As the weather gets colder, many of us are starting to plan what the festive season will entail.

With lodges and cottages filling up fast, now may be the time to book your own seasonal staycation.

We’ve searched for the cosiest holiday lets in and around Brecon that are available over the Christmas period.

This ‘bunkhouse-style’ farmhouse has six bedrooms and can accommodate up to 24 guests - making it perfect for getting the whole family together.

Surrounded by countryside, the house has clear views of Fan Frynach and Rhos Dringarth Mountains which tower behind it, and welcomes pets, meaning that your furry friends can still take part in your festive celebrations.

Inside the property, there is a kitchen, two lounges, and six bedrooms, with three of those being dormitory-style accommodation with 17 beds between them.

Described as “the perfect escape”, this country retreat has been recently restored and sleeps twelve adults.

The property is made up of a large country-style kitchen with a double oven, providing plenty of space to cook up a family meal, a sun room, a dining room, a living room, a reading study, four en-suite bedrooms and two attic bedrooms, plus a bathroom.

Outside there is a hot tub with views out over the landscaped gardens and countryside.

Swan Cottage is located right on the waterfront of the Brecon and Monmouthshire canal, just a few minutes walk from the town centre.

There is a cosy conservatory from which to watch the river boats, and a log burner in the living room to gather around for family board games.

The property can host four guests in two bedrooms, making it suitable for a small family getaway.

Sunnyside is a detached farmhouse found on a working farm a few miles from Brecon.

The spacious holiday cottage has been renovated for large families to enjoy their holiday together, with room to host eight guests.

Inside, there is a large dining room, a living room, a kitchen, and six bedrooms, with two and a half bathrooms.

Keystone and Sketchmap are made up of a private bedroom in an old stone barn, annexed by an additional room with a bunk bed and a single bed.

The barn has a communal kitchen, a bathroom with a rain shower, a lounge area with windows facing the Black Mountains, and a garden area with a firepit.

Pets are allowed at the property, which could make a unique and cosy getaway for the festive season.