Holidays in December

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Plas Glyndwr - 916123 - photo 1
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Crickhowell, Brecon Beacons National Park, NP8
  • 16 Guests
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

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Plas Glyndwr, a grand, detached abode nestled in the rural outskirts of Cwmdu near Crickhowell in Brecknockshire. Hot tub. Indoor pool. In National Park. Brecon 13.1 miles. (Ref. 916123)

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

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £3547

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Hammonds Farmhouse - 1134526 - photo 1
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Stroud, Cotswolds, GL6
  • 16 Guests
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

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Hammonds Farmhouse, a stunning home resting in the outskirts of the town of Stroud in Gloucestershire. In AONB. Woodburning stove. Countryside views. Stonehouse 4.9 miles; Gloucester 9.9 miles; Cheltenham 12.5 miles. (Ref. 1134526)

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

7 nights from Mon 29th Dec was £5312 £5261

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Taigh Eilidh - 1110769 - photo 1
44
Port of Ness, Western Isles, HS2
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • Pets No

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A quaint cottage holiday home situated in the Port of Ness on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. Beachside. Couple’s getaway. Romantic. Ness 1.7 miles; Cross 2.6 miles; Stornoway 27 miles; Tarbert 61.2 miles. (Ref. 1110769)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
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7 nights from Sat 6th Dec £962

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Strelley Court Farm - 920332 - photo 1
30
Ripley, Derbyshire, Derbyshire, DE5
  • 16 Guests
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.7

Modernised farmhouse in a rural location that sleeps 16 people. WiFi. Large garden. Ample off road parking. Short walk to local amenities. Ripley 1.7 miles. (Ref. 920332)

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  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

7 nights from Mon 8th Dec £2055

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Pen-y-Ghent - 1153899 - photo 1
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Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Pen-y-ghent is a contemporary home with a hot tub, conveniently located within walking distance of shops and restaurants, in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria. Kendal 12.1 miles. (Ref. 1153899)

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

7 nights from Sun 14th Dec £1405

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Little Pale - 1162230 - photo 1
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Near Whitland, Sir Gaerfyrddin / Carmarthenshire, SA34
  • 14 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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Little Pale is a wonderful farm stay located near the quaint market town of Whitland in Carmarthenshire boasting a private hot tub and woodburning stove. Narberth 8.9 miles; Carmarthen 13.5 miles. (Ref. 1162230)

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

7 nights from Tue 2nd Dec £1664

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Bath House - 1037766 - photo 1
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Langport, Somerset, TA10
  • 17 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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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)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £1719

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5 Hamilton Terrace - 1162832 - photo 1
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Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, HG3
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

5 Hamilton Terrace is a quaint mid-terrace sitting at the top of the lovely village of Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, with a woodburning stove and parking. Grassington 10.6 miles; Ripon 11.8 miles; Harrogate 14.4 miles. (Ref. 1162832)

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7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £493

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Malthouse Farm - 1159605 - photo 1
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Heacham, Norfolk, PE31
  • 9 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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Malthouse Farm is a stunning farmhouse located in the town of Heacham in Norfolk. Pet-friendly. Hot tub. Close to local amenities. Near the coast. Hunstanton 3 miles; Fakenham 18.1 miles. (Ref. 1159605)

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

7 nights from Fri 12th Dec £1714

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Rockpool - 1110770 - photo 1
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Glendale, Isle of South Uist, Western Isles, HS8
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A single-storey seaside holiday home positioned near Daliburgh on the Isle of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides. Close to a beach. Remote. Pet-friendly. Eriskay 3.1 miles; Daliburgh 6.9 miles; Lochboisdale 9.7 miles; Lochmaddy 45.7 miles. (Ref. 1110770)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Sat 6th Dec was £1030 £810

