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Oakdene Country House - 1022219 - photo 1
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Sedbergh, Yorkshire Dales, LA10
  • 23 Guests
  • 11 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A beautiful Victorian house lying amidst the hills in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in Sedbergh. Woodburning stove. Two hot tubs. Ideal for large families. Incredible views. Kendal 12.3 miles; Hawes 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1022219)

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

7 nights from Fri 12th Dec £5177

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Belle Vue - 1125474 - photo 1
74
Hay on Wye, Herefordshire, Brecon Beacons National Park, HR3
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

This fabulous five-bedroom holiday home rests in Hay-on-Wye, Powys. Bedrooms with en-suites. Brecon 15.6 miles; Hereford 20.7 miles. (Ref. 1125474)

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

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £1656

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Heilan Roo - 1056397 - photo 1
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Killiecrankie near Pitlochry and Blair Atholl, Perth and Kinross, PH16
  • 6 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Heilan Roo is a stunning, contemporary property in Killiecrankie near Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross. Close to a river. Close to a pub. Near National Park. Cairngorms National Park 3.3 miles; Blair Atholl 3.4 miles; Pitlochry 3.6 miles. (Ref. 1056397)

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

  • 20% off - Fri 11th Apr to 18th Apr 2025

  • 10% off - Fri 18th Apr to 25th Apr 2025

7 nights from Mon 22nd Dec was £4549 £4346

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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 £3322

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The Barn - 1043787 - photo 1
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Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, HG3
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • Pets No

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A contemporary barn conversion, surrounded by countryside in the Pateley Bridge area of North Yorkshire. Stunning scenery. Landscaped gardens. Mezzanine bedroom. Grassington 11.2 miles; Ripon 12.4 miles; Harrogate 15.3 miles. (Ref. 1043787)

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7 nights from Sat 6th Dec was £453 £452

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Pogles Wood Cottage - 1079500 - photo 1
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Grassington, Yorkshire Dales, BD23
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A charming, stone-built barn conversion resting in Thorpe, North Yorkshire. Open-plan. Fell views. Rural. Pet-friendly. WIFI. (Ref. 1079500)

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7 nights from Fri 19th Dec £941

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Heather's Cottage - 1143921 - photo 1
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Dalston, Cumbria, CA5
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Heather's Cottage is an outstanding, detached property in Dalston near Carlisle, Cumbria. Spacious. Open-plan. Gardens. Off-road parking. Great location. Carlisle 6.2 miles. Penrith 17.3 miles. Keswick 23.3 miles. (Ref. 1143921)

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

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £999

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Leafield House @ Nables Farm - 1044785 - photo 1
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Upper Seagry, Wiltshire, SN15
  • 16 Guests
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Leafield House is a stunning, luxury holiday home set amongst countryside in Upper Seagry, Wiltshire. Cinema room and library. Freestanding baths. Chippenham 5.4 miles; Malmesbury 5.6 miles. (Ref. 1044785)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
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  • Games room

7 nights from Mon 8th Dec £3371

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The Hayloft - 1143828 - photo 1
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Chislet near Herne Bay, Kent, CT3
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

The Hayloft is a beautiful, detached barn-conversion settled in Chislet near Herne Bay, Kent. Near Kent Downs AONB. Woodburning stove. Thatched roof. Whitstable 9.6 miles; Canterbury 7.8 miles; Broadstairs 13.5 miles; Dover 21.2 miles. (Ref. 1143828)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from Mon 22nd Dec £1710

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No 19, Haworth - 1056376 - photo 1
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Haworth, West Yorkshire, BD22
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

This stylish, three-storey cottage rests in the popular town of Haworth, West Yorkshire. Freestanding bath. Close to amenities. Stylish décor. Open-plan living. Skipton 13.1 miles; Hebden Bridge 8 miles. (Ref. 1056376)

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  • 10% off - Fri 13th Jun to 20th Jun 2025

  • 10% off - Fri 11th Jul to 18th Jul 2025

  • 10% off - Fri 18th Jul to 25th Jul 2025

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  • 5% off - Fri 1st Aug to 8th Aug 2025

7 nights from Mon 29th Dec was £957 £882

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Anandom - 1117776 - photo 1
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Bispham, Lancashire, FY2
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A well-positioned, three-bedroom home resting in Bispham, Lancashire. Contemporary. Close to amenities and the beach. Private patio. Smart TV. Cleveleys 2.2 miles; Blackpool 2.5 miles. (Ref. 1117776)

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  • Dishwasher
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7 nights from Sun 14th Dec £487

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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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The Coach House at Lackington Farm - 1087048 - photo 1
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Piddletrenthide, Dorset, DT2
  • 3 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Gold Gems Award Winner for Best on the South Coast 2023. A picturesque, reverse level Coach House settled in White Lackington near Piddletrenthide, Dorset. Private parking. Enclosed garden. Woodburning stove. Pet-free. Dorchester 6.7 miles. (Ref. 1087048)

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

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £683

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Jacob's Meadow Pod 2 - 1080040 - photo 1
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Minsterley near Chirbury, Shropshire, sy5
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A smart pod nestled in tranquil surroundings in Minsterley, near Chirbury, Shropshire. Decking with furniture. WiFi. Ideal for families. Montgomery 6.7 miles; Bishop's Castle 7.7 miles. (Ref. 1080040)

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

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £388

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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)

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

7 nights from Mon 1st Dec £644

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Langley Barn - 1079448 - photo 1
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Kirk Langley near Brailsford, Derbyshire, DE6
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

This fabulous, two-storey barn conversion rests in Kirk Langley near Brailsford, Derbyshire. Hot tub. Off-road parking. En-suite bedrooms. Ground-floor living. Derby 6.7 miles; Ashbourne 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1079448)

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

7 nights from Mon 15th Dec £2080

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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)

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

7 nights from Thu 11th Dec £1215

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Yr Hen Feudy - 1073549 - photo 1
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Moelfre, Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey, LL72
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A luxury four-bedroom detached barn conversion perched in Moelfre, Anglesey. Near a beach. Stunning views. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Family-friendly. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Lligwy 1.4 miles; Benllech 2 miles. (Ref. 1073549)

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

7 nights from Fri 12th Dec £1169

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Old Rectory House - 930301 - photo 1
65
Caersws, Powys, SY16
  • 16 Guests
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A large, luxurious holiday home resting in Aberhafesp in Powys, Wales. Bedrooms with en-suites. Hot tub. Cinema room. Enclosed garden. Newtown 4.3 miles; Welshpool 17.6 miles; Oswestry 32.1 miles. (Ref. 930301)

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

7 nights from Mon 8th Dec £3402

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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)

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

7 nights from Mon 8th Dec £584

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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!