Holidays in December

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Holidays in December

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A stone house next to a road with trees and hills in the background at Rose Cottage At Troutbeck in Troutbeck
46
Troutbeck, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This exquisite, 18th century cottage rests in Troutbeck, Cumbria. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Countryside views. Ambleside 3.6 miles; Windermere 7.1 miles. (Ref. 1058439)

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

  • 10% off - Tue 29th Jul to 5th Sep 2025

7 nights from Fri 5th Dec £1096

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An outdoor courtyard with gravel ground stone planter wooden benches tables with umbrellas and a blue door on a stone building at The Old Carriage Court in Kidwelly
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44
Kidwelly, Sir Gaerfyrddin / Carmarthenshire, SA17
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This contemporary-styled property rests in west Wales, on the outskirts of Kidwelly. All-ground-floor. Historic surroundings. Open-plan living. Carmarthen 7.3 miles; Llanelli 11.6 miles; Swansea 22.8 miles. (Ref. 984473)

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

7 nights from Fri 12th Dec was £1315 £1255

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A house with a gray roof surrounded by flowering shrubs overlooking a body of water with mountains in the distance at Calmdale in Inverasdale near Poolewe
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Inverasdale near Poolewe, Highland, IV22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

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Calmdale is a charming, detached, single-storey cottage set in the beautiful hamlet of Inverasdale near Poolewe in Highland, enjoying Loch and mountain views. Dingwall 68.1 miles; Ullapool 54.3 miles. (Ref. 1161580)

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

7 nights from Fri 5th Dec £1010

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A stone house with a slate roof and outdoor wooden picnic tables with umbrellas in a grassy yard at Dallicar House in Giggleswick near Settle
25
Giggleswick near Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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This magnificent barn conversion is based in Giggleswick, North Yorkshire. All en-suites. Hot tub. Spacious rooms. Country views. Settle 1.3 miles; Ingleton 10 miles. (Ref. 985150)

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

7 nights from Mon 8th Dec £2131

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A driveway leading to a white cottage and a black wooden garage with garden and trees at Oast Cottage in West Peckham near Hadlow
68
West Peckham near Hadlow, Kent, ME18
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A homely ground-floor cottage tucked away on the rural outskirts of West Peckham near Hadlow, Kent. Underfloor heating. Private garden. WiFi. Tonbridge 5.8 miles; Maidstone 9.1 miles; Royal Tunbridge Wells 10.8 miles. (Ref. 1068731)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
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7 nights from Thu 11th Dec £760

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A white barn with a slate roof and small porch surrounded by a wooden fence at Tyn Llwyn Barn in Glyndyfrdwy near Llangollen
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Glyndyfrdwy near Llangollen, Denbighshire, LL21
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A stunning two-bedroom barn conversion resting in Glyndyfrdwy near Llangollen in North Wales. Hot tub. Panoramic countryside views. Smart TV. Pet-friendly. Ruthin 17.3 miles; Chester 28.8 miles. (Ref. 998607)

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

7 nights from Sat 6th Dec was £803 £802

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A grass lawn with a stone wall and a white house near a body of water with hills in the background at Ardlarach Lodge in Cullipool Isle Of Luing
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Cullipool, Isle Of Luing, Argyll and Bute, PA34
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A perfect family holiday lodge near Oban on the Isle of Luing in Argyll and Bute. Remote setting. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Walled gardens. Cullipool 3.4 miles; Kilninver 11.8 miles; Oban 20.5 miles (Ref. 1110744)

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7 nights from Mon 22nd Dec was £1992 £1810

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An outdoor patio area with a wooden table and black chairs and a closed umbrella at Ptarmigan in Garlieston
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Garlieston, Dumfries & Galloway, DG8
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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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 Mon 1st Dec £461

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A garden patio with two chairs and a small table outside a wooden house at Little Victory in Pendeen
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Pendeen, Cornwall, TR19
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Little Victory is a contemporary single-storey boutique home situated in Pendeen, near to the coast in Cornwall, enjoying sea views, a hot tub, and welcoming pets. St Just 2.1 miles; Penzance 7.2 miles; Lands End 8 miles; St Ives 10.7 miles. (Ref. 1167089)

