15 of the loveliest Christmas cottages for a festive break in the UK

The festive season is just weeks away and if you're planning for the most magical time of year, you'll want to browse our pick of the cosiest Christmas cottages in the UK for an unforgettable celebration.

Giving you something to look forward to right now, a stay at a beautiful Christmas cottage is perfect for ending the year on a high and spending time with family and friends.

Whether you're looking for a cottage to call home for a few nights in the run-up to the big day, a place with availability over Christmas Day itself, ideas for Twixmas (you know, that time in between Christmas and New Year), or a beautiful rental for a New Year's escape, we think you'll like our selection of lovely Christmas cottages.

We chatted to our friends at the National Trust and Sykes Holiday Cottages to bring you the best Christmas cottages in outstanding locations. Maybe you have a traditional farmhouse in Cornwall in mind, or a fairy tale cottage with views over the Thames in Berkshire. You could be after a coastal cottage in Antrim or a rural hideaway in the Lake District.

Wherever you're looking to travel in the UK and whatever type of cottage you'd like for you and your clan, we've found the best Christmas cottages for families, dog-friendly breaks, coastal trips and more.

Check out our selection of the loveliest Christmas cottages to book now. And if you're thinking ahead to summer 2022, you'll want to browse our favourite beach holiday rentals in the UK, too.