Luxury cottages for Christmas breaks
Make this festive season extraordinary by gathering with loved ones in one of our luxury cottages for Christmas breaks in the UK & Ireland. Think Narnian landscapes, cosy rooms bathed in fire light, and tables laid for Dickensian-style feasting beneath garlands of fir.
Wishbone
Malvern, Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, UK
Tranquillity and romance unfold in the heart of the Malvern Hills at this rough-luxe self-catering barn conversion set in 16 acres of National Landscape – perfect for couples wanting to go off the radar into their own little paradisiacal land.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests
Pets Sorry, no pets
Features Fishing lake and fire pit
Muse
Crowcombe, The Quantock Hills, Somerset, UK
Near Somerset´s Quantock Hills National Landscape, this studio-like hideaway invites couples or solo travellers to unwind amid art-filled interiors and 42 acres of Arcadian countryside.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests
Pets Sorry, no pets allowed
Features Outdoor bath tub
Sundance
Trebudannon, Newquay, Cornwall, UK
Set off the beaten track, ten minutes inland between Mawgan Porth and Watergate Bay, Sundance is a light-filled shepherd's hut that invites an escape in step with nature's rhythms.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests
Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features Outdoor bath tub
The Crafters´ Hut
Whether in the Swedish wood-fired tub or beneath the pergola watching the rain over the sea, an intoxicating vista is guaranteed at this architect-designed cabin overlooking Mousehole harbour.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests (+1)
Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features A Swedish wood-fired tub, summerhouse, fire pit
Juneberry
Cubert, Holywell Bay, Cornwall, UK
Tucked away between the trees on Cornwall’s north coast near Holywell Bay, Juneberry is a luxury self-catering cabin settled in patchwork countryside - and perfect for couples.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests
Pets One medium or two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features Yoga deck with mats and blocks, heated outdoor shower, firepit
The Edge
Up on a clifftop, with a bird’s-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
Seaglass
Tregonhawke, Whitsand Bay, Cornwall, UK
A luxury romantic beach hut with a hot tub in Tregonhawke in Cornwall, Seaglass is a stylish surf home with eco credentials that boasts awe-inspiring views across Whitsand Bay.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests
Pets Sorry, no pets
Features Hot tub and heated outdoor shower
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 (+1)
Pets Two 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 One small well-behaved dog is welcome
Features Hot tub and outdoor heated shower
Suki
Torpoint, Whitsand Bay, Cornwall, UK
Made from earthy materials, Suki is a luxury beach house with a hot tub on Whitsand Bay’s Tregonhawke Cliff in Cornwall; it has all the markers of a romance, but with a Japandi twist.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests
Pets One small, well-behaved dog is welcome
Features Hot tub
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
The Outpost
Reached by a private bridge, this frontier-style cabin on the edge of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park invites couples to recline in a hot tub under the stars, and recharge under a canopy of trees.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests
Pets Two small or medium dogs are welcome
Features Woodfired hot tub and fire pit
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
Saffron Tower
Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey, Wales, UK
Standing watch from the corner of a beautiful walled garden, Saffron Tower is a true wellness retreat where couples can indulge in a spa-like experience on the Anglesey coast.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests
Pets Two medium well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features Heated indoor pool, hot tub, sauna and gym
Ebony Wood
Dark, mysterious and ever-so romantic, Ebony Wood on the edge of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park is an atmospheric couples’ escape surrounded by sweet scented pines and rustling hedgehogs.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests
Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features Hot tub, infrared sauna, yoga deck, outside shower and outdoor food prep area and sink
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
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 Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests (+2)
Alternative Up to 4 guests
Pets Two medium well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features Hot tub, portable air conditioning unit
The Limit
As seen on ITV's Cornwall with Caroline Quentin and George Clarke's Amazing Spaces, The Limit is an iconic luxury beach hut with a hot tub hiding in the sand dunes of Holywell Bay.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests
Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features Hot tub and fire pit
Hinterland Cabin
With views of the Conwy Valley, Hinterland Cabin is a luxury log home with a hot tub, sauna, and yoga deck bordering Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park 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
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
Four Hundred Summers
Ablington, Bibury, Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds, UK
With an ashlar chimney that sends smoke signals curling above the gable roof, Four Hundred Summer is a luxury Cotswolds cottage with a hot tub that brings Nordic clout to Ablington.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests
Pets Sorry, no pets
Features Wood-fired hot tub
Supernova
Loch Harport, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK
An idyllic writers' retreat, this luxury chapel conversion on the Isle of Skye in Scotland is a mountainous sanctuary, offering a spa bath, sauna, and views over Loch Harport.
