New Year’s Eve Breaks in Cornwall, Devon & Somerset

A New Year break in Cornwall, Devon or Somerset offers something for everyone, whether you prefer a glitzy black-tie event or a fancy dress party. From the glamorous masquerade ball at Truro Cathedral, to the bustling street party in St Ives, Cornwall provides a magical setting for ringing in the new year.

Fireworks will light up the skies in many of the South West’s coastal locations at midnight, from north coast beaches to pretty harbour villages on the south coast. Clink glasses on the balcony at midnight under starlit skies or sink into the hot tub as fireworks illuminate the skies above. Our luxurious homes offer a fabulous way to round off the year. 

Book your New Year break in Devon, Cornwall or Somerset in the knowledge that your holiday home will be beautifully decorated for this magical time of year. Throughout December, Christmas week and into January, all our homes feature 6ft Christmas trees, adorned with festive baubles and decorations. 

To add an extra special touch to your new year celebrations, you could consider booking a property with an additional feature, such as a hot tub, wood burner or cinema room. After bracing walks on the beach in wintery weather, your group will love returning to a cosy home, where they can enjoy a warming drink by the fire or a rejuvenating soak in a bubbling hot tub. 

Our collection of luxury holiday homes includes a multitude of properties with sea views, as well as homes with stand-out features, including properties holiday homes with saunas, hot tubs and entertainment rooms.

Imagine waking up to the soothing sounds of ocean waves and watching the last sunset of the year in glorious coastal surroundings. Later, sink into a bubbling hot tub with a glass of fizz to mark the end of a wonderful year. 

When you’ve experienced a slower pace of living in the South West, you might be tempted by another getaway in the new year.

February half term breaks in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset are popular for quieter beaches, whilst an Easter break in Cornwall, Devon or Somerset would enable you to take advantage of our properties with heated pools. 

From charming countryside cottages to impressive glass-fronted ocean-view homes, we have properties to suit groups of all sizes. Whether you’re planning a romantic New Year’s Eve getaway, a family break or a multi-generational reunion, there’s something in our portfolio for all types of celebrations.

Many of our properties were designed with special occasions in mind and feature high spec kitchens with large, open plan social spaces, perfect for entertaining. Choose fun features such as indoor slides, games rooms and dedicated movie rooms, for a memorable family getaway.

Our Cornwall Christmas holidays and New Year’s Eve breaks require a minimum booking of five nights. Throughout the rest of the year, three and four-night stays are also available, but during the festive period, five nights is the shortest duration available to book.

Make the most of your stay by wrapping up warm for a coastal walk or braving the water for a New Year’s Day swim. Ask our Concierge team about booking a restaurant for a celebratory meal or organising a private chef to visit the property during your stay.

For seasonal breaks during Christmas and New Year, the minimum stay requirement is five nights. Embrace the South West at this magical time of year by visiting harbour towns lit up with festive lights and enjoying crisp walks along the coast path.

A variety of yuletide events take place on the days surrounding new year; for example, the Eden Project’s immersive winter wonderland and ice skating sessions, or the Heligan Night Garden light trail, promising a magical experience for all. 

When booking holiday cottages in Cornwall for New Year’s Eve, or properties in Devon and Somerset for the festive season, there’s an abundance of dog-friendly holiday homes in our portfolio. Bring your canine companion along for your New Year celebrations and find dog-friendly beaches and restaurants to visit during your stay. 

After fun-filled days running along the sand, rinse sandy paws in the outdoor shower before snuggling up beside the wood burner. Many of our luxury holiday homes also feature an enclosed garden, perfect for letting your four-legged friend explore in a safe environment.

When browsing holiday cottages for new year in Cornwall, Devon or Somerset, consider which locations might be near attractions, beaches or restaurants you’d like to visit. 

Our inclusive concierge service is perfect for planning your stay down to the finest detail. Our team can advise which local eateries and attractions are open during your visit and help you to organise a day out or a table for an evening meal. 
 

Although last minute availability can be an option, we would recommend booking your property in advance, particularly if you plan to stay in a large group or in a property with additional features such as a hot tub or sauna. 

Whether you choose to book a short five-night break to see in the New Year, a whole week or a longer holiday to enjoy the entire festive period, the South West is a wonderful destination for a winter staycation. 

When choosing between Cornwall oceanfront homes or cottages to rent in Devon for New Year, wood burners and welcoming, social spaces are tempting features for a winter escape. 

What could be better, after an afternoon of watching wild winter waves and walking on the beach, than returning to a luxurious home from home? You could be warming up in a sauna, enjoying a hot chocolate by a crackling wood burner or snuggling up on comfortable sofa in a cosy cinema room.