Christmas Cottages for a Last Minute Festive Break
Published on 18 Nov 2024 by Amy GreenwoodThe festive season is fast approaching, but it’s not too late to plan a cosy Christmas escape. While many of our cottages have already been snapped up, there are still a few hidden gems waiting to welcome you. So, if you’re looking to get away from it all and enjoy a relaxing retreat, we’ve handpicked some Christmas cottages that are still available for a last-minute festive break.
Whether you’re looking to escape the holiday rush, enjoy a coastal Christmas, or celebrate in style at a beautiful Welsh cottage, read on to discover our top picks for a magical Christmas getaway…
A PERFECT RURAL RETREAT…
BRYN-MAWR, NEAR CAERNARFON
Sleeps 4 | Near Beach | Real Fire | Farm Stay
This 300 year old cottage lies in a quiet, rural location on a working farm, just a short drive from Caernarfon. The cottage has great access to the nearby coastline and mountains, and enjoys fantastic, panoramic sea views.
With thick stone walls, and a log burner set in a traditional inglenook fireplace, this cosy cottage is the perfect rural retreat for a couple or small family looking for a quiet Christmas break in the Welsh countryside.
IDEAL FOR LARGER FAMILIES…
PLAS-GLYN-Y-WEDDW, LLANBEDROG
Sleeps 8 | Dog Friendly | Near Beach | Near Pub | Large Cottage
Fancy walking up to the sound of the sea on Christmas morning, or enjoying a bracing beach walk after Christmas lunch? Book a festive break at Plas Glyn Y Weddw and you can do just that. This impressive Gothic style mansion is nestled beneath Mynydd Tir-y-Cwmwd (Llanbedrog headland), just 350 yards from Llanbedrog’s beautiful sandy beach.
With four bedrooms, plus an additional mezzanine, a large dining table, and ample sofa space, Plas Glyn Y Weddw is ideal for a large family group. What’s more, this property is dog friendly so the whole family can enjoy a festive break together!
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN STYLE…
FICERDY, LLANDWROG, NEAR CAERNARFON
Sleeps 6 | Near Beach | Near Pub | Real Fire
Fancy a little bit of luxury this Christmas? Ficerdy could be just what you’re looking for. This Grade II listed former vicarage is brimming with period character – the building itself is simply stunning, the interiors quietly stylish and luxurious, and the surrounding countryside just breathtaking. The perfect setting to celebrate in style this Christmas.
ENJOY A COASTAL CHRISTMAS…
GWEITHDY-BRONAFON, BORTH-Y-GEST
Sleeps 4 | Dog Friendly | Near Beach
Located close to the beach in the picturesque seaside village of Borth-y-Gest, Gweithdy Bronafon is a beautifully converted stone workshop that combines a rustic exterior with a thoroughly modern interior. Sleeping four guests (and a four-legged friend) this property is ideal for couples or a small family looking to enjoy a relaxing coastal break this Christmas.
CHARACTERFUL COTTAGE OVERLOOKING BEAUMARIS BAY…
RALLT-GOCH-BACH, BEAUMARIS
Sleeps 6 | Dog Friendly | Near Beach | Near Pub | Real Fire | EV Charger
Rallt-Goch-Bach sits on a quiet hillside within walking distance of the town of Beaumaris. This charming property has bags of character, with beamed ceilings, thick walls, a log burner, and a delightfully quirky layout.
Cosy and comfortable, the cottage sleeps six guests and is ideal for families or friends sharing. If you fancy a change of pace over the festive period then this gorgeous coastal cottage, with its stunning views over Beaumaris Bay, is a great choice.
THE PERFECT BASE FOR A LARGE GATHERING…
GLYNMOR, LLANDANWG, NEAR HARLECH
Sleeps 9 | Dog Friendly | Near Beach | Real Fire
Situated in Llandanwg, near Harlech, this beautiful semi-detached home enjoys a fantastic coastal location and stunning sea views. With room for up to nine guests in four bedrooms, Glynmor makes an ideal base for a large family gathering. The house is walking distance to one of North Wales’ best sandy beaches, and just a short drive from the town of Harlech, with its pretty high street and imposing mediaeval castle.
IDEAL FOR A ROMANTIC GETAWAY…
MOELFRE, DYFFRYN ARDUDWY
Sleeps 2 | Dog Friendly | Real Fire | Farm Stay | Near Beach | EV Charger
Small but perfectly formed, Moelfre is a one bedroom barn conversion on a working Welsh hill farm. Named after the neighbouring mountain, this lovely little cottage lies in a peaceful, rural location surrounded by fields and hills, and enjoys views across the farm and the Rhinog Mountains. It’s the ideal spot to get away from it all and would suit an outdoor-loving couple looking for a romantic Christmas retreat.
