Holidays in December

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Holidays in December

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Hill Brook Barn - 1034985 - photo 1
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41
Chatburn, Lancashire, BB7
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

This contemporary-styled holiday cottage can be found in Grindleton near Chatburn, Lancashire. Remote position. Countryside views. Woodburning stove. Clitheroe 4.7 miles; Skipton 16.1 miles. (Ref. 1034985)

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

7 nights from Fri 5th Dec £873

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Holly Cottage - 1095211 - photo 1
30
Stratford-Upon-Avon, Central England, CV37
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A contemporary two-bedroom holiday home settled on the outskirts of Stratford-upon-Avon in the West Midlands. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Rural. Royal Leamington Spa 14.1 miles; Warwick 17.9 miles. (Ref. 1095211)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
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7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £672

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Oakdene Country House - 1022219 - photo 1
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Sedbergh, Yorkshire Dales, LA10
  • 23 Guests
  • 11 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A beautiful Victorian house lying amidst the hills in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in Sedbergh. Woodburning stove. Two hot tubs. Ideal for large families. Incredible views. Kendal 12.3 miles; Hawes 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1022219)

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

7 nights from Fri 12th Dec £4936

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Torview House - 1058613 - photo 1
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Lyne Station near Peebles, Scottish Borders, EH45
  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A wonderful detached cottage situated in Lyne Station, Scotland. Ground-floor accommodation. Great for families. Pet-friendly. Penicuik 13.3 miles. Edinburgh 22.4 miles. Melrose 23.5 miles. (Ref. 1058613)

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

7 nights from Mon 8th Dec £1663

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5 Hamilton Terrace - 1162832 - photo 1
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Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, HG3
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

5 Hamilton Terrace is a quaint mid-terrace sitting at the top of the lovely village of Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, with a woodburning stove and parking. Grassington 10.6 miles; Ripon 11.8 miles; Harrogate 14.4 miles. (Ref. 1162832)

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

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £493

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Culreach Lodge - 1062165 - photo 1
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Grantown-on-Spey near Nethy Bridge, Cairngorms National Park, PH26
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

This impressive bungalow rests in Grantown-on-Spey near Nethy Bridge, Scottish Highlands. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Ground-floor living. Bedroom with en-suite. Nethy Bridge 2.5 miles; Boat of Garten 6.5 miles; Aviemore 13.9 miles. (Ref. 1062165)

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

7 nights from Fri 5th Dec £697

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Starfield - 982878 - photo 1
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Skellingthorpe, Lincolnshire, LN6
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Attractive detached cottage in the village of Skellingthorpe. WiFi. Smart TV. Pet friendly. Open-plan living. Pub and shop 2 mins walk. Lincoln 5 miles. Enclosed garden (Ref. 982878)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Sat 6th Dec £434

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The bungalow at 46 Church St - 1148803 - photo 1
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Adlington, Lancashire, PR7
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Bungalow to the Rear of 46 Church Street is a property resting in the town of Adlington, Lancashire. Close to a shop and a pub. Close to a lake. Local attractions. Chorley 3.4 miles; Preston 14.1 miles; Forest of Bowland National Landscape 29.6 miles. (Ref. 1148803)

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7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £612

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Applegarth - 1067266 - photo 1
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Cloughton, North York Moors National Park, YO13
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A pretty, detached cottage situated in the quaint village of Cloughton, on the edge of the North York Moors. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Ideal for families. Scarborough 5.4 miles; Bridlington 22.4 miles. (Ref. 1067266)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Sat 13th Dec was £478 £477

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Ptarmigan - 1159924 - photo 1
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Garlieston, Dumfries & Galloway, DG8
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Ptarmigan is a family-friendly terraced home with sea views and off-road parking, located in the coastal village of Garlieston in Dumfries and Galloway. Wigtown 8 miles; Newton Stewart 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1159924)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Sat 13th Dec was £508 £507

