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.
Christmas 2026 will be full of starlight and sparkle at Kingston Lacy. Join us to be swept off your feet by a ball inspired by a winter's night sky, filled with plenty of festive stardust.
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.
The Twelve Days of Christmas come to Polesden Lacey this festive season, as the house and grounds fill with lavish displays, sparkling Christmas trees and plenty of fun things to see and do. Christmas at Polesden Lacey runs from Saturday 21 November 2026 – Sunday 3 January 2027 (closed 24 and 25 December).
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. Get ready for Nostalgia, magic and a healthy amount of festive mayhem. Shadow the Snow Leopard will return in a brand new snowy adventure this December.
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 Attingham Park in Shropshire, choose from seven converted barns and two gate lodges for your stay.
Looking for the perfect festive day out? It has to be Attingham for 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.
Make magical memories at Hardwick Wintertide in 2026.
A restored stone building in the former stableyard at Hardwick, by the historic house and garden.
A three-storey Elizabethan building, once the brewhouse for neighbouring Hardwick Hall.
At Cragside in Northumberland, you can stay at the heart of the estate in Cragside Park Cottage or Cragside Garden Cottage.
Are you ready for a Christmas adventure? Explore an enchanted world inside the House, stand beneath a towering record-breaking Christmas tree and enjoy crisp winter days in the grounds, there's festive fun waiting around every corner.
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