Over the centuries, countless literary greats have been inspired by the Scottish capital. In winter, when the cobblestones are damp and the taverns are firelit, the city ushers visitors indoors to find warmth in whisky and a good book

A change of scenery can be restorative at any time of year, but it can be particularly uplifting during the dreary winter months. Come Christmas, decadent hotels exude warmth on even the frostiest of

Twenty great cottages to suit every group holiday

This historic manor house celebrates the best of old and new and its elegant interiors look beautiful decorated for the holidays

Two properties on the Sandringham estate, Norfolk, filled with royal treasures aplenty and stylishly refurbished, are now available as holiday lets, finds Adam Hay-Nicholls

The literary locations that inspired ten of our favourite festive stories and wintry tales, plus where to stay to enjoy them for yourself