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Cottages for Christmas

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A delightful, terraced, flint-walled cottage resting in Higham near Barrow, Suffolk. Enclosed garden. WiFi. Off-road parking. No pets. Newmarket 7.7 miles; Bury St Edmunds 8.1 miles; Cambridge 23.9 miles. (Ref. 1080718)

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  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Sun 29th Dec was £993 £908

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A lovely two-bedroom, first-floor apartment resting in Stow on the Wold, Gloucestershire. Romantic. Off-road parking. Cotswold AONB. Bourton-on-the-Water 3.9 miles; Stratford upon Avon 21.1 miles. (Ref. 1099807)

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7 nights from Sun 29th Dec was £734 £672

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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This charming, four-bedroom home rests in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Near a National Park. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Enclosed garden. Chesterfield 9.6 miles; Doncaster 21.9 miles. (Ref. 1134637)

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7 nights from Sun 29th Dec was £1338 £1133

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.4

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This wonderful, white-washed cottage can be found in a quiet corner of Ruardean in Gloucestershire. Pet-friendly. Romantic. Smart TV. WiFi. Amenities in walking distance. Gloucester 16.4 miles; Hereford 20.7 miles. (Ref. 1033705)

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7 nights from Sun 29th Dec was £479 £443

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes
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The Mordon is an inviting holiday home in a prime position in Newquay, Cornwall. Sea views. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Enclosed and elevated terrace. (Ref. 1142548)

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.4

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Detached holiday cottage overlooking Cardigan Bay. Open plan kitchen/dining & sitting room. Poppit Sands 1 mile. Pub 1.5 mile. St Dogmaels 2.5 mile. Dolphins are a regular sight. (Ref. 1036353)

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7 nights from Sat 21st Dec £709

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7

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A charming, cosy log cabin near Greystoke in the Lake District. Open plan. Close to Lake District National Park. Delightful outdoor areas. Penrith 5 miles. (Ref. 963935)

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

7 nights from Sun 29th Dec was £1067 £936

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A charming stone-built couple’s retreat resting in Upper Hulme, near Leek, Staffordshire. Open-plan. In Peak District National Park. Close to pub. Leek 3.8 miles; Buxton 9.5 miles; Bakewell 16.1 miles. (Ref. 1133708)

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.6

    Outstanding

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The outstanding views from your holiday home are a breath of fresh air for any jaded soul, and extend across serene Esthwaite Water. (Ref. 1041566)

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7 nights from Mon 23rd Dec was £724 £629

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.6

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A rustic single-storey cottage resting on the Llŷn Peninsula, outside Llanaelhaearn near Trefor, Caernarfon. Open-plan. Woodburning stove. Pet friendly. Hot tub. Pwllheli 7.8 miles; Criccieth 11.1 miles; Caernarfon 14.9 miles. (Ref. 1054834)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
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7 nights from Fri 20th Dec £1091

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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A quaint, white-washed cottage resting in Weymouth, Dorset. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Open-plan living. Xbox. Close to beach. Dorchester 5.2 miles; Bridport 17 miles; Lyme Regis 26.3 miles. (Ref. 1113457)

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  • Washing machine

7 nights from Sun 29th Dec was £1018 £964

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.4

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A welcoming former fisherman's cottage, perfectly located in St Helens, Isle of Wight. Traditional seaside accommodation. Shops, restaurant and pub all on doorstep, beach 1 mile. Ryde 5 miles. (Ref. 22962)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Sun 29th Dec was £652 £570

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7

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The School Bakehouse is a wonderful, two-bedroom abode in Bishop's Castle, Shropshire. Near Shropshire Hills AONB. Woodburning stove. Shared tennis court. Montgomery 9.1 miles; Church Stretton 12.7 miles; Ludlow 19.4 miles; Shrewsbury 21.1 miles. (Ref. 15515)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Sun 29th Dec was £620 £594

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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This stylish, detached bungalow sits in Stoke Fleming, Devon. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Underfloor heating. Smart TV. Bedroom with en-suite. Ground-floor living. Paignton 10.6 miles; Salcombe 18.8 miles; Newton Abbot 22.1 miles. (Ref. 1094631)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from Sun 22nd Dec was £1291 £1194

