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:
- East Lodge, Hardwick Old Hall, Derbyshire
- Fort House at St Mawes Castle, Cornwall – available New Year only
- No 1 Sovereign’s Gate at Osborne, Isle of Wight
- No 2 Sovereign’s Gate at Osborne, Isle of Wight – available Christmas only
- Pavilion Cottage at Osborne, Isle of Wight
- Peacock Cottage at Kirby Hall, Northamptonshire
- Peverell's Tower at Dover Castle, Kent – available New Year only
- Pool House, Witley Court, Worcestershire – available New Year only
- Prior's Lodge at Mount Grace Priory, Yorkshire – available New Year only
- Refectory Cottage, Rievaulx Abbey, Yorkshire
- South Lodge at Battle Abbey, East Sussex
- The Bowling Green Apartment at Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight
- The Custodian's House at Pendennis Castle, Cornwall
- The Garden Cottage at Walmer Castle, Kent – available New Year only
- The Greenhouse Apartment at Walmer Castle, Kent – available New Year only
- The Head Gardener's House at Audley End, Essex – available New Year only
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
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