Luxury cottages for Christmas breaks (UK & Ireland)
Mulled wine, mince pies, and kisses under the mistletoe; make your festive season extra special by whisking the party to one of our luxury cottages for Christmas.
It's a time for togetherness, a time for big group gatherings, a time for whisking yourself away from the everyday in a flurry of ribbon and glitter. With your own home covered in wrapping paper, consider one of our unique stays for your next Christmas cottage break; they're places where the halls are already decked and all that's left to do is unpack the car, set the presents under the tree, and uncork the fizz. The private chef will be along in a little while with all the provisions, the little ones are already exploring the far reaches of the child-friendly rooms filled with gold coins and four poster beds. And when they're tucked under blankets, you'll chink glasses to the easiest Christmas gathering yet.
Just the two of you? Couples wishing to hide out for the Christmas week can hole up in a romantic retreat, escaping to a luxury cottage in the country where there's no such thing as tiffs about whose family is hosting. Stir from festive dreams at your leisure, sink into a rolltop, or splash in a hot tub, before indulging in a simple Christmas supper for two. After, set out for a romantic mitten-wearing walk along Cornwall's bare coastline or the snow-capped Welsh mountains. With festive rambling done, and back at your winter love nest, there's mulled wine to sip and old classics to watch by the fire. A luxury, dog-friendly Christmas season is nothing new for families, and staying in with the dog at your feet is the picture-perfect setting for your next family festive break.
Over Lemon River
Ashburton, Dartmoor, Devon, UK
A light-filled, luxury cottage near Ashburton on heather-cloaked Dartmoor, Over Lemon River is a couples' hideaway with a woodfired hot tub and fire pit in Devons wild heart.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two dogs are welcome
Features: Al fresco living space with wood-fired hot tub and fire pit
Little Inka
St Breward, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, UK
Hidden on the northern edge of Bodmin Moor, Little Inka's hot tub, roll top and king-size bed beneath a window looking up to the stars make this secluded escape the perfect couples' retreat.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Hot tub and fire pit
Juneberry
Cubert, Holywell Bay, Cornwall, UK
Tucked away between the trees on Cornwalls north coast near Holywell Bay, Juneberry is a luxury self-catering cabin settled in the quiet idyll of rural bliss.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Yoga deck with mats and blocks, heated outdoor shower, firepit
The Cotton Tree
Tresean, Holywell Bay, Cornwall, UK
A luxury cottage inspired by tropical beach houses and barefoot living, this is The Cotton Tree; a hot tub hideout on the coast of Cornwall, close to Holywell Bay and Polly Joke.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two small well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Hot tub
Orlagh
Perched high above the golden sands of Cornwall's Whitsand Bay, a fusion of designer-led interiors and Miller-esque seascapes combine at Orlagh.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Hot tub and outdoor heated shower
Libertine
Goonhavern, Perranporth, Cornwall, UK
A luxury woodland cottage with a hot tub, Libertine hides just outside of the village of Goonhavern in North Cornwall, close to Holywell Bay, St Agnes, and Perranporth Beach.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One large or two medium well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub and garden deck
The Studio
Upper Slaughter, Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds, UK
In the heart of Upper Slaughter, one of Englands doubly-thankful villages, The Studio is a luxury Cotswolds barn that wouldnt be out of place in New York's artsy Tribeca.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Pizza oven and fire pits
Little Portion
Tresean, Holywell Bay, Cornwall, UK
Crooked and quaint, and full of reclaimed finishes and trailing plants, Little Portion is a luxury coastal cottage with a hot tub just one mile away from Cornwall's Holywell Bay,
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Hot tub
The Edge
Up on a clifftop, with a birds-eye view of Whitsand Bay, The Edge is lovers' dream on Cornwall's sought-after coast; a luxury beach hut with a hot tub and heated outdoor shower.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub, heated outdoor shower
Isla Windmill
Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey, Wales, UK
High on a hill overlooking the Anglesey coast, Isla Windmill is unique, authentic and fit to burst with character with views of the sea and Snowdonia National Park
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests (+2)
Pets: Two medium well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub, portable air conditioning unit
Hinterland Cabin
With views of the Conwy Valley, Hinterland Cabin is a luxury log home with a hot tub, sauna, and yoga deck bordering Snowdonia in Wales, enveloped by big skies and wild mountains.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two medium well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub, sauna and yoga deck
Firefly
Trebudannon, Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, UK
Made for couples and nomadic types, Firefly is a luxury woodcutter's cottage with a hot tub near Mawgan Porth in North Cornwall, bursting with earthy, back-to-nature appeal.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Hot tub
The Hide
Callestick, Perranporth, Cornwall, UK
An unexpected discovery at the end of a Cornish country lane, this modern luxury cottage hideaway near Perranporth beach combines rusticity with contemporary clean-line appeal.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Hot tub, fire pit, yoga deck with mats
Idlewylde
Machynlleth, Snowdonia, Wales, UK
From the sweet seclusion to mountain vistas, hot tub to glittering skies uninterrupted by city lights, Idlewylde is an impossibly romantic escape for couples in North Wales.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Hot tub
Hansa
Weston-under-Lizard, Shropshire, UK
A Victorian gothic cabin with a woodfired hot tub, set in 200 acres of wild woodland on Shropshire's Bradford Estates, Hansa is a luxury fairy-tale cottage in Weston-under-Lizard.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Woodfired hot tub, two vintage-style bicycles, a row boat
Tilda
Fordingbridge, New Forest, Hampshire, UK
Woodland hideaway meets minimalist design at Tilda. Here, the gentle trickle of the River Allen and splash of jumping blue trout wash away any remnants of city living.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One dog is very welcome, two well-behaved dogs on request.
