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Cottages for Christmas

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Original character featured cottage yards from Polzeath beach. Sleeps four. Quick access to the beach and watersports fun.Wadebridge 7.4 miles away. Merlins Cave just a 30 min drive away. (Ref. 1080548)

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7 nights from Mon 23rd Dec €983

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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A fabulous stone-built detached cottage nestled in Trawden, Lancashire. Off-road parking. Contemporary. Enclosed garden. Haworth 9.8 miles; Skipton 11.6 miles; Harrogate 33.3 miles. (Ref. 1056195)

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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A beautiful riverside townhouse resting in the rural village of Kettlewell, North Yorkshire. Close to national park. Close to a shop. Woodburning stove. Skipton 14.4 miles; Layburn 16.3 miles; Settle 16.5 miles. (Ref. 1121120)

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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    4.9

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Superb barn conversion in idyllic rural setting. Private woodland walks, fishing, tennis court, games room, children's play area. Exposed beams, woodburner. Church Stretton 7 miles. (Ref. 1020)

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  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    4.8

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A lovely property located in the heart of the hamlet of Treleigh, close to the coast of Cornwall. Dog-friendly. All ground-floor. Open-plan living. (Ref. 1000404)

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.6

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A stylish terraced cottage overlooking East Looe River in Cornwall. Woodburner. Perfect for families. WiFi. Dog-friendly. (Ref. 1004568)

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.8

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This stylish, all-ground-floor cottage sits Hainford, near to the amenities of Buxton in Norfolk. Open-plan living with woodburning stove. WiFi. Wheelchair friendly. Buxton 2.6 miles; Norwich 7.5 miles. (Ref. 987188)

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  • Sleeps2
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    4.9

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This fabulous, one-bedroom cottage rests on the outskirts of St Ives, Cornwall. In an AONB. Open plan. Off-road parking. Ground-floor living. St Ives 6.4 miles. (Ref. 1138258)

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  • Sleeps8
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    4.4

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A fabulous four-bedroom Victorian House resting in Gweek, in Cornwall. Pet-friendly. Private grounds. Close to amenities. Woodburning stove. Rural. Helston 4.4 miles; Falmouth 9.7 miles; Lizard 10.4 miles. (Ref. 1104709)

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7 nights from Sun 29th Dec was €2716 €2629

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A character lodge set within a courtyard in the village of Ingestre near Great Haywood, Staffordshire. Pet-friendly. Original features. Open-plan. Stafford 6.3 miles; Cannock 10.5 miles. (Ref. 1124358)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Mon 23rd Dec was €2387 €2347

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.9

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This delightful cottage rests in the quaint hamlet village of Postbridge in the Dartmoor National Park, Devon. Character. Semi-detached. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Chagford 7miles; Okehampton 18.9 miles; Plymouth 20.6 miles. (Ref. 1115860)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Sun 29th Dec was €1083 €1057

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.6

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Charming, link-detached, period cottage in South Somerset village of Tatworth. Comfortable, well-appointed and cosy. Woodburner. Pretty garden. Near historic houses. Good touring base. Chard 3 miles. (Ref. 14229)

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7 nights from Mon 23rd Dec €859

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.8

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A lovely single storey cottage in Herefordshire located on the owner's farm, countryside views, with surrounding gardens, near Ludlow and Leominster. Orleton 1.5 miles. (Ref. 15436)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from Mon 23rd Dec €627

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7

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A welcoming cottage near York, a detached barn conversion in a rural hamlet. Outstanding views, underfloor heating in kitchen, en-suites to all bedrooms. York 7 miles. (Ref. 6755)

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    4.9

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Delightful, single-storey, stone barn conversion, edge of South Brewham, South Somerset. Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Well-equipped and comfortable rural retreat. Bruton 3 miles. (Ref. 928412)

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.9

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An outstanding, detached barn conversion in village of Brassington, Derbyshire. Romantic retreat. Woodburner. Character feel. Matlock 7.9 miles. (Ref. 1098005)

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7 nights from Mon 23rd Dec €939

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.6

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A coastal terraced cottage resting in Alnmouth, Northumberland. Pet-friendly. Close to local amenities. Woodburning stove. Warkworth 4.9 miles; Alnwick 5.2 miles; Amble 6.6 miles. (Ref. 1122128)

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7 nights from Mon 23rd Dec was €1018 €982

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.8

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Comfortable cottage for couples or small family in Nottington, Dorset. Beaches and historic harbour 3 miles. Wifi. Lawn garden. Wheelchair access. (Ref. 994199)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Sat 21st Dec €1015

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    4.9

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This detached, stone annexe is based on a smallholidng on the outskirts of Ludlow, within the Shropshire Hills AONB. Open-plan layout. Electric woodburner. WiFi. Ludlow 4 miles; Richards Castle 8.3 miles. (Ref. 1000613)

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7 nights from Sun 29th Dec was €538 €526

  • Sleeps2
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    4.5

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Charming Cambridgeshire cottage, a cosy studio property in village of Fulbourn. Peaceful romantic retreat. Cambridge 5 miles. (Ref. 5631)

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7 nights from Mon 23rd Dec €693

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.