Thinking of getting away for Christmas or New Year? This is definitely the thing to do if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the festive season, and escaping to a cosy cottage in the countryside sounds sublime.
Across the Rural Retreats and Hideaways Group, they have over 1,750 hand selected, quaint cottages in beautiful rural locations across the UK, with many fantastic deals available over the Christmas and News Years period, we wanted to share some of our favourites that can still be booked to make your Christmas and New Years celebrations extra special this year.
The Cotswolds
Field Cottage – Sleeps 2 guests – or larger option with annexe sleeping 4.
A picture-book stone thatched cottage with period features, almost identical to the one featured in Christmas classic The Holiday. Enjoy the cosy sitting room with its inglenook fireplace and a wood burning stove. Situated on the edge of the charming village of Elmley Castle in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. One of the more stunning country cottages.
Available over Christmas / New Years from £551
The West Midlands
Temple of Diana, Shropshire – Sleeps 6 guests.
Built in the 1760’s for Sir Henry Bridgeman the temple is located in an idyllic spot surrounded by 1,000 acres of Capability Brown parkland. It has been beautifully restored into luxury holiday accommodation with unique 18th century features like a three-bay glazed Orangery with unbroken views out over the parkland, and a circular tea room turned sitting room. One of the more unique cottages.
Available between Christmas and New Years from £1,211
Herefordshire
Hampton Wafre Cottage, Leominster – Sleeps 4 guests.
A converted 17th century stone barn with a private, enclosed garden is located half a mile up a private drive on a working arable farm near the village of Docklow. It offers plenty of country walks with stunning unspoilt views.
Available over Christmas and New Years from £680
Yorkshire
Jenny Wren Cottage, Middleham – Sleeps 2 guests.
A cosy dog friendly cottage, built in the 1880s, with original features including a Yorkshire stone fireplace, exposed stone work and oak beams. Situated in the market town of Middleham, with its own castle to visit, the cottage is a 2 min walk to the nearest pub, with lots of choice for restaurants and pubs nearby. One of the more cosy cottages.
Available over Christmas from £404
Cornwall
The Roundhouse, Polzeath – Sleeps 10 guests.
Positioned between Polzeath and St Minver, The Roundhouse boasts a dramatic and unusual cicular design. Sleeping up to ten guests, the house consists of 5 spacious bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a large communal space curving around the centre of the building. Close by to the Padstow and Wadebridge, the cottage has plenty of walks, restaurants and beaches nearby – you can even enjoy surfing lessons or a cold dip in the sea.
Available over Christmas and New Years for £2,380 for 7 nights
Sussex
Bakers Farm Oast – Sleeps 4 guests.
A beautiful, recently converted detached oast house, set on a 50 acre estate with a spacious private lawn. Perfect for a relaxing stay, with plenty of shared space to enjoy, plenty of walks and a cosy woodburning stove. Two characterful country pubs are a short walk away.
Available over New Years from £489
Wales
Bryn Dew, Colwyn Bay, Conwy – Sleeps 4 guests
Bryn Derw is a cosy stone cottage situated on The Bodnant Estate, a strikingly beautiful agricultural estate in North Wales. Set in hilly and wooded countryside in the lower reaches of the Conwy Valley, it offers spectacular views across to Snowdonia, along with over 20 miles of private paths running through woods and farms, perfect for wintery walks. The cottage is ideal for winter stays, with a wood burning stove, beamed fireplace, underfloor heating and two comfortable rooms upstairs. While there, you can’t miss a visit to the National Trust’s Bodnant Garden on the estate, Snowdonia with walks for all levels, and the sandy beaches of Llandudno, Conwy and Colwyn Bay a 15-minute drive away.
Available over New Years from £1,187 for 7 nights
Suffolk
Dedham’s Old Post Office, Constable Country – Sleeps 8
The Old Post Office sits in the heart of Dedham village, famed for its picturesque charm and being the epicentre of Constable Country and the beautiful Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Built around 1650, the house still has its original beams and charm. With five large bedrooms and multiple living rooms, it offers plenty of space to celebrate with and enjoy the company of family and friends.
Available over New Years for £2,210 for 7 nights
Norfolk
6 Clock Row, Thornham – Sleeps 6
Located in the coastal village of Thornham, 6 Clock Row is a charming example of a traditional brick and flint Norfolk cottage. Situated just off the main road and with lovely gardens, this cottage has plenty of comfy seating and an open fire. The award winning gastro pub The Orange Tree is 4 min walk away, and the North Norfolk coastal path and Peddar’s Way provide excellent winter walks.
Available over Christmas and New Years for £744 for 4 nights
Scotland
Am Bathach, Scottish Highlands – Sleeps 2
Situated in the very heart of Sutherland, the most northerly county on the British mainland and a world renowned area for its stunning scenery, wildlife, food and drink, Am Bathach is part of a traditional working croft where Hebridean Sheep can be seen grazing and running on the surrounding hills of heather.
Available over Christmas and New Years, prices from £556 for 3 nights
The only question is – which one of these beautiful cottages will you choose?
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