It's only November and when it comes to Christmas planning, you're likely to fall into one of two camps – those who've already untangled the Christmas lights in anticipation, and those who prefer a last minute panic booking. Whichever way you prefer to work, we've got it covered.

Christmas comes but once a year, so it's worth making a bit of a big deal out of it. But if you can't quite justify a week's worth of festivities, a few days away can make all the difference, whether it's to fit the turkey in someone else's Aga or to get away from all the tinsel. A festive short break could be the answer.

But where to go? Well the first obvious choice would have to be…

Christmas Cottage

Sleeps 4 in Bicton Wood, mid-Cornwall where 3 nights over Christmas Day would cost £446.10

Settle down to Christmas dinner surrounded by a Cornish woodland paradise, deer grazing in the treeline as you gaze out at the skyline of Bodmin Moor beyond. Cook up a feast in the shiny modern kitchen and walk it off through the woods with your four legged friend. A few days in rural Cornwall in front of Christmas Cottage's woodburner will melt your cares away.

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The Snug 

Sleeps 2 in the Luxulyan Valley on the south coast of Cornwall for Christmas with 3 nights costing £349.50

Tuck yourself away in a little bit of luxury down a tree-lined lane away from it all.  Enjoy previous time together as you open pressies in the ornate Victorian bed, and get someone else to make your meal at a nearby pub before wandering around Charlestown harbour or along the coast. Cosy up this Christmas in The Snug.

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All our cottages available for Christmas>

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With or without decorations, stay somewhere with an open fire to hang the stockings over, or stow yourself away in the countryside until it's all over...

Stargazy Skies

Snuggle up in St Agnes with a 20% discount over Christmas and New Year – a week only costs £432 for 2 people.

The cosy woodburner provides a warming romantic backdrop as you sit in bed and gaze out at the countryside in one direction and listen out for the sound of the sea. Chapel Porth beach is just down the road, with the high end restaurants and trendy shops of St Agnes to keep you busy, before settling down in the glow of the fire at the end of a day's adventures.

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Carrick Nath 

5 people in St Mawes for a 3 night short break over Christmas costs £598

Look out over the open waters of St Mawes as you warm your toes by a roaring fire – this spacious bungalow will make for fabulous family festivities. Occupants of the master bedroom get to enjoy the sea views from the bed but everyone can gather around the fireplace after a romp around this renowned Cornish town.

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With the warm oceanic climate keeping the South West warmer than the rest of the country, a winter escape is always an option. Wrap up warm and wander across empty beaches and the countryside. Watch a storm passing by while sitting in front of a roaring fire. This time of year can offer something for everyone. Dog restrictions have also been lifted off many beaches, so you can bring your four-legged friend along too. But when the clock strikes midnight at the end of the year, where would you want to be?

How about in a cottage with a view?

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Or a picture postcard thatched cottage that are so gorgeous, you won't want to go home?

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We've cosy cottages in the south west that are perfect for celebrating New Year with just your significant other:

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Need more inspiration on why to head west this winter? Have a look at our collection of things to do and events that are on

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