The best… winter stays

These beautifully quirky, off-the beaten-track havens are perfect for a cold-weather break

- KATY HOLLAND

A wooden pod in Yorkshire

Tucked away on a remote farm in the Yorkshire Dales, three en-suite glamping pods boast striking views and sheltered alfresco dining complete with fire pits. Watch the winter sun slither over the deserted Howgill Fells (known as ‘Sleeping Elephants’ because of their rounded outlines), indulge in a spot of stargazing from the warm bubbles of your outdoor bath, and get to know your neighbours: the chickens, cows and sheep of Beck House Farm. Take fell walks from your doorstep, or explore the joys of Lake Windermere, within easy reach.

• Sleeps four, from £65 per night, howgillshideaway.co.uk

A converted church in County Down