Remote winter HIDEAWAYS

Embrace the joys of winter in the wilderness in one of these beautifully quirky, off-the-beaten-track havens

- KATY HOLLAND

A CONVERTED BARN

in North York Moors

Tranquil, picturesque, dramatic – the North York Moors National Park offers more than 1,424 sq km of natural beauty. Here, you can meander along coastal paths, hike up steep valleys, lose yourself in heather-clad moorland and explore fragrant pine forests, all on the same walk. If you’re lucky, you’ll spot badgers, roe deer and hawks on your way. There’s also an array of historic castles and hidden villages to discover. Set in private gardens with uninterrupted views across Danby Dale, Crag House Farm comprises two converted sandstone barns in the heart of the national park, just 16km from the coast. A three-night weekend break in Beacon View Barn or Dale View Barn starts at £640; premiercottages.co.uk.

A gamekeeper’s cottage

in Snowdonia