Christmas and New Year cottages for 2026
Whether you fancy a yuletide family gathering in the Scottish Highlands or a peaceful escape in the frost-tipped Sussex countryside, make your 2026 Christmas wishes come true.
Enjoy a walk on the beach, along the cliffs, or upon the moors before tucking into your Christmas roast, welcome in the New Year in style, or simply settle down for a relaxing night in front of a roaring fire whilst the clock counts down to midnight. Sounds dreamy, doesn't it? Now, all you've got to do is choose your favourite cottage. And don't forget, once you've paid your deposit, you can pay the remaining balance off in monthly instalments - find out more here. Read more
Our exclusive ferry discounts of up to 25% will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.We have 1176 self catering cottages for Christmas and New Year for 2026
7 nights from £650
Nobby Nook
60061 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Battle.
This characterful gem, nestled in beautiful Sussex countryside, offers the perfect retreat for couples and solo travellers seeking a luxury escape. Nobby Nook is a lovingly conv...
7 nights from £650
7 nights from £1131
Barricane House
60834 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Woolacombe, Devon.
Tucked away in the historic village of Mortehoe, semi-detached Barricane House is the perfect place to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy everything this spectacular coastline has to ...
7 nights from £1131
7 nights from £1975
No 5 Seaview Cottages
60503 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Torquay, Devon.
Welcome to No 5 Seaview Cottages, a beautifully finished semi-detached cottage boasting unrivalled sea views across Babbacombe Bay and beyond. This fabulous retreat offers the very...
7 nights from £1975
7 nights from £1300
Magical Barn
59962 bedroom self catering cottage near Haltwhistle.
Magical Barn is nestled on the edge of the Dark Sky Park in Northumberland amid green hills and woodland and from the moment you step out of your car and turn the corner to catch y...
7 nights from £1300
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7 nights from £1300
Magical Cottage
59972 bedroom self catering cottage near Haltwhistle.
Situated within a delightful courtyard surrounded by verdant landscapes, you'll find Magical Cottage. This beautifully converted single-storey former coach house, pairs its agricul...
7 nights from £1300
The Old Parsonage Barn
192A peaceful countryside hideaway for two beneath dark Manx skies
Tucked away in the quiet heart of St Judes, The Old Parsonage Barn is a peaceful countryside retreat designed with two in mind. Set against wide open fields and beneath some of the...
7 nights from £616 *
The Cygnet - Lodge 11
60442 bedroom self catering cottage near Lyme Regis, Somerset.
Situated on the Cricket St Thomas estate and close to the borders of Somerset, Dorset and Devon, is The Cygnet - Lodge 11, a luxury Scandinavian style lodge. It is part of the sele...
7 nights from £616 *
7 nights from £770
Glen Cottage
60762 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Dartmouth.
Welcome to Glen Cottage, a beautiful Grade II Listed thatched cottage which oozes charm and character. Nestled in the heart of one of the South Hams picture-perfect coastal village...
7 nights from £770
7 nights from £1018
East Cottage
60872 bedroom self catering cottage near Tenby.
Immersed in idyllic woodland amongst rolling meadows in a secluded corner, East Cottage offers the perfect tranquil Welsh retreat, yet is only seven miles from the heart of bustlin...
7 nights from £1018
7 nights from £465
Elfie
6062Fairytale cabin with wood-burner and landscape views in Shropshire.
Nestled in the heart of the Shropshire Hills, this unique hideaway is a fairytale getaway, come to life. Only five miles from the Welsh border, this otherworldly structure could ha...
7 nights from £465
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Elevate your 2026 Christmas and book a private chef to host you, and your family. Whether you simply fancy a break from the Christmas clean up, or you're planning a special New Year celebration, you can book a professional and local chef to cook for your from the comfort of your holiday cottage.
