SEE THE STARS IN SOMERSET
Wild West frontier meets old-english farm charm with miles of woodland trails on the doorstep at Coach House Cabin near Castle Cary in Somerset. Set on a farm just an hour from Bristol and not too far from the heights of Glastonbury Tor, this charming cabin has a wood-burning range to keep things cosy and cool cupboard bunks that open on to the living area that kids will adore. The woods outside the door are home to badgers and deer, and otters have been spotted in the nearby River Brue.
COST: From £130 a night (sleeps six); canopyandstars.co.uk/ coachhousecabin.
HEAVEN IN HEREFORDSHIRE
There’s something incredibly earthy about hunkering down in the brand new Herefordshire Log Cabin set amid ancient woodland, especially when you find out the owners hand-built it themselves from the mighty Herefordshire oaks that surround the property. Completely eco-friendly and very hip, it took several years to complete and the detail in the build is amazing. This place will allow you to slow right down and immerse yourself in nature this winter.
COST: From £142 a night this winter (sleeps four to five); kiphideaways.com/hideaways/herefordshire-log-cabin.
COTSWOLDS DELIGHT
For the quintessential cabin escape that maxes out on luxury, check out Rookery Farm Cabin with its wood-onwood interiors, log burners and outside decking. Situated on a farm in the north Cotswolds, it’s a short drive from the picturesque village of Broadway with its tower built in 1798 (pictured above), antiques shops and art galleries. The Cotswold Way National Trail is close by for wintry walks.
COST: From £581 for a week this winter (sleeps three); sykescottages.co.uk.