Twenty great cottages to suit every group holiday

The festive season looms and with it time to gather friends and family for reunions, cocktails - and the odd ruthlessly competitive challenge. Here’s our pick of 10 Yorkshire getaway gems

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

St Ewe, St Austell, Cornwall PL26 6EL T 01726 842714 W heligancampsite.com OPEN 31 January – 16 November While technically not a hidden gem, as the Lost Gardens of Heligan is quite well known, this at

Explore the UK’s most atmospheric forests as the season changes

York is a fine place to visit at this time of year, with medieval streets such as The Shambles and the towering York Minster lending it a romantic Christmassy atmosphere. Nearby adults-only York Carav