Sleeps Up to 2 guests
Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features Sauna
Morse
St Levan, Porthcurno, Cornwall, UK
A WWII communications bunker set between countryside and coast, Morse has been thoughtfully converted by its architect owner, offering a luxurious yet brutalist reimagining of this piece of British wartime history.
Sleeps Up to 4 guests
Alternative Up to 2 guests
Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features Hot tub
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 Up to 2 guests
Pets One well-behaved dog is welcome
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 Up to 2 guests
Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Elemental
Pitlochry, Loch Rannoch, Scotland, UK
Quietly stylish and perched above a sparkling Scottish loch, Elemental's remote location promises hideaway magic for nature-lovers: just what faraway weekends are all about
Sleeps Up to 4 guests
Alternative Up to 2 guests
Pets Sorry, no pets
Features Four kayaks for the loch (available from March - October)
White Beach Cove
Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey, Wales, UK
A traditional Welsh cottage nestled into Anglesey’s remote north coast, White Beach Cove is an adventurer’s delight hidden in one of the UK's wildest corners.
Sleeps Up to 4 guests (+1)
Alternative Up to 2 guests
Pets Three well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features Hot tub
Selkie
Carbost, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK
Immersed in nature, this contemporary home on the Isle of Skye in Scotland offers panoramic views, a sauna overlooking the loch, and direct access to the island’s wild beauty.
Sleeps Up to 4 guests
Alternative Up to 2 guests
Pets Sorry, no dogs are permitted
Features Outdoor sauna, firepit and Big Green Egg Barbecue
Northlight
Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK
This historic Scottish homestead turned luxury cottage on the shoreline of Skye's Uiginish peninsula balances rigorous eco credentials with curated interiors, waterside views and a sauna.
Sleeps Up to 4 guests
Alternative Up to 2 guests
Pets Sorry, no dogs are permitted
Features Outdoor sauna
Little Eden
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 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
The Creamery
Abbotsham, Appledore, Devon, UK
Far from the crowds on the Hartland Heritage Coast, between the characterful villages of Appledore and Clovelly, The Creamery is a rustic-luxe cottage with a hot tub, made for tranquillity.
Sleeps Up to 4 guests
Alternative Up to 2 guests
Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome with a third small dog on request
Features Fire pit, hot tub
Holanen
From its perch above the Cornish coastline, Holanen embraces the rhythms of sky and sea. In the treasure-trove enclave of Mousehole, this light-filled home is said to have the best views in the village.
Sleeps Up to 4 guests
Alternative Up to 2 guests
Pets Sorry, no pets
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 Up to 2 guests
Pets Yes, two dogs are very welcome with a third on prior request
Features Hot tub
Beauport
A luxury waterfront cottage on the banks of the River Yealm in Newton Ferrers, Beauport is a restful Devon retreat with a summerhouse and private slipway.
Sleeps Up to 6 guests
Alternative Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets Sorry, no pets
Features Summerhouse, kayaks (used at your own risk, life jackets not provided), private slipway
Raffia
Approached via a zigzagging path that tumbles towards Polperro, Raffia is a luxury Scandi-style beach house in Cornwall that takes in sweeping sea views from enormous windows.
