Holidays in December

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St Aidans is a wonderful, pet-friendly holiday house situated in the town of Alnwick in Northumberland with an indulgent hot tub for guests. Alnmouth 4.6 miles; Rothbury 12 miles; Bamburgh 16.7 miles. (Ref. 1140260)

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

7 nights from Mon 8th Dec £1682

  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms7
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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Impressive detached property located in the seaside town of Scarborough. Beautifully presented. Spacious with games room, hot tub and cinema room. Enclosed gardens. Freeview TV. North Yorkshire. (Ref. 967514)

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  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Hot Tub
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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A detached single-storey cottage located in Sandilands near Sutton-On-Sea, Lincolnshire. En-suite bedrooms. Woodburning stove. Close to beach. Mablethorpe 4.1 miles; Ingoldmells 8.7 miles; Skegness 12.4 miles. (Ref. 1069237)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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An immaculately-presented property situated within the rural village of Dufton, Cumbria. Open plan kitchen. Wood burning stove. Comfortable lounge areas. Garden with patio. Appleby-in-Westmorland 3 miles. (Ref. 929215)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Sat 13th Dec £667

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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A delightful, ground-floor apartment in the heart of Whitby, North Yorkshire. Open-plan. Close to beach. River views. Close to North York Moors National Park. Robin Hood's Bay 5 miles; Scarborough 19 miles; Pickering 21 miles; Guisborough 21.9 miles. (Ref. 1127244)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
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7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £473

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A well-presented, detached bungalow in Benthall near Beadnell on the Northumberland coast. Off-road parking. Northumberland Coast AONB. Open-plan. Seahouses 2.4 miles; Bamburgh 5.6 miles. (Ref. 1084182)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from Fri 12th Dec £466

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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Rowan Cottage is a characterful abode tucked away in the countryside of Wentnor in Shropshire, with a toasty woodburning stove and a pet-friendly policy. Church Stretton 8.1 miles; Bishops Castle 8.6 miles. (Ref. 1159476)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Sat 6th Dec was £487 £486

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

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Luxurious self-contained wing of the owner's home in Cooden Beach. Stunning garden with direct beach access. All ground floor. Patio. WiFi. Superb walking, cycling and touring. Bexhill-on-Sea 2.5 miles. (Ref. 930260)

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.9

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A charming ground-floor lodge resting on a rural farm in the village of Graveney, Kent. Accessible accommodation. Outstanding views. Private decking. Whitstable 5.9 miles; Canterbury 10 miles. Sorry, no children (Ref. 1040406)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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A detached property resting on the outskirts of Malvern. Two pets welcome. WiFi. Enclosed garden. Off-road parking. Worcester 8.4 miles; Ross-on-Wye 21 miles. (Ref. 1048537)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Fri 12th Dec was £697 £696

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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Hidden Well is a luxury detached holiday home situated in the charming village of Pilning, Gloucestershire. Private parking. Hot tub. EV charging. Thornbury 6.5 miles; Bristol 12.1 miles; Weston-super-Mare 26.5 miles (Ref. 1150111)

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

7 nights from Fri 5th Dec was £1277 £1276

  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Swyn Llyr is a superb detached house in Rhosneigr, Anglesey boasting a woodburning stove, a hot tub, a cinema room, two games rooms and stunning sea views. Llangefni 11.7 miles; Holyhead 12.3 miles; Trearddur Bay 12.9 miles. (Ref. 1155679)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £1985

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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This delightful stone cottage rests on the edge of Padstow, in the Cornish countryside. Enclosed garden. Off-road parking. Harlyn 2.9 miles; Constantine Bay 4.2 miles. (Ref. 1008037)

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7 nights from Sat 6th Dec was £416 £415

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo
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6 Meadow Reatreat with Hot Tub is a pleasing single-storey lodge in Dobwalls, Cornwall, with a hot tub on the enclosed decking, woodburning stove. Liskeard 3.2 miles; Looe 8.9 miles. (Ref. 1172392)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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A wonderfully presented, detached property situated in Llangennith, on the Gower Peninsula. Pet friendly. Enclosed garden. Ideal for families. Swansea 15.5 miles. (Ref. 919217)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7

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A fantastic end-terrace cottage resting in Conwy, North Wales. Near a beach. Off-road parking. Close to amenities. Llandudno 4.6 miles; Betws-y-Coed 16.4 miles. (Ref. 1086177)

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  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £517

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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Stylish renovated ground floor apartment in Weymouth. Town centre a short walk away. WiFi. Welcomes one dog. Pub and shop 5 min. Beach 10 min. Dorchester 8.3 miles. (Ref. 994763)

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Attractive detached cottage in the village of Skellingthorpe. WiFi. Smart TV. Pet friendly. Open-plan living. Pub and shop 2 mins walk. Lincoln 5 miles. Enclosed garden (Ref. 982878)

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  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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This spectacular pod lies in the remote village of New Mills near Newtown. Unique accommodation. Hot tub. Llanfair Caereinion 3.8 miles. Powys 3.9 miles. Newtown 7.8 miles. (Ref. 1043466)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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A lovingly single-storey cottage situated between Waterhead and Ambleside in the Lake District. Parking. Ground-floor. Romantic. Enclosed garden. Grasmere 4.8 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 5.3 miles; Keswick 17.2 miles. (Ref. 1042659)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from Fri 5th Dec was £516 £515

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!