Rural Retreats for Christmas Breaks

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113 rental properties match your search for Rural Retreats for Christmas Breaks

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The Long Barn,

Taunton, Somerset, England
sleeps  12 sleeps 12
6 bedrooms 6 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Nestled by the Quantock and Blackdown Hills, this 6 bedroom barn conversion is located close to Exmoor National Park, is 5 star gold award winning and boasts an indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub and games room, perfect for a luxurious West Country holiday.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor private hot tubindoor heated poolfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
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7 nights from £2300
Romantic Retreat
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Petite Fleur,

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
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7 nights from £600

Caban Iwrch with all weather Hot tub,

Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, Powys, Wales
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly 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)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor hot tub accessfree WifigardenBBQfirepitParking
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7 nights from £360
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Family-Friendly
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Sandpiper at Watermouth Cove Cottages,

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.

valley viewsnear beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveParking
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7 nights from £199
Pet-Friendly
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The Gun Emplacement,

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
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7 nights from £375

The following properties are not available for your exact dates but on nearby dates, so may appeal if your holiday dates are flexible:

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Sycamore House,

Bude, Cornwall, England
sleeps  17 sleeps 17
9 bedrooms 9 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

Pretty 3 bedroom dog-friendly farmhouse with private bubbly hot tub and access to excellent onsite shared leisure facilities of a swimming pool, tennis court, and games room, located on a farm in Bude, close to the coast and sandy beaches.

ensuite bedroom(s) near beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessonsite pooltennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQfirepitParking
£1440*
4 nights - 23/12 to 27/12/2026.
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Cottage 1 New Yatt Farm,

New Yatt, Oxfordshire, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Experience rural bliss at this charming 2 bedroom pet-friendly stone-built rural retreat near Woodstock and just outside the Cotswolds.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
£784*
4 nights - 23/12 to 27/12/2026.
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The Parlour,

Navan, Meath, Ireland
sleeps  5 sleeps 5
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Escape to this cosy 2 bedroom holiday cottage, nestled in the picturesque Boyne Valley, County Meath.

countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQfirepitParking
£2155*
4 nights - 23/12 to 27/12/2026.
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Sandbeds Farmhouse,

Grayrigg, Cumbria, England
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Luxurious 5 bedroom stone-built farmhouse, sleeps 10 plus infants, set on a tranquil farm and enjoying an ideal location for exploring both the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over hills
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
£2296*
4 nights - 23/12 to 27/12/2026.
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Parlour Barn,

Bude, Cornwall, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Stylish and welcoming 2 bedroom dog-friendly barn conversion on a working farm in Bude, enjoying access to the farm’s leisure facilities including a swimming pool, a tennis court and a games room with soft play facilities and pool table.

ground floor bedroom near beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessonsite pooltennis courtfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQfirepitParking
£800*
4 nights - 23/12 to 27/12/2026.
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Cottage 2 New Yatt Farm,

New Yatt, Oxfordshire, England
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Charming pet-friendly romantic rural retreat nestled in the Oxfordshire countryside and just outside the Cotswolds, welcoming 2 dogs and with good walks from the doorstep.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
£703*
4 nights - 23/12 to 27/12/2026.
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Cedar Lodge,

Minehead, Somerset, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

2 bedroom dog-friendly log cabin with stunning views out to Exmoor, just 20 minutes’ walk from Minehead with its beach, with access to excellent onsite facilities that will appeal to families including a games room with table tennis, pool table and table football, a putting green and children’s play area with swings.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over hills
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree WifigardenParking
£685*
5 nights - 23/12 to 28/12/2026.
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Laburnum Lodge,

Minehead, Somerset, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Roomy 3 bedroom M2 rated dog-friendly holiday lodge with stunning views to Exmoor, just outside Minehead and with onsite access to children’s play area, games room and putting green.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree WifigardenParking
£915*
5 nights - 23/12 to 28/12/2026.
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Rosehaven,

Pudleston, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  12 sleeps 12
6 bedrooms 6 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Luxurious 6 bedroom 6 bathroom welcoming dog-friendly barn conversion set on a country estate in Herefordshire, complete with private indoor swimming pool, and access to children’s play area and good walks on site.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenindoor heated poolfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
£6900*
4 nights - 23/12 to 27/12/2026.
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Lower Northcott Farmhouse,

Bude, Cornwall, England
sleeps  17 sleeps 17
9 bedrooms 9 bedrooms
7 bathrooms 7 bathrooms
 4 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 4)
family friendly family friendly

Idyllic holiday farmhouse with two hot tubs, a games room with pool table, a large garden and glorious valley and farmland views, just a short walk from Northcott Mouth beach and within easy reach of the gorgeous coast, ideal for large groups (hen party and stag party friendly), big families and special celebrations.

ensuite bedroom(s) sea views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
£5000*
4 nights - 23/12 to 27/12/2026.
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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.