The Best UK Holiday Homes Still Available for Christmas 2025

Looking for a cosy last-minute Christmas escape? From beachfront surfing houses in Cornwall to New Forest hideaways and luxury farm stays with hot tubs, these UK properties deliver everything you need for a festive break — big dining tables, dog-friendly stays, sunrise walks and space for the whole family. Here are the best last-minute holiday homes still available for Christmas.

Indoor swim & sauna stay in Somerset

Oakhampton Park – 12 Bedroom (Sleeps 28) House in Somerset

This Georgian family property has been completely renovated, and features a private 50ft heated indoor swimming pool and fully equipped gym, Scandinavian sauna for up to 12 people,  a games room with table tennis, and lakeside and woodland walks on the doorstep, along with local village pubs. There are 12 double bedrooms – most with private bathrooms – each with its own unique character, plus two elegant drawing rooms with open fires, a dining room seating up to 24, three television areas, and plenty of private nooks perfect for reading and far-reaching views over the lake and surrounding countryside.

Available from 23-26 December

Well-behaved dogs are welcome.

£6,750 total for three nights

Award-winning farmhouse for accessibility and kids activities

Jeremy Fisher – 5 Bedroom (Sleeps 10) Cottage in South Molton, Devon

Jeremy Fisher is a spacious character property with vaulted beamed ceilings, huge open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area, boot room, en-suite bedrooms including accessible rooms, accessible patio garden, 7 seater hot tub, plus games rooms, play barn and use of the on-site children’s farm with twice daily farm feeding sessions and free donkey rides. Voted best self-catering farm stay in the Southwest (2020), winner of both Gold and Silver for Accessible Tourism (2019 & 2020) and National Autism Friendly Commendation since 2018.

Available from 23-26 December

£2,090 total for three nights

Beachfront Escape for winter watersports

Atlantic View – 6 Bedroom (Sleeps 14) House in New Polzeath, north coast of Cornwall

This Edwardian beach house is set on the cliff top at New Polzeath, a stone’s throw from one of the best surfing beaches in Cornwall. It offers spectacular views, overlooking the beach. Awarded 5-star Gold by Visit England, the house is set over three floors and features a large balcony, huge kitchen & dining room with 4-oven Aga, two sitting rooms, log burning stove and a room for wetsuits and beach accessories.

Available from 23-26 December

Maximum two dogs are welcome with prior agreement at £25 per dog

£5,378 total for three nights

Hot Tub and Dining for 20

Country Home – Gildbridge – 6 Bedroom (Sleeps 20) House in Eastbourne, East Sussex

This character-filled 6-bedroom country house is tucked away in the heart of East Sussex. Equipped with a private hot tub and tennis court, acres of lawns, children’s play area, family-friendly games and a fire pit, Gildridge features a large kitchen for preparing celebratory feasts and a country-style dining room for 20. Just 20 minutes from Eastbourne and close to the historic town of Lewes, this retreat offers the best of countryside and coast.

Available from 23-26 December

The house welcomes up to four dogs

£6,812 total for three nights

Dog-friendly stay & large group dining in the Peak District

Quarnford Lodge – 10 Bedroom (Sleeps 28) House in Buxton, Peak District

This considerably large and spacious cottage can accommodate the whole group for meals around a single dining table – perfect for large get-togethers with friends and family. The 10 bedrooms each have their own bathroom, and outside there’s a BBQ, picnic benches, and a large artificial grassed area with Table Tennis, Cornhole game, and equipment for a mini-golf course. The historic spa town of Buxton is just a 10-minute drive away, and there are plenty of walking routes nearby.

Available from 23-26 December

Dogs are welcome

£3,300 total for three nights

Open-plan New Forest stay

Meadow Cott – 4 Bedroom (Sleeps 8) House in Milford On Sea, Hampshire

This contemporary holiday home in Milford on Sea features four luxurious bedrooms (three with en-suite shower rooms and one with a family bathroom), a spectacular open-plan kitchen with bi-fold doors opening onto a large patio, a cosy snug with a large HD TV, Table Tennis, and a spacious utility and boot room for guests returning from the beach or woodland walk in the nearby New Forest National Park.

Available from 20-23 December

£802 total for 3 nights

Farmhouse Stay with all en-suite bedrooms

Yorkshire Homestead – 8 Bedroom (Sleeps 16) Farmhouse in Malton, North Yorkshire

For a pre-Christmas get together for up to 16 people, this renovated farmhouse features a large wood-fired hot tub, BBQ area, eight bedrooms all with en-suite and a large kitchen, dining living area, TV room, utility and boot room. Dog friendly (downstairs only), there are also 4 outdoor kennels and private outdoor areas. With extra comforts perfect for winter, including underfloor heating and a lovely pub just up the road.

Available from 19-21 December

Dogs welcome downstairs

£3,003 total for three nights

For more information visit https://www.simplyowners.net/

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