Holidays in December

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Nutchat Barn - 988811 - photo 1
20
Burford, Oxfordshire, OX29
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Very high quality barn conversion, set within attractive farm location. Pub in the village and Oxford or Burford are within a short distance too. Lovely Cotswolds' spot! (Ref. 988811)

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

7 nights from Sat 7th Dec £617

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Cosy Coastal Holiday Let - 1119363 - photo 1
17
Bridlington, North York Moors & Coast, YO15
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A lovely ground-floor apartment perched in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire. Romantic. Smart TVs. Near a beach. Off-road parking. Enclosed garden. Near local amenities. Filey 11 miles; Scarborough 17.6 miles. (Ref. 1119363)

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

7 nights from Mon 16th Dec £320

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William Court Cottage - 3978 - photo 1
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Irton Hall near Wastwater, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA19
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.2★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

Lovely terraced Lake District cottage in grounds of Irton Hall, amid lovely countryside. Woodburner, king-size bed, great walking and cycling. Wasdale Head 6 miles. (Ref. 3978)

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

7 nights from Sun 1st Dec £391

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The Attic at Redmond Bottom - 1126052 - photo 1
32
Wookey, Somerset, BA5
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A delightful, first-floor apartment resting rurally in Easton near Wookey, Somerset. Near AONB. Countryside views. Pet-friendly. Stylish. Wookey Hole 1.9 miles; Wells 2.4 miles; Cheddar 6.2 miles. (Ref. 1126052)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from Mon 16th Dec £378

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Lytham Hall Gate House - 1053154 - photo 1
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Lytham St. Annes, Cumbria & The Lake District, FY8
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Lytham Hall Gate House is a quirky property set at the entrance to Lytham Hall, Lancashire. Romantic base. Two separate buildings. Off-road parking. Blackpool 7.8 miles. (Ref. 1053154)

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

7 nights from Wed 1st Jan £658

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Bodowen Coach House - 1102081 - photo 1
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Abermo near Barmouth, North Wales & Snowdonia, LL42
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.3★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful two-bedroom holiday home resting within 10-acres in Abermo, Gwynedd. Woodburning stove. Exceptional views. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Dolgellau 7.1 miles. (Ref. 1102081)

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

7 nights from Sun 1st Dec £526

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15 Tower Meadows - 1096430 - photo 1
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St Buryan, Cornwall, TR19
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A fantastic, detached holiday home resting in St Buryan, Cornwall. Off-road parking. Family-friendly. Pet-friendly. Newlyn 4.7 miles; Land's End 5.1 miles; Penzance 5.4 miles. (Ref. 1096430)

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

7 nights from Sun 1st Dec £716

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Bath House - 1037766 - photo 1
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Langport, Somerset, TA10
  • Sleeps17
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This charming detached white stone cottage rests in the village of Aller, near Langport, in Somerset. Woodburning stoves. Pet-friendly. Bridgwater 10 miles; Yeovil 15.4 miles. (Ref. 1037766)

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

7 nights from Mon 9th Dec £1594

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Pinehurst Lodge - 1025463 - photo 1
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St Day, Cornwall, TR16
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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This is a beautifully presented lodge situated on the St Day Holiday Park in St Day, Cornwall. Hot tub. Open-plan living. Master with en-suite. Porthtowan 5 miles; Portreath 6.8 miles; St Ives 20.3 miles. (Ref. 1025463)

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

  • £200 off - Sat 27th Jul to 3rd Aug 2024

7 nights from Sat 7th Dec £1415

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67 Gressingham - 1096899 - photo 1
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Warton, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.2★

    Good

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A pleasant, two-bedroom lodge resting in Warton, Lancashire. Open-plan. Washer/dryer. Off-road parking. Arnside 7.8 miles; Kirkby Lonsdale 10.1 miles; Kendal 17.1 miles. (Ref. 1096899)

