Holidays in December

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Holidays in December

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A stone building next to railway tracks and a platform at Sir Nigel Gresley @ Engine Shed in Whitby
18
Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A superb apartment, situated within the bustling town of Whitby. Designated parking. WiFi. Open-plan living. Runswick Bay 8.4 miles. (Ref. 998757)

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

Sat 6th Dec
for 7 nights £588

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A brick house front with a blue door and bay window surrounded by plants at Vine Cottage in Tenterden
19
Tenterden, Kent, TN30
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A beautifully-presented cottage resting within the centre of Tenterden. Unrestricted on-street parking. WiFi. Close to all amenities. Ashford 12.2 miles; Camber 15.6 miles; Hastings 20.4 miles. (Ref. 1052816)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Sat 6th Dec
for 7 nights £518

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A house with a sloped lawn and trees in a rural setting at Glanduad Fawr in Newport Pembrokeshire
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Newport, Pembrokeshire, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, SA41
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Glanduad Fawr is an outstanding holiday home near Nevern in Pembrokeshire. Family-friendly. Dog-friendly. Spacious. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Cardigan 8.1 miles. Fishguard 11.2 miles. Aberporth 14.4 miles. (Ref. 1144820)

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

Sat 6th Dec
for 7 nights was £1480 £1311

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A living room with brick walls leather sofa and armchair a stone archway and paintings at Molly's Cottage in East Knapton near Rillington
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35
East Knapton near Rillington, North Yorkshire, YO17
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Molly's Cottage, a beautifully-decorated holiday abode in the lovely village of East Knapton near Rillington, North Yorkshire. Underfloor heating. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Filey 15.2 miles; Scarborough 15.4 miles; York 25.6 miles. (Ref. 1148579)

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

Sat 6th Dec
for 7 nights was £609 £581

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A brick house with green doors and windows and a sign saying Ostlers in Mitcheldean
14
Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire, GL17
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A lovely detached cottage burrowed in Mitcheldean. Open-plan living space. Family-friendly. Ross-on-Wye 6.5 miles; Gloucester 12.3 miles; Cheltnam 19.7 miles. (Ref. 1043544)

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

Sat 6th Dec
for 7 nights £430

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A single-story house with a stone and pebble dash exterior under a blue sky at Pen Y Cae in Llansannan
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Llansannan, Conwy, LL16
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Delightful bungalow in the Conwy Valley, close to Llansannan village. Large garden. Tranquil countryside location. Ideal for family and friends. Llansannan 1 mile. (Ref. 946321)

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

Sat 6th Dec
for 7 nights was £401 £365

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A wooden curved cabin with round windows and black outdoor chairs on a patio with green grass at Cherry Blossom in Diddlebury near Ludlow
22
Diddlebury near Ludlow, Shropshire, SY7
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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This excellent pod rests in Diddlebury near Ludlow, Shropshire. WiFi. Open-plan. Quirky. Hot tub. Patio. Private parking. Stokesay 6.8 miles; Church Stretton 9.1 miles; Ludlow 9.5 miles. (Ref. 1081379)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub

Sat 6th Dec
for 7 nights £562

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The exterior of a single-story house with a covered entrance and two windows at Little Trevallan in Looe
24
Looe, Cornwall, PL13
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Little Trevallan is a delightful, single-storey cottage resting in Looe, Cornwall. Close to beach and amenities. EV charging point. Designated parking. Liskeard 8.3 miles. (Ref. 1143465)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom

Sat 6th Dec
for 7 nights £349

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Exterior view of a two-story house with white and stone walls small porch and gravel driveway at The Old Bakehouse - within the Helland Barton Farm collection Delabole
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Delabole, Cornwall, PL33
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A beautiful three-bedroom cottage resting in Delabole, Cornwall. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Private garden. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Camelford 4 miles; Tintagel 4.2 miles; Port Isaac 6 miles. (Ref. 1114291)

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

Sat 6th Dec
for 7 nights was £1181 £1069

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A red and blue steam train passing behind a garden with a wooden fence and benches at Steam Cottage in Aviemore
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Aviemore, Cairngorms National Park, PH22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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A cosy, comfortable cottage on outskirts of popular Aviemore town. Tastefully furnished, woodburning stove, sunny conservatory. Great activities and services close by. Aviemore centre 1 mile. (Ref. 20262)

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

Sat 6th Dec
for 7 nights was £570 £508

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An exterior view of a small house with cream walls and slate roof next to a gravel driveway and a wood storage at Ralston Bothy in Newtyle near Blairgowrie
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Newtyle near Blairgowrie, Angus, PH12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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An idyllic ground-floor cottage nestled within the village of Newtyle, Scotland. Romantic retreat. Accessible accommodation. Hot tub. Glamis 7.9 miles. Dundee 11.9 miles. Dunkeld 20.7 miles. (Ref. 1057592)

