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Best Cottages for New Year Breaks

Where will you be celebrating this New Year?

New Year Fireworks

Fireworks to bring in the New Year

For many people, ringing in the New Year is an exciting annual tradition filled with partying, celebration and festivities. If you’re in the habit of staying at home every year to welcome in the New Year, why not consider doing something different this year? Cottage holidays are popular all throughout the year and while you may not have considered staying in a cottage over the New Year period, it can actually be a very worthwhile experience. So if you’re thinking of booking a holiday cottage getaway to end the current year and start the next one off, here’s a guide to some of the best ones you may want to consider.

 

Cottages near the big New Year celebrations

Every year we see New Year’s celebrations from major cities all around the world. The UK is no stranger to these festivities, with millions up and down the country gathering in large cities such as London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham and Glasgow, with many other cities, towns and villages up and down the country holding their own festivities. Of course, the biggest celebrations (and the most popular) are in the biggest cities. London’s celebrations, for example, are seen around the world, with millions watching the dazzling fireworks display and seeing landmarks such as the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament lit up. If you want to take part in these huge celebrations, consider staying at a holiday cottage close by or just a train ride from London.

Chances are, you’re not going to be able to stay within walking distance of the celebrations since they’re typically centrally located within the city and holiday cottages tend to be located a bit further away from bustling city centres. So you’ll probably end up staying a train ride away from where the New Year’s celebrations are set to take place. The great thing about staying in a holiday cottage close to major New Year’s celebrations is that you get to take part in all the action and you’re not just staying in some hotel close by: you’ve got a comfortable, peaceful home-away-from-home away from the crowds.

Escape to the Country for a Big New Year’s Celebration with Friends

Champagne Celebration

Celebrate with Champagne at New Year

While city celebrations are hugely popular, many prefer more intimate celebrations with their close friends and family. If this sounds like you, you may want to look for cottages that have more space, so there’s plenty of room for entertaining guests. Whether you’re going away with family or friends, or even both, you’ll want somewhere that’s got enough room for everyone to be comfortable and welcome in the New Year together. Look for somewhere that’s got enough bedrooms to accommodate everyone, and be sure to find a cottage that has ample living and dining space, along with a decent-sized kitchen if there are going to be a lot of you staying there. It’s also a good idea to find a cottage with good amenities for entertaining, such as a games room, a party room and even a swimming pool or hot tub for a really fun time. New Year comes at one of the coldest times of the year, so it’s worth bearing in mind that having things like open fires and wood burners will really come in handy should it get too cold outside.

Find a Big Holiday House Rental for New Year

Cottages Somewhere New

Why not ring in the New Year somewhere you haven’t been before? Staying in a holiday cottage over the New Year period in a place you’re familiar with can of course be a very worthwhile experience, but so can staying somewhere that’s completely new to you. After all, the New Year is meant to be about starting afresh and trying new things, so it’s the perfect opportunity to visit somewhere you’ve never been to before. Even if you’re a seasoned traveller and have visited many parts of the UK, there are so many holiday cottages scattered throughout the country that you’ll still be spoiled for choice. If you’re used to celebrating the New Year in London and have never been to Edinburgh before, why not head north and welcome in the New Year somewhere new? Pick a holiday cottage on the outskirts of the city and you’ll have the best of both worlds: convenient access to all the major festivities and lots of peace and quiet away from the buzz of the city centre.

Pick the Best New Years Cottage for you

Choosing the right holiday cottage for your New Year’s break doesn’t have to be hard. Sure, there’s an overwhelming variety of them available, but so long as you bear in mind what you want most from your cottage getaway, you should have no problems finding one to suit your needs. Be sure to pick one that’s right for you and whoever else is joining you to bring in the New Year – whether you stay in to celebrate or head out and join the crowds, you’re bound to have a memorable experience waving goodbye to the current year and welcoming in the new one.

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Best UK Holiday Cottages for Christmas Breaks

Christmas Cottage

Cottage decorated for Christmas

If you’re thinking of going on a Christmas break, why not consider renting a holiday cottage? Choose independently owned self-catering accommodation for a getaway that you can enjoy in your own time and on your own terms. There are hundreds of holiday cottages up and down the country that would make for ideal places to stay, although for Christmas breaks, there are certain ones in particular you may want to look out for. When looking for holiday cottages for your next Christmas break, here are a few of the best ideas to make your getaway enjoyable, comfortable and memorable.

