You can truly unwind and embrace the magic of the season with a Christmas, Twixmas or New Year mini break in beautiful Dorset for 2026. It’s the perfect opportunity to put your feet up, switch off from everyday life, and let someone else take care of all the planning, cooking and tidying up. Whether you're dreaming of a cosy seaside retreat with stunning coastal views, a luxurious country house hotel nestled in rolling hills, or a festive holiday park transformed into a winter wonderland, Dorset offers a wide range of options to suit every taste and budget.
From the moment you arrive, you’ll be warmly welcomed and looked after, allowing you to fully relax and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Indulge in delicious seasonal meals, take part in cheerful holiday activities, or simply enjoy peaceful walks through frosty landscapes and charming villages. Whether you're travelling with family, friends, or a loved one, there's something special about spending the holidays in a place where everything is taken care of.
Take a look at the fantastic accommodation packages available across Dorset this festive season. With so many wonderful choices, you’re sure to find the perfect spot to celebrate Christmas, recharge during Twixmas, or ring in the New Year in style.
The Pines Hotel
Located overlooking Swanage Bay, The Pines Hotel offers Christmas, Twixmas and New Year breaks.
Christmas at The Pines Hotel will be a three day party starting on Christmas Eve. As well as being full-board there will also be music on two of the evenings, afternoon tea with Christmas cake and mince pies, a quiz night, plus a guided walk followed by mulled wine. Prices start at £800 per person for the three nights with the option to add additional nights either side if preferred, based on 2 people sharing a room.
If you are looking to stay between Christmas and New Year, The Pines offer two, three or four night breaks from 27 December to include dinner, bed and breakfast from £129 per person per night.
For New Years, book any two nights dinner, bed and breakfast to include a Dinner on New Years Eve with hats, novelties and bubbly from £340 per person.
Knoll House Hotel
After the madness that December brings with present shopping and festive celebrations, slow down and enjoy the delights of a family Christmas at the Knoll House Hotel and let someone else do all the hard work for you!
Christmas Breaks start from £1199 for a dinner inclusive three-night stay based upon two adults sharing a room. You can also upgrade to four nights for £1499.
Two night Twixmas Breaks are available to book from £320 for a two-night dinner-inclusive stay for two adults.
They also have a one, two or three night dinner inclusive New Year break, starting at £104.75 per person for two adults sharing.
Parkdean Resorts Winter Wonderland at Christmas
At Warmwell Holiday Park, discover Parkdean Resorts Winter Wonderland during Christmas, Twixmas and New Year. Have a go at skiing, sledging or snow boarding on their dry ski slope, splash around in their indoor pool with flume and wave machine and get into the festive spirit. You can meet Father Christmas and his elves and reindeer, go ice-skating, see a live show or pantomime and go shopping at the Christmas Market.
4 Night Christmas self-catering breaks beginning 23 December start from £1044.
3 Night Twixmas self-catering breaks starting 27 December are from £581.
4 Night New Year self-catering breaks starting 30 December are from £986.
Moonfleet Manor Hotel
Join the team at Moonfleet Manor near Weymouth this Christmas, Twixmas and New Year, for a fun packed festive family treat! There are a variety of packages available to choose from, between three and four nights. Their Christmas stay package begins 23 December, Twixmas from 27 December and for New Year, your stay begins on 30 December.
The Christmas House Party is a four night package including cream tea on arrival, breakfast and supper each day, festive entertainment and family activities such as arts and crafts, Santa’s Grotto and a gingerbread house competition. Guests can also enjoy cosy daily rituals including story time with milk and cookies, films with popcorn, and a programme of on-site and local festive experiences. Prices start from £2743 for a family of three.
Mortons Manor
Mortons Manor in Corfe Castle creates the complete festive atmosphere for you to share with family and friends. You’ll be made to feel welcome as soon as you walk through the front door.
The 3 night Christmas break starts on Christmas Eve with a glass of fizz followed by dinner. Breakfast is included on all 3 mornings as well as Christmas Day lunch and evening nibbles, and Boxing Day cream tea and dinner. Prices start at £2130 for two people, with a single occupancy rate of £1590.
The New Year breaks appeal to all ages, which, combined with log fires, comfy lounges, beautiful decorations, excellent award-winning food, friendly staff and breathtaking countryside walks, make for a really magical time.
New Year breaks include a Gala Dinner on New Years Eve (plus breakfast and dinner on other days) and are either for 2 nights (arriving 30 or 31 December) or 3 nights (arriving on 30 December). Prices start from £1220 for 2 people or £975 for single occupancy.
Beautiful B&Bs
It's not just our big hotels and holiday parks who welcome guests during Christmas and New Year. Many of our B&Bs and guesthouses open their doors to travellers from far and wide, offering a comfortable and relaxing home from home over the festive period.
Cosy cottages and amazing apartments
If you'd like to opt for a self catering cottage, apartment or house to stay in during Christmas, Twixmas and New Year, we have a great selection to choose from. The beauty of going self-catering is you can be flexible with your plans and come and go as you please.
Let us entertain you!
There are many events taking place during the Christmas season. So, whether you want to visit Santa or be dazzled by twinkling lights, you'll have a great time in Dorset this winter.
