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The Best Scottish Walks in Winter; Time to wrap up and get your walking boots on – Winter is one of the best times to witness the true majesty of Scotland’s wild places. From towering mountains and glens to glassy lochs, walking in Scotland at any time of year is a delight (apart from ‘Midge season’!). But it’s during the colder months that the countryside really takes on a unique countenance, so if you’re booking a break in a luxury cottage in Scotland this winter, here are some of the best places to go hiking:

THERE’S NOWHERE LIKE NORFOLK FOR A VARIETY OF BEACHES FOR EVERYONE – INCLUDING YOUR POOCH!

Northumberland’s North Sea Coastline

Wild, windswept, dramatic and utterly spellbinding, Northumberland’s North Sea coastline is one of the most beautiful stretches of England’s shoreline. This entire region has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and it’s easy to see why. From wide-open sandy beaches back dropped by rare dune ecosystems to towering cliffs, this area combines endangered flora and fauna with over 7,000 years of human history to create a unique landscape. And no matter what time of the year you visit this part of the country, you are bound to be captured by its beauty. 

The Cotswolds is great walking country with over 5000km of footpaths and rights of way.
For serious walkers, the Cotswold Way and Thames Path are on offer. For recreational walkers, most towns and villages have a choice of shorter circular routes.

The Best Pubs for a Winter Tipple in Somerset

There’s nothing better than going for a bracing winter walk and finding yourself (inexplicably!) outside a country pub. The welcoming beacon to many a weary traveller over the years, Britain’s inns and taverns offer good food, excellent ale and a cosy fire to warm your toes by. If you’re spending a winter break at a luxury cottage in Somerset, here are some pubs where you’ll find the best winter tipples and a hearty steak and ale pie to keep you going: