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Holly Cottage - 1095211 - photo 1
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Stratford-Upon-Avon, Central England, CV37
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A contemporary two-bedroom holiday home settled on the outskirts of Stratford-upon-Avon in the West Midlands. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Rural. Royal Leamington Spa 14.1 miles; Warwick 17.9 miles. (Ref. 1095211)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

  • 5% off - Fri 21st Mar to 28th Mar 2025

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £672

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Healey Farm Cottage - 1098650 - photo 1
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Rothbury, Northumberland, NE65
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A wonderful detached farm cottage resting in Rothbury, Northumberland. Smart TV, Near a National Park. Multi fuel stove. Exceptional views. Alnwick 14.5 miles. (Ref. 1098650)

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

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £504

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Pensarngerrig - 1091782 - photo 1
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Rhydlewis, Ceredigion, SA44
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

Pensarngerrig is a detached cottage sitting in a rural location in the village of Rhydlewis, Sir Ceredigion. Pet-friendly. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Newcastle Emlyn 5.6 miles, Aberporth 7.1 miles. (Ref. 1091782)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £447

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Burnside Cottage - 988419 - photo 1
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19
Kensaleyre near Portree, Skye, IV51
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A spectacular single storey cottage in the township of Kensaleyre, near Portree on the beautiful Isle of Skye. Open-plan living with woodburner. Wondrous panoramic vistas. Charming town of Portree 7 miles. (Ref. 988419)

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

7 nights from Fri 5th Dec was £773 £699

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Bacheiddon Log Cabin - 1051902 - photo 1
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Aberhosan near Machynlleth, Powys, SY20
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A wonderful single-storey log cabin nestled in Aberhosan near Machynlleth. Hot tub. Beautiful views. Smart TVs. Open-plan. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Dolgellau 21.7 miles; Aberystwyth 24.2 miles. (Ref. 1051902)

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

7 nights from Fri 5th Dec was £1050 £1049

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15 Dart Marina - 1084646 - photo 1
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Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Luxury first floor apartment with stunning views of the River Dart. . Parking. Furnished balcony with river views. Shops and restaurants, 5 minute walk. (Ref. 1084646)

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7 nights from Fri 5th Dec was £1355 £1294

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Swn Y Mor - 1111453 - photo 1
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Benllech, Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey, LL74
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

Swn y Mor is a spacious, detached, pet-friendly holiday home with sea views and a garden, near a beach in the charming Benllech, on the Isle of Anglesey. Beaumaris 9.2 miles; Bangor 11.1 miles; Caernarfon 16.7 miles. (Ref. 1111453)

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

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £569

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Well Cottage - 1134975 - photo 1
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Seething near Loddon, Norfolk, NR15
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Well Cottage is an inviting, detached home resting in Seething near Loddon, Norfolk. Pet-friendly. Near National Park. Family-friendly. Woodburning stove. Norwich 10.5 miles; Burgh Castle 16.2 miles; Great Yarmouth 18.7 miles. (Ref. 1134975)

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

  • 5% off - Fri 7th Feb to 28th Mar 2025

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £765

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Rockhill Farmhouse - 1096616 - photo 1
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Clun, Shropshire, SY7
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Rockhill Farmhouse, a beautiful stone cottage lies in the quaint town of Clun, within Shropshire Hill Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Garden. BBQ. Clun 1.5 miles; Bishop's Castle 7.2 miles; Ludlow 19.2 miles. (Ref. 1096616)

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7 nights from Mon 8th Dec £584

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Starfield - 982878 - photo 1
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Skellingthorpe, Lincolnshire, LN6
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

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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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Sat 6th Dec £434

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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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  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

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

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The Old Coastguard Lookout - 1097255 - photo 1
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Port Isaac, Cornwall, PL29
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

This stunning, three-storey holiday home rests in the heart of Port Isaac, Cornwall. Sea views. Enclosed garden. Off-road parking. Close to the beach and amenities. Polzeath 6.6 miles; Padstow 16 miles (Ref. 1097255)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from Thu 11th Dec £1215

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Beacon Heights - 962760 - photo 1
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Flamborough, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO15
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • Pets No

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Superb duplex annexe in Flamborough with fine views over open countryside. Spacious living area, high quality furnishings, woodburning stove, decked patios. Off road parking. Beach 1.5 miles. Bridlington 4.6 miles. (Ref. 962760)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from Fri 12th Dec was £441 £440

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Beth's Cottage - 1148578 - photo 1
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East Knapton near Rillington, North Yorkshire, YO17
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Beth's Cottage, a splendid holiday cottage resting just outside Sherburn, North Yorkshire. Open-plan living space. Single-storey. Enclosed garden. Filey 15.2 miles; Scarborough 15.4 miles; York 25.6 miles. (Ref. 1148578)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £644

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Mosscarr Barn - 1120315 - photo 1
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Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, HG3
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A luxurious barn-conversion resting near Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire. Dog-friendly. Family-friendly. Character features. Woodburning stove. Grassington 11.7 miles; Ripon 14.7 miles; Harrogate 15.9 miles. (Ref. 1120315)

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

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £1127

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Bryn Golau - 1149555 - photo 1
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Glyn Ceiriog, Wrexham, LL20
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.7

    Sykes Rating

Bryn Golau is an attractive, detached stone cottage in Glyn Ceiriog in North Wales. Woodburning stove. Family-friendly. Dog-friendly. Great views. Llangollen 5.2 miles. Wrexham 16.3 miles. Chester 28.5 miles. (Ref. 1149555)

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

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £624

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Hall Cottage - 1045366 - photo 1
33
Ovington, County Durham, DL11
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A stone-built, terraced cottage in the peaceful hamlet of Ovington, County Durham. Lovely views. 5 x TVs with Freeview. 3 pets welcome. Barbecue. Barnard Castle 6.6 miles; Richmond 12.3 miles. (Ref. 1045366)

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

7 nights from Sat 6th Dec £534

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Parlour Barn - 1164375 - photo 1
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Leek, Staffordshire, ST13
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Parlour Barn is a charming barn conversion situated on the outskirts of Leek, Staffordshire. Woodburner. Sauna. Enclosed garden. Hot tub. Shared game room. Alton Towers 9.3 miles; Buxton 13.4 miles; Ashbourne 13.4 miles. (Ref. 1164375)

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

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £1218

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The Waggon Shed - 1135919 - photo 1
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Normanton near Bottesford, Leicestershire, NG13
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

The Waggon Shed is a delightful, barn conversion resting in the rural area of Normanton near Bottesford, Leicestershire. Rural location. Garden. Open fire. Off-road parking. Grantham 8.4 miles; Newark-on-Trent 9.4 miles; Nottingham 18.7 miles. (Ref. 1135919)

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

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £534

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Tyn Ffynnon - 1016673 - photo 1
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49
Dyffryn Ardudwy, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri / Snowdonia National Park, LL44
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A stunning detached stone-built cottage resting in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Wales. Within Snowdonia National Park. Enclosed garden. Three bathrooms. Wifi. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Barmouth 4.8 miles; Harlech 6.2 miles. (Ref. 1016673)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from Fri 5th Dec was £1071 £978

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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!