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Longtown, Cumbria, England
Self-catering Christmas package from £1,809 for 2 nights (sleeps up to 16 people)
Our Experts Say:
Full of history and romance, Brackenhill Tower, the only Scottish peel tower (fortified house) standing now on English soil, is situated in the heart of what was once "the debatable lands". Now just in England but practically right on the border with Scotland, the tower is just 6 miles from the romantic wedding capital of Scotland, Gretna Green.
Rise, Hull, Yorkshire, England
Self-catering Christmas package from £32,166 for 3 nights (sleeps up to 62 people)
Our Experts Say:
Rise Hall is great for celebrations with family and friends. Standing in an isolated part of the tranquil Yorkshire countryside on a 30-acre estate, from the moment your guests arrive down the sweeping carriage driveway, they will be guaranteed a warm and friendly welcome and will be encouraged to make themselves at home.
Dartmoor, England
Self-catering Christmas package from £2,772 for 3 nights (based on 2 people sharing)
Our Experts Say:
Situated within the Bovey Castle grounds, a short walk from the main building, you can experience all the private lodge benefits and lap up the perks of the luxury castle hotel right next door, including use of the spa, pool, hotel dining and activity experiences.
North Yorkshire, England
Self-catering Christmas package from £55,000 for 3 nights (sleeps up to 32 people)
Our Experts Say:
Carlton Towers is the family home of Lord and Lady Gerald Fitzalan Howard, a Victorian Gothic-style country house with opulent, luxury interiors, nestled within 250 acres of magnificent scenery. Stays can be tailored to suit your requirements; your celebration, your wedding, your menus – whatever your reason for visiting – planned meticulously to ensure your thorough enjoyment.
Malton, nr York, North Yorkshire, England
Self-catering Christmas package from £32,166 for 3 nights (sleeps up to 24 people)
Our Experts Say:
Grade I listed Howsham Hall lies to the north-east of York, North Yorkshire, in a quiet secluded valley. After 350 years as a family home, the hall has been transformed into a luxury countryside retreat, finished to the highest standards. With a variety of stunning event spaces and 12 luxury bedrooms, it is a perfect venue for private getaways with family and friends, corporate and dining events, and luxury weddings.
Norfolk, England
Self-catering Christmas package from £27,950 for 4 nights (sleeps up to 30 people)
Our Experts Say:
Middleton Castle, a 15th-century Grade I listed property in Norfolk, offers a luxury retreat for up to 30 guests. Surrounded by a private moat and exquisite gardens, the castle features Medieval architecture, elegant interiors, and modern comforts. The castle includes spacious reception rooms, a grand dining room and is just two hours from London.
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