Holidays in December

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Holidays in December

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Exterior of a stone house with white windows and a red tiled roof at Chine Cottage Sandsend
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Sandsend, North Yorkshire, YO21
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A refreshing cottage located in the village of Sandsend in North Yorkshire. Sea views. Three bedrooms. Garage. Patio area. Whitby 2.5 miles. (Ref. 966463)

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

7 nights from Sat 6th Dec $802

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A small wooden house on a grassy hill with a stone retaining wall and trees at Cedar Holme in Wingerworth
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Wingerworth, Derbyshire, S42
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A snug single-storey lodge situated in the quaint village of Wingerworth in Derbyshire. Pet friendly. Bike storage. WiFi. Chesterfield 2.8 miles; Matlock 8.4 miles; Ripley 11.6 miles. (Ref. 1073399)

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

7 nights from Fri 12th Dec $621

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A stone cottage with multiple windows and chimneys along a paved road at 8 Barney Mains Cottage in Haddington
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Haddington, East Lothian, EH41
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

2 Bed Cottage is a delightful stone-built property resting in the rural outskirts of Haddington, East Lothian. Off-road parking. Open-plan. Pet-friendly. Aberlady 6.2 miles; North Berwick 8.9 miles; Edinburgh 19.6 miles. (Ref. 1114384)

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

7 nights from Fri 5th Dec $936

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An exterior view of a white cottage with a thatched roof surrounded by greenery and flowers at Rookwood in Drewsteignton
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Drewsteignton, Dartmoor National Park, EX6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Sykes Rating

An enchanting cottage settled within the boundary of Dartmoor National Park, Devon. Pet-friendly. Amenities within walking distance. Okehampton 10.9 miles; Exeter 14.2 miles. (Ref. 1000312)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Mon 15th Dec $703

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A single-story house with white walls and a gray roof with a paved driveway and a fenced yard at Woodview in Pooley Bridge
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Pooley Bridge, Lake District, CA10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

This contemporary, single-storey, semi-detached cottage rests in Pooley Bridge, Cumbria. Close to amenities. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Enclosed garden. Penrith 6.5 miles; Glenridding 8.2 miles; Keswick 16.2 miles. (Ref. 1061284)

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

7 nights from Sat 6th Dec $805

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A stone cottage with green windows and door a lawn and potted plants in front at Pepper Cottage in Wolsingham
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Wolsingham, County Durham, DL13
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

This outstanding detached cottage is located in Wolsingham, County Durham. Pet-friendly. Smart TV. Enclosed garden. Close to amenities. Bishop Auckland 10.1 miles; Durham 14.1 miles; Barnard Castle 16.5 miles; Newcastle 23.3 miles. (Ref. 1059951)

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  • Dishwasher
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7 nights from Mon 1st Dec $634

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An outdoor entrance with a white door and window next to a brick wall with plants and a bench on a gravel area at 1 Rubby Banks Road in Cockermouth
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Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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A modern townhouse situated in the town of Cockermouth in Cumbria. Lake District National Park nearby. Three storeys. Views of River Cocker. (Ref. 962115)

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

7 nights from Fri 5th Dec $547

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A brick house with wooden panels and a fenced yard with outdoor furniture at The Wainhouse in Bockleton near Tenbury Wells
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Bockleton near Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, WR15
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

A lovely barn conversion on a working farm in Bockleton near Tenbury Wells. One pet welcome. Open-plan living space. Large private garden. Tenbury Wells 3.9 miles. (Ref. 947004)

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

7 nights from Fri 12th Dec $1136

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A stone cottage with a gravel driveway surrounded by green trees and plants at Ty Twt in Llanfair Clydogau
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Llanfair Clydogau, Ceredigion, SA48
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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A quaint, semi-detached cottage located in Llanfair Clydogau near Llanddewi-Brefi, Ceredigion. Enclosed garden. Woodburning stove. Beautiful views. Pet-friendly. Bike storage. Lampeter 5 miles; Aberystwyth 23.9 miles. (Ref. 1089052)

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

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec $472

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A cottage with a thatched roof and blue windows with a picnic table bench and garden bench outside Rose Cottage in Manaccan
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Manaccan, Cornwall, TR12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7