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Beachcombers - 1110767 - photo 1
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Glendale, Isle Of South Uist, Western Isles, HS8
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A spacious and well-presented holiday cottage with superb beach and sea views near Eriskay on South Uist in the Outer Hebrides. Pet-friendly. Close to beach. Woodburning stove. Eriskay 3.1 miles; Lochboisdale 9.7 miles; Lochmaddy 45.6 miles. (Ref. 1110767)

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

7 nights from Sat 13th Dec was £982 £810

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Hudson - 1154051 - photo 1
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Dolphinholme near Galgate, Lancashire, LA2
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

Hudson, a stunning coach house conversion located near the charming village of Galgate near Lancaster. WiFi. Pet-friendly. 200-acre shared grounds. Lancaster 6.6 miles; Carnforth 14.4 miles; Kendal 28.4 miles. (Ref. 1154051)

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

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £458

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Glanduad Fawr - 1144820 - photo 1
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Newport, Pembrokeshire, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, SA41
  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Glanduad Fawr is an outstanding holiday home near Nevern in Pembrokeshire. Family-friendly. Dog-friendly. Spacious. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Cardigan 8.1 miles. Fishguard 11.2 miles. Aberporth 14.4 miles. (Ref. 1144820)

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

7 nights from Sat 13th Dec £1450

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Witham View - 1151527 - photo 1
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South Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Witham View is a delightful, family-friendly bungalow with a lovely rear garden, located in Bracebridge, near the city of Lincoln in Lincolnshire. Newark 15.2 miles. (Ref. 1151527)

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

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £576

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Hafod Wen - 967535 - photo 1
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Pentraeth, Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey, LL75
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A fresh annexe studio near the village of Pentraeth on the Isle of Anglesey in North Wales. Open plan. Disabled access. En-suite bedroom. (Ref. 967535)

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

7 nights from Fri 5th Dec £364

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Tan Llan - 1169099 - photo 1
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Llanelltyd near Dolgellau, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri / Snowdonia National Park, LL40
  • 16 Guests
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

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This is a spectacular Grade II listed country house and adjacent cottage in Snowdonia. Spacious and luxurious with lavish furnishing, en-suites, and character features. Beautiful extensive grounds. Dolgellau 2 miles. (Ref. 1169099)

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

7 nights from Fri 5th Dec £2937

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Arden House - 1124938 - photo 1
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53
Kingussie, Northern Highlands & Cairngorms National Park, PH21
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Arden House is a detached, Victorian villa resting in Kingussie, Highlands. In National Park. Close to shop and pub. Barbecue. Close to local walks. Newtonmore 2.8 miles. (Ref. 1124938)

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

7 nights from Fri 5th Dec was £1488 £1344

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Cuthbert Hill Farm - 968501 - photo 1
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51
Chipping, Lancashire, PR3
  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Winner of Visit England Rose Award 2024. A stunning, spacious, detached property with breathtaking views of the Ribble Valley, close to local amenities. WiFi. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Superb views. Clitheroe 9.4 miles. (Ref. 968501)

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

7 nights from Mon 29th Dec was £4852 £4377

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The Farm House at Wildersley Farm - 1150967 - photo 1
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Belper, Derbyshire, DE56
  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    4.5

    Sykes Rating

Wildersley Farm - The Farm House is a breath-taking property resting in the countryside of Belper in Derbyshire. Close to National Park. Hot tub. Derby 8.3 miles; Matlock 12.6 miles; Nottingham 17.6 miles. (Ref. 1150967)

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

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £3353

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16 Fairfield Road - 1102110 - photo 1
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46
Inverness, Highland, IV3
  • 9 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

This beautiful, semi-detached holiday home rests in Inverness, Scottish Highlands. Off-road parking. Bedrooms with en-suite. Pet-friendly. Close to amenities. Ground-floor living. North Kessock 4.5 miles; Dores 8.7 miles; Tomatin 17.3 miles. (Ref. 1102110)

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

7 nights from Sat 13th Dec £1168

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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!