Winter escapes: British cottages that are still available to book for your Christmas or New Year getaway

Mince pies by the fire, bracing winter walks and cosy lounges to while away a lazy afternoon… there's nothing quite like a cottage at Christmas. And the good news is that many around the UK still have good availability for Christmas and New Year. From romantic boltholes to restored barns, here's our pick of some of the best places around the UK that you can still book for the festive period.

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