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Exterior of a stone house with white windows and a red tiled roof at Chine Cottage Sandsend
37
Sandsend, North Yorkshire, YO21
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A refreshing cottage located in the village of Sandsend in North Yorkshire. Sea views. Three bedrooms. Garage. Patio area. Whitby 2.5 miles. (Ref. 966463)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from Sat 6th Dec £603

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A small wooden house on a grassy hill with a stone retaining wall and trees at Cedar Holme in Wingerworth
20
Wingerworth, Derbyshire, S42
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A snug single-storey lodge situated in the quaint village of Wingerworth in Derbyshire. Pet friendly. Bike storage. WiFi. Chesterfield 2.8 miles; Matlock 8.4 miles; Ripley 11.6 miles. (Ref. 1073399)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from Mon 15th Dec £459

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A gravel driveway leading to a house with a double garage and surrounded by trees at Maisies Cottage in Kippenross near Dunblane
38
Kippenross near Dunblane, Stirling, FK15
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A charming annexe to the owner's home, one mile from the centre of Dunblane in Kippenross, Stirlingshire. Off-road parking. WiFi. Picturesque countryside views. Stirling 5.5 miles; Loch Lomond & The Trossachs Nation Park 20.1 miles; Perth 29.7 miles. (Ref. 1053940)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Dishwasher
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7 nights from Sat 6th Dec £338

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A single-story house with white walls and a gray roof with a paved driveway and a fenced yard at Woodview in Pooley Bridge
22
Pooley Bridge, Lake District, CA10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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This contemporary, single-storey, semi-detached cottage rests in Pooley Bridge, Cumbria. Close to amenities. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Enclosed garden. Penrith 6.5 miles; Glenridding 8.2 miles; Keswick 16.2 miles. (Ref. 1061284)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from Sat 6th Dec £605

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An exterior view of a white cottage with a thatched roof surrounded by greenery and flowers at Rookwood in Drewsteignton
32
Drewsteignton, Dartmoor National Park, EX6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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An enchanting cottage settled within the boundary of Dartmoor National Park, Devon. Pet-friendly. Amenities within walking distance. Okehampton 10.9 miles; Exeter 14.2 miles. (Ref. 1000312)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Mon 15th Dec £520

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An old stone and brick building with arched windows and a black iron fence around it at The Miners Hall Retreat in Stanley County Durham
91
Stanley, County Durham, County Durham, DH9
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

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The Miners Hall, a breathtaking converted chapel located in the quaint town of Stanley, County Durham. Stained-glass windows. Hot tub. Sauna. Jukebox. Durham 8.8 miles; Newcastle upon Tyne 11 miles; Sunderland 17.3 miles. (Ref. 1128283)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £1331

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A red brick building with white window frames and a blue double door entrance surrounded by trees at Broad Bay Lodge in Bridlington
44
Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO15
  • Sleeps16
  • Bedrooms8
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Broad Bay Lodge, a beautiful house in the seaside town of Bridlington in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Near North York Moors National Park. En-suite rooms. Filey 11.3 miles; Scarborough 17.8 miles. (Ref. 1159060)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

7 nights from Mon 15th Dec £2596

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A holiday lodge with a deck and outdoor furniture by a pond at Summerdown in Brean
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Brean, Somerset, TA8
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

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Summerdown is an attractive, single-storey lodge resting in Brean, Somerset, enjoying serene lake views and a short walk to a beach, pub, and shop. Burnham-on-Sea 3.7 miles; Weston-super-Mare 9.9 miles; Glastonbury 20.2 miles. (Ref. 1172908)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £552

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A stone cottage with a gravel driveway surrounded by green trees and plants at Ty Twt in Llanfair Clydogau
17
Llanfair Clydogau, Ceredigion, SA48
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

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A quaint, semi-detached cottage located in Llanfair Clydogau near Llanddewi-Brefi, Ceredigion. Enclosed garden. Woodburning stove. Beautiful views. Pet-friendly. Bike storage. Lampeter 5 miles; Aberystwyth 23.9 miles. (Ref. 1089052)

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7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £349

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A brick house with a green door and white windows next to a brick stairway with plants at 32 Church Hill in Ironbridge
29
Ironbridge, Shropshire, TF8
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A charming detached cottage resting in Ironbridge, Shropshire. Woodburning stove. Countryside views. Close to amenities. Telford 4.5 miles; Bridgnorth 8.6 miles; Shrewsbury 14.5 miles. (Ref. 1072290)

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7 nights from Sat 6th Dec £401

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A house with a wooden fence surrounded by trees at Treetops in Southerton
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Southerton, Devon, EX11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

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An exceptional chalet-style accommodation resting on the outskirts of Newton Poppleford, Devon. Ample off-road parking. WiFi. En-suite shower rooms. Sidmouth 5.3 miles; Exmouth 9.9 miles. (Ref. 16749)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

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7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £612

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Stone house with tiled roof and ivy on the walls surrounded by trees and bushes at Crossbutts Farmhouse in Whitby
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83
Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

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Crossbutts Farmhouse is a tremendous property near Whitby, North Yorkshire, boasting serene countryside views alongside two private hot tubs in the garden. Robin Hood's Bay 6.4 miles; Pickering 19.2 miles; Scarborough 19.6 miles; Guisborough 19.8 miles. (Ref. 1175168)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from Mon 8th Dec £1090

