Christmas and New Year cottages
Celebrate a special New Year or your Christmas holidays in one of our superbly equipped luxury holiday cottages.Read more
Get away for Christmas and New Year in The West Country and leave behind the everyday. Make celebrations a little more special, fill the festive period with fun and laughter in another county, or hideaway from all things festive for a little while.
Whatever your motive, find yourself a place that ticks all your boxes. A Christmas cottage in Cornwall, see in the New Year in Devon, discover Dorset over the festive period or frolic in the frost over Somerset. Head to Hampshire this Christmas and hop on a ferry to the Isle of Wight to see in the New Year.
Your Christmas holidays will be all the more special when you've a getaway to look forward to. New Year will go out with a bigger bang in your perfect property. Just make sure you book now to make sure you get your first choice else it's worth keeping an eye on the Special Offers page for last minute self catering holidays in The West Country.
We have 691 self catering cottages for Christmas and New Year.
7 nights from £236
Rosemary Cottage
37501 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Crantock, North Cornwall.
Tucked away in the rural hamlet of Trevilson, only a few miles inland from north Cornwall's breathtaking coastline, this delightful little cottage is the perfect bijou bolthole for...
7 nights from £236
7 nights from £245
Prospect Cottage
25931 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Penzance, West Cornwall.
Walkers and birdwatchers will enjoy the flora and fauna of the moors and wetlands surrounding Prospect Cottage, while both coastlines are less than a 10 minute drive away. Soft blu...
7 nights from £245
Need more time? Reserve any cottage for up to 24 hours before booking.
24hr no commitment reservations
You can reserve your holiday dates on your favourite cottage for up to 24 hours. You might need to check with other guests in your party or simply consider whether this cottage is right for your holiday, either way we’re happy to give you the time to step away and mull over your options before paying a penny.
We’ll send you a reminder to see if you want it or not so you won’t lose out. Take time to think it over, you don’t have to rush your decision. Have a cup of tea and when you’re ready, hit the button to book your holiday and start looking forward to it.
7 nights from £255 *
Horseshoe Cottage
23482 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
Tuell Farm is an undiscovered rural haven of peace nestling in the Tamar Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are 28 acres to explore on this tranquil farm with Gre...
7 nights from £255 *
7 nights from £259
Buzzard's Rise
40991 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Falmouth, West Cornwall.
Tucked away down a Cornish country lane, this contemporary barn conversion is a great base for exploring Cornwall or the perfect spot for enjoying the bountiful wildlife in the sur...
7 nights from £259
7 nights from £262
Hannah's Haven
4221Rural shepherds hut near the beach at Porthtowan, North Cornwall.
Situated in a quiet rural little spot just two miles from Porthtowan you'll find Hannah's Haven. Named after the owners' daughter, this quirky shepherd's hut offers comfortable acc...
7 nights from £262
7 nights from £262 *
Winwalloe Cottage
37742 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Looe, South Cornwall.
Tucked down a leafy lane with birdsong in the air, the rural tranquility of this pretty semi-detached cottage will delight those looking for a break from busy daily lives. Just...
7 nights from £262 *
7 nights from £263 *
Coastal Gaze
4063Glamping pod with sea views near Penzance, West Cornwall.
This beautifully situated pod has outstanding 180 degree views across Mounts Bay, running from the Lizard peninsula in the east, with majestic St Michael's Mount in the middle to M...
7 nights from £263 *
7 nights from £263 *
Scenic Bay
4062Glamping pod with sea views near Penzance, West Cornwall.
Scenic Bay is a dream, set in a spacious meadow with a stunning view to match its name. This pretty pod is beautifully finished and kitted out for all of your holiday needs. There ...
7 nights from £263 *
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 £263 *
Bona-Vista
26503 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Cadgwith, Cornwall.
In the quiet village of Ruan Minor, this modern light-filled house is ideally located with an easy stroll to the local shop and Cadgwith Cove's friendly, picturesque pub is just a ...
7 nights from £263 *
7 nights from £263 *
Mount Lookout
4064Dog friendly glamping pod with sea views near Penzance.
Mount Lookout does exactly what it says on the tin! You'll want for nothing at this cute-as-pie glamping pod, fully equipped for all of your holiday needs. Wonderfully fitted-out i...
7 nights from £263 *