Sleeps Up to 6 guests
Alternative Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets One well-behaved dog is welcome
The Signal Station
Up on the cliffs of Cornwall’s 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 Up to 4 guests
Pets Two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features Rooftop terrace and bar
The Shearling
Time at this secluded Rutland retreat unfolds at a gentler pace. Find calm in the tranquil interiors and landscape-designed garden with year-round heated infinity pool.
Sleeps Up to 6 guests
Alternative Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets Sorry, no pets
Features Outdoor infinity swimming pool with swim jet, heated year round
Gwendolyn
Nestled above the sand dunes of Perranporth Beach, Gwendolyn is a luxury coastal cottage with hot tub and far-reaching sea views in North Cornwall, where troves of rustic riches hide.
Sleeps Up to 6 guests
Alternative Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features Hot tub, al fresco BBQ area
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 Up to 4 & 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
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
Alternative Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets One small to medium well-behaved dog will be accepted. Two dogs will be considered on prior request
Features Wood-fired hot tub, spa area with sauna, shower and yoga deck
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 fisherman’s cottage with a hot tub ideal for surfers.
Sleeps Up to 6 guests
Alternative Up to 4 & Up to 2 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
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 Up to 2 guests
Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features Hot tub
The Ruby Barn
Sandford St Martin, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, The Cotswolds, UK
Bringing a touch of Californian chicness to the Oxfordshire countryside, this luxury Cotswold stone barn conversion has been fashioned with soul.
Sleeps Up to 6 guests
Alternative Up to 2 guests
Pets Two well behaved small dogs are welcome
Features Children´s play area with slide
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 Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features Hot tub, trampoline, outdoor kitchen (year-round)
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 Up to 4 guests
Pets Sorry, no pets
Features Table tennis, natural outdoor swimming pool (May - September).
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 couple’s seeking a laid-back yet indulgent retreat.
Sleeps Up to 8 guests
Alternative Up to 6 & Up to 4 guests
Pets Sorry, no pets
Features Hot tub and cinema room
Serpentine
Portwrinkle, Whitsand Bay, Cornwall, UK
Designed to follow the natural curve of the cliff in Whitsand Bay, Serpentine is a luxury architect-made beach house in Portwrinkle that brings modern sensibilities to Cornwall.
Sleeps Up to 8 guests
Alternative Up to 4 guests
Pets One well-behaved dog is welcome
Features Hot tub
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 Up to 6 & Up to 4 guests
Pets Sorry, no pets
Features Gym
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 Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features Hot tub
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 Hot tub hire is available (please enquire for details)
Isolde
Lanivet, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, UK
This vibrant country manor in Cornwall blends historic character with modern luxuries, including a cinema snug, games room, sauna, heated pool and hot tub.
Sleeps Up to 12 guests
Alternative Up to 8 guests
Pets Yes, two dogs (over the age of six months) are very welcome
Features Outdoor heated swimming pool (available from Easter - October inclusive), hot tub, sauna, cinema room with projector and a games room with table tennis and pool table
Forestkeepers
Fordingbridge, New Forest, Hampshire, UK
A bespoke treehouse, zip-wire, and outdoor pool await at Forestkeepers, where a garden gate leads straight into Hampshire's New Forest, tempting picnics in woodland glades.
Sleeps Up to 12 guests (8 adults and 4 children)
Alternative Up to 6 guests
Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features Heated outdoor swimming pool heated April - October inclusive), treehouse, zipwire, trampoline, football goals, netball hoop, games room with air hockey and arcade machine, cinema room
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 14 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
Florin
Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Wales, UK
A luxury country house set in five acres of magical gardens near Aberaeron in Ceredigion, Florin is a castle-style home with a hot tub and library, made for big gatherings in Wales.
Sleeps Up to 14 guests
Alternative Up to 10 & Up to 8 guests
Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, a third is welcome on prior request
Features Hot tub, sauna and padel court (coming soon - end of 2026), treehouse for children, library with pool table, modern garden house with pizza oven.
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 on prior request
Features Outdoor heated swimming pool available May – September, games room with pool table, gym, firepit
