8 UK Airbnbs That Feel Festive Before Christmas Even Arrives
Can you believe there are less than 100 days until Christmas? I know, it sneaks up every year.
If you’re already dreaming about Christmas markets, crackling fires, twinkling lights, and escaping somewhere cosy for a few nights, trust me, you’re not alone. And the best part? You don’t have to wait until the big day to get into the festive spirit.
I’ve rounded up 8 UK Airbnbs that will give you all the Christmas vibes before December 25th even rolls around. Think: a lodge overlooking actual reindeer, picture-perfect cottages, toasty log burners, and big family houses ready for an early holiday get-together.
Honeysuckle Lodge at The Cotswold Reindeer Herd, Cotswolds
If we're talking about places that feel like Christmas, I don't think you can get much more festive than sleeping next door to a herd of reindeer.
Honeysuckle Lodge is near Cirencester and sits overlooking a Christmas tree plantation, right beside the reindeer paddocks. There's a four-poster bed, log burner and decking where you can watch the reindeer, plus guests receive a complimentary tour of the herd.
It sleeps up to four, so this would be a particularly magical one for a little family Christmas break before the big day.
Book now: https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/28131296
Cosy Countryside Log Cabin, Slinfold, West Sussex
This adorable log cabin already looks like the ultimate winter hideaway, but in December, it transforms into a Christmas cabin, decked out for the season.
There’s a wood-burning stove, peaceful countryside views, and space for two. Imagine slow mornings, frosty walks, and evenings by the fire. Perfect if you want Christmas without the crowds.
Pear Tree House, Sutton-on-the-Forest, North Yorkshire
An 18th-century Grade II-listed cottage in a Yorkshire village already has a fairly good head start when it comes to feeling Christmassy.
Pear Tree House is in Sutton-on-the-Forest, just outside York, and during the Christmas and New Year period the house is fully decorated, including a real Christmas tree.
Spend the day at York’s famous Christmas markets, then escape back to your own country cottage.
Book now: https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/52896367
Christmas Cottage, Chapel Stile, Lake District
With a name like Christmas Cottage, how could I leave this one out?
Set in the Langdale Valley near Ambleside, this cottage sleeps six and has a huge vaulted living area, perfect for gathering everyone together.
You're also just a short walk from the local pub and surrounded by some of the best walking country in the Lake District.
Early Christmas weekend with friends, anyone?
Book now: https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/32458094
Jasmine Cottage, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cotswolds
If you've ever wanted to pretend you're living in a Christmas film for the weekend, the Cotswolds in December isn't a bad place to start.
Jasmine Cottage is in Bourton-on-the-Water and has everything you want from a cosy winter cottage: Cotswold stone, exposed beams, an original fireplace and a wood-burning stove.
The hosts also decorate the cottage for Christmas, so you're getting the tree and decorations inside AND one of the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds outside.
Historical Flint Cottage, Sussex
Fairy lights? Tick. Old oak beams? Tick. Log burner? Obviously.
This historical flint cottage in Sussex already has the bones of a very cosy winter stay, but throughout December the owners add a Christmas tree and festive decorations too.
It's exactly the sort of place where you'd arrive on Friday evening and have absolutely no intention of leaving again until Sunday.
Guildford Farmhouse, Isle of Wight
This one's for the big Christmas get-together. Guildford Farmhouse brings the full traditional country Christmas feel with a log burner, Aga and beautiful inglenook fireplaces.
For Christmas and New Year stays, the house is dressed for the season with a Christmas tree and decorations, including decorated fireplaces, and guests receive a festive hamper.
Basically, gather your favourite people, bring the Christmas jumpers and argue over who's cooking dinner.
Cosy Cottage & Hot Tub, Osmotherley, North Yorkshire
And we're finishing with a cottage, a fire and a hot tub.
This North Yorkshire stay has a wood-burning stove inside and a private hot tub outside, so you can spend a freezing December evening sitting in hot water before running back inside to warm up beside the fire.
The cottage is also decorated for Christmas around the festive period, while Osmotherley gives you that lovely little North Yorkshire village setting.
Feeling festive yet?
You don’t have to wait for December 25th to get into the Christmas spirit. Book a few cosy nights away, hit up a Christmas market, pack your jumpers, and start celebrating early. Personally, I think waking up next to real reindeer is pretty hard to top.
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Airbnb listings, festive decorations, availability and minimum stays can change. Always check directly with the host before booking if the Christmas set-up is an important part of your stay.
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