
We have 23 self catering cottages for Christmas and New Year 2026 in the UK
7 nights from £511
The Old Stable
5790A cosy 2 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Hawes.
The Old Stable nestles in a splendid, elevated position with far reaching views of the hills and dales in the hamlet of Crackpot in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. A delightfully...
7 nights from £511
7 nights from £555
The Haven
57782 bedroom self catering cottage near Hawes.
As its name implies, The Haven is a lovely stone cottage in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales in the quintessential country village of Gunnerside with its pretty bridge, picturesque...
7 nights from £555
7 nights from £600
School House
57043 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near the sea in Muston near Filey.
This charming gem of a cottage is located in the pretty village of Muston, Yorkshire, which is listed in the Domesday Book. Close to the seaside town of Filey and one of England's ...
7 nights from £600
7 nights from £656 *
Greystones
57375 bedroom dog friendly self catering cottage near the beach in Staithes.
Welcome to Greystones, a fantastic holiday property for all the family, full of original features and perfectly located in the beautiful seaside village of Staithes in North Yorksh...
7 nights from £656 *
Our property managers are local experts who handpick perfect places to stay.
Local experts
We scour the coast and country to winkle out bits worth sharing with you, the best properties in lovely locations. While we’re out and about, we gather together the best things to do so that you can start planning your holiday as soon as you’ve booked.
The ‘Explore Nearby’ tab on our cottage pages show what’s nearby along with relevant articles from our holiday guides from Notes and Stories, where you’ll find hand-written experiences of outings across the South and West, from dog-friendly pubs on the Isle of Wight to free things to do in south Devon and everything in between.
7 nights from £629
Sealark
56262 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach in Staithes.
Close to the beautiful coastline, cliffs and sandy beaches of Runswick Bay, Staithes and Whitby sits this gem of a cottage sleeping four. Exuding a subtle and stylish coastal charm...
7 nights from £629
7 nights from £648
Briar Lea
56942 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Robin Hoods Bay.
Nestled in the quiet coastal village of Fylingthorpe with views across the sea to the rugged Yorkshire coastline and within minutes of the historic Robin Hood's Bay, this beautiful...
7 nights from £648
7 nights from £713
The Old Post Office
57053 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near York.
Nestled in the picturesque village of Helperby near Thirsk, set in the Howardian Hills, this charming three bedroom dog-friendly cottage with hot tub, which was once the old Post O...
7 nights from £713
7 nights from £711 *
Ivy House
56114 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Thirsk.
Nestled in the picturesque Yorkshire village of Borrowby, Ivy House is a beautifully renovated farmhouse steeped in history and with bags of character which gives a nod to its hist...
7 nights from £711 *
7 nights from £589
Hillrise
55074 bedroom self catering cottage near Whitby.
Situated in the picturesque Yorkshire Moors village of Glaisdale, Hillrise is a delightful cottage to while away your holiday in. Lovingly restored with cosy interiors packed full ...
7 nights from £589
From £86 per night
Sammi's Freight Train
5287Dog friendly vintage railway carriage with a hot tub near Richmond.
Immerse yourself in a restful rural getaway and escape the rush of everyday life. Disappear into the heart of the Yorkshire Dales and return for evening starlit soaks in the wood-f...
From £86 per night
Readymade beds and fluffy towels; this simple but appreciated welcome is standard with us.
Towels and readymade beds
All of our cottages provide bed linen and towels as standard, with a change of bedding included for holidays of two weeks or more. You’ll also find a fresh change of towels for each week (for in the house only, please bring your own for the beach) and tea towels a-plenty.
The beds will be readymade and waiting for you on arrival so you can simply sink into comfort and relax straight into your holiday.