Last-minute UK festive breaks

Just minutes from Bath is this enchanting space. Grand walking, a very rural feel, lovely views and a warm welcome for 2-4 plus your dog

In the glorious Howardian Hills, a homely cottage with an open fire for chilly nights and a lovely, country-style kitchen filled with light

Two cottages which can be taken together, in wing of a warm yellow 1927 house. Charming owners, beautiful grounds and breathtaking views

Lovely old house with award-winning restaurant and indoor swimming pool. Sleeps up to 18 so just the ticket for a big family gathering

A romantic and very comfortable retreat in a smartly converted dairy with a pretty garden, close to the South Downs

Creative owners have made a gorgeous, arty space for couples or a small group of friends; good beaches and Salcombe are close

A converted stable on a peaceful farm surrounded by acres of countryside - a Sawday's Community Champion

Magical for nature lovers, with wraparound views to the coastline of Skye. Inside: warmth, luxury and not a whisper from the wildest gale

Contemporary boathouse for all the family. Find rock pools, a shingle beach and plenty of ozone in the salty Cornish air

A 17th-century traditional Welsh longhouse in a very sheltered spot facing south and with a pretty garden surrounded by fields and meadows

Once a coach house, now a split-level place to stay – you can walk to the river and it's just a short hop to central London

A sleek, light-filled, beautifully designed, minimalist space for 4 with wrap-around views from the living room and pool

A peaceful cottage for 2-4 between the Dales and the Moors, with swallows in the barn, an idyllic village, and a garden to explore

A traditional country house experience with plenty of space for big family get-togethers, on a very old estate with fascinating gardens

A peaceful retreat in an unspoilt woody corner of Sussex. Bring dogs and children for fabulous walking on the South Downs Way

Bright and spacious barn for two and a baby on the South Downs Way; close to Brighton and the coast

Come for a huge dollop of peace and quiet in gorgeous countryside. Take long walks, enjoy the views, return to much comfort and space

A light, bright, art-filled space with private garden on a quiet residential street just a short walk from shops, markets and good food