Rural Retreats for Christmas Breaks

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Kings House,

Minterne Parva, Dorset, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Two bedroom character cottage set within the lush countryside of the Dorset National Landscape, pet-friendly and with 2 dogs welcome, and with shared access to some excellent leisure facilities just a short walk away including an outdoor swimming pool and tennis court.

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£980*

3 nights - 23/12 to 26/12/2026.

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Granary Court, Derbyshire, from the outside

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Granary Court,

Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 16

8 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Large group accommodation with special celebration room plus games room and use of owner's hot tub, hen parties and stag parties welcome.

5 (1 reviews)

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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£3250*

3 nights - 23/12 to 26/12/2026.

Special Offer: 25 Sep - 2 nights

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Private Hot Tub at The Cotswold Manor Hall, Oxfordshire

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The Cotswold Manor Hall,

Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

sleeps 24

9 bedrooms

7 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 6)

cat friendly

Cotswold Manor Hall is set on the 70 acre Cotswold Manor Country Estate, just 20 minutes drive from Oxford and an hour's drive from London, this 9 bedroom holiday home is a great place for groups, large families, stag parties or hen parties and with a private hot tub is ideal for relaxing and enjoying good times together in the tranquil Cotswold countryside.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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£5000*

3 nights - 23/12 to 26/12/2026.

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Lounge at Sleeps 2, Romantic, Modern, Luxurious Cottage with garden, WiFi and Amazing Views, Herefordshire

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Sleeps 2, Romantic, Modern, Luxurious Cottage with garden, WiFi and Amazing Views,

Much Marcle, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

Charming romantic retreat with views out to the Malvern Hills, less than 8 miles from Ledbury and 10 miles from Hereford and close to the Wye Valley AONB.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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£908*

3 nights - 23/12 to 26/12/2026.

Special Offer: 26 Sep - 2 nights

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Rhydd Holiday Barn, Worcestershire, from the outside

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Rhydd Holiday Barn,

Malvern, Worcestershire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

2 bathrooms

No pets

4 star Gold Award winning barn conversion near Malvern with stunning views out to the Malvern Hills.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £430

-20825 nights - 07/01 to 01/01/1970.

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Private Hot Tub at The Boathouse, Highland

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The Boathouse,

Tomich, Beauly, Highland, Scotland

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

No pets

Stylish sleeps 2 eco-friendly lodge with magnificent loch views and its own rowing boat, ideal for an off-grid holiday in the Scottish Highlands.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over hills

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£1000*

3 nights - 23/12 to 26/12/2026.

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Main House at Borland Farmhouse, Ayrshire

Super king-size bedroom at Borland Farmhouse, Ayrshire

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Borland Farmhouse,

Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Luxury 4 bedroom holiday farmhouse near Cumnock and Ayr in Scotland, featuring stunning countryside views, a games room with a pool table and a private outdoor hot tub, ideal for groups of friends and family.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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£2500*

3 nights - 23/12 to 26/12/2026.

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Field Barn sleeps 2, with a private Steam Room and AirCon!, Herefordshire, from the outside

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Field Barn sleeps 2, with a private Steam Room and AirCon!,

Checkley, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

Stylish romantic pet-friendly barn conversion midway between the Wye Valley and Malvern Hills AONBs, luxurious throughout and with superb country views, relax and unwind at this stunning couple’s holiday home.

5 (2 reviews)

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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£927*

3 nights - 23/12 to 26/12/2026.

Special Offer: 18 Sep - 2 nights

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Decked area at Hare Romantic Retreat, Somerset

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Hare Romantic Retreat,

Bath, Somerset, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

No pets

No pets sleeps 2 Cotswolds rural retreat just 4 miles from Bath, with veranda with fabulous countryside views.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £445

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Garden at Old Barn House, Hereford, Herefordshire

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Old Barn House, Hereford,

Hereford, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Old Barn House is a characterful cottage that provides a luxurious getaway for families or friends of up to eight guests, plus additional infants in cots, in four double bedrooms.

