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From snowy mountain lodges to idyllic remote cottages: These AirBnB homes make for the perfect Christmas getaways

IF you're thinking about getting away this winter why not think about renting out one of these stunning Christmas cottages.

AirBnB have revealed their most festive-feeling houses, with their rustic interiors and illuminating Christmas lights - these homes are guaranteed to give you that yuletide vibe.

CHRISTMAS COTTAGE

Christmas Cottage in Chichester is a local landmark thanks to its elaborate decorations
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Christmas Cottage in Chichester is a local landmark thanks to its elaborate decorationsCredit: AIRBNB

With it’s rustic, warm charm and close knit community feel, Christmas Cottage is your quintessentially British get away destination.

Close to the famous Chichester Theatre, the cottage regularly plays host to stage pros and stars alike.

It is located just a stone’s throw away from the coast, which is now home to HMS Victory, the world’s most famous and oldest commissioned war ship and is open for tours.

The cottage costs from £35 per night and is close to local tourist attractions
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The cottage costs from £35 per night and is close to local tourist attractionsCredit: AIRBNB

Also nearby is the beautiful Chichester cathedral, located in the heart of a bustling town where Christmas markets are held each year.

Taking pride of place amongst Chichester’s festive decorations is Rudolph the Reindeer sitting atop of Christmas Cottage, alongside over four thousand Christmas lights, thirty Christmas lanterns and five handmade window dressings, each taking a whole week to come together.

From £35 per night, full details .

MERRY MARGATE

Children come and play with the teddy bears in the front garden of Merry Margate every Christmas
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Children come and play with the teddy bears in the front garden of Merry Margate every ChristmasCredit: AIRBNB

Sitting just behind the sea front, Merry Margate offers guests an idyllic setting, perfect for city dwellers looking to re-charge and rejuvenate ahead of the new year.

Each year, Margate resident and Airbnb host, Kate Simpson creates a mini winter wonderland in her front garden. Initially devised by accident, it has become a local favourite.

Now in its fifth year, the display attracts families from neighbouring streets who look at the lights and play with the reindeer and teddy bears.

From £50 per night, full details .

THE NORFOLK NUT-CRACKER

The 400-year-old cottage is decorated in festive lights every year by owner Susan
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The 400-year-old cottage is decorated in festive lights every year by owner SusanCredit: AIRBNB

Hidden behind winding country lanes, The Norfolk Nutcracker is a 400-year-old thatched cottage.

Home to a natural running spring, the cottage optimises rural living with rolling hills and countryside.

It is situated next to a working crop farm, which houses a herd of deer, wild rabbits and wild geese.

As an ex city dweller who fell in love with the lavish and bright Christmas decorations on offer, host Susan has made it her personal mission to bring some Christmas glamour to the Norfolk countryside.

From £150 per night, full details .

HELLO DEER

Catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights from your Swedish log cabin
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 Catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights from your Swedish log cabinCredit: AIRBNB

This Reindeer Farm is Sweden is snow joke.

It doesn’t get more Christmassy then log cabins, wood-fired stoves, snowshoes and reindeer sledding tours.

From £270 per night, full details .

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ALPINE SNOW GLOBE

This Alpine lodge is perfect for adventurers who wants to try out lots of winter sports
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This Alpine lodge is perfect for adventurers who wants to try out lots of winter sportsCredit: AIRBNB

This Christmas cracker of a listing is perfect for snow and ski lovers.

Nestled in the Alps it is the ideal place for the adventurer, with climbing, skiing, touring, hiking and paragliding on the doorstep.

From £79 per night, full details .

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