21st September, 2026
At Alpine Park Cottages, we’re open over Christmas and New Year, offering the perfect opportunity to escape for a few days and enjoy a peaceful Christmas holiday in beautiful East Devon.
And yes… we did just say the C word!
Spend Christmas in a cosy holiday cottage
There’s something rather special about spending Christmas away from home. No rushing around airports, no packing for a foreign holiday and no need to travel hundreds of miles. Just a cosy holiday cottage, beautiful countryside and the East Devon coast on your doorstep.
Our self-catering holiday cottages near Sidmouth are fully equipped, giving you the freedom to enjoy Christmas exactly how you want to.
Fancy cooking your own Christmas dinner and settling down for a relaxing afternoon in your cottage? You can.
Prefer to let somebody else do the cooking? There are plenty of local pubs and restaurants in East Devon where you can enjoy festive food, including Christmas and Boxing Day meals.
One thing that people don't always realise about our holiday cottages is that they are properly block-built and insulated.
They aren't lightweight timber holiday units. Our cottages are brick and block-built, with insulation and proper pitched roofs, which means they retain their heat really well.
So, after you've wrapped up warm and headed out for a winter walk along the Jurassic Coast, explored Sidmouth, enjoyed the countryside or taken a stroll across the Common, you can return to a lovely warm and cosy cottage.
Put the kettle on. Make a cuppa. Put your feet up.
That's our idea of a Christmas holiday!
Christmas on the Devon coast
East Devon is beautiful at any time of year, but there is something particularly peaceful about visiting in winter.
The beaches are quieter, the countryside has a different feel and, on a crisp winter's day, there's nothing quite like getting some fresh sea air.
From Alpine Park Cottages, you're ideally placed for exploring Sidmouth, Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton and the Jurassic Coast, as well as the beautiful East Devon countryside.
And if the weather decides that a coastal walk isn't quite what it had in mind, there's always the option of retreating to your cosy cottage with a Christmas film, a hot drink and absolutely no need to go anywhere!
A Christmas cottage holiday for all the family
Whether you're looking for a Christmas break in Devon for two, a family Christmas holiday or somewhere for the wider family to meet up, our range of self-catering cottages offers accommodation for 2–6 people.
Having your own cottage also gives you something that hotels don't always provide – your own space.
You can have a leisurely breakfast in your pyjamas, come and go as you please, and spend Christmas Day together without having to work around hotel dining times.
And, of course, there's no need to dress up for breakfast!
Why not spend Christmas in East Devon?
If you've never considered spending Christmas away from home, perhaps this is the year to give it a try.
A Christmas cottage holiday in East Devon gives you the chance to slow down, enjoy the beautiful Devon coast and countryside, spend quality time together and come back to a warm and welcoming cottage at the end of the day.
And with Christmas and New Year dates available at Alpine Park Cottages, now is a good time to start planning.
Sally and Curtis look forward to giving you a very warm Alpine Park welcome this Christmas.
Further details about staying at Alpine Park Cottages can be found here
Christmas at Alpine Park Cottages – Your Questions Answered
Can I book a 4-night Christmas break in East Devon?
Yes. 4-night Christmas cottage breaks are also available, giving you a little more time to relax, explore East Devon and enjoy Christmas without having to stay for a full week.
Can I book a 3-night New Year Break in East Devon?
Yes. 3-night New Year cottage breaks are also available, giving you a little more time to relax, explore East Devon and enjoy Christmas without having to stay for a full week.
Are Alpine Park Cottages open over Christmas and New Year?
Yes. Alpine Park Cottages is open over the Christmas and New Year period, with selected cottages available for festive breaks.
Are the cottages warm in winter?
Yes. Our cottages are block-built and insulated, rather than being lightweight timber holiday units, making them warm and cosy during the colder months. They are a lovely place to return to after a winter walk along the Devon coast or countryside.
Can I cook Christmas dinner in the cottage?
Yes. The cottages are fully equipped for self-catering, so you can enjoy Christmas dinner in your own cottage. Alternatively, there are local pubs and restaurants offering festive food and Christmas Day meals.
What is there to do in East Devon at Christmas?
East Devon is ideal for a winter break, with coastal walks, beaches, countryside, independent shops, pubs and plenty of attractions within short drive of Alpine Park Cottages.