The perfect winter retreat could be a lot closer than you think.
The build up to Christmas time can be crazy for many so when you’re looking for somewhere to embrace the festive feelings and forget about life, sneaking away on a cosy trip could be for the best.
Or perhaps you'd like somewhere to take a breather in the New Year once all the festivities are over with.
Within a couple of hours drive from Liverpool there are a host of luxury cottages that will make a cosy retreat, some with hot tubs and roaring fires.
Below we’ve listed some of the most beautiful cosy cottages available for you to escape to in December and beyond.
10 Castle Crescent, Lake District
Nestled in the heart of Kendal and surrounded by the countryside of the Lake District National Park, 10 Castle Crescent is an old weavers cottage from the 1820s.
Spread across three floors, the cottage is located near the centre of town, having been renovated into a contemporary holiday home with an open-plan living room with plenty of seating and an electric fire.
The home features two bedrooms, including a spacious super-king-size room on the first floor and a king-size master bedroom on the second.
10 Castle Crescent can be rented for seven nights from December 20 for £596.
You can book here.
Lakeside Cottage, Nantwich
A charm-filled cottage with plenty of character and period-style glamour, Lakeside Cottage sits on the grounds of Dorfold Hall in Cheshire.
The cottage offers lakeside views, surrounded by greenery and in the perfect place to explore North Wales.
Lakeside Cottage features two king-size bedrooms, an open lounge and dining area, and a large bathroom.
The home also features exposed beams, its original glass window panes and a 400-year-old sandstone fireplace.
Lakeside Cottage is available to rent for seven nights from December 20 for £766.
You can book here.
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Cottam House Cottage, Longridge
Tucked away on the edge of the Forest of Bowland, Cottam House Cottage is surrounded by rolling countryside and offers breathtaking views of the valley.
The home features high-quality features and a luxurious interior, including two super-king size double bedrooms, a large bathroom and an open-plan living area with oak flooring and inset woodburning stove.
It also includes a modern kitchen, dining area and sitting area with French doors leading to the garden.
Cottam House Cottage is available to rent for seven nights from December 20 for £836.
You can book here.
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Elm - Woodland Cottages, Lake District
Elm is one of seven refurbished cottages to choose from, set among beautiful woodlands on the edge of Bowness-on-Windermere.
The cottage features five bedrooms, a large sitting room and dining area as well as a hot tub to soak in during the cosy winter nights.
Elm also has a modern woodburner and a modern kitchen to make staying in at night even better.
Elm - Woodland Cottages is available for seven nights from December 20 for £2219.
You can book here.
