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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

The UK's best hotels for a cosy winter break

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The cosiest hotels in Britain for log fires, comfort food and warm beds
As the temperature drops, there's no better way to lift your spirits than by taking a cosy break in Britain. From convivial coaching inns to sumptuous country houses, the UK is full of snug places to stay.

Look out across a frosty scene as you enjoy a hot breakfast and a steaming cup of coffee. Take a bracing walk in the winter sunshine, and return to a fireside sofa and a good book. Later, tuck into hearty fare with a glass of red wine, and retire to the warm embrace of bed.

The experts at Telegraph Travel have stayed in every hotel below, so you can read an honest review and take your pick. Make the most of winter and hunker down in style.
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Monkey Island Estate, Berkshire
The 3rd Duke of Marlborough bought Monkey Island in the Thames as a fishing retreat in 1723. The restored Grade II listed pavilions now house a luxury hotel with river views and access to the prestigious village of Bray.
Rooms from £148 per night
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The Newt in Somerset
This refurbished country house hotel occupies a Palladian red-gold limestone house with a Parabola walled garden, apple-tree maze, treetop walk and farm shop. The tasteful rooms have blissful beds, and the dining is superb.
Rooms from £383 per night
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Hotel Endsleigh, Devon
One of Devon's most perfect hotels, this exquisite Regency fishing lodge is set in Grade I listed gardens in the Tamar Valley. Owned and designed by hotelier Olga Polizzi, the result is refined, intimate and ever-so-English.
Rooms from £190 per night
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The Blue Lion, Yorkshire Dales
Surrounded by the sublime Yorkshire Dales National Park, The Blue Lion is the quintessential country pub. Relax in homely interiors, keep warm by a roaring fire, and dine on delicious dishes chalked up on menu boards.
Rooms from £105 per night
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Gravetye Manor, West Sussex
This Elizabethan mansion – once home of celebrated gardener William Robinson – sits within a thousand acres of grounds with a garden and lake. Homegrown produce enhances dishes in the contemporary Michelin-starred restaurant.
Rooms from £276 per night
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The Bell Hotel, East Sussex
A former haunt of Rudyard Kipling, this 16th-century inn on the Sussex-Kent border has an eccentric charm. The quirky rooms, whimsical lodges and gastropub-style restaurant makes it a captivating and romantic retreat.
Rooms from £75 per night
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The White House, Norfolk
Set in a lovely rural location, the White House is a perfect base for visiting picturesque Burnham Market and Brancaster Beach on the North Norfolk Coast. The Georgian house has been thoughtfully renovated in a contemporary style.
Rooms from £154 per night
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Penally Abbey, Pembrokeshire
Positioned above the sea in tumbling gardens just a 30-minute walk from Tenby, this beautiful Strawberry Gothic house has been brought back to life by a family who run it with love and decorate it with a keen eye for interiors.
Rooms from £150 per night
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Fischer's Baslow Hall, Peak District
Occupying an attractive creeper-covered building in well-tended gardens, this boutique country house hotel offers an elegant retreat. On the doorstep is the charming village of Baslow and the glorious walks of Derbyshire.
Rooms from £232 per night
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Dormy House, Cotswolds
Stylish dΓ©cor, terrific food and impeccable service – Dormy House is a complete treat. This handsome haven of wellbeing sits above pretty Broadway at the edge of the Cotswolds. The state-of-the-art spa has won awards.
Rooms from £379 per night
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The Drunken Duck Inn & Restaurant, Lake District
Boasting wonderful fell views, this much-loved pub has a quirky, contemporary-country style that feels smart yet relaxed with a real sense of place. The food is delicious and the bar, with its own beer, is a locals' favourite.
Rooms from £99 per night
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The Gleneagles, Perthshire
A recreation of jazz-age glamour, this iconic hotel in the Scottish Highlands drips with luxury. Expect sumptuous bedrooms, championship golf courses, country pursuits, a fabulous spa and two-Michelin-starred dining.
Rooms from £295 per night
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