From dazzling light displays and lively artisan markets to sumptuous seasonal stays and friendly reindeer, read on to discover some of our favourite festive coastal breaks this year

Twenty great cottages to suit every group holiday

The festive season looms and with it time to gather friends and family for reunions, cocktails - and the odd ruthlessly competitive challenge. Here’s our pick of 10 Yorkshire getaway gems

EMBRACE CORNWALL’S QUIETER SIDE WITH BRACING COASTAL WALKS, HEARTY PUB DINNERS AND SNUG NIGHTS TUCKED AWAY IN YOUR PRIVATE HUT

THIS MONTH, WE ASK: WHERE DO THE TASTEMAKERS GO ON STAYCATION? DISCOVER THEIR FAVOURITE BOLTHOLES, FROM A WELSH COTTAGE TO A MANOR IN THE PEAKS. PLUS, WE GO ACROSS THE GLOBE IN SEARCH OF THE FILTHIEST VERMOUTH-SOAKED MARTINI. HERE’S TO YOU – AND A VERY MERRY END TO 2025

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