Characterful homes for christmas, from the mountains to the sunshine
Why rent an entire holiday home for Christmas?
Renting a house for Christmas brings family or friends together under one roof while preserving everyone’s privacy. The kitchen means you can prepare
Christmas Eve dinner together, while the living areas host meals and evenings. Decorations, family recipes and shared moments help you recreate, somewhere new, the rituals that make Christmas special.
Where to stay for Christmas: the Alps, Marrakech or Mauritius?
For a family Christmas in the mountains, our
chalets in the Northern Alps offer a choice between large ski areas and village life.
Courchevel and Méribel open onto the 3 Valleys, while Saint-Martin-de-Belleville keeps its Savoyard village spirit. In La Rosière, a Christmas market, carol singing and horse-drawn carriage rides set the rhythm of the festive week.
Tignes and
Val d’Isère suit stays centred on skiing.
In
Marrakech, December brings mild days and cool evenings, making it a natural choice for winter sun without travelling too far from Europe. A
riad in the Medina lets you explore the souks on foot, while our
collection of villas in Marrakech offers other settings in the Palmeraie, around the golf courses or on the road to the Ourika Valley.
In
Mauritius, Christmas falls in the austral summer, with year-round sunshine and warm temperatures shaping the festive season. Our
selection of villas in Mauritius spans several coasts and includes
properties close to sandy beaches so you can share your holiday between the villa and the water’s edge.
The Algarve, Andalusia, St Barts, Bali and Thailand offer other options for the festive season, with plenty of ways to combine Christmas traditions with time outdoors. Find our ideas for
spending Christmas in the sun.
Which amenities and services should you choose for the festive season?
Depending on the property, a
chef or cook can prepare meals, while
house staff make daily life easier. You can enjoy Christmas and New Year with family or friends without taking on all the preparations. Some properties also offer a butler or a driver. These services may be included in the rental or available as an option.
In the Alps, some properties have
an indoor pool, a
spa or a
sauna for relaxing after skiing; in a residence, these areas may be shared. In Marrakech, a
private pool,
hammam or
tennis court also lets you make the most of the villa between outings. In Mauritius, some villas in our selection offer
direct access to the beach or the sea, so you can
spend Christmas with your feet in the water.
Which home should you choose for Christmas with family or friends?
In the Alps and in Marrakech, some larger homes can bring together around
twenty people for Christmas. Depending on the property,
dormitories, children’s bedrooms or family suites make multigenerational stays easier, with a bedroom layout suited to the group.
Which dates should you plan for Christmas 2026?
In 2026, Christmas Eve falls on
Thursday 24 December and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December. In the Alps, some rentals run from
Saturday 19 to Saturday 26 December, others from
Sunday 20 to Sunday 27 December. Minimum stays vary by property and may be longer over the festive period, particularly in Mauritius. In several resorts, availability tightens between Christmas and New Year, so it is worth planning when to book according to the destination and property.
