There’s a special kind of pleasure in finding a cozy corner and hunkering down, sheltered from the elements. This feeling, known as “hygge” in Denmark, is something these six UK train-accessible destinations offer in abundance. Get ready to embrace the art of coziness.
The window seat in the main bedroom of the Northumberland cottage is the epitome of a cozy corner. Imagine curling up with a thick blanket and a good book, listening to the wind and waves outside. It’s a safe, warm-womb like space from which to enjoy the wildness of the North Sea.
A sustainable bothy in Scotland is another temple to coziness. With its wood-burning stove, sheepskin rugs, and a comfortable mezzanine bed tucked under the eaves, it’s the perfect place to snuggle up after a walk in the woods. Cooking a hearty meal on the firepit and enjoying it in your warm cabin is the definition of rustic coziness.
In the Essex lakeside cabin, the cozy highlight is the projector. On a chilly evening, there’s nothing better than snuggling down in a comfortable bed to watch a classic film projected onto the wall. It’s an intimate and incredibly cozy alternative to a standard television.
The Berkshire spa hotel offers a more social form of coziness, with deep sofas and roaring fires in its public lounges. In Cornwall, the mezzanine bedroom of the seaside cabin is a snug and romantic spot to hide away and watch the sea. And in the Lake District, the smaller doubles at The Penn are described as “snug,” offering a perfect, cozy crashpad after a long day on the fells.