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

7 nights from Sat 6th Dec £822

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A house with a deck, table, and chairs at No. 2 - Seaview, Kessingland
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Kessingland, Suffolk, NR33
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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No.2 Seaview is a delightful holiday lodge resting on Kessingland Beach Holiday Park in Kessingland, Suffolk and is dog-friendly with off-road parking and on-site swimming pool. Lowestoft 7.3 miles; Southwold 9.1 miles. (Ref. 1177552)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from Sat 6th Dec was £462 £420

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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
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Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

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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)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £674

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Exterior view of a brick house with multiple white framed windows and a green door with two small potted plants at The Groom's Cottage in Goodmanham Wold near Market Weighton
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Goodmanham Wold near Market Weighton, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO43
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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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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The exterior of a two-story house with a black front door windows and a small front garden at 40 Bowmont Court Heiton near Kelso
39
Kelso, Scottish Borders, TD5
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A beautifully presented property resting in a residential area of Heiton, Scottish Borders. WiFi. Smart TV. Terraced garden. Jedburgh 9 miles; Wooler 23 miles. (Ref. 1101185)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from Sat 13th Dec £660

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An outdoor hot tub next to a stone house with large windows showing lit interior spaces at Y Cor Glasfryn near Cerrigydrudion
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Glasfryn near Cerrigydrudion, Conwy, LL21
  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Y Côr is a captivating stone-built house with a hot tub and toasty woodburning stove, boasting exceptional countryside views, perched in Glasfryn, Conwy. Betws-y-Coed 10.5 miles; Bala 13.6 miles. (Ref. 1158161)

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

7 nights from Sat 6th Dec £1512

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A cabin with a deck and furniture near a green landscape at Caban Tirion in Dinas Mawddwy near Dolgellau
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Dinas Mawddwy near Dolgellau, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri / Snowdonia National Park, SY20
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Caban Tirion is a romantic shepherd's hut resting in the quaint little town of Dolgellau in Gwynedd with stunning views of the countryside and a hot tub. Fairbourne 17.4 miles; Barmouth 18.3 miles; Aberdovey 23.9 miles. (Ref. 1156975)

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

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7 nights from Wed 10th Dec £465

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A brick bungalow with a tiled roof a front garden with a path and flower beds at White Lion Retreat in Cromer
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Cromer, Norfolk, NR27
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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White Lion Retreat is a homely, single-storey, pet-friendly bungalow with a delightful enclosed garden just a short walk from the beach in Cromer, Norfolk. Sheringham 5.4 miles; Holt 11 miles. (Ref. 1167248)

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

7 nights from Fri 12th Dec £457

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A house viewed from the front with a gate and flowers at Pear Tree Cottage in Church Pulverbatch near Dorrington
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32
Pulverbatch, Shropshire, SY5
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Pear Tree Cottage is a charming, single-storey, countryside bungalow set in Church Pulverbatch near Dorrington, enjoying views of the Shropshire hills. Bayston Hill 6.1 miles; Church Stretton 8.2 miles; Shrewsbury 9 miles; Telford 20.8 miles (Ref. 1108625)

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

7 nights from Fri 5th Dec was £587 £524

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A stone building with a pitched roof a white door and green grass surrounding it at Greystead Institute in Bellingham
48
Bellingham, Northumberland National Park, NE48
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A wonderful two-bedroom, converted Victorian church hall resting in Tarset, Northumberland. Woodburning stove. Dog-friendly. Countryside views. Off-road parking. Kielder Water 9.9 miles; Corbridge 22.5 miles; Hadrian's Wall 33.3 miles. (Ref. 1056271)

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

7 nights from Fri 12th Dec £681

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An outdoor patio with a hot tub table umbrella and chairs overlooking green fields at Curtau Llanfaredd near Builth Wells
60
Llanfaredd near Builth Wells, Powys, LD2
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Curtau is an exquisite, detached holiday home located on the outskirts of Llanfaredd near Builth Wells in Powys with a hot tub and stunning views. Llandrindod Wells 8.6 miles; Hay-on-Wye 15.7 miles; Elan Valley 21.9 miles. (Ref. 1146526)

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

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £1046

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A black wooden house with solar panels on the roof surrounded by grass and trees at Kolbeh Water Yeat near Coniston
71
Water Yeat near Coniston, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Kolbeh is a stylish detached house in Water Yeat, Cumbria, near Coniston Water, boasting a freestanding bath, an open-plan layout and a highchair. Hawkshead 9.5 miles; Ambleside 13.2 miles. (Ref. 1162359)

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

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £1105

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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!