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Mill Dam Farm Cottage - 945189 - photo 1
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High Bentham, Yorkshire Dales - South, LA2
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A wonderful semi-detached cottage located on the outskirts of Bentham in North Yorkshire. Spacious retreat. Family friendly. Views over the Peaks. Elevated position. Ingleton 3 miles; Kirkby Lonsdale 10 miles. (Ref. 945189)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £519

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The Herun - 1051425 - photo 1
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Rhosneigr, Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey, LL64
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

This enticing all-ground-floor holiday home rests in Rhosneigr on the Isle of Anglesey, Wales. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. Open-plan living. Smart TV, Log burner, Alexa Fast Wifi, enclosed garden and short stroll to both beaches, shops, restaurants. (Ref. 1051425)

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

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £1074

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Eleri Cottage - 1048537 - photo 1
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Great Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14
  • 7 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A detached property resting on the outskirts of Malvern. Two pets welcome. WiFi. Enclosed garden. Off-road parking. Worcester 8.4 miles; Ross-on-Wye 21 miles. (Ref. 1048537)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Fri 12th Dec was £697 £696

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Shepherds House - 1084109 - photo 1
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Lowick, Northumberland, TD15
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A contemporary holiday home resting on the outskirts of Lowick in Northumberland. Dog-friendly. Games room. Near a National Park. Holy Island 9.2 miles; Alnwick 24.9 miles; Edinburgh 68.2 miles. (Ref. 1084109)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Games room

7 nights from Fri 19th Dec £3156

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Cwm heulog - 1064723 - photo 1
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Llanfair Talhaiarn, Conwy, LL22
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

A well-presented bungalow resting on a working farm, close to Abergele, North Wales. Rural location. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Rhos-on-sea 8.9 miles; Conwy 12.8 miles; Llandudno 12.8 miles. (Ref. 1064723)

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

7 nights from Fri 12th Dec £438

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The Waggon Shed - 1135919 - photo 1
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Normanton near Bottesford, Leicestershire, NG13
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

The Waggon Shed is a delightful, barn conversion resting in the rural area of Normanton near Bottesford, Leicestershire. Rural location. Garden. Open fire. Off-road parking. Grantham 8.4 miles; Newark-on-Trent 9.4 miles; Nottingham 18.7 miles. (Ref. 1135919)

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

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £534

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The Headland - 1100140 - photo 1
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Llaneilian near Amlwch, Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey, LL68
  • 7 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A charming detached bungalow settled in Llaneilian near Amlwch, Anglesey. Sea views. Woodburning stove. Amlwch Port 2 miles; Bull Bay 4 miles; Cemaes 7.8 miles (Ref. 1100140)

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

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £848

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The Hayloft - 1143828 - photo 1
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Chislet near Herne Bay, Kent, CT3
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

The Hayloft is a beautiful, detached barn-conversion settled in Chislet near Herne Bay, Kent. Near Kent Downs AONB. Woodburning stove. Thatched roof. Whitstable 9.6 miles; Canterbury 7.8 miles; Broadstairs 13.5 miles; Dover 21.2 miles. (Ref. 1143828)

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

7 nights from Mon 22nd Dec £1708

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The Groom’s Cottage - 958392 - photo 1
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Goodmanham Wold near Market Weighton, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO43
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A charming two-bedroom cottage resting on a working farm in Goodmanham Wold, York. Woodburning stove. En-suite bedrooms. Private patio. York 24.1 miles. (Ref. 958392)

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

7 nights from Fri 5th Dec £427

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Bryn Cae - 1078004 - photo 1
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Penrhynside near Penrhyn Bay, Conwy, LL30
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Bryn Cae is a contemporary, three-bedroom home resting in Penrhynside near Penrhyn Bay, Conwy. Sea views. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Near amenities. Llandudno 2.7 miles; Colwyn Bay 3.6 miles; Deganwy 3.9 miles; Rhyl 13.7 miles. (Ref. 1078004)

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

7 nights from Fri 5th Dec was £643 £642

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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!