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A stone house with a sloped roof behind a wall and a garden with trees and a potted tree with red leaves at Old Kiln Cottage Kirkbean near New Abbey
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Kirkbean near New Abbey, Dumfries & Galloway, DG2
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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This private cottage is a perfect romantic retreat in Kirkbean near New Abbey, Scotland. Woodburning stove. WiFi. New Abbey 4.5 miles; Dumfries 11.7 miles; Castle Douglas 18.3 miles. (Ref. 1027035)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £398

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A two-story house with a gravel driveway garage and front entrance at Riverside House in Scarborough
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41
Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

171 Burniston Road is a spacious holiday home in the popular seaside town of Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Multilevel garden. Games room. Off-road parking. Whitby 17.6 miles; Pickering 18.5 miles; York 40.8 miles. (Ref. 1132404)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

7 nights from Fri 5th Dec was £1018 £972

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A black wooden house with solar panels on the roof surrounded by grass and trees at Kolbeh Water Yeat near Coniston
71
Water Yeat near Coniston, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Kolbeh is a stylish detached house in Water Yeat, Cumbria, near Coniston Water, boasting a freestanding bath, an open-plan layout and a highchair. Hawkshead 9.5 miles; Ambleside 13.2 miles. (Ref. 1162359)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £1105

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A red brick and white window house with potted plants and an arched doorway at Dolawen Bach in Conwy
New property
29
Conwy, Conwy, LL32
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Dolawen Bach is a stylish first-floor, duplex apartment resting in Conwy, boasting a woodburning stove and in close proximity to the beach and amenities. Llandudno 4.7 miles; Betws-y-Coed 15.9 miles. (Ref. 1169903)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Sun 14th Dec £376

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A stone house with wooden accents on a grassy hill with trees in the background at The Barn in Riding Mill near Corbridge
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32
Riding Mill near Corbridge, Northumberland, NE44
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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The Barn is a fantastic single-storey cottage tucked away on the rural outskirts of Riding Mill near Corbridge, Northumberland, with a woodburning stove. Hexham 5.4 miles; Newcastle 19.1 miles. (Ref. 1174456)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from Sun 14th Dec £446

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A stone cottage with a slate roof surrounded by bushes and trees at Low Thearns in Middleton-In-Teesdale
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50
Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham, DL12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A charming stone-fronted cottage in the heart of Middleton-in-Tessdale, County Durham. Woodburning stove. Ground-floor living. Enclosed garden. Games room. Barnard Castle 9.5 miles; Appleby-in-Westmorland 22.8 miles; Darlington 23.7 miles. (Ref. 1085244)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

  • 10% off - Fri 1st Aug to 15th Aug 2025

7 nights from Fri 5th Dec was £413 £412

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An outdoor patio with a dining table set for four and a hot tub under a wooden pergola at Carn House in Pendeen
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50
Pendeen, Cornwall, TR19
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Carn House, a wonderful stone cottage located in the beautiful village of Pendeen in North Cornwall. Couple's retreat. Sauna. Big Green Egg. Sea views. St Just 2.6 miles; Penzance 7.8 miles; Lands End 8.4 miles; St Ives 10.4 miles. (Ref. 1136039)

  • Wi-fi
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from Sat 6th Dec was £812 £811

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An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs next to a brick house with solar panels on the roof at The Old Byre in Woodfalls
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61
Woodfalls, Wiltshire, SP5
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

The Old Byre is a charming cottage located outside of the quaint village of Woodfalls in Wiltshire. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden. Downton 1.4 miles; Salisbury 9.3 miles; Southampton 18.2 miles. (Ref. 1132194)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Fri 5th Dec was £729 £674

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When it comes to the perfect getaway during the festive period, why not consider UK holidays in December? Escape the winter chill and be enveloped by the charming interiors of these self-catering cottages, perfect for December holidays.

Why Holidays in December?

Holidays in December are a great way to experience the UK coming alive with festive celebrations and traditions. From sparkling lights in charming towns to the delightful scents of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts, the holiday season creates a magical atmosphere. From these UK December holidays, you can look forward to enjoying a range of winter activities, including exploring Christmas markets, winding down snow-covered trails and dipping into steamy thermal spas. Then, when you’ve made the most of nearby attractions and wintery sights, you can look forward to unwinding in these December holiday cottages, with some equipped with open fires, hot tubs and even saunas! Use our Travel Guide to find even more activities to enjoy during December holidays.

Places to Visit During UK December Holidays

Experience heartwarming festivities by exploring enchanting destinations across the UK from these December holiday cottages. A place that ought to be top of your list for holidays in December is the Cotswolds. Here, you can enjoy winding paths, sledging opportunities, and grand attractions, such as the lights display at Blenheim Palace. Alternatively, head to the Lake District and climb snow-topped peaks, cosy up to your loved one by the pub’s fire and wander around glistening lakes.

Find even more locations for UK December holidays:

Edinburgh

Peak District

Belfast

Snowdonia

Types of Winter Holidays

If you want to make the most of this season, why not book one of these winter breaks in the UK? There are plenty of UK log cabins and secluded holidays cottages; perfect for a rustic holiday this year.

If you fancy curling up by the flickering flames of a fire this winter, these open-fire cottages are perfect. Or, if you’d prefer a touch of bubbles, these hot tub cottages are ideal!