Rural Retreats for Christmas Breaks

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Llanbrynmair, Powys, Wales
sleeps  35 sleeps 35
15 bedrooms 15 bedrooms
12 bathrooms 12 bathrooms
 4 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 4)
family friendly 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)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor private hot tubsaunaindoor heated poolfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQfirepitParking
7 nights from £5950
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Kelso, Borders, Scotland
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly 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
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor hot tub accesstennis courtfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £890
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Family-Friendly
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Ilfracombe, Devon, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
cat friendly cat friendly

Welcoming and comfortable 3 bedroom pet-friendly holiday home on the North Devon coast, just a walk away from the local beach.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 16 people)
valley viewsnear beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveParking
7 nights from £199
Romantic Retreat
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Stow Maries, Essex, England
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets

Tranquil romantic retreat in Stow Maries in rural Essex set next to beautiful gardens and a golf club, close to vineyards, good cafes and a local pub, countryside walks, and just 15 minutes drive from Maldon and Burnham on Crouch.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVmicrowave in kitchenfree WifigardenParking
7 nights from £600
Family-Friendly
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Mayfield, East Sussex, England
sleeps  36 sleeps 36
16 bedrooms 16 bedrooms
16 bathrooms 16 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Large group accommodation for a country break in East Sussex on the Weald, in award winning country estate offering a secluded and private location for up to 36 people in a range of rural accommodation; on site is a Grade II listed farmhouse, barn conversions, tree houses and shepherd's huts (on-site entertainment includes falconry, archery and cycling, bikes can be hired, ideal for special occasions and corporate events (a private chef and full catering, as well as beauty treatments, are an optional additional service).

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomsaunafree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQfirepitParking
7 nights from £7500
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Ilfracombe, Devon, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
cat friendly 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
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveParking
7 nights from £199
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Honiton, Devon, England
sleeps  16 sleeps 16
8 bedrooms 8 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

Unique Devonshire fairytale tower house with 8 bedrooms, with a location within 12 acres of gardens and grounds, a private hot tub and indoor heated swimming pool, this is a very special place to stay.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor hot tub accessindoor heated poolfree WifigardenfireplaceBBQParking
7 nights from £4950
Pet-Friendly
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St. Margaret's Bay, Dover, Kent, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome

Unique holiday cottage with fabulous sea views perched high on the cliff in a breathtaking location along the White Cliffs of Dover.

ground floor bedroom sea views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £375
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Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Comfortable 2 bedroom country cottage nestled in 3 acres of tranquil gardens, discover the best of Nottinghamshire close by with day trips to the riverside town of Newark-on-Trent, Clipstone Forest and Sherwood Forest to name just a few attractions.

ground floor bedroom garden views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottageTVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree WifigardenParking
7 nights from £625
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Romantic Retreat
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Bath, Somerset, England
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed 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
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVmicrowave in kitchenfree WifiParking
7 nights from £445
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March, Cambridgeshire, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome

A romantic log cabin for adults only, pet friendly & furnished to a high specification with wood-burner and private hot-tub outdoors surrounded by picturesque lakes and the stunning green Cambridgeshire countryside.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifiwood burning stoveParking
7 nights from £470
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Pet-Friendly
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Blue Anchor, Somerset, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
cat friendly 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
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenParking
7 nights from £395
Family-Friendly
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Dunster, Somerset, England
sleeps  53 sleeps 53
20 bedrooms 20 bedrooms
20 bathrooms 20 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Fabulous large country house featuring an indoor swimming pool, games room, beautifully landscaped gardens and a location in the Aville Valley within Exmoor National Park, this is a very special place to stay with a family-friendly policy.

ensuite bedroom(s) near beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomonsite heated poolfree Wifienclosed gardenfireplaceBBQParking
7 nights from £8750
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Mendham, Harleston, Norfolk, England
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Nestled in a beautiful valley and surrounded by over 250 acres of water meadows in the grounds of one of England’s most historic watermills, these five award winning cottages even have a rowing boat and canoes on site to fully experience the beauty and serenity of this picturesque river valley.

Part of a cottage complex: 1 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 8 people)
ensuite bedroom(s) river views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottageTVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenParking
7 nights from £400
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Berrynarbor, Devon, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
cat friendly 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
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £199
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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.