Twenty great cottages to suit every group holiday

Discover foodie stays in County Antrim, East Sussex, North Yorkshire and Devon, as well as festive homegrown treats to gift

Base yourself in this handsome villa on Tuscany’s timeless coastline and discover the region’s Etruscan history, says Rosie Paterson

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THIS MONTH, WE ASK: WHERE DO THE TASTEMAKERS GO ON STAYCATION? DISCOVER THEIR FAVOURITE BOLTHOLES, FROM A WELSH COTTAGE TO A MANOR IN THE PEAKS. PLUS, WE GO ACROSS THE GLOBE IN SEARCH OF THE FILTHIEST VERMOUTH-SOAKED MARTINI. HERE’S TO YOU – AND A VERY MERRY END TO 2025

As one of the rising stars in our Next in Design initiative, Sophie Garland knew exactly what to do to make this 17th-century home merry and bright