Remember before booking always check with the owner or agency to find out whether the holiday home will be decorated with a tree and other festive decorations ready for your arrival.  If you’re getting away for Xmas make life as easy as possible and choose a pre-decorated cottage.

Cosy Cottage Hideaways for Festive Breaks

Cosy pet-friendly Xmas cottage

Cosy pet-friendly Xmas cottage

When it comes to Christmas holidays, renting a cottage with plenty of atmosphere can be essential.  For warmth and ambience, holiday homes with wood burners or open fires can offer you that warm glow where you can put your feet up and bask in the warmth on a cold winter’s night.  There’s nothing quite like being snug and warm inside when it’s cold and may be even snowing outside.  Options include pet-friendly holiday homes where you can bring your pooch along.

Christmassy Cottages with Plenty to Keep You Entertained

As well as choosing a holiday home with a cosy feel, for your holiday cottage Christmas break to be a real success, it makes sense that you choose accommodation that has all facilities you’d need. If you’re looking to rent somewhere around Christmas time, you should make sure it offers the right facilities so that there is plenty to keep you entertained even when it’s cold outside.  Top choices include TVs, a games room and movie buffs may even want to find a holiday home with a movie room! Other popular choices, year-round, include cottages with hot tubs or swimming pools, where you can enjoy leisure and relaxation whatever the season. These holiday properties with leisure facilities can be perfect for a cool winter’s evening, especially if the cottage has nice views for you to admire while enjoying a leisurely dip.

Cottages with Plenty of Room for Celebrating and Having Fun at Xmas

Group celebrating Xmas

Group enjoying Xmas Celebrations

Some like to rent holiday cottages for a bit of peace and quiet, whereas others, especially large families and groups of friends, like to have a somewhat livelier experience while on a self-catering break. If your Christmas getaway is going to involve entertaining friends and family at any point, you’re going to want to look for a holiday home that offers plenty of space; not just spacious living and dining rooms, but also plenty of bedrooms for those planning on staying over after they’re done partying for the night.

Find a large holiday house to rent for Christmas

Big holiday houses are ideal for large groups of friends or family where you can enjoy a festive break altogether.  Some of the best cottages also have lots of outdoor space – many of them have beautifully tended gardens, for example, that are great for entertaining guests, for youngsters to play in, or for pets to run around (if the cottage is pet friendly, of course). If you’re particularly fond of countryside scenery, choose a holiday cottage in a more rural location. Of course, some people don’t necessarily need or want lots of space and are happier staying somewhere a bit more cosy. You’ll find many cottages that are a bit on the smaller side, but still offer enough space for you to feel comfortable.

Cottages Close to Top Festive attractions

Christmassy market

Christmas market for festive fun

If you’re going away for a Christmas break, you’ll definitely want to be close to some festive attractions. Christmas markets are very popular in the run-up to the Christmas Day and it’s a great idea to incorporate visits to these markets, and other festive attractions, during your trip away.

Look at what markets, fairs and other Christmas-related attractions appeal to you the most then look for cottages that suit your needs and are quite close by. Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland is one of the biggest and most popular in not just London, but the whole country; as well as an extensive festive market with stalls selling all sorts of food, drinks and gifts, there’s a funfair with lots of rides, a circus, an ice-rink and lots of exciting festive entertainment to be enjoyed. There are many other high-quality attractions of all kinds all across the country: the Manchester Christmas Market has over 350 whimsically decorated stalls and is known for its abundance of international cuisine; for an authentic German-style Christmassy market, there’s the Frankfurt Christmas Market in Birmingham; a dazzling festive light show with more than 60,000 lights can be found in Edinburgh along its historic Royal Mile street.

Finding the Best Holiday House for your Christmas Break

These are just a few ideas of the sorts of places you should be looking at to make your festive getaway a success. Whether you’re planning on going away for Christmas itself, or you’re looking to go sometime before the 25th of December, staying in a cosy, comfy holiday cottage with your nearest and dearest is a wonderful way to celebrate all the Christmas festivities. Whatever criteria you have for choosing your holiday home, make sure you shop around to find the perfect one for your needs.  Whether you’re staying home or going away, we hope you have a wonderful Xmas.

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