Features: Hot tub and fire pit
The Cable Hut
Aberbach, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
Between the remote beaches of Abermawr and Aberbach in South Wales, metres from Pembrokeshire's Coast Path, The Cable Hut is the luxury cabin for a castaway experience.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One large or two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub
Tangle Belle
St Martin, Helford, Cornwall, UK
In acres of private woodland near St Martin in Helford, Tangle Belle is a luxury wood-clad cottage set by a stream in Cornwall; the epitome of pretty, rural countryside charm.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Gypsea Rocks
Trebarwith Strand, Cornwall, UK
Between the cliffs in a hidden valley in North Cornwall, Gypsea Rocks is a luxury seaside cottage full of vintage finds and rustic flourishes, just moments from Trebarwith Strand.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome
Kailani
Its all whitewashed and welcoming, folded linens and old maps at Kailani; a luxury cottage with a hot tub and ocean views in Cornwall's delightful fishing village of Mousehole.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome
Features: William Holland spa bath
The Hop Store
Set within 150 acres of perfectly aligned hop yards, rolling meadows and juicy apple orchards, The Hop Store is idyllically situated on one of the last remaining hop farms in the UK.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Hot tub and fire pit, heated garden room, games room with pool table, dartboard and giant jenga
The Wool Shed
Trebudannon, Watergate Bay, Cornwall, UK
Off the beaten track in the hamlet of Trebudannon, The Wool Shed is a rustic, luxury home with a hot tub in North Cornwall; a palette of wood and neutrals close to Watergate Bay.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Hot tub and outside stone fireplace
The Beach Shack
Portwrinkle, Whitsand Bay, Cornwall, UK
Perched above the sands of Portwrinkle Beach in Whitsand Bay, this luxury cabin is a haven of rustic joy and nautical paraphernalia.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests (2 adults and 2 children)
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Yes, two dogs are very welcome with a third on prior request
The Walled Garden
Dyrham, Bath, The Cotswolds, UK
Perhaps the most ornate vegetable store in all of England, The Walled Garden began life as a potato house for Dyrham Park in Bath before becoming a luxury Cotswolds garden stay.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One small well-behaved dog is welcome
Features: Fire pit, use of the owners´ tennis court
Eirianfa
Llanbedr-Dyffryn-Clwyd, Ruthin, Wales, UK
Cradled within a peaceful valley near Ruthin, this heart-stirring luxury cottage in Denbighshire boasts a games room with hot tub and a private lake, all set within 17 acres in North Wales.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One medium or two small well-behaved dogs are welcome on prior request
Features: Hot tub, bar, 50" TV, pool table, private lake
Tempest
In Cornwall's iconic Whitsand Bay, Tempest is a luxury beach house with warm interiors, a big hot tub terrace, and the sea-and-sky views that this "forgotten corner" is known for.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One large or two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub
Little Eden
Loch Lomond, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Perched on the quiet eastern shores of Loch Lomond and with glorious mountain views, this private and romantic self-catering cottage is perfectly romantic and wildly gorgeous.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Two fire pits and secluded bay on Loch Lomond, perfect for launching kayaks and SUPs
Holanen
Its Cornwall, but feels like the Aegean; at Holanen, a luxury writer's home in the township of Mousehole, contemporary design rises from the rocks and terraces face the ocean.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
White Beach Cove
Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey, Wales, UK
A traditional Welsh cottage nestled into Angleseys remote north coast, White Beach Cove is an adventurers delight hidden in one of the UK's wildest corners.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests (+1)
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Three well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub, electric car charging point, portable air conditioning unit
Watermark
Stoke Gabriel, Totnes, Devon, UK
A former boat workshop, Watermark is a luxury waters-edge home with a hot tub on the River Dart in Devon's Stoke Gabriel; expect chic shacks, crabbing, and canoes instead of cars.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Hot tub
The Signal Station
Up on the cliffs of Cornwalls wild Lizard Peninsula, The Signal Station is a luxury maritime home with a rooftop terrace, built in 1872 as a beacon of safety for passing vessels.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Pomona