5 (5 reviews)

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £1350

Next available: 28 Sep - 4 nights

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The Stable, Old Barn Cottages, Lincolnshire, from the outside

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The Stable, Old Barn Cottages,

Great Sturton, Lincolnshire, England

sleeps 5

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

multi-dogs (up to 3)

cat friendly

Spacious 3 bedroom pet-friendly holiday barn to rent, next to the Lincolnshire Wolds and only around 40 minutes' drive from the coast.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 13 people)

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £300

Next available: 17 Sep - 7 nights

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Honeysuckle, dog friendly couples' cottage in South Devon,

Dartmouth, Devon, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

cat friendly

A unique and pretty stone cottage for two, ideal for romantic breaks, nestled in a tranquil valley in South Devon with a private garden and valley views.

Part of a cottage complex: 2 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 4 people)

ground floor bedroom countryside views over hills

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7 nights from £600

Next available: 09 Oct - 7 nights

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Lochead Cottage, Argyll and Bute, from the outside

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Lochead Cottage,

Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute, Scotland

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

One of a collection of high quality cottages in a stunning setting with loch views in Argyll and Bute in Scotland, pet-friendly and sleeping up to 6 people.

Part of a cottage complex: 1 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 6 people)

ground floor bedroom countryside views over hills

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7 nights from £795

Next available: 26 Sep - 7 nights

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The Owlery, romantic couples' cottage,

Dartmouth, Devon, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

No pets

A detached stone holiday cottage for two with a cosy woodburner, a Jacuzzi bath and a private garden with pretty views over the valley and orchard, perfect for romantic breaks and set in twenty acres of conservation valley and woodlands.

Part of a cottage complex: 2 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 4 people)

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £600

Next available: 27 Sep - 7 nights

Special Offer: 25 Sep - 7 nights

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Outdoor swimming pool at The Lawns Luxury Apartment in Devon/Beautiful South Hams, Devon

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The Lawns Luxury Apartment in Devon/Beautiful South Hams,

Modbury, Devon, England

sleeps 5

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

Luxurious 5 star rated 2 bedroom holiday apartment located on the Colmer Estate in Devon where the excellent shared leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, an outdoor pool, fishing lake, gym and extensive gardens.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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7 nights from £850

Next available: 17 Sep - 7 nights

Special Offer: 16 Sep - 7 nights

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Looking to take a break over Christmas and rent a rural retreat or a country cottage? Find rural country cottages for a holiday this December over the Xmas period on Country Cottages Online.

Why Book a Rural Retreat Break this Christmas?

Hiding away in a cottage in the countryside or rural Britain could be an ideal choice over the festive period for those who want to escape for a relaxed laidback Xmas. Imagine waking up to a tranquil setting on a festive holiday. The countryside is beautiful whatever the season; in winter you can gaze upon winter wonderlands with frost setting over fields, and if you are lucky, snow covered landscapes.

Ask owners or agencies about good local walks and look out for properties with a log burner or open fire for that warm cosy feel on your December holiday. Other popular choices include festive cottages with country views, which can be a treat at any time of year. If it's important to you to rent a holiday home all decorated for Christmas, remember to ask about that prior to booking; lots of cottage owners decorate their holiday house with a Xmas tree, tinsel, twinkly festive lights and decorations but it's recommended that you check this prior to booking if this is important to you.

We hope that you find the perfect rural retreat or country cottage to rent for your Xmas break on Country Cottages Online.

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Rural Retreats for Christmas Breaks

Kings House,

Granary Court,

The Cotswold Manor Hall,

Sleeps 2, Romantic, Modern, Luxurious Cottage with garden, WiFi and Amazing Views,

Rhydd Holiday Barn,

The Boathouse,

Borland Farmhouse,

Field Barn sleeps 2, with a private Steam Room and AirCon!,

Hare Romantic Retreat,

Old Barn House, Hereford,

The Stable, Old Barn Cottages,

Honeysuckle, dog friendly couples' cottage in South Devon,

Lochead Cottage,

The Owlery, romantic couples' cottage,

The Lawns Luxury Apartment in Devon/Beautiful South Hams,

Why Book a Rural Retreat Break this Christmas?