The leaves are starting to turn and the nights are drawing in but just because summer's over, doesn't mean your holidays have to be. Winter is 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, risk Ryanair cancelling your flight or incur ever-increasing luggage fees?
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.
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's just two hand crafted wooden houses on the plot at Little Country Houses ensuring a thoroughly private stay. This bolthole is ideal 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 a stunning views across fields and woodland, ideal for the 1.5 hour walk to nearby Ebrington Arms, awarded the UK's #1 Village Pub 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 close to the cabin, just a 10 minute stroll. But if you really want the full experience, spend a night in on the decking, cooking steak on the open flame of the log burner while you wait for the hot tub reach the perfect heat. This place is pure bliss, get that out of office responder on stat.
From £95 per night
Book Poppy's Pad & Daisy's Den directly here or on Airbnb here
Bubble Domes, Finn Lough
County Fermanagh
Sick of the same old, same old? We've found the ultimate antidote to autumn boredom. Deep in the woods surrounding Lough Erne are possibly the UK's most unusual bedrooms. Luxurious on the inside – think four-poster beds and heated floors – but completely clear on the outside, giving you 360-degree views of the surrounding forest.
Stargaze from the comfort of your own bed or using your very own telescope. There are no distractions from Wi-Fi or TV; the bubble's only entertainment system is a vintage record player. You'll never be short of activities, though – further afield in Finn Lough you'll find everything from tennis to cycling to water sports.
If you're worn out by all that stargazing and outdoor adventure, then make straight for Finn Lough's outdoor spa trail. Each indulgent area is set in a different part of the forest, so you might start in a sunken float pool and end in an outdoor hot tub overlooking the bay. If that doesn't spark your interest, we don't know what will.
From £195 per night
Book a Bubble Dome 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
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 king-size 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 king-size 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 face 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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