On a cliff near Coverack in Cornwall, Pomona is a luxury mid-century modern home with a pool; a celebration of art, nature, and retro style in the Terence Coventry Sculpture Park.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Dogs will be considered on prior agreement
Features: Heated outdoor swimming pool (available May- September inclusive), cinema den, table tennis
The Stack
Lying within a secluded valley, with far-reaching pastoral views, The Stack is a luxury self-catering engine house with a hot tub, rustic interiors and beautiful gardens.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests (4 adults and 2 children)
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Sunken hot tub, cinema room, al fresco kitchen with pizza oven
The Brandy Thief
Lee, Ilfracombe, Devon, UK
Awash with history and swathed in character, this luxury coastal cottage is a dreamy retreat for explorers looking to hunker down in North Devon.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: One small to medium well-behaved dog is welcome and two on prior request
Maison Blanche
A luxury self-catering Grade II listed cottage which has stood the test of time since 1647, every corner breathes harmony and cheer while outside a hot tub bubbles under twinkling skies.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two medium well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Wood-fired hot tub
Raffia
Approached via a zigzagging path that tumbles towards Polperro, Raffia is a luxury Scandi-style beach house in Cornwall that takes in scrumptious sea views from enormous windows.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome
Nevada
An award-winning copper-clad home in Cornwall's wild west, this waterside residence occupies an enviable location on the Drift Reservoir.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub
Novella
This cob cottage deep in Devon's woodland is a storybook home; tucked down a lane, decked in antique furnishings, Novella is a luxury chapel conversion with a hot tub in Braunton.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub, trampoline, table tennis, outdoor kitchen (year-round)
Seafold
Perched above Seaton on the Cornish coast, Seafold is an architectural chameleon that shifts with the rhythms of sea and sky; a love letter to light and landscape.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One well behaved dog
Features: Hot Tub, Cinema Room
Smokehouse Cottage
Newgale, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
A white stone dot tucked under the hills, Smokehouse Cottage is part of Wales' wild magic on the Pembrokeshire Coast; a luxury fishermans cottage with a hot tub ideal for surfers.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
Pets: One small to medium well-behaved dog is welcome
Features: Wood-fired hot tub (available autumn and winter months on prior request), outdoor shower for surfers
Oska
Week St Mary, Widemouth Bay, Cornwall, UK
Contemporary yet soft, new but still humble, this luxury self-catering barn is a joyous, modern retreat just five miles from the North Cornwall coast.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome on prior request
Fjall
Fishpond, Lyme Regis, Dorset, UK
With faded pink plaster walls and swirling concrete floors, Fjall is a luxury Japan-and-Morocco-inspired home with views of the Jurassic Coast near Lyme Regis in rural Dorset.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One small well-behaved dog is welcome on prior request
Usonia
Like a New York loft with white bricks and polished oak floors, but tucked away in Scotland's Melrose, Usonia is a luxury forest home with a sauna and hot tub on St Cuthbert's Way.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests (4 adults and 2 children)
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Sauna, hot tub, yoga deck, and compact kettlebell gym
Solas
Luskentyre Beach, The Isle of Harris, Scotland, UK
Settled above the paradisiacal shores of Luskentyre Beach on the Isle of Harris, Solas is a modern self-catering home seemingly perched on the edge of the world.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
Pets: One medium well-behaved dog will be considered on prior request
Features: Wood-fired hot tub, spa area with sauna, shower and yoga deck
Elberta Barn
Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex, UK
The luxury country home of a curator turned landscape designer, formerly an 18th century threshing barn, Elberta Barn is an artsy space in Wakes Colne near the Suffolk border.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Nautilus
St Mawes, The Roseland Peninsula, Cornwall, UK
With a collated and collected vibe, this light-filled beach house is as perfect for families looking for a unique beach escape as couples seeking a laid-back yet indulgent retreat.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Hot tub and cinema room
River House
St Just In Roseland, Cornwall, UK
A luxury coastal home with views over St Just in Roseland, River House has a hilltop vantage point and large terrace that overlooks the oyster boats of Cornwall's Mylor Harbour.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Gym
Morwell
Calstock, Tamar Valley, Cornwall, UK
