Do you have the stress of letting everyone round yours for Christmas dinner? What with the grandparents, uncles, aunties and various children running about it's always a worry that you will not have enough space to accommodate them all. Well, there might just be a solution! (And it also involves your house staying completely clean!) The solution is to rent a country cottage for Christmas.
Renting a country cottage is the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit. Of course it would have to be a cottage in England; a true British Christmas! One specific region which offers the most amazing scenery is Norfolk and it's less than a couple hours drive wherever you live in the UK. So on that crisp Christmas day you can either roam around the countryside or along the stunning coastline depending on which area of Norfolk you decide to stay in. So, even if it doesn't snow (everyone looks forward to a white Christmas) you are guaranteed some gorgeous views. It's also an great opportunity to get everyone out the house so you can get the food ready!
Cottages are equipped with all the necessary kitchen utensils so there's no need to worry about where to cook the huge Christmas dinner spread; throw in a log fire and a mug of mulled wine and you've got yourself the perfect Christmas. Not forgetting the children of course; going away for the holiday period will mean that it's more of an adventure for them, making it even more special. Just a quick tip though, try picking a cottage with a big fireplace, we wouldn't want Santa getting stuck would we?
As well as this, renting a cottage would not be too expensive, especially if you get your various relatives to make an input - it's only fair if you are going be doing the cooking all day. It makes the whole experience feel much more like a holiday if you are actually away from home. Whether it is a couple of days either side of Christmas or a whole week, it's worth it just to be in a country cottage for the winter. It's cosy, picturesque and luxurious; a real Christmas treat.
So gather everyone together, grab the turkey and elope to one of the gorgeous self catering cottages in Norfolk. Make your Christmas that little bit more special by turning it into a real holiday away and keep your fingers crossed for snow!
Renting a country cottage is the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit. Of course it would have to be a cottage in England; a true British Christmas! One specific region which offers the most amazing scenery is Norfolk and it's less than a couple hours drive wherever you live in the UK. So on that crisp Christmas day you can either roam around the countryside or along the stunning coastline depending on which area of Norfolk you decide to stay in. So, even if it doesn't snow (everyone looks forward to a white Christmas) you are guaranteed some gorgeous views. It's also an great opportunity to get everyone out the house so you can get the food ready!
Cottages are equipped with all the necessary kitchen utensils so there's no need to worry about where to cook the huge Christmas dinner spread; throw in a log fire and a mug of mulled wine and you've got yourself the perfect Christmas. Not forgetting the children of course; going away for the holiday period will mean that it's more of an adventure for them, making it even more special. Just a quick tip though, try picking a cottage with a big fireplace, we wouldn't want Santa getting stuck would we?
As well as this, renting a cottage would not be too expensive, especially if you get your various relatives to make an input - it's only fair if you are going be doing the cooking all day. It makes the whole experience feel much more like a holiday if you are actually away from home. Whether it is a couple of days either side of Christmas or a whole week, it's worth it just to be in a country cottage for the winter. It's cosy, picturesque and luxurious; a real Christmas treat.
So gather everyone together, grab the turkey and elope to one of the gorgeous self catering cottages in Norfolk. Make your Christmas that little bit more special by turning it into a real holiday away and keep your fingers crossed for snow!
About the Author:
Simon Trefoils has been a travel blogger, writer and editor for four years. He loves taking family holidays in Norfolk and relaxing in a beach setting. He has written about self-catering cottages, holiday cottages and off the beaten path getaways.
