Getaways with altitude: 10 UK hillside hideaways | Travel

The Cottage within the Wooden, Worcestershire

Don’t be misled by the title; the Cottage is definitely a putting Georgian mansion, set excessive above the spa city of Malvern, surrounded by woodland. The elegant eating room affords panoramic views over the Severn Valley, in addition to upmarket meals and cocktails. This can be a charming, family-run resort that woos its friends with indulgent afternoon teas, peppy cocktails and upscale eating – with biking, horse-riding and wine-tasting all on provide close by.
Doubles from £129 B&B; cottageinthewood.co.uk

Ty Hiraeth, Mid Wales

Pack strolling boots, biking helmets and swimming costumes for this luxury lodge that boasts an outside sizzling tub and wraparound terrace with wonderful views throughout the luxurious Welsh countryside. Offa’s Dyke Path is shut by and the Shropshire Hills are inside straightforward attain, whereas the market city of Montgomery is 2 miles away, with a picturesque Twelfth-century fortress and clutch of excellent pubs and eating places. The home sleeps 4, very best for 2 {couples} or one household, and has a light-weight, ethereal really feel with an open-plan dwelling space, contemporary-styled kitchen and a spacious utility room with loads of room for muddy strolling boots.
Every week from £1,503; holidaycottages.co.uk

The Tan Hill Inn, North Yorkshire

Relationship again to the seventeenth century, Tan Hill is Britain’s highest inn, perched at 1,732ft above sea degree. Beloved by walkers, cyclists and anybody who craves really unspoilt surroundings, it’s a splendidly remoted spot – with widescreen views from nearly anyplace you sit. There’s a implausible 9.5-mile round stroll from the pub’s door, taking in Keld and Ravenseat, and the Tan additionally affords biking packages, with bikes (street or mountain) obtainable to rent. Domestically brewed ales accompany traditional pub dishes, together with big yorkshire puds full of sausages and mash.
Doubles from £176 B&B; tanhillinn.com

Feather Down’s Fountain Violet Farm, Devon

Pull again the canvas to see great views of lush hills, rolling right down to the ocean at this hilltop beef farm, which makes a super base for exploring the South Hams. Feather Down “tents” are literally totally geared up dwelling areas, with a toilet and bathe, dwelling space with log burner and kitchen and one correct bed room, alongside bunk beds and a “cabinet mattress”. The seaside at Mill Bay is simply quarter-hour’ stroll, whereas the close by River Dart affords browsing, crusing and paddleboarding; with dinners across the campfire to spherical off the times.
Three-night breaks from £450; featherdown.co.uk

The Lord Crewe Arms, Northumberland

Steeped in layers of historical past that date again to the Twelfth century, the Lord Crewe Arms sits on a hillside within the fairly village of Blanchland, with riverside walks and crusing on Derwent reservoir proper outdoors the door. The pub combines its heritage – the constructing started life as lodging for the close by priory – with modern touches. Sizzling-water bottles, domestically made fudge, previous beams and window seats give a comfy really feel with out descending into chintz. At evening, strong British dishes are served within the cosy eating room, and bikes, fishing gear, maps and wellies are all obtainable to borrow.​
Doubles from £189 B&B; lordcrewearmsblanchard.co.uk

Roughtor Barn, Cornwall

Squirrelled away down a protracted observe eight miles from Port Isaac, this intelligent barn conversion opens as much as convey the encircling moorland proper in. The slopes of Roughtor – Cornwall’s second highest peak – rise behind the cottage, providing glorious climbing and birdwatching prospects. The fashionable home is good for a bunch of buddies or older households (no youngsters below 7 are allowed), with a comfy upstairs cosy for teenagers and a lounge space with driftwood chandelier, report participant, choice of LPs and a good-sized woodburner.
Every week from £900; classic.co.uk

Locke’s Cottage, south-west Wales

Set above the Hoffnant valley, this former farm constructing seems throughout light rolling hills and tranquil, agricultural landscapes. An uncommon mixture of stone-walled floor ground with a timber higher degree (together with a tree rising by way of the property), the cottage has a homely really feel, with a roaring log burner. Flooring and windowsills are constituted of former scaffolding boards, whereas the double-ended tub sits in a cradle of reclaimed wooden. The upstairs dwelling space opens out on to a balcony with has wonderful views over the valley and there are beautiful walks from the door.
Three-night break from £445; pawsandstay.co.uk

Mulino Pods, Derbyshire

Set on a hillside with a beautiful outlook over Carsington Water, these three glamping pods provide the simplicity of tenting with a bit of extra consolation. Inside, there’s a double mattress, kettle, toaster and fridge, and outdoors a decked terrace, full with barbecue and seating. A communal space, shared between all three pods, has a lined, out of doors kitchen and “data room” with books, video games and native maps, and there are two shared bogs. There are strolling, cycle routes and bridleways from the farm, and the historic city of Ashbourne is three miles away.
Two-night breaks from £180; mulinopods.co.uk

Hillside, Isle of Wight

Sitting on the highest of 1 hill, on the base of one other, aptly named Hillside seems down over the seaside city of Ventnor, and oozes Scandi type beneath its traditional-looking thatched frontage. Vibrant white partitions body big, avant garde artworks, whereas bedrooms really feel cool and cozy with Welsh woollen materials, handmade Danish beds and oak flooring. Dinners – a type of French-Scandi fusion – have to be ordered upfront, and friends are referred to as to the desk when the meal is prepared. It’s quirky however charming – reasonably just like the island its on.
Two-night breaks from £392 B&B; hillsideventnor.co.uk

Crag Home Farm Barns, North Yorkshire

On the sting of the North York Moors nationwide park, these two transformed barns – very best for buddies or a household get-together – are set within the hills above Danby Dale. Inside, the unique wall beams have been uncovered, cleverly dividing the downstairs into two ethereal dwelling areas, with an open-plan kitchen and eating space. The three bedrooms have a smooth, boutique-hotel type, whereas outdoors, fairy-lit terraced areas in sheltered positions are excellent for alfresco dinners and barbecues. Alongside all the agricultural magnificence, the seaside is simply quarter-hour’ drive.
Three-night breaks from £825; craghousefarm.co.uk.