Tenderly cosseted by the arms of the Tamar Valley AONB, this stylish luxury self-catering farmhouse with natural outdoor swimming pool enjoys 1.5 miles of private river frontage.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Table tennis, natural outdoor swimming pool (1st May to 30th September)
The Viewing Gallery
A place to experience life on the ocean wave without leaving the living room, The Viewing Gallery is a luxury beach house with a hot tub and wraparound deck in Portreath, Cornwall.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub
Stella Maris
Hugging the Malpas River, on a lane lined with Monterey pines, is Stella Maris; a luxury waterfront home with a private quay and cinema den, immersed in the beauty of Cornwall.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Private quay with river access, fire pit and cinema den
Roserai
A stately house in its own lush grounds with little luxuries inside and out that every weekender wishes for, this is one dream home that guests won't ever want to leave.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 guests
Pets: Two small well-behaved dogs or one large dog welcome on prior request
Features: Heated swimming pool (available May-September), hot tub, sauna, steam room and pool house
The Fish Store
This iconic fish store turned family home celebrates the beauty that a passage of time brings to a home, offering luxury living by the sea in Mousehole harbour, west Cornwall.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Cinema room, table tennis, steam room
Leopoldina
Stoke Gabriel, Totnes, Devon, UK
Once the stables to Sandridge Park, now a luxury Italianate manor with a heated pool in Devon's Stoke Gabriel, Leopoldina was the last creation of famed architect John Nash.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Outdoor heated pool (available May-September), private beach on the River Dart, yoga space with roof terrace, and games annex with table tennis and a football table
Solunar
Restronguet Point, Feock, Cornwall, UK
A luxury riverfront home with a private slipway and adventurous access to the Carrick Roads, Solunar is set in Restronguet Point near the village of Feock on Cornwall's south coast.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: One medium sized dog is welcome
Features: Private landing stage and slipway with direct access to the water, games room, cinema snug
Elowen
Trethewey, Porthcurno, Cornwall, UK
Settled high on a hill among West Penwith's patchwork fields, this luxury self-catering home just a stroll from Porthcurno Beach and the Minack Theatre includes a pool and hot tub.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Outdoor heated swimming pool (April - October), hot tub, games room
Carnivąle
From the creators of Bestival, Carnivąle is a luxury waterfront home near Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight; with a heated pool, skate ramp, yoga studio, and access to the Solent.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Outdoor heated swimming pool (available May September), woodfired hot tub, sauna, outdoor kitchen, yoga studio
The Find
Cranham, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds, UK
A dynamic pairing of luxury Cotswolds homes in Cranham, The Find is an old stone cottage and architect-designed glass extension in a beautifully secluded valley near Cheltenham.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
Pets: Two dogs are welcome
Features: Trampoline, hot tub hire is available (please enquire for details)
The Art House
Sutton, Pulborough, West Sussex, UK
An idyllic retreat and chef's favourite, The Art House is a luxury country home in the village of Sutton in West Sussex; complete with a pool, tennis court and wild swimming lake.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome
Features: 17-metre heated outdoor swimming pool (June - September), sauna, 50-metre wild swimming lake with jetty, tennis court, air hockey, pool table and fire pit
Talisman
With layers of light and the honey-drizzle of home comforts, Talisman is the baklava of luxury beach houses; a RIBA award-winning residence in Cornwall's Mawgan Porth with a pool.
Sleeps: Up to 14 guests (10 adults and 4 children)
Pets: One small well-behaved dog is welcome on prior request
Features: Heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, ice bath, gym
Salterton
Trelights, Port Isaac, Cornwall, UK
A luxury Victorian manor with a pool in Trelights, near the harbour of Port Isaac in Cornwall, Salterton is a period home with a modern edit; made for a new kind of seaside retreat.
Sleeps: Up to 14 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Outdoor heated swimming pool available May September, games room with pool table, gym, firepit
Honeystone
A historic luxury manor, complete with a pool, modern gym, spa, and high-spec home cinema, royal-esque Honeystone sits pretty near cultured Southwold on the Suffolk-Norfolk border.
Sleeps: Up to 18 guests
Pets: Three well-behaved dogs are welcome on prior request
Features: Outdoor heated swimming pool (May - September), home cinema with Dolby Atmos sound system, sauna, steam room, and gym