The festive season is traditionally a time for peace, love and goodwill but with all the commotion of the season, many of us can end up feeling more like Mr. Scrooge than Father Christmas.  Sheepskin (www.sheepskinlife.com) - the award winning collection of stylish and unique holiday properties - has the perfect solution for enjoying a pre- Christmas break that can offer either a true escape from the madness surrounding this busy time of year or the perfect location to embrace it in your own style and at your own pace. 

FOR THE TRULY FESTIVE FOLK:  Sheepskin's distinctive properties are perfectly placed to enjoy the wealth of festive activities taking place in some of the loveliest parts of the UK and, with many of the properties dressed beautifully for Christmas throughout December, guests can truly immerse themselves in the festive season.

Enjoy a stay at Little Cwm Colebatch, a luxurious property that is close to the foodie favourite destination of Ludlow.  Ludlow Castle will have a medieval Christmas market on 23rd and 24th November featuring jugglers, giants and knights as you browse the market stalls.  A stay at Little Cwm Colebatch costs £815 for three nights and £1,785 for seven nights for up to six people.

Or perhaps take in a visit to the St Nicholas Fayre in York, one of Time Out's top 10 Christmas markets, in and around the streets of York Minster from 28th November - 1st December.  World renowned York Minster Choir's carol concert takes place on the 5th and 6th December.  Visitors can escape the hustle and bustle with a stay at Sheepskin's rural and unique Buttercrambe Shepherd's Hut - a distinct and cosy 'glamping' holiday
experience tucked away on a peaceful farm just ten miles from York.  A stay at Buttercrambe Shepherd's Hut costs £300 for three nights and £500 for seven nights for two people. 

For a Christmas build up with a difference, stay at the Music Mill in the Peak District. This contemporary styled Victorian mill is the perfect place for a group or family break with its large sociable living area ideal for festive dinners.  Nearby at Peak Cavern, one of the largest natural caves in the country, carol services with mulled wine and mince pies will be held within the cave on the weekends of the 7th, 14th and 21st December.  A stay at the Music Mill costs £745 for three nights and £1,655 for seven nights for up to six people. 

FOR THE ANTI-CHRISTMAS CROWD: 
Sheepskin's collection includes remote properties that provide a real escape from the world and where the tinsel and turkey can't touch you! Secluded stays include Hilltop, a rural countryside cottage perched high above the valley floor in Snowdonia, where Welsh ponies and friendly sheep are your only neighbours. There are wonderful views in every direction and, without internet and landline connection and limited mobile network, it is the ideal place to escape and recharge your batteries. Sleeping up to four people, a stay at Hilltop costs from £600 for three nights and £1,145 for seven nights.

Or perhaps, Cider House in the Brecon Beacons, a delightful romantic cottage sleeping just two people. It has a peaceful location set within a tranquil garden and is perfect for cosy winter breaks with its luxurious interiors and log burning stove. A stay at Cider House costs £325 for three nights and £710 for seven nights for two people. 

As with all Sheepskin stays, guests also receive a fully bespoke guide to the area that is tailored to their preferences, a special welcome hamper featuring carefully selected products on arrival and extra hotel comforts such as fluffy cotton towels and bathrobes all included during stays.   

For bookings and further information, consult Sheepskin on 01865 764087 / www.sheepskinlife.com

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For more information, please contact Lucy Mayes at Hume Whitehead:

Phone: 0845 498 9980 / 07813 303388 or email:  lucy@humewhitehead.co.uk

About Sheepskin: Founded in December 2009 by Directors Helen Shaw and Adam Lloyd, Sheepskin is an exclusive collection of distinctive holiday homes in some of the loveliest landscapes in England, Scotland and Wales.  From romantic cottage hideaways to larger houses perfect for sharing with family and friends, they are original, often quirky and packed full of character blending contemporary style with rustic charm. Along with hotel style comfort - including fluffy bathrobes, log fires and iPod docking stations - the company uses its local knowledge to tailor each stay to suit guests' interests for a highly personalised service.