Holiday Cottages

Festive stays in history

Book your festive break in one of our Holiday Cottages this Christmas and New Year, making your holiday truly memorable. Embrace the festive fun and step into England's story, whilst creating your own this festive season.

Festive stays from the 22 Dec 2024 - 3 Jan 2025

Escape the ordinary this festive season with a stay in one of our charming holiday cottages. Sleeping between two or up to eight people, our holiday cottages are perfect for families and friends to get together and enjoy the festive break away, or for that festive romantic retreat. From coast to countryside, our well equipped cottages with contemporary interiors will allow you to celebrate this festive season in comfort and style.

Festive stays can be booked for a minimum of four nights, or why not settle in and stay for four, five, six or seven nights.

This year we're also able to offer a three-night stay for the New Year!

To help you find an available cottage for the festive season, take a look at the selection below:

Where will you stay?

Located at the heart of England's rich historical tapestry, we can provide you with the opportunity to spend the festive season in some truly special locations. Choose to stay in the shadows of a monastic ruin, the grounds of a stately home or the fortified walls of a castle. Discover great places to stay for your festive break - adventures and memory making fun awaits.

The extra benefits of staying with us

  • A welcome hamper on arrival
  • Free entry to English Heritage sites
  • Free tickets for English Heritage events (excluding members, evening & limited capacity events)
  • 10% discount in our shops, cafes and tearooms
  • 10% discount on all English Heritage online gift shop orders for a month after your stay

By staying at one of our holiday cottages, you will also be playing your part in giving England's heritage a future. Discover your next holiday now.

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  • THE JOYS OF CHRISTMAS

    Celebrate the festive season with family and friends at our historic places and discover the history of Christmas through time.

  • GIFT OF MEMBERSHIP

    Give the gift of English Heritage membership this Christmas so they can enjoy unlimited access to over 400 historic places all year round.

  • SHOP CHRISTMAS COLLECTION

    Find unique gifts this Christmas for all the family from our carefully chosen range that offers unusual alternatives to the high street.