Rural Retreats for Christmas Breaks

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Countryside views at Balebarn Eco Lodge, Devon

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Luxurious interior at Balebarn Eco Lodge, Devon

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Balebarn Eco Lodge,

Winkleigh, Devon, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

accessible

With a huge wrap around veranda, eco-friendly credentials, idyllic views out over a wildlife pond, a tranquil rural setting, as well as a stunning setting nestled next to a 7 acre nature reserve in North Devon, Balebarn Lodge is quirky and unique.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £720

Next available: 20 Sep - 3 nights

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Private Hot Tub at Old Guadaloupe Cottage, Leicestershire

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Old Guadaloupe Cottage,

Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

Fabulous romantic cottage, 4 star rated with its own secluded private hot tub, spoil the one you love on a special break to remember.

ground floor bedroom rural views

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7 nights from £480

Next available: 28 Sep - 4 nights

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Outdoor games area at Garden Bank, Borders

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Garden Bank,

Kelso, Borders, Scotland

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Stylish pet-friendly 2 bedroom rural retreat with lush country views out to the Tweed valley, set on an organic farm in the Scottish Borders, only around 3 miles from Kelso.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £500

Next available: 10 Oct - 7 nights

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Lounge at Stanway House, Gloucestershire

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Countryside views at Stanway House, Gloucestershire

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Stanway House,

Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, England

sleeps 18

8 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Lovely large stone-built holiday cottage with 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and country views, ideal for large groups of friends or family, with a lovely rural location only 2 miles from Stow-on-the-Wold in the Cotswolds.

Part of a cottage complex: 1 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 18 people)

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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7 nights from £1590

Next available: 18 Sep - 7 nights

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Myrtle House Old Farmhouse and Annexe, Somerset, from the outside

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Myrtle House Old Farmhouse and Annexe,

Ilminster, Somerset, England

sleeps 11

5 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

4 Bedroom Holiday Farmhouse and 1 Bedroom Annexe, sleeping from 7 to 11 people in homely comfortable accommodation, special access features include a stair-lift in the Farmhouse and wheelchair-wide doorways at the Annexe.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £335

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Private Swimming Pool 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: 20 Sep - 7 nights

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Private Hot Tub at Caban Iwrch with all weather Hot tub, Powys

Caban Iwrch with all weather Hot tub, Powys, from the outside

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Countryside near Caban Iwrch with all weather Hot tub, Powys

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Enclosed garden at Caban Iwrch with all weather Hot tub, Powys

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Caban Iwrch with all weather Hot tub,

Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, Powys, Wales

sleeps 8

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Idyllic traditional log cabin set at the foot of the Berwyn mountain range in glorious open countryside with a large hot tub, private veranda and barbeque, perfectly located to try a number of outdoor pursuits such as mountain biking, hiking and white water rafting.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £360

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Seaspray,

Ilfracombe, Devon, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

cat friendly

Homely and welcoming 3 bedroom pet-friendly holiday cottage (2 dogs welcome and cats by arrangement), just a walk away from Watermouth Cove and within half an hour’s drive of some of North Devon’s best beaches.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 16 people)

valley viewsnear beach

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7 nights from £199

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Wren Cottage at Low Moor Holiday Cottages, North Yorkshire, from the outside

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Wren Cottage at Low Moor Holiday Cottages,

Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

Charming 2 bedroom no pets barn conversion with private garden in the North York Moors National Park, just 5 miles from Scarborough and its beaches.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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7 nights from £455

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The Mews,

Minehead, Somerset, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Luxurious 3 ensuite bedroom barn conversion in Somerset with bubbly outdoor hot tub, and idyllic country views, close to Taunton, the Quantock Hills and Exmoor National Park.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £1695

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Garden at The Old Milking Parlour, Somerset

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The Old Milking Parlour,

Wells, Somerset, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

With a gold award, a 4 star rating and views over the Mendip Hills and open countryside, the Old Milking Parlour has plenty to recommend it.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £700

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Garden at Beachcomber at Watermouth Cove Cottages, Devon

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Beachcomber at Watermouth Cove Cottages,

Berrynarbor, Devon, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

multi-dogs (up to 3)

cat friendly

2 bedroom pet-friendly holiday home, just a walk away from Watermouth Cove and well located for discovering some of the best of the North Devon coast on holiday.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 16 people)

valley viewsnear beach

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7 nights from £199

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Carp Cottage, Lincolnshire, from the outside

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Private Swimming Pool at Carp Cottage, Lincolnshire

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Carp Cottage,

Doddington, Lincolnshire, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

Escape for a chilled out holiday at Carp Cottage, situated conveniently close to several fishing lakes and part of a small collection of three welcoming holiday cottages on a working farm, with a swimming pool on site, this is a great place to relax and enjoy a spot of fishing.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 14 people)

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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7 nights from £450

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Private Swimming Pool at Roach Rest, Lincolnshire

Romantic Retreat

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Roach Rest,

Doddington, Lincolnshire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

No pets

This 1 bedroom holiday cottage is located on a lovely working farm which boasts fishing lakes as well as a large indoor heated swimming pool, many of Lincolnshire’s best sights are within easy reach for day trips.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 14 people)

lake views near local pub

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7 nights from £300

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Private Swimming Pool at Barlings Barn, Powys

Countryside views at Barlings Barn, Powys

Hot tub with views at Barlings Barn, Powys

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Barlings Barn,

Llanbrynmair, Powys, Wales

sleeps 35

15 bedrooms

12 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 4)

family friendly

Close to Snowdonia National Park and set in peaceful countryside with enviable views over a paddock and woodland, this large holiday haven offers guests 12 bedrooms, with exclusive use of a heated indoor swimming pool, squash court, sauna, table tennis and pool table.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £5950

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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

Balebarn Eco Lodge,

Old Guadaloupe Cottage,

Garden Bank,

Stanway House,

Myrtle House Old Farmhouse and Annexe,

Glenacres,

Caban Iwrch with all weather Hot tub,

Seaspray,

Wren Cottage at Low Moor Holiday Cottages,

The Mews,

The Old Milking Parlour,

Beachcomber at Watermouth Cove Cottages,

Carp Cottage,

Roach Rest,

Barlings Barn,

Why Book a Rural Retreat Break this Christmas?