Christmas and New Year breaks.  How about making plans for a STAYCASHION break.. You can still book a family cottage in England  or Scotland, Wales.  The year has been a hard one for many others and virtually no operator is exempt from the relentless advance of  online operators. There are some good deals to be head for short staycation holidays in England for Christmas and New Year. Good offers from Holiday Cottages. Many ski operators are already booked out for New Year. If you want to spend the festive season in a cosy chalet or hotel among snow covered mountains, do it now, before it's too late! Check out Crystal Ski. There are excellent last minute cottages throughout the UK within our Holiday Cottages selection. Our South Tyrol pages list quite a few private B&B house and small family hotels throughout the winter season for active family holidays.