As the days are getting shorter and the temperature drops, there’s nothing more inviting than sitting in front of a crackling fire on a cold winter’s night.
For those seeking a relaxing winter break this year, Booking.com has created a round-up of cosy stays from its more than 28 million listings in over 153,000 destinations around the world. Snuggle up in your winter woolies and head to these magical spots with family and friends or whisk a loved one away for some fireside romance while the snow falls outside.
This charming hotel features rooms with a rustic and colourful décor, alongside boasting a pub, dining room and large terrace garden. Its inglenook fireplaces are perfect for keeping your toes toasty, as well as its stylish log burners available in the Stable Suite and Barn Suite.
The Bath Priory – A Relais & Chateaux Hotel
Overlooking four acres of idyllic grounds, this impressive country house consists of rooms with period features, a restaurant and lavish spa. Guests feeling the chills can warm up in the indoor heated swimming pool, sauna and steam pod or make themselves comfortable in front of the homely fireplaces in the junior suites.
This grand mansion was the former home of several Dukes, with each of its rooms named after a figure from the house’s past and the room furnishings tailored to their characters. If that’s not enough to entice you, Meghan Markle spent the night before she tied the knot here!
Treat yourself to a cosy evening in and lounge about by the log fireplace with gas in your room, or sizzle in the sauna and hot tub in its elegant spa.
This tranquil Georgian former rectory situated on the Shropshire and Welsh border hills makes for an unforgettable winter escape. Revel in the glowing embers of its log fire, curled up with a book or board game from Pen-Y-Dyffryn’s own collection.
Nestled amongst the hills of Dorset, this unique inn includes a rustic decor in the form of wooden beams and flagstone floors. In the lounge you can find a calming fireplace, along with rows of books to enjoy in front of the entrancing flames. It is also perfectly located for guests to embark on a wintery walk, with the picturesque village of Evershot nearby.
This delightful country house comes with spacious rooms, breath-taking gardens and two restaurants. Each of the tastefully decorated rooms offer an ornate fireplace and bathrooms offer under-floor heating, serving as a private retreat to truly escape the world. A Christmas package is also on offer, including treats such as being greeted with mulled wine and cakes on arrival and a specially crafted dinner from their winter menu.
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