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Last-minute Christmas cottages
Published 9th November 2026
How cosy would Christmas in a cottage be?
We're picturing frosty walks over the fields, mince pies fresh from the oven, presents under the tree, chestnuts roasting on an open fire... you get the idea.
If you're thinking of booking Christmas in a country cottage - or if you're only daydreaming - we've found some of the UK's snuggest cottages with festive availability.
Take a look at all our properties available over Christmas.
Last minute Christmas cottages for two
Orchard Bank Barn
Ashburton - Devon
Sleeps 2
Beautiful barn conversion set within an orchard on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, a peaceful rural escape for couples.
Sunrise Holiday Chalet
Rame - Cornwall
Sleeps 2
Beautifully restored coastal chalet on Cornwall's Rame Peninsula with a private hot tub and wonderful seclusion.
Spinks Nest Cottage
Hunworth - Norfolk
Sleeps 2
A sustainably renovated cottage with style by the bucketload - Spinks Nest Cottage makes the most wonderfully romantic retreat near North Norfolk’s stunning coastline.
The Old Dairy
Horningsea - Cambridgeshire
Sleeps 2
Charming Grade II listed Cambridgeshire cottage for two with underfloor heating, luxury bath and shared swimming pool in the summer.
Tallavey Cottages
Enochdhu - Perthshire
2 per cottage
Two stone built cottages dating back to the 1800s offer a high end romantic getaway in the heart of the Scottish Highlands.
Philham Water Cottage
Hartland - North Devon
2 (plus 2 at a pinch)
A thatched cottage straight out of a fairy tale hidden beside a babbling brook just two miles from the wild rugged coast of north Devon
Last minute Christmas cottages for four or five
Merlin Farm - Mawgan Porth
Mawgan Porth - Cornwall
2-4 per cottage
Luxury, eco-friendly cottages set in the Cornish countryside. Minutes from magical Mawgan Porth beach.
Avernish Lodge
Kyle of Lochalsh - Ross-shire
Sleeps 4
Rugged outside, modern inside… This 2-bedroom lodge on the banks of Loch Alsh has the most beautiful of locations and superb style
Kirkgate Cottage
Ripon - North Yorkshire
Sleeps 4
Charming cottage in Ripon with cathedral views and comfy furnishings offering a peaceful, restorative break.
Coach House
Cornworthy - Devon
Sleeps 4
Pretty two-bedroom cottage on a private estate in South Devon with access to two swimming pools, perfect for a family trip.
Oakbank Cottage
Elterwater - Cumbria
Sleeps 4
Picturesque cottage perfect for a tranquil getaway to the idyllic Lake District with breathtaking views of serene mountains and lakes.
Hogchester Cottage
Charmouth - Dorset
Sleeps 4
A charming Dorset cottage, close to the sea, and nestled in 75 acres of beautiful conservation land
Candlestick Cottage
Crewkerne - Somerset
Sleeps 4
The perfect white-washed cottage with staggering hilly views and a hot tub, and a great location that's a short drive from the Jurassic Coast.
Stable Cottage at Glanton Pyke
Alnwick - Northumberland
Sleeps 4
Beautiful refurbished cottage in the grounds of Glanton Pyke with cosy interior, wood burner and lovely curated garden in Alnwick Northumberland.
15 Bond Street
Arundel - West Sussex
Sleeps 4
Characterful and cosy cottage in Arundel offering groups of up to four a unique and comfortable base from which to explore the South Downs.
The Nest
Knighton - Powys
Sleeps 4
Unique house with turfed roof nestled into a hillside in Powys featuring a hot tub and spectacular views, perfect for a quiet countryside escape.
Little Burpham Cottage
Arundel - West Sussex
Sleeps 5
Beautiful 16th century cottage in the South Downs village of Burpham with a charming garden and easy access to Arundel and the beautiful Sussex coast.
Cruckbarn
Leominster - Herefordshire
Sleeps 5
Escape to Cruckbarn - a secluded woodland hideaway with an outdoor bath, firepit and sweeping countryside views.
Last minute Christmas cottages for six
Railway Cottage Killin
Lix Toll - Stirlingshire
4+2
Beautiful and historic railway cottage in a secluded location surrounded by hills and forest with open fire and large garden in Killin, Scotland.
Kittiwake Cottage
Port Isaac - Cornwall
Sleeps 6
A charming Grade-II listed cottage, providing the perfect blend of comfort, privacy and proximity to the harbour front of Port Isaac on the Cornish coast.
The Granary
Thorney Newark - Nottingham
Sleeps 6
Stylish countryside barn with hot tub and characterful interiors in rural Lincolnshire
Apple Cottage
Wimborne - Dorset
Sleeps 6
Beautiful 18th-century cottage with a contemporary interior, hidden in the walled gardens of an ancient estate in Wimborne, Dorset.
9 Achnacloich
Isle of Skye - Scottish Highlands
Sleeps 6
Renovated croft house on the Isle of Skye boasting breath-taking sea and mountain views.
Last minute Christmas cottages for eight or nine
Eilean Sionnach Lighthouse Cottage
Isleornsay - Sleat
Sleeps 8
Extraordinary coastal home on its own island off Skye, with access to a private beach.
Sheilingmoss Farmhouse
Canonbie - Cumbria
Sleeps 8
Sheilingmoss Farmhouse is your luxury, fun rural escape in the heart of the Cumbrian countryside for small groups.
The Smithy
Kendal - Cumbria
Sleeps 8
Stunning countryside retreat with spa facilities, hot tub and cinema room, close to the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales.
The Deer Den
Cullompton - Devon
Sleeps 8
Stunning countryside retreat for eight with private garden and woodfired hot tub, nestled away on a 260-acre farm in Devonshire.
Rosemarsland
Bude - Cornwall
6+3 kids
Wild Cornish retreat in Marsland Nature Reserve with woodland walks, a secluded beach and games room.
Old Tile Cottage
Whitstable - Kent
Sleeps 9
This modern stay by the sea in Kent offers contemporary interiors and an incredible outdoor terrace with alfresco seating and heart-stopping views.
Last minute Christmas cottages for ten or more
Penpoll
Lostwithiel - Cornwall
Sleeps 10
Beautiful riverside cottage near Fowey in Cornwall with private orchard, creek access and magical family adventures
Turner House
Halton - Lancaster
Sleeps 10
Stunning riverside villa on a private island near the Lake District with hot tub, sauna and games room for unforgettable group escapes.
West Muircambus Farmhouse
Colinsburgh - Fife
Sleeps 10
Elegant coastal farmhouse in Fife overlooking Largo Bay with stunning interiors, sea views and refined luxury throughout.
The Lake House
Battle - East Sussex
Sleeps 10
A spacious lakeside house on the rewilded Powdermills Estate, with sociable living spaces and peaceful views across the water.
Maesywerngoch
Machynlleth - Gwynedd
Sleeps 12
Luxurious six-bedroom holiday cottage hidden away in Snowdonia National Park – perfect for a rural retreat with family and friends.
Lower Tundridge Cottage
Worcester - Worcestershire
Sleeps 16
Luxurious group retreat in the Suckley Hills with spectacular countryside views, spacious interiors and a private hot tub.
Crynga Mawr Mill
Aberporth - Ceredigion
Sleeps 16
Historic mill on a beautiful Welsh farm close to the beaches of Cardigan Bay, transformed into three stunning cottages that can be booked together or separately.