Stay in a holiday cottage by a historic house decked out for Christmas, and enjoy festive trails, shopping and events.
When you book a National Trust cottage, you can explore all an estate has to offer from sunrise to a wintry evening walk, with plenty of time to stop for coffee and browse for Christmas gifts.
Please check the webpage for the place you'd like to visit, to confirm festive event dates, times and ticket or booking information where required. Guests have free entry to National Trust places to visit, but there may be additional charges for trails and events.
At Trelissick in Cornwall, places to stay include a restored water tower, a converted water pump house and a riverside cottage.
Find out more on how to spend a Cornish Christmas at Trelissick.
A restored water pump house at the heart of the Trelissick estate, near the café, shop, garden and historic house.
A stone cottage on the banks of the Fal Estuary, with river views and a large garden, just a shot walk from all the estate has to offer.
At Kingston Lacy in Dorset, stay in a pretty thatched cottage, or park up at the motorhome site.
A glistening Christmas deserves an equally elegant ball that will sweep you off your feet. Follow the story of a wondrous woodland winter ball in the house and gardens, alive with sparkling festive magic.
An eye-catching thatched cottage on the Kingston Lacy estate, where you’ll find miles of footpaths through lush rolling countryside waiting to be explored.
A peaceful site surrounded by grassland and ancient trees on the Kingston Lacy estate, a short stroll from the house and gardens.
At Polesden Lacey in Surrey, there's a garden cottage and converted barn on the estate, as well as two modern barns not far away.
Lewis Carroll's timeless tale, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, comes to Polesden Lacey this Christmas, as the house and grounds turn into a festive Wonderland. 22 November 2025 – 4 January 2026.
You’ll find gorgeous views over the Polesden Lacey estate and elegant interiors in this Regency-style villa.
A larch-clad barn in a peaceful spot on the Polesden Lacey Estate, with a contemporary interior and lovely views.
At Ickworth in Suffolk, there are five cottages on the estate here, from a fairy-tale rotunda to a gardener's cottage.
Christmas celebrations are returning to Ickworth Estate throughout November and December. Get ready for Nostalgia, magic and a healthy amount of festive mayhem. Things kick off from 17th November 2025.
Cosy up in this folky rotunda deep in the woodlands of the Ickworth Estate.
Stay in this characterful Georgian cottage, once the home of the Ickworth estate gatekeeper.
An idyllic stay on the Ickworth estate with a lakeside garden and homely interior.
At Chirk Castle, you can stay in the castle grounds or a little further away in the countryside.
Add some sparkle to Christmas with wintry walks, beautiful decorations, warming cups of hot chocolate and Christmas shopping at Chirk Castle in North Wales.
Close to Chirk Castle with walking trails all around, this pretty stone cottage has an enclosed garden.
At the top of Offa’s Dyke this 1930s villa is in a great spot for exploring nearby Chirk Castle.
At Attingham Park in Shropshire, choose from seven converted barns and two gate lodges for your stay.
This Christmas, step into a world of festive wonder as Attingham Park brings you 'A Very Attingham Christmas'!
A neo-classical lodge at the grand entrance to Attingham Park
A converted barn in a cluster of restored farm buildings on the Attingham Park Estate.
At Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire, there's a restored stable, converted brewhouse and gate lodge to choose from for your stay.
Experience old English tales of misrule and the Holly King at Hardwick Wintertide.
Stay on the Hardwick estate in a restored stableyard building.
Once the Brewhouse to Hardwick Hall, now an elegantly curated holiday home.
At Cragside in Northumberland, you can stay at the heart of the estate in Cragside Park Cottage or Cragside Garden Cottage.
Celebrate Christmas with a twist at Cragside. Step into a playful Servants’ Ball inspired by a real-life party for staff in 1894. Marvel at the UK’s tallest living Christmas tree, and enjoy a relaxing walk through the wintry landscape. Festive fun, colourful chaos, and seasonal sparkle await.
Retreat to this Arts and Crafts style house on the Cragside estate, close to the Northumberland coast.
A Northumberland getaway in the blossoming gardens of Cragside.
Whether you want to make your own Christmas wreath, visit Father Christmas or enjoy winter illuminations at a historic location, we've plenty of festive events and things to do at the places in our care. Plan ahead for a festive day out this year.
This winter, book a stay near a spectacular light show or twinkling trail at one of the houses or gardens in our care. There's plenty to experience from mid November to January.
Whether you'd like to stay on a National Trust estate to enjoy a relaxing break with festive decorations, shopping and treats, or head off into the outdoors for winter walks and wildlife, we have a place for you to stay. Image: Woodlands Cottage, Nymans, West Sussex