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 1272 self-catering cottages available this December
7 nights from £724 booking fees included
Porto Cottage
61951 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Agnes, Cornwall.
This stylish hideaway with individual interiors is set in a peaceful location just a short walk from the heart of the trendy, yet historic, village of St Agnes. Porto Cottage is a ...
7 nights from £724
7 nights from £1272 booking fees included
Boothgate
61904 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Belper.
Welcome to Boothgate, a wonderfully quirky countryside retreat perched on the edge of the breathtaking Peak District. Bursting with personality, colour and unexpected touches, this...
7 nights from £1272
Readymade beds and fluffy towels; this simple but appreciated welcome is standard with us.
Towels and readymade beds
All of our cottages provide bed linen and towels as standard, with a change of bedding included for holidays of two weeks or more. You’ll also find a fresh change of towels for each week (for in the house only, please bring your own for the beach) and tea towels a-plenty.
The beds will be readymade and waiting for you on arrival so you can simply sink into comfort and relax straight into your holiday.
7 nights from £1254 booking fees included
Island Cottage
61963 bedroom cottage with sea views in Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon.
Welcome to Island Cottage, nestled in the sought-after village of Bigbury-on-Sea, its elevated location provides beautiful views of both Bigbury beach, Bantham beach and the iconic...
7 nights from £1254
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10% off
7 Aug 2026 - 14 Aug 2026
£2310.00 £2085.30 booking fees included
From £91 per night + £53 booking fees
Paloma
6187Converted horsebox with outdoor bath near Malmesbury.
Set in serene countryside near the Cotswolds, Paloma, a beautifully converted vintage horsebox, invites you to truly switch off and enjoy a peaceful break. Leave the daily rout...
From £91 per night
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7 nights from £1027 booking fees included
1 South Terrace
61623 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Penzance, Cornwall.
Wake up to the sound of the sea, breathe in the salty air and experience one of Penzance’s most enviable locations. Perfectly positioned overlooking the seafront and iconic promena...
7 nights from £1027
7 nights from £628 * booking fees included
Woonsmith
61922 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Penzance, West Cornwall.
Escape to the peace and allure of the Cornish countryside at this beautifully renovated two bedroom cottage with its secluded, exclusive wild swimming lake just outside the pretty ...
7 nights from £628 *
7 nights from £596 * booking fees included
Admiral's Den
61692 bedroom, dog friendly apartment near the beach in Penzance.
Step into a piece of Cornish history at Admiral’s Den, a two-bedroom apartment occupying a wing of the magnificent Grade II Listed Georgian Nancealverne House. Set within 25 acres ...
7 nights from £596 *
Nancealverne Estate
7 nights from £1362.78 booking fees included
7 nights from £766 * booking fees included
Apple Loft Cottage
61682 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Penzance, Cornwall.
Nestled within 25 acres of enchanting grounds of historic Nancealverne House, Apple Loft Cottage is a beautifully restored property offering a peaceful stay steeped in centuries of...
7 nights from £766 *
7 nights from £567 * booking fees included
Primrose Cottage
61792 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Bridport, Dorset.
Primrose Cottage is the quintessential Dorset coastal property with its pretty village location and gorgeous, enclosed garden - it is packed with character. This semi-detached two ...
7 nights from £567 *
Arrive at your handpicked holiday home safe in the knowledge it’s been fully inspected.
Quality inspections
We check our holiday homes to ensure that everything is up to our high standards for your holiday, from provision of our above standard minimum inventory to how fluffy the towels are, we make sure you’ll have a comfortable stay.
Hardworking teams of housekeepers will have the place spick and span, ready for your arrival, so when you get there you can just relax.
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.