Luxury Christmas Breaks

With a wonderful winter atmosphere, festivals, markets, stunning walks and cosy pubs, the South West is a perfect Christmas destination; and whether you’re considering a romantic getaway or plan on taking the whole family, we know what makes for a good festive break.

With roaring fires, well-equipped kitchens, lovely dining areas and fantastic family spaces, we can provide all of your home comforts and more in some of our most luxurious winter holiday cottages across the West Country.

Upper Court Barn

Upper Court Barn on the outskirts of Blackawton, South Devon, is perfect for family get-togethers and group holidays. The property offers spacious and contemporary accommodation and is wonderfully equipped for Christmas. It’s beautiful woodburner and open-plan living area lead to a large kitchen and a beautiful dining area, ideal for that obligatory Christmas dinner.

Nearby Dartmouth and Totnes are great places for some last-minute shopping while children will be enchanted by the traditional toy and gift shops in which they can spend their Christmas pennies. Both towns benefit from a brilliant range of restaurants and cosy pubs, as do the nearby villages of Dittisham, Tuckenhay and Ashprington, leaving visitors spoilt for choice when it comes to finding the best food and drink this area has to offer.

A week of 5 star luxury for 9 people at Upper Court Barn this Christmas is only £1791! Click here for more details.

Battery Cottage location

Battery Cottage on the outskirts of Noss Mayo, South Devon, offers a beautiful retreat for couples wanting to enjoy a romantic break near the sea. Sitting on the site of a 14th century fortification, Battery Cottage rests right on the South West Coast Path and offers spectacular coastal views as soon as you set out to explore. The cottage is beautifully furnished with wonderful oak floors and is uniquely supplied by its very own spring water.

Less than a mile away is the picturesque village of Noss Mayo with a cosy pub and neighbouring Newton Ferrers which offers good shops, pubs and restaurants.

A week’s Christmas break for a two at Battery Cottage is only £541! Click here for more details.

Old Threshing Barn lounge

The Old Threshing Barn near Looe in southern Cornwall has been beautifully converted into a spacious holiday home but still retains many striking features including exposed beams and part of the old threshing mechanism. The cottage-style kitchen is very well equipped with a large dining area, perfect for a good family Christmas dinner, while the sitting room offers a great place to retreat afterwards.

Nearby Duloe offers a popular friendly pub and Looe, only a four mile drive away, offers lots of boutique shops and excellent restaurants, as well as access to the South West Coast Path.

For only £960 for a family of six, click here to book The Old Threshing Barn for your Christmas break.

Dove House

Dove House near Newton Ferrers, South Devon is a magnificent Victorian home, perfect for big groups and family get-togethers, offering luxury and spacious accommodation. Sleeping up to 18 people and with multiple reception rooms, a drawing room, snug, morning room, library and 5 acres of land, there’s plenty of room for everyone. The wonderful kitchen has featured in several TV cooking shows while the cosy conservatory offers a wonderful space to retreat to for a cheeky tipple while enjoying views of the beautifully manicured gardens and woodland.

Nearby Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo offer lots of places to eat and drink and maritime city of Plymouth, with its historic Barbican and many shops, is only a short drive away.

Christmas week in Dove House for up to 18 people is only £3634 making it just £29 per person per night! Click here for more details.

5 Victoria Place

5 Victoria Place in Salcombe, South Devon, allows guests to enjoy a prime position in this stunning harbour town. With beautiful estuary views, 5 Victoria Place is perfect for families wanting to get away this Christmas. The traditional 19th century fisherman’s cottage has been sympathetically decorated and retains some beautiful features including the stunning brickwork fireplace housing a cosy wood burning stove.

Two minutes from the front door, the bustling town centre offers a great range of interesting shops, traditional pubs and a fine range of excellent restaurants. Spectacular walks along the South West Coast Path offer the perfect opportunity to blow out the cobwebs and work off that Christmas indulgence.

A week in 5 Victoria Place for a family of six for Christmas is only £1355! Click here for more…

For all of these wonderful properties and our full range of fabulous, family-friendly Christmas holiday cottages, visit our website and start your search today!