Short breaks that won’t break the bank this Christmas

cottages4you, the UK’s leading provider of holiday cottages has today released its Christmas short breaks, six weeks ahead of schedule, due to unprecedented demand from customers.

Andrew Barningham, cottages4you, said: “The booking team has received an unusually high call volume from customers wanting to secure a three or four night break over Christmas and New Year. In the recent climate, it appears many holidaymakers are choosing to take a shorter break over the festive season, than commit to a full week, or forgo a holiday completely.

“In response to this feedback, we have decided to release nearly 1000 short breaks earlier than usual to ensure our customers can get the property they want at this special time of year.”

cottages4you offers over 9,000 properties, ranging from traditional thatched cottages to converted churches, restored mills, castles and even windmills! Below is a selection of properties now available to book over the Christmas and New Year period, so whether you want a romantic hideaway for two, or a place for the extended family to celebrate, there is something for every taste and budget.

Christmas and New Year short break packages 2008

1. Perfect for Group Festiveness this Christmas or New Year
Little Petherick, Cornwall, Nr. Padstow,
Ref: W40515

This wonderful Canadian timber log house is situated in the picturesque village of Little Petherick, just 2.5 miles from the pretty harbour town of Padstow. The property boasts a vaulted roof, upstairs galleried lounge, master bedroom with en-suite shower room and balcony, two twin bedrooms, downstairs lounge/kitchen/diner and two folding beds in the downstairs lounge – perfect for a large group of friends or family celebrating Christmas together.

There is a pub and restaurant just one mile away as well as the famous Rick Stein’s seafood restaurant in Padstow.

Price: £854.50 for four nights arriving on 23rd December, sleeps up to eight.

2. Family Retreat
Nafferton, nr. Bridlington
Ref: W41794

Dating back to the 1750s, this Grade II listed semi-detached holiday cottage has been lovingly restored by the present owners.

Situated by the glorious Yorkshire Wolds, enjoy uninterrupted views across the open fields from your private patio. Only a short drive away from the Yorkshire coastal resorts of Bridlington, Filey and Scarborough with the historic towns of Beverley and York 20 and 30 minutes away respectively.

Price: £359.50 for four nights arriving on 23rd December sleeps four.

3. Cosy Christmas Cottage
Yorkshire, Nr. Ripon, Masham
Ref: W40798

Tucked away off the pretty Georgian square in Masham, this cottage has just been refurbished providing the perfect festive hideaway for you and your loved one.

Situated in this lovely Yorkshire village, Masham is the gateway to the Dales and Wenslydale, with ample shops, pubs and restaurants within walking distance, as well as castles, abbeys and gardens for you to explore close by.

Price: £336.50 for four nights arriving on 23rd December, sleeps two.

4. Christmas Conversion
Yorkshire, Nr. Malton, Norton
Ref: W41818

Once home to the Grand National winner, Wildman of Borneo, this converted former stable is situated in the grounds of Wold House Stables with exposed beams and a clean, freshly refurbished finish. This historic property is surrounded by breathtaking views over Langton Wold Gallops, and conveniently situated just a mile from a shop, pub and restaurant and close to Castle Howard.

Price: £344.50 for four nights arriving on 29th or 30th December, sleeps four.

5. Break Bread this New Year
Abbeytown, Nr. Silloth
Ref: W7713

Celebrate the New Year with friends or family in this semi-detached converted bakery, situated just 15 miles away from the historic Carlisle, founded by the Romans as part of Hadrian’s Wall defences. If you don’t fancy celebrating within the comfort of the house, there is a pub which serves food just 100 yards away, and a handy shop just 20 yards away. There is also Allonby, Cockermouth and Keswick a short drive away where you will find scenic lakes and beaches.

Price: £364.50 for four nights arriving on 29th or 30th December, sleeps six.

6. Farmyard Festive Cheer
Bideford
Ref: W41241

Stay in this wonderful rural barn conversion situated on a delightful working farm overlooking the River Torridge and The Iron Bridge. The farm, which is set down a long private driveway, is just two miles away from the historic market town of Bideford, complete with an array of shops, pubs and restaurants.

Price: £349.50 for four nights arriving on 29th or 30th December, sleeps four.

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