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Christmas In Dorset: Book Your Luxury Festive Vacation Now

There’s something magical about the festive holiday season and when you’re celebrating Christmas in Dorset, you feel it right from the very first day of December. When the first flakes of snow fall and create a magical winter wonderland. When little children happily write their Christmas wish lists for Santa. When you’re making endless shopping trips to the mall to get more gifts to put under your Christmas tree. 

Here at English Cottage Vacation in the heart of the Dorset countryside, Christmas is not only magical but a luxury-filled holiday you won’t soon forget.

Our goal is to help you enjoy your vacation, especially during Christmas when you want to maximise the time you spend with your family. Love, peace, and joy flow in abundance while you’re surrounded by the luxury of our cottage, the serenity of Dorset, and the supreme service your hosts provide. 

There’s is still a chance for you to experience a magical Christmas in Dorset with bookings being available for the time being (but book soon to avoid disappointment!). Read on for a glimpse of what that looks like and all the amazing festive activities you can experience while you’re here.

Our Sample Pre-Christmas Itinerary

Photo of festive cookies to illustrate Christmas in DorsetWe love celebrating special occasions in style here at English Cottage Vacation. So you can be sure that during Christmas, we’ll deck the halls with boughs of holly and give you plenty of reasons to be jolly. 

Of course, we’ll make sure your luxury vacation is personalised according to what you want and need. But if you need a taste of the magic that awaits you and your loved ones here, our pre-Christmas sample itinerary is a great place to start. 

This standard itinerary is a mix of vacation goodness, spread across a week with something new and exciting for each day. We’ll make sure you enjoy every single bit of it. From day 1 when you arrive and catch your breath before you dive into city day trips, walks across the countryside and visits to traditional English castles; to your very last day when we bid you goodbye as you lock away the treasured memories you’ve made in your heart.

Christmas Events In Dorset 

Photo of festive candles at Christmas time in DorsetThe quaint town of Dorset transforms into a hive of activity around Christmas time. There’s so much to see, do and experience that you’re spoilt for choice. 

Whether you want to ooh and aah at pretty lights on Christmas trees at Bournemouth’s annual Christmas Tree Wonderland, hang out with Santa and his elves and reindeer at Poole Quay, or watch a Christmas-themed show; whatsoever your heart desires we’ll make it happen. 

The beauty of English Cottage Vacation packages is how much flexibility you have to create the vacation of your dreams. So, if you’d like to add a bunch of these Dorset Christmas events to your itinerary, we’ll take care of the finer details for you. 

Christmas Markets In Dorset

Photo of two glasses of egg nog amidst Christmas decorationsThe best part of a vacation is picking out souvenirs to take back home with you. The Christmas markets in Dorset are the perfect thing for that. They’re filled with a variety of Christmas treats and unique gifts to celebrate the festive season. 

You can even turn your walk through the market into a fun trip! Imagine sipping on egg nog and sampling tasty local treats as you browse through the vast collection of artisan gifts. Whether you go it alone or with friends and family, you’re bound to have a good time. 

The Christmas holiday is naturally a magical time, but spending it with English Cottage Vacation elevates it to something almost ethereal. Our luxury vacation, filled with gourmet cuisine, royal treatment and first-class service provides an elegant backdrop for an unforgettable festive season. So reach out today to make sure one of our December 2023 availabilities is yours and come on over to Dorset for the best, most luxurious Christmas holiday you’ll ever experience!