Find a winter break
From cosy, countryside farmhouses to cottages by the coast path, we have all kinds of holidays for your winter break. Image: Newgale Wood Farm, Pembrokeshire
Don't miss these winter holiday experiences
Whether your perfect winter getaway includes a hot bath with a great view, an iconic walking trail or a boat trip to see wildlife, we've got a cottage for you.
We've chosen these cottages from our range of more than 500, and each one has something special to offer in winter. From scenic destinations for outdoor activities to picture-perfect villages or city retreats, we have cosy cottages for breaks that make the most of the season.
Featured cottages
New - Newgale Wood Farm, Pembrokeshire
A short walk from miles of golden sand in a great spot for stargazing, with sea views from the tub.
Town Walls Tower, Shrewbury, Shropshire
A four-storey retreat in Shrewbury's medieval walls, full of character with arrow slits and stone walls.
New - Castle Ward Gamekeeper's Cottage, County Down
Perfectly placed for winter walks on the estate, and bike rides by the lough and into the village.
Boar Mill Cottage, by Corfe Castle, Dorset
A former bakery in the shadow of the castle, with an easy walk to the village.
Housesteads, Northumberland
A great base for a holiday exploring the roman fort, Hadrian's Wall, Allen Banks and Staward Gorge.
The Little Fleece, Painswick, Gloucestershire
A Grade II-listed former bookshop, surrounded by quaint buildings in a pretty Cotswolds town.
New - Druid's Cave Farmhouse, Brimham Rocks, Yorkshire
With a path leading through the dramatic rock structures, surrounded by Yorkshire Dales walks.
Spring Cottage, Gloucestershire
A charming cottage in the pretty Cotswolds village of Snowshill.
Cliveden New Cottage, Berkshire
This cottage is on the banks of the River Thames, with walks from the doorstep.
Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage 1, Tyne and Wear
This white-washed cottage stands at the landward end of the Souter Lighthouse.
20 Ogleforth, York
A York apartment with Minster views - enjoy all the city has to offer.
Coast path getaways
Castell Farmhouse, Pembrokeshire
By the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, with Fishguard less than an hour-long walk away and Strumble Head Lighthouse a bit further.
Fortescue, Cornwall
Just a 15-minute walk from the rugged Cornish coastline and a scramble down to tiny beaches and coves.
Greenlands, Dorset
Loop onto the South West Coast Path to explore the Jurassic Coast from nearby Poole Harbour.
West Challacombe Cottage, Devon
This cottage is near a dramatic part of the South West Coast Path, on the edge of the Exmoor National Park.
Cadgwith Elm, Cornwall
You'll be perched above the historic fishing port of Cadgwith Cove in this cottage.
South Pilton Green Farmhouse, Pembrokeshire
A spacious house in a working farmyard, a 15-minute walk from the coast path.
Stackpole Granary, Pembrokeshire
In a cluster of holiday cottages at Stackpole, for coastal walks and activities.
Winter wildlife breaks
Wireless Cottage, Cornwall
Walk along the coast path for half an hour to the Lizard Point Wildlife Watchpoint to spot marine life and seabirds.
Cladium, Wicken Fen Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire
Stay on the edge of 2,000 acres of rare landscape, filled with wildlife. Neighbouring Wicken Rose Cottage sleeps two.
Blakeney Lodge, Blakeney National Nature Reserve, Norfolk
Walk to saltmarshes and the coast, and take a boat to view seal pups in winter.
Lookout Cottage, Northumberland
From nearby Seahouses, you can join a boat to the Farne Islands to see the large grey seal colony.
Agent's House, Brownsea Island, Dorset
Spot red squirrels, deer and vast numbers of birds. Neighbouring Custom's House sleeps two.
3 Horsey Barns, Norfolk
Stay here to visit the large grey seal colony at Horsey Gap. Neighbouring cottages 1 and 2 Horsey Barns sleep three and four.
Wembury Mill Cottage, Devon
Explore some of the best rockpools in the country.
Stargazing holidays
Cloud Farmhouse, Devon
Stay beneath the special skies of a Dark Sky Reserve at Cloud Farm.
Carver Cottage, Devon
Next to Cloud Farmhouse in a Dark Sky Reserve at Cloud Farm.
Pomone, Isle of Wight
Right on top of the Needles headland for coastal sunsets and views of the night sky. Neighbouring Irex and Varvassi each sleep five.
Thorington Lodge, Suffolk
This cosy gate lodge is in an area with surprisingly dark skies.
Active holidays
Meudwy, Aberdaron
For a surfing break on the Llŷn Peninsula.
Erne View, County Fermanagh
Kayak or Canoe on Lough Erne from this cosy cottage.
Newtown Cabin, Isle of Wight
In a quiet backwater on the Newtown National Nature Reserve, perfect for kayaking.
High Strawberry Gardens, Lake District
A lakeside retreat with a jetty to launch your canoe or kayak onto Windermere. Low Strawberry Gardens is next door and sleeps four.
Mam Farm, Peak District
Hike to iconic Mam Tor.
Rose Castle Cottage, Lake District
An ideal base for walking, just above Tarn Hows.
Porth Mear Barn, Cornwall
Walk the South West Coast Path and then come home to a bright, comfortable converted barn.
Pengirt, Cornwall
Surrounded by miles of coastal paths, with lots of wildlife to spot.
Pentire Head Farmhouse, Cornwall
A 15-minute stroll along the footpath takes you to the lovely beach at Pentireglaze Haven, which at low tide links to Polzeath beach - a surfing haven.
Pentireglaze East Cottage, Cornwall
The South West Coast Path runs the length of this coastline, with views across Padstow Bay and the coast.
Pentireglaze West Cottage, Cornwall
Sit by the open fire at the end of a day walking, exploring or surfing.
Cottages with woodburners or open fires
These cottages are warm and welcoming, whether you'd like to spend your break hunkering down or getting out to explore.
Cliveden Ferry Cottage, Berkshire
Views over the Thames from this half-timbered former ferryman’s cottage near the Cliveden estate.
Wilson Farmhouse, Derbyshire
A Grade II-listed cottage in the Hope Valley, surrounded by scenic walks and climbing adventures.
Mose Barn, Shropshire
A beautiful barn conversion, with original trusses and tiles alongside luxurious modern comforts.
Rockside Cottage, Northumberland
A former fisherman’s cottage next to a cosy pub with sea views and a bright, contemporary living space.
Hop Kiln Cart Barn, Herefordshire
This comfortable cottage is an 18th-century cart barn, with modern spaces tucked into the original stable partitions.
Smethcote Barn, Shropshire
A converted barn with farmland views on the Attingham Park Estate.
Low Peak, Yorkshire
A remote, clifftop cottage in a great spot for birdwatching and stargazing.