Ref. 1128161)

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

Mon 28th Dec
for 3 nights From $630

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A lovely, two-bedroom cottage resting in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire. Near National Park. Countryside views. Close to amenities. Contemporary. Ground-floor living. Enclosed garden. Helmsley 6.1 miles; Pickering 7.6 miles. (Ref. 1131837)

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

Mon 28th Dec
for 3 nights From $543

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A single-storey, wood-cladded eco lodge resting in Acton near Bishop's Castle, Shropshire. Contemporary. Firepit. Set in woodlands. Ground-floor living. Romantic. Montgomery 12.6 miles; Ludlow 21.9 miles; Shrewsbury 24.8 miles. (Ref. 961030)

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

Sat 26th Dec
for 3 nights From $876

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This semi-detached house rests in Churcham near Huntley in Gloucestershire. Electric fire. Large garden. Countryside surroundings. Gloucester 7.9 miles; Ross-on-Wye 11.4 miles. (Ref. 1007579)

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

Wed 30th Dec
for 3 nights From $674

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A traditional renovated cottage resting in Lyme Regis, Dorset. Family-friendly. Sea views. Off-road parking. Charmouth 2.4 miles; Seaton 8.4 miles; Beer 10.1 miles. (Ref. 1105995)

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

Mon 28th Dec
for 3 nights From $703

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Ground floor barn conversion set just outside the village of Westfield. Ideal for small families. Open-plan. Sedlescombe 2.3 miles; Hastings 5 miles. (Ref. 1040511)

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

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From $573

  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Garth Hill House is a large, detached house resting in Ambleside, Cumbria. In National Park. Close to lake. Close to river. Close to shop and pub. Windermere 4.6 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 5.6 miles; Kendal 13.1 miles. (Ref. 1064465)

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

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From $2863

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This charming lodge rests on the outskirts of Bamburgh, Northumberland. Beautiful views. Bedroom with en-suite. Woodburning stove. No pets. Seahouses 6 miles; Alnwick 15 miles. (Ref. 1042731)

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

Sun 27th Dec
for 3 nights From $1389

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Retreat is a fantastic house in Ferndown, Dorset, boasting an outdoor hot tub, open-plan living, Velux windows and a Smart TV with Sky. Bournemouth 6.8 miles; Poole 8.9 miles; Weymouth 34.1 miles. (Ref. 1179091)

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

Mon 28th Dec
for 3 nights From $1050

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A stunning wood-panelled property in an elevated position within the seaside town of Criccieth, Wales. Hot tub. Off-road parking. Sea views. Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park 6.9 miles; Harlech 14.3 miles; Caernarfon 28.2 miles.  (Ref. 1066575)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • $436 off - Wed 23rd Dec to 30th Dec 2026

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From $2172

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A bespoke wooden lodge, resting on the outskirts of Greetham village in Rutland, East Midlands. Swimming pool access. Ideal for families. Hot tub. Off-road parking. Oakham 7.8 miles; Leicester 27.4 miles. (Ref. 1075256)

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

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From $872

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A lovely studio-style shepherds hut resting in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire. In a National Park. Stunning bay views. Open-plan. Romantic. Close to amenities. Near a beach. Whitby 4.8 miles; Scarborough 18 miles. (Ref. 1109931)

  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom

Sat 26th Dec
for 3 nights From $502

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Magdalen Cottage is a charming holiday cottage in the lovely village of Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, that is child-friendly and near the local shop and pub. Chipping Norton 5 miles; Stratford-upon-Avon 20 miles; Oxford 24 miles. (Ref. 1177711)

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

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From $1395

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This beautifully-presented cottage rests in Bellingham, Northumberland. En-suite bedrooms. Off-road parking. Romantic. Pet-free. Close to amenities. Kielder Water 14.7 miles; Hadrian's Wall 29.3 miles; Corbridge 17.6 miles; Hexham 16.2 miles. (Ref. 1056875)

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

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From $836

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A superb terraced cottage, boasting both contemporary and traditional charm, providing a great base for a family or two couples to explore Chester and beyond. Open-plan living. Two en-suite bedrooms. All-ground-floor. Chester 5 miles. (Ref. 974561)

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

Sat 26th Dec
for 3 nights From $679

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

An impressive, detached barn conversion resting in Salem near Clydach, Swansea. Ground-floor living. Beautiful views. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Swansea 7.1 miles; Neath 11.2 miles; Llanelli 14.6 miles. (Ref. 1059714)

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

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From $654

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Rossett Holme, a welcoming house in Ambleside, Cumbria, boasts nearby local amenities, an open-plan layout and is within the Lake District National Park. Grasmere 4.4 miles; Windermere 4.7 miles; Keswick 16.7 miles. (Ref. 1041617)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From $1949

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A Grade II listed property, resting on the outskirts of Clay Cross. Woodburning fire. WiFi. Hot tub. Set in a 100 acres of farmland. Chesterfield 5 miles. (Ref. 945165)

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

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From $1038

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Railway Cottage is a stunning, three-storey house situated in Penybontfawr, Powys, boasting a woodburning stove, hot tub, barrel sauna, and summer house. Oswestry 15.1 miles; Shrewsbury 29.1 miles; Wrexham 31.2 miles. (Ref. 1143204)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Hot Tub
  • Washing machine

Sat 2nd Jan
for 3 nights From $908