Holidays in December

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A hot tub in front of a wooden cabin with outdoor seating and a canopy at Portland Luxury Glamping in Nottingham
1 of 40
5
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, DN22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Portland is a charming, single-storey shepherds hut situated in the quaint village of Grove, near Retford, Nottinghamshire. Off-road parking. Hot tub. Retford 3.4 miles; Gainsborough 11.3 miles; Worksop 11.5 miles; Lincoln 18.3 miles. Glamping at its best (Ref. 1128206)

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

Tue 1st Dec
for 7 nights From £489

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A stone cottage with a gravel driveway and garden in front at Spring Cottage in Stroud
1 of 31
5
Stroud, Cotswolds, GL6
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful property set just outside the town of Stroud, Gloucestershire. Reverse level accommodation. Tasteful furnishings. Barbecue. Gloucester 14.3 miles; Cirencester 14.4 miles. (Ref. 1132436)

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

Mon 14th Dec
for 7 nights From £699

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An outdoor patio table with flowers fruit mugs and a teapot near a black fence and a barbecue grill at Dolwyn in Llandegfan
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1 of 45
5
Llandegfan, Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey, LL59
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A detached property sitting in the village of Llandegfan, Anglesey. Enclosed garden. Off-road parking. Washing machine. Menai Bridge 1.8 miles; Beaumaris 3.4 miles. (Ref. 1094261)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Fri 4th Dec
for 7 nights was £1015 From £972

Last booked 2 days ago
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The exterior of a two story house with two black garage doors and a driveway at Bryn Derw Holiday Cottage in Eglwysbach near Llanrwst and Conwy
1 of 42
5
Eglwysbach near Llanrwst and Conwy, Conwy, LL28
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A luxurious detached cottage, surrounded by countryside. Hot tub, woodburning stove, two en-suite bedrooms, media room, games room, conservatory. Stunning views. Conwy 7.8 miles. (Ref. 920258)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Tue 8th Dec
for 7 nights From £1006

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An outdoor area with brick buildings a wooden bench potted plants a round table with chairs and a fenced grassy field at Decca Cottage Nidd Grange Moor Monkton near York
1 of 25
5
Moor Monkton near York, North Yorkshire, YO26
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A fabulous semi-detached cottage resting in Moor Monkton, near Upper Poppleton, in North Yorkshire. En-suite. Enclosed patio. Off-road parking. York 7.6 miles; Harrogate 16.7 miles; Leeds 29.1 miles. (Ref. 1059159)

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

Tue 15th Dec
for 7 nights From £398

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A bungalow with bay windows and a brick wall in front at Ty Blodau near Prestatyn
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1 of 34
5
near Prestatyn, Denbighshire, LL19
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

18 Glasfryn Avenue is a pet-friendly, detached, dormer bungalow located on the rural outskirts of Prestatyn in Denbighshire, enjoying a soothing hot tub. Colwyn Bay 15.9 miles; Llandudno 23 miles; Chester 28.1 miles; Snowdonia National Park 29.9 miles. (Ref. 1169659)

  • Pet friendly (extra charges may apply)
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

  • 10% off - Wed 30th Sep to 31st Oct 2026

  • 5% off - Sun 1st Nov to 30th Nov 2026

  • 5% off - Tue 1st Dec to 22nd Dec 2026

Fri 4th Dec
for 7 nights was £1097 From £1021

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An outdoor patio area with a large rectangular table and twelve cushioned chairs at Church View Scarborough
1 of 57
5
Scarborough, North York Moors & Coast, YO11
  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms7
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Church View, a stunning townhouse resting in the bustling seaside town of Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Close to a beach. Hot tub. Historic features. Bridlington 16.4 miles; Whitby 20 miles; Staithes 29.8 miles. (Ref. 1123864)

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

Mon 7th Dec
for 7 nights From £1692

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A lake with a sailboat surrounded by trees and hills at Howgill Lodge in Gatebeck near Kirkby Lonsdale
1 of 30
5
Gatebeck near Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A contemporary, open-plan lodge perched in Gatebeck near Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria. Beautiful views. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Kendal 6.5 miles; Windermere 15.9 miles. (Ref. 1105560)

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

Fri 4th Dec
for 7 nights From £637

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Stone terraced houses with red doors and red leafy trees behind wooden fences
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5
Swanage, Dorset, BH19
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Sea Breeze is a lovely, terraced cottage resting in the outskirts of Swanage, Dorset. Close to a shop and a pub. Coastal location. Close to a beach. Wareham 9.2 miles; Poole 19.1 miles. (Ref. 1150773)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking

Mon 7th Dec
for 7 nights From £508

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A living room with blue sofas a coffee table and bay window seating at Heron House Southwold
1 of 35
5
Southwold, Suffolk, IP18
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

