December Breaks in Somerset
Gather your loved ones and pack your things: a luxury retreat in Somerset awaits this December. With 39 self-catering cottages available of all shapes and sizes, you can choose the perfect place for a magical winter break. Solo escape, romantic getaway or holiday with all the tribe, we will help you pave the way to the holiday of your dreams this December. Read more
With a breathtaking mix of beaches, coast paths, countryside and moors cloaked in frosty tones and topped with crisp blue skies, December is an enchanting time of year to visit Somerset. Even when the weather takes a turn for the worse, dramatic clouds and rumbling seas create a captivating show. And where better to watch stormy weather unfold than the comforts of a luxury home-from-home? Combining the best of homely touches with plenty of modern luxuries, our Somerset properties allow you to relax and settle in straight away. With each cottage handpicked and personally inspected, we make sure only the finest make it onto our portfolio. At Classic Cottages, we want your whole experience to be the best it can be from start to finish. We are always on hand to offer help and support, and will always go the extra mile to ensure your holiday is stress-free.
39 cottages in Somerset available in December
7 nights from £630
The Crook
50031 bedroom shepherds hut near Ilminster, Somerset.
Perfectly positioned in a peaceful spot, you will find this stunning shepherd's hut that has been masterfully created. The Crook is a true hideaway in glorious surroundings and you...
7 nights from £630
7 nights from £630
The Whistle
50041 bedroom shepherds hut near Ilminster, Somerset.
If you are looking for a luxurious and unique glamping experience, then look no further than The Whistle. A gorgeously designed shepherd's hut, complete with enchanting outside spa...
7 nights from £630
7 nights from £677
Minstrels
49302 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Glastonbury, Somerset.
As soon as you step through the front door of this gorgeous cottage, you will fall in love with its character and charm. It is easy to see where the cottage gets its name when you ...
7 nights from £677
7 nights from £821
Elm Cottage
48373 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the sea near Minehead, Somerset.
Perfectly situated on the fringes of the beautiful, rugged Exmoor National Park, this semi-detached cottage is a gorgeous hideaway for all the family, including your four-legged fr...
7 nights from £821
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.
From £120 per night
Posy
48611 bedroom, rural shepherds hut with hot tub near Ilminster, Somerset.
Nestled in a secluded spot, Posy is a gorgeous shepherd's hut where every last detail has been thought of. The natural, peaceful setting provides the perfect escape to the countrys...
From £120 per night
7 nights from £808
The Apple Press
47443 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Lyme Regis, Dorset.
Just ten miles north of Lyme Regis, the 'Pearl of Dorset', situated in gentle Somerset countryside is The Apple Press, a fabulously converted single storey farm building. The o...
7 nights from £808
7 nights from £500 *
Frogwell Cottage
47143 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Dulverton, Somerset.
Under the spectacle of Exmoor National Park International Dark Sky Reserve, picture yourself on holiday with a glass of bubbly in hand, surrounded by nothing but fields and country...
7 nights from £500 *
7 nights from £544
Magnolia Cottage
45542 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Wells, Somerset.
Nestled opposite a charming magnolia tree, this delightful stone cottage is peaceful and welcoming. All on one level (apart from one step up from the porch), Magnolia Cottage offer...
7 nights from £544
7 nights from £562
The Green House
45292 bedroom, dog friendly cottage overlooking Nunney Brook near Frome, Somerset.
Enjoy a glass of fizz overlooking the peaceful stream or curl up in the cosy sitting-room in front of the fire, whichever takes your fancy, this gorgeous retreat will deliver! This...
7 nights from £562
7 nights from £925
Wreath Farmhouse
44454 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Lyme Regis, Dorset.
Wreath Farm is in a rural setting overlooking open countryside, just 10 miles inland from the beach at Lyme Regis and the stunning Jurassic Coast. The farmstead now has a new li...
7 nights from £925
Our property managers are local experts who handpick perfect places to stay.
Local experts
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.
