Cosy up to your favourite loved ones this festive season, and experience holiday bliss in one of our top cottages in England to rent for your Christmas getaway.
Is there anything better than cuddling up around the fireplace on a frosty winter’s morning? Or taking that famed Christmas Day walk with your friends and family, after an afternoon spent indulging? Enjoy a tipple (or two!) in the evening, and end your festive celebrations in these delightfully warm and cosy English cottages.
1. Eden House, Yorkshire
Sleeps: 11
Best for: A Christmas hideaway
Tucked away among fields and woodland, the wonderful Eden House is more of a quintessential country manor than a cottage, but it will warm you after a winter walk all the same. You’re sure to want to head to the hot tub – whether it’s chilly out or not – with a glass of something and enjoy relaxing in style and comfort. On request (and for an additional charge) a wide number of activities and experiences are available on the estate, just click on the “Extras” tab on the property’s page for more information.
2. The Little Cottage, Lake District
Sleeps: 4
Best for: A festive couple’s escape
Boasting delightfully cosy and elegant furnishings, and within reaching distance to Windermere, The Little Cottage is an ideal choice for a group of adults or couples spending Christmas together. Enjoy the festive period in luxury, with some time spent in the private outdoor hot tub (if you can take the cold weather, that is!)
3. Lady Cottage, Dorset
Sleeps: 4
Best for: Unique luxury
With freestanding copper bathtubs and a quirky equestrian theme throughout, Lady Cottage is a design lover’s dream. Enjoy a cosy cottage with that added sparkle thanks to unique interiors and a superb location just a stone’s throw from many of Dorset‘s top attractions.
4. The Brick House, New Forest
Sleeps: 8
Best for: A fairytale Christmas
Hidden within the New Forest National Park and positioned by a private lake, The Brick House is a renovated factory that makes for a fairytale stay. Charmingly decorated with warm and characterful interiors, it’ll feel like a home from home.
The chef of the group can whip up Christmas dinner using the fully equipped kitchen with luxury countertops. Brave a cold morning swim in the lake or snuggle up together and open your stockings by the fire.
5. Lostwithiel House, Cornwall
Sleeps: 6
Best for: A multi-generational family getaway
If you’re searching for a crowd-pleaser for the whole family, Lostwithiel House ticks all the boxes. Bring the pets along to join the party and enjoy a festive stay away from home. Lostwithiel House is located on the fabulous Lostwithiel Manor Estate with acres of parkland, deer-dotted woodland, lakes, and stunning gardens which are just as glorious in winter as they are in summer. The whole family will be charmed.
6. Norfolk Grove, Norfolk
Sleeps: 4
Best for: An intimate Christmas getaway
Nestled in the tranquil Norfolk countryside, Norfolk Grove is a romantic, cosy cottage perfect for a Christmas getaway. Set on a private estate, the cottage offers two charming bedrooms, a spacious open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area, as well as a wood-burning hot tub for starlit relaxation. This restored home features underfloor heating, luxurious furnishings, and a crackling fire, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
Guests can explore the beautiful estate gardens, parkland, and woodlands, while the nearby village of Bodney offers easy access to local attractions. With serene surroundings and modern comforts, Norfolk Grove is an idyllic retreat for a peaceful festive escape.
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7. Wisteria Cottage, Cotswolds
Sleeps: 8
Best for: A picture-perfect Christmas
Wisteria Cottage is a peaceful Somerset hideaway tucked away on a private road amid beautiful countryside. With walking and cycling routes leading almost straight from the doorstep, it is made for frosty morning rambles, muddy boots by the door and slow afternoons.
Inside, the cottage offers a cosy base for a festive escape, with plenty of amenities close at hand for festive treats, last-minute essentials, and relaxed seasonal days out with your pooch.
8. Daffodil Cottage, Cotswolds
Sleeps: 2
Best for: Snuggling up by the fire with that special someone
Daffodil Cottage is one of our cosiest Christmas cottages. This pretty little bolthole is everything you’ll need for a romantic Christmas getaway in the Cotswolds. Snuggle up by the fire, enjoy a dreamy soak in the freestanding tub, or stroll through the peaceful countryside surroundings.
9. Snow Goose, The South East
Sleeps: 9
Best for: Christmas movie nights
Snow Goose’s waterfront setting is perfect for pups who like to paddle. With Chichester only 15 minutes away, you’re not far from the hustle and bustle, as well as peaceful country walks. After a day of exploring, stick on a Christmas film and have a movie night in the cinema.
10. The Dreaming, Ceredigion
Sleeps: 16
Best for: A magical Christmas gathering
Set within 47 acres of ancient woodland, gardens and wild Welsh countryside, The Dreaming is a fairytale choice for a Christmas escape with family or friends. Once a 15th-century monastery and later the home of Laura Ashley, it has been beautifully reimagined into a wonderfully creative retreat, with eight characterful bedroom suites and generous spaces for gathering together.
So there you have it. Our top cosy Christmas cottages in England. If you see something you like, you can contact Oliver’s Travels‘ friendly concierge team with any questions or book through our website. Or why not check out all our properties in the UK for a Christmas getaway? If you’re still wishing to chase the sunshine through the gloomy months, then we have you covered there too. See our villas for Winter Sun in Europe, the Caribbean and Asia for an alternative Christmas with guaranteed sunshine and heat!
