Rural Retreats for Christmas Breaks

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Two Owls Lodge, Derbyshire, from the outside

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Two Owls Lodge,

Two Dales, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 3

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Idyllic sleeps 3 rural retreat in a superb country location and with beautiful views over the Derwent Valley, situated just outside of the Peak District National Park and close to Matlock.

valley views near local pub

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7 nights from £595

Next available: 21 Mar - 7 nights

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Private Swimming Pool at Edingtonhill House, Borders

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Edingtonhill House,

Berwick on Tweed, Borders, Scotland

sleeps 22

7 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Edingtonhill House is a high quality 7 bedroom Scottish holiday home offering luxurious accommodation in the heart of the borders of Scotland, with an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna and children's play area as well as a fantastic country location, this house really does have it all.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £3910

Next available: 22 Mar - 5 nights

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BBQ at The Haven - Luxury Sheltered Hot Tub & Games Room, Derbyshire

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Garden at The Haven - Luxury Sheltered Hot Tub & Games Room, Derbyshire

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The Haven - Luxury Sheltered Hot Tub & Games Room,

Two Dales, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 10

5 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

No pets 5 bedroom holiday home in a tranquil village setting near Bakewell and the Peak District National Park, with the added luxury of a bubbly outdoor hot tub and games room.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £2200

Next available: 21 Mar - 7 nights

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Countryside near The Fishing Lodge, Dorset

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The Fishing Lodge,

Sydling St Nicholas, Dorset, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

Idyllic 2 bedroom hideaway set by Sydling Brook and Langford Lake within Dorset's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, relax and unwind in this tranquil setting or enjoy fishing on site.

ground floor bedroom lake views

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7 nights from £800

Next available: 21 Mar - 6 nights

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Monnow Valley Studio, Monmouthshire, from the outside

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Monnow Valley Studio,

Rockfield, Monmouthshire, Wales

sleeps 24

11 bedrooms

10 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Fascinating 11 bedroom holiday house, once a recording studio and visited by A-listers, now a big group holiday house with superb riverside location, party room, games room and warm bubbly outdoor hot tub, this is a house fit for stars.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £5850

Next available: 21 Mar - 6 nights

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Gardeners Cottage, Northumberland, from the outside

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Gardeners Cottage,

Rothbury, Northumberland, England

sleeps 7

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

High quality 3 bedroom 2 bathroom barn conversion with country views, close to Northumberland National Park and half an hour’s drive from the Northumbrian coast, pet-friendly and with an enclosed garden.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £660

Next available: 27 Mar - 7 nights

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Private Swimming Pool at High Cloud, Monmouthshire

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High Cloud,

Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales

sleeps 24

10 bedrooms

7 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Experience something special at High Cloud with stunning panoramic views of the Welsh countryside, an outdoor swimming pool, a private hot tub, a games room and a location close to Sugarloaf Mountain plus accommodation for up to 24 people, ideal for large groups and big families.

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countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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7 nights from £4500

Next available: 23 Mar - 3 nights

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Open plan living area 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: 21 Mar - 7 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: 30 Mar - 7 nights

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Dining room at Agricola House, Derbyshire

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Agricola House,

Wirksworth, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 14

7 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Award winning, stylish 7 bedroom, 5 bathroom holiday house with cinema room, games console for fun times and relaxing wellness sauna, set in Wirksworth, close to the Peak District National Park.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £4395

Next available: 23 Mar - 7 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: 23 Mar - 7 nights

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Hideaways Blue Anchor, Somerset, from the outside

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Pet-Friendly

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Hideaways Blue Anchor,

Blue Anchor, Somerset, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

cat friendly

Two bedroom holiday bungalow located next to a tranquil woodland only around one mile from Blue Anchor with its lovely beach, conveniently close to Minehead and just a few miles away from Exmoor National Park.

ground floor bedroom garden views

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7 nights from £395

Next available: 21 Mar - 7 nights

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Lounge at Stanway House, Gloucestershire

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Stanway House, Gloucestershire, from the outside

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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: 14 Aug - 7 nights

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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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Eden Hideaway, Borders, from the outside

Surrounding area near Eden Hideaway, Borders

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Eden Hideaway,

Kelso, Borders, Scotland

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

Stylish high quality 2 bedroom holiday lodge with warm bubbly outdoor private hot tub and superb countryside views of the Eden and Tweed Valley, set on an organic farm in the Scottish Borders.

ground floor bedroom panoramic views of the cheviot hills and eden and tweed valleys. four miles from kelso

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7 nights from £890

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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

Two Owls Lodge,

Edingtonhill House,

The Haven - Luxury Sheltered Hot Tub & Games Room,

The Fishing Lodge,

Monnow Valley Studio,

Gardeners Cottage,

High Cloud,

Balebarn Eco Lodge,

Garden Bank,

Agricola House,

Old Guadaloupe Cottage,

Hideaways Blue Anchor,

Stanway House,

Roach Rest,

Eden Hideaway,

Why Book a Rural Retreat Break this Christmas?