Holiday Cottages

Festive Cottage Stays for Christmas and New Year

Book a festive getaway in one of our historic holiday cottages this Christmas and New Year.

Escape to a cosy retreat and stay somewhere steeped in England’s rich history.

Find a Holiday Cottage

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Stay with us this Christmas and New Year

Escape the ordinary and indulge in a stay at one of our charming holiday cottages.

Perfect for families, friends, or a romantic retreat, our cottages accommodate between two and eight guests, providing an ideal setting to gather and celebrate the holidays.

You can book 4-7 nights between Monday 21 Dec 2026 and Monday 4 Jan 2027. Arrival days are Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

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A view over a large pond of a domed building at Wrest Park on a frosty morning.

Wake up to history this Christmas

Imagine stepping outside on Christmas morning and having a historic landscape almost entirely to yourself.

When you stay in one of our holiday cottages, you can enjoy out-of-hours access to the grounds – wandering through centuries of history. A truly special festive stay, in places where generations before you have celebrated too.

A woman pushes a pushchair while a toddler walks next to them. They both walk through a doorway at Wrest Park towards a decorated Christmas tree.

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.

Pool House, Witley Court and Gardens

Pool House, Witley Court and Gardens

Pool House, Witley Court and Gardens
Pool House, Witley Court and Gardens
Gardener's House, Wrest Park

Gardener's House, Wrest Park

Gardener's House, Wrest Park
Gardener's House, Wrest Park
South Lodge, 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield

South Lodge, 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield

South Lodge, 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield
South Lodge, 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield
Peacock Cottage, Kirby Hall

Peacock Cottage, Kirby Hall

Peacock Cottage, Kirby Hall
Peacock Cottage, Kirby Hall
Peverell's Tower, Dover Castle

Peverell's Tower, Dover Castle

Peverell's Tower, Dover Castle
Peverell's Tower, Dover Castle
Prior's Lodge, Mount Grace Priory

Prior's Lodge, Mount Grace Priory

Prior's Lodge, Mount Grace Priory
Prior's Lodge, Mount Grace Priory
Refectory Cottage, Rievaulx Abbey

Refectory Cottage, Rievaulx Abbey

Refectory Cottage, Rievaulx Abbey
Refectory Cottage, Rievaulx Abbey
The Garden Cottage, Walmer Castle

The Garden Cottage, Walmer Castle

The Garden Cottage, Walmer Castle
The Garden Cottage, Walmer Castle
The Greenhouse Apartment, Walmer Castle

The Greenhouse Apartment, Walmer Castle

The Greenhouse Apartment, Walmer Castle
The Greenhouse Apartment, Walmer Castle
The Head Gardeners House, Audley End

The Head Gardeners House, Audley End

The Head Gardeners House, Audley End
The Head Gardeners House, Audley End

Search for a place to stay by region

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.

  • See what's on

    Celebrate the festive season with family and friends at our historic places across England.

  • 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.