British winter HIDEAWAYS

With crackling fires, cheery decor and inspiring scenery, these remote hideaways will light up the bleakest of days

- KATY HOLLAND

Wales A wooden glamping pod

Tucked away near Aberystwyth heating and running water. on a quiet hillside meadow When you’re not sitting around overlooked by Snowdonia, your firepit enjoying the you’ll find a selection of wonderful views of Cardigan gloriously cosy timber pods Bay and the snow-capped equipped for glamping in all Cadair Idris, there’s lots to seasons. Inspired by Native explore nearby – visit the American-style wigwams, these Devil’s Bridge Falls, with their insulated hideaways offer all various walking trails, or take mod cons, including a kitchen, a boat tour to see seals from Cardigan Bay.

Wigwam Holidays offers pods all over the UK, some with hot tubs. Sleeps 4, from £220 for 2 nights; wigwam

Yorkshire

An ancient farmhouse

Set beside the burbling River Skell, Fountains Cottage is an idyllic bolthole perfect for a large family. With its original exposed beams and log fire, this 18th-century former Yorkshire farmhouse is chock-full of character. It’s perfectly placed for exploring the splendid ancient ruins of Fountains Abbey, just moments from the cottage – you’ll get free entry to the abbey and grounds during your stay. A little further afield, the delights of Harrogate await, or delve into the wilds of the snow-capped Yorkshire Dales.