Winter Getaways with Perfect Hideaways: Grand Country Homes for a Magical Escape

This winter, retreat to a world of candlelight, laughter, and crackling fires. Perfect Hideaways invites you to rediscover the quiet magic of the colder months with a handpicked collection of grand country residences that make winter feel truly special.

From romantic castles and Highland estates to elegant Cotswold halls, these extraordinary homes are designed for long dinners, deep armchairs, and easy togetherness — the kind of spaces where time slows, and the simple pleasures of winter shine brightest.

Country homes to stay

Wake to the hush of snow at Aldourie Castle, where Loch Ness glimmers through the frost and turrets rise out of a white-dusted landscape. Venture deep into the wilderness at Alladale Lodge in the Scottish Highlands — a 23,000-acre rewilding reserve where log fires, luxury, and pure seclusion combine in perfect harmony.

For those drawn to an artsy take on country life, Lince Lodge on the Blenheim Palace Estate brings contemporary flair to classic countryside living. Expect a glasshouse dining room for long, candlelit suppers, a wood-fired sauna, and a steaming Størvatt hot tub made for starlit evenings.

Meanwhile, Ebrington Hall in the Cotswolds wraps guests in golden-stone charm and storybook scenery. Think fireside gatherings, festive markets, ice-skating, and bracing country walks followed by hot chocolate by the hearth — the quintessential English Christmas escape.

Country homes to stay

Whether it’s for a family celebration, a romantic retreat, or a peaceful post-festive getaway, these homes offer a touch of winter magic in every detail.

December / January Availability

  • Lince Lodge (Blenheim Estate): 1–19 December; 5 January onwards
  • Ebrington Hall (Cotswolds): 1–4 December; 9–12 December; 2–30 January
  • Alladale Lodge (Scottish Highlands): From 20 December (Christmas and New Year available)
  • Aldourie Castle (Loch Ness): On request

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