Luxury Cottages to Rent in December
A truly magical time of year for a UK holiday, December brings the opportunity to wander empty beaches, admire beautifully illuminated harbours and villages and cuddle up in front of the fire with a glass of mulled wine and the fire blazing. Read more
Our exclusive ferry discounts of up to 25% will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.We have 1271 self-catering cottages available this December
7 nights from £860
Harecroft
60974 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Old Hunstanton.
Harecroft is a single-storey holiday home, set within generous gardens and sleeping up to six guests across four bedrooms. Nestled within a quiet, leafy lane in one of Norfolk's mo...
7 nights from £860
Rycroft House
205Where light, space, and coastal calm meet in style
Tucked away at the top of a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Laxey, Rycroft House is a striking contemporary retreat where thoughtful architecture and coastal calm come together ef...
7 nights from £773
La Cabana
61023 bedroom cottage with sea views in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
Portscatho is a rather charming coastal village on the Roseland peninsula with gorgeous views over Gerrans Bay, easy access to the wonderful coast path and a vibrant centre with a ...
7 nights from £773
7 nights from £1428
Oak Tree House
61124 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Dorchester, Dorset.
Oak Tree House is a particularly special property for gathering friends and family (plus the four-legged variety) together. Set in stunning grounds in the little village of Frampto...
7 nights from £1428
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Surby Mount
204A delightful rural setting near Port Erin, ideal for families.
Surby Mount is a beautifully appointed countryside retreat tucked away in the peaceful Surby, just a few minutes from the coastal village of Port Erin. Surrounded by rolling farmla...
From £141 per night *
Solas
6111Beautiful lochside cabin situated in coastal woodland near Ullapool, Scottish Highlands.
Tucked away between towering pines, you’ll find Solas, a purpose-built cabin with envious views across Loch Broom and the perfect stay for families. The cabin’s dark exterior c...
From £141 per night *
From £115 per night
Silva
6110Beautiful lochside cabin situated in coastal woodland near Ullapool, Scottish Highlands.
Nestled between the trees on the edge of Leckmelm Wood, on the North Coast 500 route, Silva offers the ultimate peaceful retreat for two. Purpose-built with dark exterior cladd...
From £115 per night
7 nights from £551
Ocean View at 32
61292 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views in Saundersfoot.
Wake up to the soothing sound of the sea in Ocean View at 32. You'll fall in love with the glorious Blue Flag beach and uninterrupted, far reaching sea views from this sweet little...
7 nights from £551
7 nights from £755 *
Little Field
61233 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach near Ryde.
Tucked away on a quiet road, Little Field has been lovingly built by the owners and offers guests a peaceful and tranquil retreat with oodles of space and modern living. Situated o...
7 nights from £755 *
Spring Cottage
203A cosy hideaway overlooking Port Erin and the south
Welcome to Spring Cottage, a beautifully refurbished self-catering holiday cottage set high above Port Erin and Port St Mary on Ballakillowey in the scenic south of the Isle of Man...
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We scour the coast and country to winkle out bits worth sharing with you, the best properties in lovely locations. While we’re out and about, we gather together the best things to do so that you can start planning your holiday as soon as you’ve booked.
The ‘Explore Nearby’ tab on our cottage pages show what’s nearby along with relevant articles from our holiday guides from Notes and Stories, where you’ll find hand-written experiences of outings across the South and West, from dog-friendly pubs on the Isle of Wight to free things to do in south Devon and everything in between.
Ah, those crisp mornings and cosy evenings. If you love the countryside and are looking forward to lots of walks surrounded by frost-laced greenery, our rural retreats will be just right for you. Or, how about our sea view cottages? Known for notoriously dramatic weather, December can bring with it some truly breath taking storms which are amazing to watch from the comfort of a home-from-home. Escape the hustle and bustle with a break in the run up to Christmas, or book yourself a festive getaway to celebrate Christmas or New Year.
