Rural Retreats for Christmas Breaks

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Kitchen/diner at Coddiwomple, North Yorkshire

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Coddiwomple,

Leyburn, North Yorkshire, England

sleeps 5

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Stylish 3 bedroom no pets holiday home, ideally located for discovering some of the best of the Yorkshire Dales on holiday.

ensuite bedroom(s) garden views

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£675*

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

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Epsom Cottage, Oxfordshire, from the outside

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Epsom Cottage,

Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England

sleeps 5

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Beautifully presented, 3 bedroom Epsom Cottage is an absolute dream, with luxurious 5 star rated accommodation, this is an idyllic place to enjoy a truly relaxing holiday in the Cotswolds close to Chipping Norton, with access to a heated indoor swimming pool on site, a spa where you can book pampering treatments (available at additional cost), as well as a gym and beautiful gardens, this has to be one of the Cotswolds' very best holiday homes.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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£3476*

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

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Main House at Heads Nook Hall Cottage, Cumbria

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Heads Nook Hall Cottage,

Heads Nook, Cumbria, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

accessible

Beautiful luxurious 2 bedroom pet-friendly holiday home in the beautiful North Pennines, just 7 miles from Carlisle and welcoming 2 pet dogs.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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£520*

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

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Countryside near Rhydd Holiday Barn, Worcestershire

Rhydd Holiday Barn, Worcestershire, from the outside

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Romantic Retreat

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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

7 nights - 02/04 to 09/04/2027.

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The Cottage at Great East Standen Manor, Isle of Wight, from the outside

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The Cottage at Great East Standen Manor,

Arreton, Isle of Wight, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Pretty thatched country cottage with ample character and own garden where you can soak up the naturally beautiful surroundings and listen to birdsong, a delightful rural retreat.

5 (2 reviews)

ensuite bedroom(s) near beach

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7 nights from £525

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

Kitchen/diner at Sleeps 2, Romantic, Modern, Luxurious Cottage with garden, WiFi and Amazing Views, Herefordshire

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

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

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

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

Sleeps 2, Romantic, Modern, Luxurious Cottage with garden, WiFi and Amazing Views, Herefordshire, from the outside

Dogs welcome 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: 20 Mar - 4 nights

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

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

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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: 20 Mar - 4 nights

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Countryside views at Nine Ocean Reach, Devon

Nine Ocean Reach, Devon, from the outside

Coastal scenes near Nine Ocean Reach, Devon

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Nine Ocean Reach,

Salcombe, Devon, England

sleeps 4

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

multi-dogs (up to 4)

cat friendly

Stylish romantic pet-friendly coastal holiday home with sea views set within the South Devon AONB, just 4 miles from Salcombe.

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 £699

3 nights - 25/12 to 28/12/2026.

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Private Hot Tub at The Boathouse, Highland

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Coastal scenes near The Boathouse, Highland

Luxury kitchen 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

Facilities, Features & Awards:

£1000*

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

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Luxury kitchen at Little Canwood House, Sleeps 7+1, 5* Gold Award Winning, Herefordshire

Lounge at Little Canwood House, Sleeps 7+1, 5* Gold Award Winning, Herefordshire

Farmhouse style kitchen at Little Canwood House, Sleeps 7+1, 5* Gold Award Winning, Herefordshire

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Countryside near Little Canwood House, Sleeps 7+1, 5* Gold Award Winning, Herefordshire

Bedroom at Little Canwood House, Sleeps 7+1, 5* Gold Award Winning, Herefordshire

Family bathroom at Little Canwood House, Sleeps 7+1, 5* Gold Award Winning, Herefordshire

Little Canwood House, Sleeps 7+1, 5* Gold Award Winning, Herefordshire, from the outside

Garden furniture at Little Canwood House, Sleeps 7+1, 5* Gold Award Winning, Herefordshire

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Garden at Little Canwood House, Sleeps 7+1, 5* Gold Award Winning, Herefordshire

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Little Canwood House, Sleeps 7+1, 5* Gold Award Winning,

Hereford, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

5 star rated gold award winning luxury cottage with a traditonal yet modern feel set in rolling countryside with private enclosed gardens and amazing views over rural farmland yet just 15 minutes' drive from Hereford.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

Facilities, Features & Awards:

£2730*

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

Special Offer: 20 Mar - 7 nights

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Hagg Hill Hall, Derbyshire, from the outside

Dining room at Hagg Hill Hall, Derbyshire

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Private Swimming Pool at Hagg Hill Hall, Derbyshire

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Private Hot Tub at Hagg Hill Hall, Derbyshire

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Hagg Hill Hall,

Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 22

8 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

8 bedroom country house with private swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, beautiful gardens and a BBQ lodge close to Matlock and the Peak District National Park, pet-friendly with 2 dogs welcome.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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7 nights from £4700

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Ebenezer Chapel, Derbyshire, from the outside

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Ebenezer Chapel,

Milford, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 20

8 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

With a riverside location and river views, this unique chapel conversion in Milford could be the ideal place to holiday with friends or family close to the Peak District, and the on site sauna suite helps to make it a great place to relax and unwind too.

ground floor bedroom river views

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7 nights from £1695

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Garden at Old Barn House, Hereford, Herefordshire

Private Hot Tub at Old Barn House, Hereford, Herefordshire

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Conservatory at Old Barn House, Hereford, Herefordshire

Boot room at Old Barn House, Hereford, Herefordshire

Old Barn House, Hereford, Herefordshire, from the outside

Lake view 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 £1395

Next available: 23 Mar - 4 nights

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Private Swimming Pool at Glenacres, Dorset

Open plan living area at Glenacres, Dorset

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Glenacres,

Chideock , Dorset, England

sleeps 12

5 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Beautifully furnished family-friendly holiday cottage with an outside heated swimming pool, extensive gardens, plus a trampoline and table-tennis, just 100 metres walk from the beach at Seatown.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over hills

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7 nights from £4900

Next available: 21 Mar - 7 nights

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Higher Burrow Farmhouse, Somerset, from the outside

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Firepit at Higher Burrow Farmhouse, Somerset

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Private Hot Tub at Higher Burrow Farmhouse, Somerset

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Higher Burrow Farmhouse,

Kingsbury Episcopi, Somerset, England

sleeps 17

7 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Large 7 bedroom country house with the wow-factor in Somerset, enjoy country views and luxurious spacious accommodation with a country twist, as well as a beautiful garden and 2 private hot tubs outdoors, just 18 miles from Glastonbury.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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7 nights from £3000

Next available: 22 Mar - 5 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

Coddiwomple,

Epsom Cottage,

Heads Nook Hall Cottage,

Rhydd Holiday Barn,

The Cottage at Great East Standen Manor,

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

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

Nine Ocean Reach,

The Boathouse,

Little Canwood House, Sleeps 7+1, 5* Gold Award Winning,

Hagg Hill Hall,

Ebenezer Chapel,

Old Barn House, Hereford,

Glenacres,

Higher Burrow Farmhouse,

Why Book a Rural Retreat Break this Christmas?