After the relentless social onslaught of the holidays — cocktail parties, family gatherings, office do’s — the low-key quiet of winter is the perfect time to dial things down and decamp with your other half to a cosy cottage. You’ll have space and time to get reacquainted while curling up in front of crackling fires, exploring scenic wilds on frosty walks and cooking up candlelit dinners — all ahead of long, warm nights under the duvet. This article contains affiliate links, which can earn us revenue1. A wood-burner warms the lounge while you rustle up meals in the small but sleek kitchen, and a rolltop bath big enough for two entices just a few steps from the four-poster bed. Details Three nights’ self-catering for two from £720 (boutique-retreats.co.uk)

Source: The Times December 31, 2024 00:31 UTC