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

7 nights from Sun 1st Dec £475

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Pippins - 966511 - photo 1
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Bream, Gloucestershire, GL15
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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A stunning cottage placed on the outskirts of the lovely village of Bream in the Gloucestershire. Countryside views. Conservatory. Lydney 4 miles. (Ref. 966511)

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

7 nights from Sun 1st Dec £404

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Fawber Cottage - 1198 - photo 1
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Newhouses, Horton-in-Ribblesdale near Settle, Yorkshire Dales - South, BD24
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.4★

    Good

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Charming stone-built cottage in Newhouses. Beamed ceilings, flagged floors and multi-fuel stove. Garden with views of Pen-y-Ghent. Settle 6 miles. (Ref. 1198)

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

7 nights from Fri 6th Dec was £360 £345

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Country Cottage - 1145295 - photo 1
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Brecon, Mid Wales & Cardigan Bay, LD3
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Country Cottage is a single-storey holiday home near Bronllys, Powys. En-suites. Glorious countryside views. Edge of Brecon Beacons National Park. Hay-on-Wye 5.8 miles; Brecon Beacons National Park 17.2 miles. (Ref. 1145295)

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

  • 5% off - Thu 25th Jul to 6th Sep 2024

7 nights from Mon 30th Dec was £924 £747

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11 Church Street - 1005355 - photo 1
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Whitby, North York Moors & Coast, YO22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.2★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

A charming semi-detached cottage situated in Whitby, North Yorkshire. Harbour views. Gas fire. Grade II listed. Robin Hood's Bay 6 miles; Scarborough 19 miles. (Ref. 1005355)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Sun 1st Dec £387

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Ghyll Bank Barn - 11535 - photo 1
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Staveley near Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Wonderful holiday home set in the centre of a barn conversion near Staveley village. Underfloor heating on the ground floor. WiFi. Pet-friendly. Patio with seating and stunning views. Staveley 1.5 miles. (Ref. 11535)

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

7 nights from Sun 1st Dec £492

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10 Dartmouth House - 994424 - photo 1
20
Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Modern, well equipped apartment in central Dartmouth. Open plan living accommodation with two Juliet balconies offering river views, and two bedrooms. (Ref. 994424)

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

7 nights from Sun 1st Dec £589

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North Star - 1152864 - photo 1
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Llanarth, Mid Wales & Cardigan Bay, SA45
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.0★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

North Star is a single-storey lodge resting on Woodlands Park in Gilfachrheda, near Llanarth in Ceredigion. On-site amenities. Close to beach. Pet-friendly. Contemporary. Romantic. New Quay 2.4 miles; Aberaeron 5.2 miles. (Ref. 1152864)

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

7 nights from Mon 16th Dec £384

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Dumbuie - 954820 - photo 1
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Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Delightful townhouse in the heart of the pretty market town of Haltwhistle. Comfortable accommodation, open fire, enclosed courtyard, pet-friendly. Superb for exploring Northumberland. Hadrian's Wall 5 miles. (Ref. 954820)

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

7 nights from Sun 1st Dec £822

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20 South High Street - 1121069 - photo 1
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Portsoy, Aberdeenshire & Angus, AB45
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A wonderful, semi-detached holiday home in the heart of Portsoy, Aberdeenshire. Woodburning stove. Close to coast. Enclosed garden. Close to local amenities. Fordyce 2.7miles; Sandend 1.9 mile; Cullen 5.6 miles; Banff 8 miles. (Ref. 1121069)

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

7 nights from Sun 1st Dec £576

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Oak Tree Cottage - 942380 - photo 1
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Beverley, North York Moors & Coast, HU17
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Attractive barn conversion for couples adjoining owner's property in Leven village. All ground floor, open plan living, tastefully furnished to good standard. WiFi, off road parking, dog friendly. Beverley 5 miles, Hornsea 7 miles. (Ref. 942380)

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

7 nights from Mon 16th Dec £344

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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!