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The Stables - 1142728 - photo 1
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38
Chester, Cheshire, CH2
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

The Stable Block is a detached, stable conversion situated in a quiet location on the outskirts of Chester, Cheshire. Pet-friendly. Smart TV. Enclosed patio. Ellesmere Port 6.9 miles; Liverpool 17.8 miles. (Ref. 1142728)

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

Sat 5th Dec
for 7 nights was £606 £590

Last booked 3 hours ago
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Entrance to a cottage with a curved concrete path a wooden door a metal bench and plants at Stable Cottage in Shipham
Offer
29
Shipham, Somerset, BS25
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful stable conversion situated on the outskirts of Shipham, in North Somerset. Modern interior. Pet-friendly. Enclosed gardens. Winscombe 1 mile; Weston-super-Mare 7 miles. (Ref. 997606)

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

Sat 5th Dec
for 7 nights £652

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A wooden house with large windows and a fenced wooden deck surrounded by grass at Cove Lodge in Ilfracombe
39
Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Cove Lodge is a delightful lodge with a decking and exceptional countryside views, near a beach and the bustling seaside town of Ilfracombe in Devon. Barnstaple 12.4 miles. (Ref. 1161983)

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

Sun 13th Dec
for 7 nights £498

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A stone cottage with thatched roof and wooden wheels outside on grass at Smiddy Cottage in Smercleit near Daliburgh
26
Smercleit near Daliburgh, Western Isles, HS8
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A traditional style contemporary cottage positioned in Smerclete, near Daliburgh, the Isle of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides. Thatched roof. Romantic couple getaway. Pet-friendly. Daliburgh 4.5 miles; Lochboisdale 7.3 miles; Benbecula 29.1 miles; Lochma (Ref. 1110768)

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

Tue 1st Dec
for 7 nights £638

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A modern three-story brick building with glass balconies and a black garage door at The Office Gardens Apartment 1 in Whitby
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20
Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Stylish first floor apartment within the town of Whitby in North Yorkshire. Balcony. Open-plan. En-suite. Smart TV. Off road parking. (Ref. 948080)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

  • 10% off - Fri 24th Jul to 14th Aug 2026

Tue 1st Dec
for 7 nights £596

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A stone house with multiple windows and chimneys surrounded by plants and gravel driveway at 2 Birkhead Troutbeck near Windermere
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33
Troutbeck near Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

2 Birkhead, a lovely, first-floor accommodation, located in Troutbeck in Cumbria, enjoying countryside views and set in the Lake District National Park. Ambleside 3.8 miles; Kendal 10.5 miles. (Ref. 1145219)

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

Fri 4th Dec
for 7 nights £708

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A balcony with a chair and a bottle of champagne in an ice bucket overlooking the ocean at Fistral Retreat in Newquay
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39
Newquay, Cornwall, TR7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A stylish, second-floor apartment resting in Newquay, Cornwall. Sea views. Close to beach and amenities. Private balcony. Underground secure parking. Family-friendly. Holywell 6.5 miles; Perranporth 8.9 miles; Truro 13 miles; Padstow 16.5 miles. (Ref. 1092633)

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

  • 15% off - Sat 25th Jul to 5th Sep 2026

Sat 5th Dec
for 7 nights £694

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A gravel driveway leading to a stone and white house with a wooden gate and tall hedges at Old Village Barn Woodford County Galway
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34
Woodford, County Galway
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A well-presented, converted barn, 100 yards from Lough Derg, near to the village of Woodford, County Galway. Woodburning stove. En-suite bedrooms. Pet-friendly. Woodford 6 miles. (Ref. 1006441)

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

Wed 23rd Dec
for 7 nights was £1038 £1015

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A backyard with outdoor seating and a two-story house with open windows at Plas Eithin in Mynydd Mechell near Llanfechell
29
Mynydd Mechell near Llanfechell, Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey, LL68
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A spacious basement annex situated below the owner’s main house in Mynydd Mechell near Llanfechell, Anglesey. Patio garden. Pet-friendly. Ideal for families. Amlwch 7.5 miles; Holyhead 12.3 miles. (Ref. 1078106)

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

Tue 1st Dec
for 7 nights £710

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A backyard with a lawn and wooden fences next to a semi detached house at 27 Whitegates in Ludham
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37
Ludham, Norfolk, NR29
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Well-presented, semi-detached cottage located in the attractive village of Ludham, in East Anglia. Off-road parking. Enclosed garden with lawn. Walks from doorstep to How Hill Nature Reserve. Great Yarmouth 13.5 miles. (Ref. 971053)

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

Sat 5th Dec
for 7 nights £384

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An outdoor deck with a table and chairs and a brown cabin surrounded by trees at Squirrels Nook Waterside Wood 19 White Cross Bay near Windermere
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40

