December Cottages in North England
December is a truly magical time of year to escape to a holiday cottage in the UK. Take your pick from our exclusive collection of handpicked cottages. Read more
Our exclusive ferry discounts of up to 25% will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.We have 36 self catering cottages available this December in North England
7 nights from £648 booking fees included
11 Cocker Lane
61482 bedroom self catering cottage in Cockermouth.
A tapestry of coloured cottages in a charming quiet lane with many houses dating back to the 1700s, is where you will find this cosy, yet stylish terraced cottage, nestled in Cocke...
7 nights from £648
7 nights from £1086 booking fees included
Holly Tree
61454 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near York.
Set in the historic village of Myton on Swale, which was mentioned in the 1086 Domesday book and home to a charming historic 19th Century cast Iron bridge, Holly Tree offers an idy...
7 nights from £1086
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7 nights from £569 booking fees included
The Bothy
61251 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Skipton.
If you are craving a cosy getaway for two or a quiet friend's weekend, The Bothy is a great choice. It is a traditional, restored stone cottage sitting right in the heart of the de...
7 nights from £569
7 nights from £767 booking fees included
The Old Stables
60932 bedroom self catering cottage near Bridlington.
Welcome to the Old Stables, a sanctuary of weathered red brick and rustic charm that captures the very soul of the Yorkshire Wolds. If you are looking for a getaway that swaps the ...
7 nights from £767
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7 nights from £913 booking fees included
Hill Top Cottage
60772 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Kirkby Lonsdale.
Cradled within the peaceful village of Barbon bordering both North Yorkshire and Cumbria, sits Hill Top Cottage. Rustic charm radiates from every burning log, every communal meal a...
7 nights from £913
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7 nights from £1103 booking fees included
Magical Barn
59962 bedroom self catering cottage near Haltwhistle.
Magical Barn is nestled on the edge of the Dark Sky Park in Northumberland amid green hills and woodland and from the moment you step out of your car and turn the corner to catch y...
7 nights from £1103
7 nights from £1103 booking fees included
Magical Cottage
59972 bedroom self catering cottage near Haltwhistle.
Situated within a delightful courtyard surrounded by verdant landscapes, you'll find Magical Cottage. This beautifully converted single-storey former coach house, pairs its agricul...
7 nights from £1103
7 nights from £748 booking fees included
No 9
60522 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near York.
Tucked away in a quiet gated community only steps from the pretty centre of the market town of Helmsley, sits No 9, a pretty two-storey cottage surrounded by beech hedging and with...
7 nights from £748
7 nights from £741 booking fees included
Number 5
58683 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach in Filey.
This delightful holiday cottage in Filey offers a perfect blend of coastal charm and countryside accessibility as it's just a short stroll from the seaside but has easy access to t...
7 nights from £741
7 nights from £622 booking fees included
Yore View
59582 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Hawes.
A warm welcome awaits at Yore View in the Yorkshire Dales, perched on a ridge with amazing views over the countryside and surrounded by a large garden, this thoughtful renovation h...
7 nights from £622
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Can't decide whose house will suffer the Christmas Day onslaught this year? Get everyone together in a holiday cottage this December and display the Aga-cooked turkey resplendent in the centre of the dining-table. Wake up to the West Country on a crisp December morning in the cosy warmth of a holiday cottage in North England. Or better still, see in the New Year with a holiday cottage get together to remember. We have hand picked 36 of the finest holiday cottages for December in North England.