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

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Sat 6th Dec
for 7 nights was £580 £560

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Stone house exterior with blue door and two windows near gravel driveway at Sea Breeze St Combs in St Combs
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St Combs, Aberdeenshire, AB43
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Sea Breeze St Combs is a sweet cottage near the town of Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, that is close to the beach for several fun seaside activities. Peterhead 13.9 miles; Portsoy 38.6 miles; Aberdeen 39.2 miles (Ref. 1175368)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Sat 6th Dec
for 7 nights £383

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An exterior view of a single-story house with white wooden siding and multiple chimneys surrounded by grass and trees at Holm Oak Lodge in Tendring near Weeley
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Tendring near Weeley, Essex, CO16
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Holm Oak Lodge is a delightful, single-storey lodge located near Tendring, Essex, well-positioned to nearby amenities and boasting a woodburning stove. Holland-on-Sea 8.1 miles; Frinton-on-Sea 19.8 miles; Colchester 19.8 miles. (Ref. 1163023)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Sat 6th Dec
for 7 nights £587

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An outdoor patio with a round metal table and chairs next to a blue wooden cabin at Robins Nest in Napton-On-The-Hill
SAVE £77
17
Napton-On-The-Hill, Warwickshire, CV47
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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A charming, detached shepherd's hut resting in Napton near Napton-On-The-Hill, Warwickshire. Close to amenities. Romantic. Ground-floor living. Southam 3.5 miles; Stratford-upon-Avon 23.7 miles. (Ref. 1099433)

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

Mon 29th Dec
for 7 nights was £569 £492

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A stone farmhouse with white framed windows and wooden porch on a gravel driveway at Shifford Manor Farm in Shifford near Bampton Oxfordshire
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50
Shifford near Bampton, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, OX29
  • Sleeps13
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A remarkable, three-storey detached farmhouse resting in Shifford near Bampton, Oxfordshire. Enclosed garden. Bedrooms with en-suites. Woodburning stoves. Witney 7.1 miles; Burford 12.8 miles and Oxford 15.6 miles. (Ref. 1027490)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Washing machine

Mon 29th Dec
for 7 nights was £6744 £5587

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A house with stone and cream walls in front of a grassy hill at Glen Euchar House in Oban
SAVE £81
47
Oban, Argyll & The Isles, PA34
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Immaculate detached cottage in secluded countryside. Superb quality, large garden, hot tub. Near coast and ideal for walking, cycling or touring. Bookable with Ref 12682 to sleep 8. Oban 10 miles. (Ref. 12167)

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

Sat 6th Dec
for 7 nights was £777 £696

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A view of a harbor with boats docked near a bridge and houses on a hillside seen through a window at Harbour View Apartment in Looe
24
Looe, Cornwall, PL13
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This superb first-floor apartment is nestled in the thriving coastal town of Looe, Cornwall. Balcony. Pet-friendly. Polperro 5.2 miles; Liskeard 8.1 miles. (Ref. 1013810)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher

Sat 6th Dec
for 7 nights £447

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An outdoor patio with a white metal table and chairs and a bottle on the table overlooking the sea and a large rock at The Beach Apartment in South Shields
SAVE £40
28
South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.5★

    Outstanding

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The Beach Apartment is a welcoming, ground-floor apartment resting in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, with open-plan living and gorgeous ocean views. Sunderland 6.7 miles; Newcastle-upon-Tyne 13 miles. (Ref. 1170829)

  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine

Sat 6th Dec
for 7 nights was £446 £406

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A stone building with white framed windows and a glass door with plants in front at Molly's Cottage in Grasmere
SAVE £65
23
Grasmere, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.3★

    Good

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A pretty stone cottage situated in the centre of Grasmere. Central location. Ideal for families. Within Lake District National Park (Ref. 1042965)

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

Sat 6th Dec
for 7 nights was £707 £642

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A garden area with wicker chairs and a wooden pod with round windows at Willow Pod in Arundel West Sussex
27
Arundel, West Sussex, West Sussex, BN18
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A high end pod set in the village of Yapton, Sussex. Perfect for couples. Patio furniture. Off-road parking. Bognor Regis 5.4 miles; Chichester 10.1 miles. (Ref. 1088826)

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

Sat 6th Dec
for 7 nights £507

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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 Book 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. Or, if you're thinking about booking your break slightly earlier in the year, then why not check out these wonderful cottages for September getaways as well?

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!