Have a change of scene this Christmas. Hang up the misteltoe, switch on the fairy lights and relax in your very own holiday home from home. Even basting the turkey won't be a chore when you're in the kitchen of your dreams.
For a traditional Christmas think roasted chestnuts, blazing log fires, long country walks and rustic hideaways - Cornwall cottages, the Peak District, the Highlands, Snowdonia cottages and Tuscany villas all fit the bill. Or head for the French slopes and Switzerland for a guaranteed white Christmas.
Fancy Christmas on the beach? Swap the turkey for a barbie in Australia - try Sydney apartments or Perth. The Canaries are just as warm and Tenerife apartments are always a popular Christmas option. In Spain December means the el Gordo Christmas lottery - from Valencia apartments to Marbella villas there's plenty of accommodation for all aspiring millionaires.
Christmas breaks are also available in Ireland, Turkey, Cyprus and Portugal as well as lots more destinations worldwide. Use the country links below to start searching - just don't forget to pack your stocking!
All these homes are available between December 20 and 27 2009.
