Finally, the snowdrops are blooming, it's not pitch black when we leave the office and we can start to plan our next holiday. Now the sun is starting to shine, it's the perfect time of year to escape the office and get some rest and relaxation.
But why bother trekking to the airport just to exchange your pounds for fewer and fewer euros, fight against officious boarding policies and risk being kicked off for breastfeeding or wearing Uggs?
Opt instead to tuck yourself away in a hygge-inspired bolthole right here in the UK. We've found the most beautiful woodland cabins all around the country so you can take a mini-break surrounded by the wonder of nature.
Click through to see our favourites.
The Arc
Cambridgeshire
Nestled in tranquil woodland overlooking the calm waters of the River Nene, The Arc is the ultimate escape for anyone looking to get a little peace and quiet. Once you set foot in this picturesque cabin, it's almost impossible to believe you're just over an hour from London and (even better) only 10 minutes' walk from a gorgeous, vegan-friendly gastropub.
If heading out on one of the local pub walks sounds a bit too much, don't worry. You can while away your stay at The Arc cosied up by the woodburning stove, listening to records on the vinyl player, reading a novel, cooking in the well-stocked kitchen or playing one of the many board games.
But if that still sounds like too much effort, fill up the giant claw foot bath and treat yourself to a luxurious candlelit soak. Or feel free just to cuddle up in the kingsize antique French bed and listen to the birdsong. Really, there's only one thing you have to do at The Arc: relax.
From £110 per night
Book The Arc here
The Saltbox, Elmley Nature Reserve
Kent
If your inbox has you at breaking point, head to Elmley. These entirely off-the-grid luxury cabins are the only accommodation in England inside a National Nature Reserve. Here you'll have no screens to distract you, just unparalleled access to stunning scenery and wildlife around the clock.
Snuggle up in this glass-ended cabin and from the comfort of your bed you'll see thousands of wildfowl heading south for the winter. Don't worry, though, you won't be left in the cold; inside your heated cabin there's a toasty kitchenette and full bathroom.
Outside, you even have your own heated shower, and you can keep warm while you stargaze around your personal fire pit. So ditch your work emails and watch the birds go by instead.
From £110 per night
Book The Saltbox here
The Nook
Essex
If you've been dreaming of an easy escape from the Big Smoke, well you're in luck. The Nook is the perfect farmland escape from the hustle of the city, but is only a Tube journey away from central London (seriously). It might only be 10 minutes from Epping station, but this hideaway is nestled in three acres of greenery and even has a private pond.
This house-style cabin also comes with its very own wood-fired hot tub and fire pit, so you have the choice of lazing away your weekend soaking under the stars or roasting marshmallows over the fire. That's if you make it out of your kingsize bed, of course...
If you do manage to get out and about, there are plenty of pubs and restaurants within walking distance and your hosts will be happy to advise on everything from sightseeing to white water rafting. When you are ready to go home, all you'll need is your Oyster card.
From £120 per night
Book The Nook here
Poppy's Pad & Daisy's Den, Little Country Houses
The Cotswolds
If it's R&R you're looking for, these cabins in the Cotswolds are calling. Set in the luscious Gloucestershire countryside, there are just two handbuilt wooden houses on the plot at Little Country Houses, ensuring a thoroughly private stay. It's an ideal bolthole for a romantic winter break, complete with a large wood-fired hot tub and a log burner, all tucked up in your own private decking with fairy lights and safari blinds to keep it cosy.
Wake up on the mezzanine to stunning views across fields and woodland, then set off on the 1.5-hour walk to The Ebrington Arms, rated the best village pub in the UK by The Times. With open fires in every room and local beers, it feels like a warm hug when you roll in from the cold. The King's Arms in Mickleton is also nearby, just a 10-minute stroll from the cabin. But if you really want the full experience, spend a night on the decking, cooking steak on the open flame of the log burner while you wait for the hot tub to reach optimum heat. This place is pure bliss; get that OOO on, stat.
From £95 per night
Book Poppy's Pad & Daisy's Den directly here or on Airbnb here
Ranchers, Loose Reins
Dorset
Loose Reins lets you and the ones you love live the American Dream in the beautiful British countryside. Saddle up with a few of your closest mates, your family or even just your four-legged friend and find your way to one of these four-sleeper cabins in the wilds of the West Country.
Each cabin has a little cowboy flair but that doesn't mean you'll have to live the frontier life. There's a kitchen stocked with local goodies, a kingsize bed with Hypnos mattress and a private games room complete with Wi-Fi. There is only one full-size bed but the sofa can be turned into a lovely bed for one (or two little ones).
You can walk, bike or, of course, horseback ride around the surrounding countryside. If all that leaves you a little peckish, order up a barbecue hamper from Loose Reins' pantry stuffed with locally sourced treats all ready to go. After all, what's the cowboy life without a campfire?
From £99 per night
Book Ranchers here
Holly Hut, Hesleyside Huts
Northumberland
Sneak away with someone you love this season and watch the leaves turn. Hesleyside Huts are scattered across the grounds of Hesleyside, a gorgeous stately home deep in Northumberland National Park, and perfect for a little autumn romance.
Our favourite is Holly Hut, surrounded by ancient woodland and accessed via your own personal forest path. Hand-built from reclaimed timber and a pair of former church doors, inside you'll find every luxury, from Egyptian cotton sheets on the kingsize bed to a huge, copper bathtub big enough for two.
There's plenty to do in the great outdoors: spend your days exploring the wood, fishing in the famed North Tyne or building a camp fire. But if you just want to cuddle up in front of your wood-burning stove, we're sure you'll find a way to keep busy inside, too.
From £120 per night
Book Holly Hut here
Walden Cabin, Brook House Woods
Herefordshire
In the depths of the colder months we all need a treat, but online shopping only provides so much relief. Instead of indulging in retail therapy, pick yourself up with a one-of-a-kind weekend experience at Brook House Woods.
This cabin is actually a treehouse, albeit an extremely glamorous one. From the veranda you can enjoy unique views of the Malvern hills through the surrounding woodland. This balcony comes with more than just views, though – you'll also find your own roll-top bath out there, for a private soak among the trees.
Feel free to stay snug inside your sheep's wool-insulated, solar-heated cabin (it's so green it's actually carbon-positive) for your entire stay. Brook House Woods offers artisan pizza deliveries, as well as homemade meals, straight to your door, so you don't have to lift a finger. If you want to get out and about, though, enrol in a woodworking course or take part in one of their yoga weekenders.
From £140 per night
Book Walden Cabin here
K2, Kudhva
North Cornwall
If you're after a more authentic 'roughing it' experience than pitching your tent at Glastonbury, this cabin is the one for you. Though certainly more luxurious (and drier) than a four-man pop-up at Worthy Farm, these wood, glass and steel structures give you a real feel for life in nature.
Set amid the woods of a former slate mine only a few miles from the stunning Cornish coast, these cabins stand on eight-foot-high legs, giving stunning views from your private terrace.
Above ground you'll find your own living space and bedroom, complete with fresh bedding and solar-powered charging ports. But you'll find everything else you need for your visit back down in the forest, from your own personal fire pit to a wood-fired communal hot tub and outdoor bar serving Cornish gin.
Make each day an adventure by heading down one of the secret trails to the beach or diving into Kudhva's waterfall-filled reservoir. You can stay in bed at home; don't waste a second of your time here lounging around.
From £114 per night
Book K2 here
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