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.4

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Traditional stone cottage with private hot tub in Trefin, near St Davids, Pembrokeshire. Log burner, original features. Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms. Pretty garden. Short walk to pub and coast. (Ref. 1035427)

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

7 nights from Sun 22nd Dec was £1121 £853

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

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Hideaway Cottage is a charming, three-bedroom abode resting in the heart of Whitby, North Yorkshire. Near amenities, attractions and beach. Sea views. Robin Hood's Bay 6 miles; Scarborough 19.8 miles; Pickering 20.9 miles. (Ref. 1139810)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from Sun 22nd Dec was £1404 £1340

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7

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A cosy, semi-detached stone-built cottage in Giggleswick. WiFi, off road parking, patio. Walks from the door. Many places to visit within reach. Settle 1 mile. (Ref. 932966)

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  • Ground floor bedroom

7 nights from Mon 23rd Dec was £532 £471

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A stone-built, single-storey, semi-detached barn conversion resting on the outskirts of Lanivet, Cornwall. Romantic. Hot tub. Smart TV. Roche 3.8 miles; Bodmin 4.2 miles; Falmouth 31.7 miles. (Ref. 1097638)

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

7 nights from Sun 29th Dec was £947 £799

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7

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This superb Alaskan-style cabin rests near the tranquil village of Clifton on Teme, Worcestershire. Hot tub. Free fishing. Off-road parking. Lakeside views. Great Witley 7.2 miles; Hallow 10.4 miles; Worcester 12.2 miles (Ref. 1080941)

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

7 nights from Sun 29th Dec was £1763 £1471

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A contemporary, converted annexe next to the owner's farm on the outskirts of Hathersage, Derbyshire. Open-plan. Family-friendly. Electric fire. Rural location. Off-road parking. Castleton 6.9 miles; Curbar 6.7 miles. (Ref. 1089685)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Sun 29th Dec was £842 £702

If you're seeking an extra-special Christmas break in the UK, each of these Christmas cottages is in a destination worthy of the grandest occasions. So, whether you're planning a family holiday or hoping to escape the annual rush with your partner, there's bound to be a Christmas cottage that's like a perfectly gift-wrapped present just for you.

Why Christmas Cottages?

We've all been there: crowded around the dinner table, elbows knocking into each other, and squabbling over pigs in blankets and sprouts. But with this collection of cottages for Christmas, space will be the last thing you'll be short on.

Many of these Christmas cottages in the UK are already decorated! Most owners are more than willing to have the decorations in place before your arrival, leaving you to enjoy an especially festive welcome when you step into your chosen cottage.

From private farmhouses and elegant manor houses to custom complexes and converted barns, these cottages for Christmas come in all shapes and sizes. However, if you like to spend this time of year, there is bound to be something for you! For more inspiration for your Christmas getaway, check out our UK travel guide.

Places to visit from these cottages for Christmas

Christmas cottages are scattered across the entire UK, allowing you to enjoy the festive season in your favourite place. Venture to the Cotswolds, a place known for the spectacular lights of Sudeley Castle and Blenheim Palace, as well as the picturesque Christmas markets in Cheltenham and Bath.

Outdoor enthusiasts should look into cottages for Christmas in the Scottish Highlands, with the wide range of skiing and snowboarding resorts on offer, including the Nevis Range Mountain Resort, as well as endless strolls through the rugged countryside.

More places to visit from your Christmas cottage:

Cornwall 

Dorset

Lake District

North York Moors & Coast

Northumberland

Types of Christmas Cottages in the UK

Book one of these Christmas cottages today to embark on a trip full of festive fun! If you'd like to go away for the New Year instead, be sure to browse this array New Year Cottages, or take the holidays further and extend your Christmas getaway by choosing from this fantastic selection of cottages for Christmas and New Year.

Those wanting to treat their loved ones to an idyllic stay in a rustic setting during the festive period should take a look at this collection of Christmas lodges and cabins. Alternatively, browse this selection of Christmas-decorated cottages to rent! Or these Christmas breaks with hot tub or these dog-friendly Christmas breaks. If you only want to escape the every day for a two- to four-night stay this winter, select one of these short break cottages for Christmas and New Year.