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Self-catering Breaks
Celebrate the festive season at your home from home.
Embrace the wintry tranquillity of your surrounds in some of the UK’s most spectacular National Parks and enjoy the best of both worlds with stay at one of our Self-Catering Resorts.
Stir the senses with a crisp walk through a magical frosted forest or take advantage of the spa and leisure facilities and indulge in luxury and relaxation.
There's also plenty of delicious seasonal fayre to savour at our onsite restaurants or opt to stay in and cook a hearty dinner for your clan as you benefit from the best of both worlds on a self-catering Christmas break at a pace to suit you.
Cairngorms National Park
Christmas in the cairngorms is the closest thing to the North Pole you’ll find on home shores and you’ll enjoy magical winter escapes at Spey Valley and Lochanhully resorts. A visit to the Cairngorm reindeer centre is a must, although be sure to check availability in advance, reindeer are quite busy in December, you know…
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
There’s no better place to fit in some rest and relaxation ahead of a hectic Christmas than at Forest Hills resort. The Trossachs are a haven of tranquillity for those looking for a slower season, where you can enjoy a fantastic food and drinks, blissful spa treatments and festive afternoon teas strolling the local village boutiques.
Snowdonia National Park
The snowy slopes near Plas Talgarth make for enviable sledging but if the weather stays mild, you’ll still find numerous festive events that will have the kids all aglow. Take in the Welsh countryside in all its festive glory aboard the Talyllyn Railway Tinsel & Turkey trains or join them for an atmospheric carol-train trip.
The New Forest National Park
A visit to Elmers Court delightful manor house is particularly enchanting at Christmas, as neighbouring Lymington celebrates Christmas in quaint English style. Pay a visit to family favourite Peppa Pig at Paulton’s World for their Celebration of Christmas event and see the park’s magical illuminations, festive rides and Christmas characters.