Whether, to you, New Year's Eve is all champagne towers, little black dresses and smoky jazz or counting down to midnight from the comfort of the sofa, it's hard to believe it's just two months until we kiss goodbye to 2024. So, with that, we're looking ahead to the homes to book to mark the occasion, including an Isle of Wight party house by the founders of Bestival and a fantastical Somerset castle made for murder mystery-ing in.
Best for...partying: Carnivąle
Because what else would you expect from the residence of Rob and Josie, creators of colourful music event, Bestival? Carnivąle is a luxury waterfront home on the Isle of Wight, complete with 70s disco-inspired interiors, oodles of space to entertain, plus a pool, hot tub and yoga studio to help soothe sore heads the next day.
Best for...seaside: Ukiyo
Translating to "floating world" in Japanese, Ukiyo is a sanctuary of all things calm in Cornwall's quiet Coverack cove; with spaces designed for relaxation and soaking up the beautiful coastal views. Sipping coupes of Champagne in the hot tub at midnight, you might even catch a glimpse of the New Year's Eve fireworks above the harbour.
Best for...luxury: Gulliver's Hall
Gulliver's Hall is a sprawling manor in the Cotswolds with opulence written all over it. With its very own events barn doubling as the perfect venue for a New Year's Eve bash, whether it's a seven-course banquet or a til-the-early-hours party you're seeking, the flamboyant farmhouse is just the ticket.
Best for...families: Hollyhocks
A striking Tudor longhouse, and the former residence of the Twinings tea family, Hollyhocks in Herefordshire will be a real home-away-from-home for families this New Year. The open-plan kitchen diner is the heart of precious family time, while magical gardens await little explorers' feet.
Best for...wellness: Roserai
This chateau-inspired home in East Sussex has a zen-like quality to it thanks to its outdoor lake, hot tub, sauna and steam room, nestled within a beautiful ten-acre estate. Those embracing a "new year, new me" mantra, will kick off the new year in the right way at Roseraigreen juice optional.
Best for...romance: Limehouse Cottage
Lovebirds, rejoice. Ireland's Limehouse Cottage is hidden in a land where mountains, valleys and lakes collide; with showstopping natural vistas, an outdoor bath to soak in beneath the stars, and a cosy, open fire-warmed lounge from which to see-in the midnight countdown.
Best for...a fairytale: Thornemead Castle
The epitome of a celebration house, guests staying at Thornemead Castle in Somerset will feel as though they've stepped into a fairytale. New Year's Eve is best spent uncovering the castle's unfolding secret chambers with a game of murder mysteryfrom the library to the games room to the grand dining room.
Feeling inspired? Peruse the collection of luxury cottages for New Year's or embrace the world of another real-life party house in "the disco donjon".
