Christmas countdown has started, with fewer than 100 days left until the cosy festive time is upon us. Some of us may be planning a trip away to somewhere a bit different, but not too far to travel - and an array of magical cosy cottages await couples and families just over the border.

Dorset, which borders east Devon, takes about two hours by car from Plymouth depending on the exact destination. Many locations are also possible to reach by train, but however you travel, family-run business Dorset Cottage Holidays has unveiled a brand-new collection of festive cottage breaks to make the holiday season truly unforgettable.

Guests can now book a cosy countryside or coastal retreat in Dorset, complete with twinkling decorations, roaring fires - and even a magical visit from Santa and his el

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