A "picturesque" village in North Wales, which is particularly "magical" at this time of year, has been named among the best places for a Christmas break in Britain.

If you are looking to "transform the festive period into something truly magical" this year, The Telegraph recommends going away for a Christmas break.

Somewhere with "pretty independent shopping streets, great walks, cosy old pubs, fabulous food, warm fires and dependable Wi-Fi" - sounds too good to be true right?

Well, these places do exist. So if you are looking for the perfect spot for a getaway this festive season, The Telegraph has come up with a list of the best places for a Christmas break in Britain.

Budgeting for Christmas gifts

Introducing the list, the news outlet said: "Once you reach an age at which Father Christmas has stopped your stocking delivery, there is one Christmas gift better than any other, by a long stretch. A break.

"Whether it’s a hotel or a self-catering house, a few days somewhere novel, far from your own oven and to-do list, can transform the festive period into something truly magical.

"In a new and exciting place, no one is automatically responsible for the washing up, the peeling or the 5am turkey basting.

"You can rewrite the rules and the responsibilities. Taken out of their natural habitats, teenagers turn on smiles and turn off their phones.

"Bickering siblings behave. Shirkers stack the dishwasher. It’s a Christmas miracle.

"But only if you choose the right location. One that covers all the criteria on your Christmas list.

"Luckily, such places do exist and we have found the very best. Just remember to book early, or send up a prayer to St Nick."

Unique British Christmas traditions

The best places for a Christmas break in Britain

The best places in Britain to go for a "fabulous" Christmas break, according to The Telegraph, are:

  • Bosinver, Cornwall
  • Tresco, Isles of Scilly
  • Kingham, Cotswolds
  • Mousehole, Cornwall
  • Castle Cary, Somerset
  • Avebury, Wiltshire
  • Holt, Norfolk
  • Winchester, Hampshire
  • London
  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
  • Midhurst, West Sussex
  • Broughton, Yorkshire
  • Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
  • York, Yorkshire
  • Cairngorms, Scotland
  • Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Hawarden, Wales​
  • Hay-on-Wye, Wales
  • Cardigan, Wales
  • Laugharne, Wales

Why Hawarden is among the best places for a Christmas break

Hawarden is described as a "picturesque" village by The Telegraph and among the perfect spots to go if you are looking for a getaway this festive season.

Hawarden is home to a "fantastic" pub - The Glynne Arms - which has its own estate, which itself is "magical" at this time of year.

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The news outlet explained: "Should you be staying for Christmas, you can roam the ruined castle on a hill, pad around the lily-padded lake, or visit the outdoor sauna hiding in a walled garden," The Telegraph explained.

"Its several magical self-catering cottages are filled with characterful antiques, books and record players, plus big, properly stocked kitchens for cooking up a feast.

"Over Christmas, each one is beautifully decorated, so no need to bring your own tinsel, and equipped with a free hamper, stocked from the estate’s legendary farm shop."