Christmas and New Year cottages

The sitting room at Millbeck Towers, with front windows looking towards the Derwent Fells, Cumbria — Millbeck Towers, a restored carding mill above the Northern Lakes sleeping 12, Cumbria | © National Trust/Mike Henton

Gather friends and family to celebrate Christmas and New Year in one of our holiday cottages. Present Christmas dinner in a stately dining room, fill the games rooms with New Year celebrations or whisk someone special away to a cosy cottage for two.

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There's still time to find a great place to celebrate Christmas this year, whether you're looking for a big kitchen to cook up a feast or a tiny nook to get away from it all.

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Chatham

The west wing of a large country house, with views across the Helford River.

Rhossili Old Rectory

Just metres from the world-famous beach at Rhosili Bay, this cottage offers a unique stay on the Gower Peninsula.

Crabtree School House

On the wonderful Killerton Estate in Devon, this pretty 1930’s inspired cottage nestles in acres of countryside, looking towards Ashclyst Forest, perfect for escaping the city.

Druid's Cave Farmhouse

A homely farmhouse near the giant rock formations at Brimham Rocks, with views of the Yorkshire Dales.

Castle Ward Gamekeeper's Lodge

A Victorian cottage in a quiet spot at Castle Ward, tucked away among meadows and woodland.

Kyson

A spacious apartment with views of the famous Anglo-Saxon burial mounds at Sutton Hoo.

Cymryd

This converted Welsh hall house is full of historical features and wrapped in a mature and much-loved garden. Follow the path from the sheltered courtyard to the estuary and on to Conwy.

The Old Club House

This former clubhouse is now a quirky holiday cottage with a verandah great for wildlife watching.

You can choose a house with room to gather for a sparkly evening, or a spot so remote you forget what day it is.

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Visitors walking along the coast path at the Southwood Estate, on the cliffs above Newgale Beach, Pembrokeshire

Newgale Wood Farm

A coastal farmhouse from the 1800s, a few minutes from Newgale beach

Horton Court

Gather your family or friends and stay in this unique Grade I-listed manor house on the edge of the rolling Cotswolds countryside.

Court

Stay in the east wing of this country house for views over the Helford River and fine interiors.

Mustard Pot Cottage

Sitting in the woodlands of the Felbrigg estate, this cosy and quirky cottage has a modern interior.

Take your festive feast to the next level by sitting down to eat in one of these stately dining rooms.

The dining room at Millbeck Towers, with original fireplace with copper work from the Keswick School of Industrial Arts, Cumbria

Millbeck Towers, Cumbria

This 18th-century building began life as a carding mill, and is now a six-bedroom escape, perfect for family get-togethers. It has lots of original features and historic details such as copper work from the Keswick School of Industrial Arts, which you'll see on the fireplace in the dining room. Sleeps 12.

Bosveal, Cornwall

Bosveal occupies the central part of Bosloe House, an Arts and Crafts manor brimming with luxury décor and period features. Work up an appetite with a short stroll to the nearby beach before sitting down to a festive feast in the ornate dining room. Sleeps 10.

Horton Court, Gloucestershire

A Grade I listed manor house, Horton Court sits on the edge of the rolling Cotswold countryside and was used as a filming location for Poldark and Wolf Hall. Gather around the large table for a Christmas feast with all the trimmings. Sleeps 10.

Lytes Cary, Somerset

Make a special occasion of it in the west wing of Lytes Cary Manor. This extravagant holiday let has multiple sitting rooms and a formal dining room that will make you feel like you're feasting with medieval lords and ladies. Sleeps 14.

Get the New Year and Christmas parties started in these cottages with games rooms.

Exterior of Lower House, Minehead, Somerset

Holnicote Lower House, Somerset

Packed with original features, this five-bedroom cottage boasts a rear and front garden along with a private stream. Play table tennis in the games room, take a Boxing Day stroll along the nearby beach or settle in for a cosy evening by the log burning stove. Sleeps 10.

The entrance hall at Wainman House, near Peckover House, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Wainman House, Cambridgeshire

Situated in the small market town of Wisbech, Wainman House is for those who love an adventure. Along with a games room, there's a boot room ready for muddy wellies and storage for bikes. You’ll have your own private terraced garden and access to the grounds of Peckover House too. Sleeps 12.

Ty Cipar, Gwynedd

Set within one of the best stargazing sites in Eryri (Snowdonia), Ty Cipar cottage offers plenty of opportunities to connect with nature. When you're back from exploring the windswept moorland, head to the games room in the adjoining converted barn to continue the fun. Sleeps 4.

Higher Brownstone Farm, Devon

For a group holiday, head to Higher Brownstone Farm with its six spacious bedrooms and large private garden. There's even a billiard room with a full-sized billiard table. Found at the end of a quiet lane, soak up countryside views all around. Sleeps 12.

Room for all the family and your friends too, these large cottages are spacious enough for everyone to come together.

Cross Lane House, Somerset

A charming medieval house with plenty of room to gather, in one of two sitting rooms, by the bar or on the garden's raised deck. It's packed full of original features and the first floor is divided into two, which works really well for two families holidaying together. It's in a pretty village on the Holnicote estate in Exmoor National Park, with miles of countryside and coastal walks. Sleeps eight.

Craflwyn Hall, Gwynedd

Complete with a library, bar and conservatory, Craflwyn Hall provides plenty of space for a group escape. Nestled in the heart of Eyri (Snowdonia), there's room for 16 guests but that's not all. Book any of the six smaller adjacent cottages in the former stable block and you can have up to 39 guests.

Village Farmhouse, Cheshire

Bask in light, airy interiors in the three-storied Village Farmhouse. Look out for the original wooden doors and floors, terracotta tiles, fireplaces and hidden paintings. There's space for everyone with a cosy snug and spacious sitting room. Sleeps 12.