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Want to book a cosy and welcoming dog-friendly holiday cottage for Christmas 2026? Country Cottages Online features one of the UK’s best selections of pet-friendly self-catering breaks, from luxury escapes to last minute countryside cottages available for stays over 25 December 2026. Get away this festive Xmas season with your family including your four-legged friend!
Why Book a Pet-Friendly Cottage for a Break Over Christmas?
Getting away over Christmas can help to make the festive season even more special. Just imagine cosying up by the roaring fire on winter nights in a cosy holiday home for a few nights or week with your beloved pooch, and enjoying visits to local dog-friendly pubs and restaurants, on sunny winter days. Or maybe you are looking to get away with your feline friend? If so, see our selection of cat-friendly Xmas cottages.
There are some great places to discover in the UK at Christmastime, from quaint villages to charming towns. And let’s not forget Britain’s unspoilt countryside and its scenic coast with many dog-friendly beaches. Christmas is very much about spending time with family and doggies are important family members, so festive breaks are not complete without man’s best friend in tow.
What’s more, many self-catering cottages and houses are decorated for Christmas, typically with a festive tree, tinsel and Xmas decorations to help you celebrate this special time of year. Bring your own crackers, Xmas presents to put under the tree, doggy treats and plenty of festive cheer! Also when it comes to Christmas fare, remember to complete a supermarket order to get delivered to your cottage so that your Xmas turkey and trimmings arrive for your Xmas dinner.
Popular Choices for Dog-Friendly Xmas Breaks
Holiday homes with entertainment options like dog-friendly rentals with games rooms can be particularly popular, as can cottages with woodburners or luxury features like hot tubs or spa baths.
Book the Best Pet-Friendly Christmas Breaks for you and your Hound
Some holiday homes feature good doggy walks from the doorstep, although, what makes for the best dog friendly Christmas break will depend on your needs as a pet owner. Perhaps you want to escape to the countryside with easy access to good doggy walks nearby in dog-friendly parks and trails, or maybe you prefer to holiday by the coast where your dog can run off leash on the beach. Or perhaps you just want to hideaway in a rural retreat with a warming woodburner, and need an enclosed garden where your hound can run off steam. Or maybe you need to rent a remote escape far away from fireworks and noise because you have a nervous pet. Whatever your needs, we can help you find a great pets welcome place to stay, and options include multi-pets welcome properties.
Wherever in the UK you opt to holiday, whether in the Highlands of Scotland, Lake District, Norfolk, Yorkshire, or Wales, and whether you need to rent a romantic retreat for two or a large group holiday home for a break with extended family, we hope you find the perfect dog-friendly holiday cottage for your festive break.