From a Cumbrian castle with a cinema to a Cornish manor with its own bar, these houses have space for a big Christmas gathering. Here are the stay lengths and sleeping arrangements to check before you book.
Luxury travel destinations
6 Christmas cottages for a cosy The Holiday-inspired UK escape
From a thatched Devon hideaway for two to a Forest of Dean retreat sleeping 20, these characterful UK stays pair crackling fires and rural scenery with space for a festive escape.
5 of the best Caribbean hotels for a Christmas holiday in 2026
From Grenadian spice rituals and secluded beach stays to Jamaican villas and Anguilla’s New Year fireworks, these five luxury Caribbean hotels offer distinctive ways to celebrate the 2026 festive season.
5 festive staycations across the UK and Channel Islands for Christmas 2026
Hand over the cooking, escape the wrapping chaos or spend Christmas beside the coast with these hosted hotel breaks in Essex, Hertfordshire, the New Forest and Jersey.
4 reasons to visit Greece in autumn, from creative retreats to the grape harvest
New openings on Paros and Mykonos join sculpture-filled stays in Zakynthos and vineyard experiences in Halkidiki, offering a quieter alternative to Greece’s August rush.
No1 Lounges will open a flagship Heathrow Terminal 5 lounge in spring 2027
The expanded lounge will bring more personal space, dedicated solo seating and a country house-inspired interior to one of Heathrow’s busiest terminals.
5 new and renewed Alpine ski stays for winter 2026–27
From a richly designed Courchevel opening to family-focused Austrian luxury and apartment stays in quieter Swiss resorts, these are the Alpine addresses to consider for the coming ski season.
Val d’Isère puts slope safety and electric grooming at the centre of winter 2026/27
The French Alps resort will open in November with an expanded safety programme, new overnight rail links, quieter piste machinery and La Folie Douce’s first village coffee shop.
4 Aethos hotels for an autumn escape in Italy, from Sardinia to Umbria
Catch the last warm days on the Costa Smeralda, hike in the Valle di Ayas, follow Umbria’s truffle dogs or explore Milan’s revived autumn calendar.
10 cosy UK stays to book for an autumn or winter escape
From a stargazing yurt near the Brecon Beacons to a country house outside Edinburgh, these inviting retreats pair seasonal scenery with hot tubs, log burners and characterful interiors.
Mauritius Marriott hotel offer: save up to 40% on stays through 2027
The Generously Yours, Sunset campaign covers three distinctive resorts, with added family benefits and direct-booking extras available for winter-sun holidays.
12 luxury UK Christmas stays for castles, country houses and coastal escapes in 2026
Celebrate Christmas in a Highland castle, beside a Welsh river or inside a glass cabin overlooking Fife, with options for two to 38 guests.
Europe’s chicest autumn city breaks with Anantara
Golden canals, steaming thermal baths and a packed cultural calendar make autumn an inviting time to explore Europe, with these elegant Anantara hotels placing seasonal highlights close at hand.
5 luxury stays near The Gentlemen season 2 filming locations
From an antique-filled villa on Lake Maggiore to a Surrey mansion with its own wellness suite, these bookable stays capture the polished criminal intrigue of Guy Ritchie’s Netflix series.
5 luxury twin-centre trips pairing city energy with coastal and country escapes
From Covent Garden and Camber Sands to Cape Town and an Eastern Cape safari, these five hotel pairings turn one autumn or winter break into two distinct stays.
