5 Last-Minute December 2025 Getaways in the uk & europe
Five brilliant places that still have availability — from design-led aparthotels in London to windswept Scottish mountains, the wild Northumberland coast to rural Suffolk and a idyllic Christmas in Puglia.
December comes fast. One minute you’re buying advent calendars, the next you’re calculating how many meals you can avoid cooking between now and January. If you’re craving a break — short, long, close to home or somewhere entirely different — these stays still have December availability and offer that perfect mix of comfort, atmosphere and ease for families and large groups.
UK GETAWAYS
1. Libere London, Edgware Road
For: Winter Wonderland trips, Christmas shopping and an affordable central base
From ~£189 per night | Family rooms + triples | London
Libere London is one of the most useful new openings this season — a design-led aparthotel with 44 units, digital check-in and flexible layouts ideal for families. Steps from Hyde Park, Oxford Street and the West End, it’s the perfect December base for festive lights, shows and all the things London does best in winter.
Why book it: Family rooms, on-site coffee shop, calm interiors, seamless check-in, unbeatable location.
Availability: 15–19 December and various dates throughout December
Book: liberehospitality.com
2. Restaries, suffolk
For: spontaneous countryside escapes and a rare NYE opening
From ~£200–£300 per night depending on property | Suffolk
Founded by Gem Boner, Restaries specialises in thoughtful, interiors-led homes that transport you to a place of rest and relaxation in stunning surroundings and impeccable interiors. They still have a handful of December dates — including one golden New Year’s Eve slot — across their uniquely designed Suffolk retreat.
Why book it: Beautiful design, cosy settings, great for couples or families, rare NYE availability.
Availability: Various dates and locations throughout December
Book: Direct via Restaries
3. Atholl Estate, Cairngorms, Scotland
For: a cosy cottage Christmas surrounded by mountains, log burners and quiet
£800–£1,142 for a 3–7 night stay | Sleeps 2–4 | Dog-friendly
If your ideal holiday smells of pine, wool and woodsmoke, Atholl Estate still has rare Christmas-week openings. Think traditional cottages, log burners, enclosed gardens and some of the most dramatic winter scenery in the UK.
Available options:
• Blairinraish East – sleeps 4, from £862
• Blairinraish West – sleeps 2, from £1,142
• Clachan Annexe – sleeps 4, from £800
Why book it: Log fires, mountain walks, dog-friendly options, EV charging, perfect winter escapism.
Availability: 20–29 December
Book: atholl-estates.co.uk
4. Art House Seahouses, Coastal Northumberland
For: spacious family living, windswept beaches and spellbinding children’s attractions
£650 per night (sleeps 10 + cot + extra single) | 22–28 December
A special Christmas 2025 release, Art House Seahouses is a bright, modern, design-driven family home sleeping up to 10. With two living rooms (one for adults, one for children), a full-size outdoor ping-pong table and thoughtful touches for little ones, it’s the kind of place where multi-generational trips actually work.
Northumberland is magical in winter — vast empty beaches, sand-dune sledging, wildlife spotting and some of the UK’s best family attractions. Alnwick Castle is minutes away, as is Lilidorei, home to the world’s largest play structure (and a guaranteed full day of joy).
Why book it: Huge family space, brilliant location, modern design, perfect for larger groups.
Availability: 22–28 December 2025
Book: arthouseseahouses.co.uk
EUROPEAN GETAWAY
5. Canne Bianche, Puglia
For: an Italian Christmas — candlelight, long lunches and towns glowing with festive magic
From €738 for 2 adults (2 night festive package)
If you’re tempted by a softer, sunnier Christmas, Puglia is one of Europe’s most underrated festive destinations. Canne Bianche stays open until early January and transforms into a warm, candlelit seaside retreat with Christmas trees, seasonal menus and a standout Christmas Day lunch.
Expect spa time, quiet beaches, glowing trulli in Alberobello, nativity scenes in caves and atmospheric markets in towns like Monopoli and Ostuni.
What’s included:
• Two-night stay in a Classic Room
• Seasonal breakfast
• Apulian aperitif on arrival
• 60 minutes of spa access
• 40-minute Candle Massage per adult
• Christmas Day lunch at Autentico Wine & Restaurant
Why book it: interconnecting rooms, beachfront setting, warm hospitality, authentic Italian festivities.
Availability: Arrivals on 23, 24 or 25 December until 7 January 2026
Book: Canne Bianche Lifestyle Hotel