Holiday Park

Waterside Wood 19, White Cross Bay near Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Squirrels Nook is a well-presented, single-storey lodge resting near Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria. Open-plan. Decking with furniture. Off-road parking. Windermere 1.6 miles; Ambleside 2.8 miles. (Ref. 1144148)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

Fri 4th Dec
for 7 nights £667

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A modern two-story house with large windows and a wooden deck with outdoor dining furniture at Beach House Courtown County Wexford
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23
Courtown, County Wexford, Y25 T
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A superb modern-built house located in the seaside village of Courtown, in County Wexford, Ireland. Open-plan living. Pet-friendly. Woodburner. Gorey 4 miles; New Ross 42 miles. (Ref. 1008397)

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

Sat 12th Dec
for 7 nights was £1103 £1074

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A wooden house with large windows and a stone chimney on a grassy lawn at Clover Cottage in Corbridge
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30
Corbridge, Northumberland, NE19
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A fabulous, single-storey, detached holiday home resting in Bingfield, Northumberland. Woodburning stove. Ground-floor living. Stylish interior. Countryside views. Hexham 9.4 miles; Bellingham 13.3 miles; Newcastle upon Tyne 21.3 miles. (Ref. 1090168)

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

Sat 5th Dec
for 7 nights was £984 £959

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An outdoor area with a curved cabin a picnic table and a fence with hills in the background at Lapwing in Chapel Le Dale near Ingleton
25
Chapel Le Dale near Ingleton, Yorkshire Dales - North, LA6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Lapwing, a delightful, single-storey pod rests on the outskirts of Chapel Le Dale near Ingleton in North Yorkshire. Countryside. Open-plan. Hot tub. Bentham 10.2 miles; Kirkby Lonsdale 14.1 miles; Settle 13.2 miles. (Ref. 1158236)

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

Tue 1st Dec
for 7 nights £671

Last booked yesterday
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A wooden log cabin with a window and glass door on a grassy lawn at Oak Lodge in Greetham Rutland
Offer
45
Greetham, Rutland, Rutland, LE15
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A bespoke wooden lodge, resting on the outskirts of Greetham village in Rutland, East Midlands. Swimming pool access. Ideal for families. Hot tub. Off-road parking. Oakham 7.8 miles; Leicester 27.4 miles. (Ref. 1075256)

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

Tue 29th Dec
for 7 nights £1381

Last booked yesterday
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A two-story house with dormer windows a gravel driveway and shrubs at Starbay House in Eyeries County Cork
Offer
39
Eyeries, County Cork, P75 K
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A superb detached white stone cottage resting in Eyeries, County Cork, Ireland. Open fire. Mountain views. Castletownbere 4.8 miles. (Ref. 1026808)

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

  • 5% off - Sat 6th Jun to 3rd Oct 2026

Sat 5th Dec
for 7 nights £882

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A wooden cabin with glass doors and two chairs on a deck in a grassy area at Tirlaggan Studio in Lismore
20
Lismore, Argyll and Bute, PA34
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Tirlaggan Studio is a single-storey contemporary property resting on the remote island of Lismore, Inner Hebrides of Scotland with a woodburing stove. Port Appin 5.7 miles; Oban 12.9 miles; Glencoe 24.6 miles. (Ref. 1159719)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom

Tue 1st Dec
for 7 nights £369

Last booked yesterday
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A rocky shoreline with a white building on the right and a sailboat on the left at Waterside in Ravenglass
46
Ravenglass, Lake District, CA18
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A delightful coastal holiday home resting in Ravenglass, Cumbria. Open-plan. Sea views. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Holmrook 3.1 miles; Seascale 6.6 miles; Whitehaven 17.6 miles. (Ref. 1007857)

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

Tue 1st Dec
for 7 nights £646

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A gravel driveway leading to a large brick house surrounded by trees and grass at The Coach House Apartment in Bredon
Offer
29
Bredon, Worcestershire, GL20
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A stunning first-floor apartment situated in the rural village of Bredon in Worcestershire. Romantic retreat. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Tewkesbury 3.6 miles; Pershore 7.1 miles; Malvern 17 miles. (Ref. 1061403)

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

Sat 5th Dec
for 7 nights £402

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A small white house with a green door and two windows with flower pots outside at The Poets Cottage in Portglenone
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18
Portglenone, County Antrim, BT44
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful cottage based near to Portglenone, Country Antrim. Pet-friendly. Dishwasher. Off-road parking. Ballymena 10.9 miles; Antrim 19.2 miles. (Ref. 1125440)

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

Sat 5th Dec
for 7 nights £467

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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!