Top 10 British cottages for a cosy winter break

From 17th-century Cornish hideaways to Cumbrian stone barns, we pick gorgeous places to snuggle up this season – all set in lovely countryside

This traditional stone cottage has been beautifully restored in a modern-meets-rustic style. The open-plan ground floor has wooden floors, beams and an inglenook fireplace with a woodburner. Upstairs are two bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and a bathroom with a walk-in shower. There are deep windowsills with sheepskin rugs and cushions, and lots of artworks and houseplants. Guests can defy the winter and head outside to cook in the pizza oven, sit around the firepit or soak in the hot tub. There is a horse-riding centre nearby and plenty of walking and cycling routes.
From £595 a week, sleeps four, coolstays.com