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Chocolate-box 16th century thatched cottage just outside the sleepy village of Manaccan on the South Helford. WiFi. Lovely garden with countryside views. Off road parking. Short walk to pub and village shop. (Ref. 959411)

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  • Dishwasher
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7 nights from Fri 12th Dec $909

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Stone house with green door and windows behind wooden fence and grass at Waedog Bach in Rhos-y-Gwaliau near Bala
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Rhos-y-Gwaliau near Bala, Gwynedd, LL23
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A delightful cottage attached to the owner's farmhouse, on a working sheep and beef farm, in the hamlet of Rhos-y-Gwaliau. Superb romantic retreat with original features. Parking. WiFi. Bala 2 miles. (Ref. 938197)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec $513

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A street view of three adjacent houses with different colored facades and windows at Quayside House Roundstone County Galway
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Roundstone, County Galway,
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

A homely terraced cottage, located in the centre of the harbour village of Roundstone in the Gaeltacht region of County Galway. Open fire. Sea views. Ideal touring location. Clifden 15 miles. (Ref. 20606)

  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from Sat 6th Dec $405

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A two-story house with a gravel driveway garage and front entrance at Riverside House in Scarborough
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Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

171 Burniston Road is a spacious holiday home in the popular seaside town of Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Multilevel garden. Games room. Off-road parking. Whitby 17.6 miles; Pickering 18.5 miles; York 40.8 miles. (Ref. 1132404)

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

7 nights from Fri 5th Dec $1303

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A two-story house with wooden upper walls and cream lower walls beside a gravel driveway and outdoor seating area at The Outlook in Crowcombe
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Crowcombe, Somerset, TA4
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Sykes Rating

A large, detached property situated on the outskirts of Stogumber near Crowcombe in Somerset. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Hot tub. Countryside views. Taunton 12.6 miles. (Ref. 1063843)

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

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec $809

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A brick bungalow with a tiled roof a driveway a garage and a lawn with bushes and flowers at Rose Bungalow in Whitby
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17
Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

A pleasant, semi-detached bungalow situated in a residential part of Whitby. Enclosed garden. Wet room. Off-road parking. Robin Hood's Bay 5.5 miles; Scarborough 19.6 miles. (Ref. 1073740)

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

7 nights from Fri 5th Dec $651

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Exterior view of a stone house with multiple wooden windows and a wooden door next to outdoor dining furniture at The Granary Burton Bradstock
33
Burton Bradstock, Dorset, DT6
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A beautifully presented property resting in the pretty village of Burton Bradstock. Off-road parking. WiFi. Woodburning stove. Bridport 2.9 miles; Weymouth 15.8 miles; Dorchester 16.4 miles. (Ref. 1069147)

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

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec $1487

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A stone house with a sloped roof behind a wall and a garden with trees and a potted tree with red leaves at Old Kiln Cottage Kirkbean near New Abbey
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Kirkbean near New Abbey, Dumfries & Galloway, DG2
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

This private cottage is a perfect romantic retreat in Kirkbean near New Abbey, Scotland. Woodburning stove. WiFi. New Abbey 4.5 miles; Dumfries 11.7 miles; Castle Douglas 18.3 miles. (Ref. 1027035)

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

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec $539

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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

    Sykes Rating

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 $1074

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A living room with green sofas a wooden TV stand and a door leading to a dining area at 23 Church Farm Lane in Halesworth
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Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A family holiday home close to the coast resting in Halesworth, Suffolk. Off-road parking. Close to a pub. Enclose garden. Southwold 10.1 miles; Beccles 12.6 miles; Framlingham 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1130287)

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

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec $725

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A wooden two-story house with a balcony and outdoor seating on the lawn at Sunset Lodge 5 in Llanbedr
39
Llanbedr, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri / Snowdonia National Park, LL45
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Sunset Lodge 5 is a lovely, detached lodge situated in Llanbedr, Gwynedd, boasting a woodburning stove, balcony, with ground-floor and open-plan living. Harlech 3.2 miles; Barmouth 7.5 miles. (Ref. 1133712)

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

7 nights from Sun 14th Dec $798

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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!