This Christmas find a perfectly cosy cottage to celebrate the ‘most wonderful time of the year’. The festive season can also be accompanied by hours of travelling and trying to work out whose turn it is to give up their bed for the in-laws. So this year, why not share the load and rent a gorgeous cottage? Think huge kitchens and enough sofa space so that no one is relegated to the floor. Here at Snaptrip we have a whole range of fabulous properties available for the Christmas period, so to make life easy here are our favourite five that you could be waking up in on Christmas day…

1. Tasteful Swanage Cottage

This spacious cottage in Dorset will comfortably sleep 8 people so you won’t be tripping over each others toes. The dining room, featured, is ideal for a long Christmas lunch. If, after plenty of delicious food you need a spot of fresh air, the nearest beach is less than a mile away. Dogs are welcome in this property too, so no one needs to be left behind this Christmas.

2. Gorgeous Wells-next-the-Sea Cottage

If you need a comfortable spot to get festive and spend time with your family this cottage in Norfolk might just be the perfect spot. The large corner sofa and open plan living / dining area are just the thing for a day spent indulging together. There is also a spacious kitchen for Christmas lunch creation and plenty of coastal walking nearby for those who need to stretch their legs.

3. Charming Braunton Cottage

This well decorated cottage in Devon sleeps 6 and will welcome two pets, perfect for a small family gathering. The spacious kitchen with a double oven offers plenty of room for rustling up a delectable Christmas lunch and the open plan kitchen / dining arrangement means it’s easy to get everyone together. The wood-burner and central heating will keep your whole group toasty as you celebrate together.

4. Attractive St. John Cottage

This beautiful cottage in Cornwall is surrounded by countryside and has views of the River Tamar; ideal for a peaceful Christmas and all the walking enthusiasts out there. The kitchen here is spacious with an AGA range cooker, but don’t worry if AGA’s aren’t for you there is also a gas oven with a grill and an electric oven with a gas hob – perfect for cooking up a feast.

5. Charming Abersoch Cottage

This charming cottage is ideal if you have a bigger family. It might not be the biggest property we have at Snaptrip, but this gem in Wales still  has oodles of room. Sleeping ten, with a table that will seat you all and three large sofas, it’s a great spot to have the whole family under one roof. There is even a travel cot and highchair available if you have a little one with you; one less thing to worry about.