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Most of the time our holiday properties book out for the Full week (7 nights), however there are times during some Off Peak periods or last minute where Short Breaks may be arranged with certain properties. They can be either 3, 4, 5 or 6 nights and are priced accordingly. Please remember that all short break enquiries have to be checked prior to booking, simply find your perfect cottage, get in touch and we will help finalise your enquiry either email or phone our Reservation Team .


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Group Holiday Ideas for Christmas and New Year

The West Country is a wonderful place to visit throughout the year, but in the winter it’s particularly magical; with its spectacular countryside and beautiful wildlife a Christmas break in the South West is the perfect way to celebrate and a fantastic start to the New Year.

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Ultimate Christmas and New Year holiday

Our collection of large cottages offers the perfect solution for those wishing to travel en mass. With room to sleep from 8 to 22 people, there’s enough space for generations of your family or an extended group of friends to stay all together and with the added benefit of off-peak prices, you can relax and enjoy the ultimate Christmas and New Year retreat.

We’ve a wide range of larger cottages to choose from, including luxury properties which feature some really special facilities; from in-door swimming pools to gyms and hot tubs, there are plenty of fantastic amenities to really treat the whole party.

There’s an array of different types of accommodation to choose from if you’re planning a group holiday, choose from coastal retreats like the The Acers. Situated in one of the most sought after locations in North Devon, dramatic rugged coastline and some of the South West’s best surfing beaches are only a stone’s throw away. With enough room to sleep eight people, this stunning property is the perfect choice for a large group holiday by the sea.

Enjoy the country appeal of Gilcombe Farmhouse in Somerset, a beautiful and imposing property that sleeps an impressive thirteen, it offers old-world charm in abundance. With exposed stonework and beams and original slate floors, you can kick back and enjoy New Year’s Eve in front of an atmospheric open fire.

For those hoping to celebrate a traditional family Christmas, an ideal property steeped in history and character is Trevaglas Farm in North Cornwall, which offers many impressive features and can sleep up to ten people. A beautifully renovated Georgian home, it boasts many of its original features and with such grand and characterful surroundings, you’re sure to have a magical Christmas.

Should you choose to spend this special time of year in the West Country, we’ve plenty more large cottages to choose from, find out more by visiting our group holidays ideas page or explore our range of luxury holidays, to ensure you get the very best from your South West break.


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