Swap cabin fever for cottage fever at one of our favourite remote escapes in the UK. We’re not just talking about getting a change of scenery, but wonderful, natural experiences like having a chunk of National Park to yourself or dropping off the grid for a few days.
Get lost in the Scottish Hills for a few days
The Woodshed is an amazingly peaceful spot in a place you might not think to look. The Pentland Hills Regional Park, just south of Edinburgh, is one of Scotland’s lesser-known beauty spots and The Woodshed sits down a track on a sloping hillside in the south east corner. It’s got the simplicity of a cabin to its design – pale brushed wood and a subtle muted colour palette – which gives it a frontier feel, augmented by the woodburner’s crackle and glow. Right from the door are lovely walks with plenty of wildlife to keep an eye out for and you can spend all day taking in the views from the hilltops before you retire to the comfort of your the sofa in your remote quirky cottage. Outside you’ll find a hot tub from which you can look down over the valley as you soak. It might slightly break with cabin tradition, but makes a wonderful end to a day of fresh air and stunning scenery.