An impressive Victorian holiday home in Southwold, Suffolk. Close to beach. Spacious. Pet-friendly. Family-friendly. Open fire. WiFi. Welcome gift. Aldeburgh 18 miles; Orford 24.5 miles; Felixstowe 39.7 miles. (Ref. 1116809)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Baby-friendly

Tue 1st Dec
for 7 nights From £1290

Last booked 2 days ago
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A single story wooden house with large windows and a gravel driveway at Elm in Truro
1 of 50
5
Truro, Cornwall, TR3
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This Cornish cabin rests four miles from Truro, in the village of Kea. Decking with rural views. Roseland Heritage Coast. WiFI. (Ref. 975172)

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

Tue 1st Dec
for 7 nights From £822

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A cream cottage with green window frames and flower pots outside on a gravel driveway at West View in Leasgill near Milnthorpe
1 of 39
5
Leasgill near Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A semi-detached cottage set in the village of Leasgill, Cumbria. Enclosed raised garden. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Near National Park. Bike storage. Arnside 5 miles; Silverdale 7.1 miles. (Ref. 1097754)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Fri 4th Dec
for 7 nights From £541

Last booked 2 days ago
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Exterior side view of a wooden house with a small staircase leading to an elevated door at Brookhaven in Musbury
1 of 22
5
Musbury, Devon, EX13
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Brookhaven is a charming, studio-style lodge retreat resting in Musbury, Devon. In an AONB. Close to amenities. Off-road parking. Axminster 3.2 miles; Seaton 4.5 miles; Lyme Regis 6.5 miles. (Ref. 1136125)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom

Tue 1st Dec
for 7 nights From £353

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A house with garden and trees at Riverside in Ambleside
1 of 37
5
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms7
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Riverside is a beautifully-kept, three-storey Victorian country house in the Lake District National Park town of Ambleside, Cumbria. Grasmere 4.9 miles; Windermere 4.9 miles; Keswick 17.2 miles. (Ref. 1168149)

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

Mon 7th Dec
for 7 nights From £3011

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A backyard with a grassy lawn a wooden deck with glass railing patio furniture and a stone planter at Seamay in Polzeath
1 of 44
5
Polzeath, Cornwall, PL27
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Seamay is a pet-friendly holiday home with beautiful gardens in the charming seaside village of Polzeath, Cornwall, close to the beach and amenities. Wadebridge 7 miles; Padstow 15.5 miles. (Ref. 1164713)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

Fri 4th Dec
for 7 nights From £1176

Last booked yesterday
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A house with a stone wall and green hedge with a wooden gate at Spernenwyn in St Ives
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1 of 48
5
St Ives, Cornwall, TR26
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.3★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

This stylish, three-bedroom holiday home resides in St Ives, Cornwall. Sea glimpses. Central location. Hot tub. En-suite master bedroom. Penzance 8.3 miles. (Ref. 1129737)

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

Sat 12th Dec
for 7 nights was £1040 From £1031

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An exterior view of a single-story cabin with a deck and outdoor seating surrounded by grass and trees at Sunset Lodge in Woodhall Spa
1 of 45
5
Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Lodge 28 is a contemporary lodge with a hot tub and barbecue, on the well-maintained grounds of Woodhall Country Park, in Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire. Horncastle 6.3 miles; Lincoln 19.3 miles; Louth 19.8 miles. (Ref. 1160514)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Fri 4th Dec
for 7 nights From £705

Last booked 2 days ago
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A stone cottage with a gravel pathway a wooden door a window vines and red berries at The Clock Tower in South Cerney
1 of 34
5
South Cerney, Gloucestershire, GL7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.4★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

Attractive, stone-built cottage located in the Cotswolds village of South Cerney. WiFi. Woodburner. Off-road parking. Enclosed garden. Cirencester 5.1 miles. (Ref. 999129)

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

Tue 1st Dec
for 7 nights From £671

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A garden with a table and chairs at Stables Cottage in Uppingham
1 of 23
5
Uppingham, Leicestershire, LE7
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A spacious, refreshingly decorated cottage based near a stable in the tranquil village of East Norton. Astonishing views. Large bedrooms. Modern kitchen/diner. (Ref. 951474)

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

Tue 1st Dec
for 7 nights From £577

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An exterior view of a building with a door and windows and flower pots at the entrance at Sandy Haven in Swanage
1 of 37
5
Swanage, Dorset, BH19
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Sandy Haven is a delightful, ground-floor apartment resting in Swanage, Dorset. Near amenities and beach. Allocated parking. In AONB. Wareham 9.5 miles; Poole 19.5 miles. (Ref. 1140492)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom

Tue 1st Dec
for 7 nights From £554

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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!