Sociable kitchens, atmospheric dining spaces, and roaring fires to curl up beside with a nightcap – in our opinion, these are all key components of a holiday home that’s perfect for both festive entertaining and a well deserved rest!
Luckily, here at Yorkshire Escapes, we have an incredible range of holiday properties across Yorkshire that are ideal for a festive or New Year’s Eve stay. Let’s take a closer look…
The Hall
Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire
Big on grandeur, but even bigger on comfort and character, The Hall is the ultimate retreat for a relaxed, yet sophisticated, festive celebration. Bring the family together in the newly renovated aviation bar, enjoy special seasonal suppers in the mirrored private dining room, and enjoy pre-dinner walks in your wellies down to the river to work up an appetite. Private chefs can be arranged here, as well as magicians, cocktail masterclasses, and even a silent disco if you fancy Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree!
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West Farm
Near Bridlington, Yorkshire Coast
Choosing a festive break at West Farm offers a stylish, five-star stay, with all the homely comforts you and your guests could dream of. Featuring a stunning swimming pool, eight beautiful bedrooms, and a traditional (and very sociable) country kitchen, it has all the ingredients of a Christmas made in heaven! Enjoy your festive meal in the spacious dining area, complete with grand piano, and then gather ont he sofas in front of the log burner for a cosy festive movie.
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The Barn
Ganton, Yorkshire Coast
Ideal for large groups looking to celebrate the festivities together, The Barn is a ten-bedroomed converted farmhouse with huge sociable appeal. Its striking reclaimed wooden dining table sits 22 guests for dinner, while the modern kitchen is perfect for prepping family banquets or special Boxing Day breakfasts. There is also an outdoor hot tub, an indoor hydrotherapy spa pool, and a games room featuring a pool table and table tennis table for after-dinner tournaments!
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Telfit Farm
Richmond, Yorkshire Dales
Cool, calm and collected – Telfit is a wonderfully relaxed and peaceful spot for a wholesome festive escape. Nestled in a quiet corner of the North Yorkshire countryside, days can be spent hiking frosty trails or cycling through wintry landscapes before retreating to your holiday home for a soothing soak in the hot tub and a snug dinner made with ingredients from the property’s very own farm shop!
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Castle View
Bamburgh, Northumberland
Picture a contemporary seaside Christmas stay in a fabulous eighth-bedroom holiday home, just a stone’s throw from Bamburgh Castle! Feast in the spacious dining room with views of the terrace and garden, or pop down to the seafront for festive seafood at the popular Potted Lobster restaurant. Enjoy all your favourite board games in the cosy snug room, and huddle round the firepit on the patio for toasted marshmallows, singalongs and mulled wine.
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Howesyke
Near Leyburn, Yorkshire Dales
Steeped in tradition and bustling with character, Howesyke is a traditional Yorkshire Dales stone farmhouse that offers a magical base for a Christmas or New Year’s Eve group stay. Featuring cosy armchairs, roll top baths, and a Games Barn with snooker and pink pong, you will experience a welcoming and atmospheric staycation with plenty of things to explore on your doorstep. Wrap up snug for a walk around Aysgarth Falls and be sure to pop into The Street Head Inn for a festive pint or some delicious pub food.
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Highleases Farm
Richmond, North Yorkshire
With festive accommodation for up to 20 guests, Highleases Farm combines sweeping open-plan spaces with intimate corners for fireside evenings. Floor-to-ceiling windows, towering bookshelves, and a spectacular spiral staircase set the scene for the celebrations, while the peaceful Yorkshire Dales backdrop offers the perfect opportunity for frosty walks and peaceful pondering on lazy winter days.
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The Lakehouse
Sandsend
With an exclusive lakeside setting and chic coastal-inspired interiors, The Lakehouse is a Yorkshire coastal hideaway that’s just made for stylish Christmas celebrations. Sleeping twelve guests across six elegant bedrooms, it’s a place where open-plan living meets serene outdoor spaces and cosy corners for winter chats. Feast with your friends at the grand dining table or enjoy starlit celebrations at the nearby Saltmoore Estate Hotel.
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High Street Farm
Near Scarborough, Yorkshire Coast
High Street Farm is a beautiful Yorkshire Coast retreat where laughter and togetherness take centre stage for your festive staycation. With space for 28 guests across two houses, it’s a place where everyone can gather and celebrate the season together. Share long Christmas feasts around the grand dining table, then relax together in the luxurious indoor swim spa before a bit of lighthearted competition in the games room!
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The Stables
Near York, Yorkshire
Round up your favourite people and escape to The Stables this Christmas – a luxury Yorkshire retreat that sleeps up to 22 of your most-loved. Think crackling log fires, slow feasts at the dining table, and festive toasts in your own private hot tub! With cosy corners, a snooker room, and acres of estate walks, it’s the perfect spot for socialising, relaxing, and making many memories. If you’re looking for a festive homestay with style, charm, and plenty of northern sparkle, then this is the place for you!
