Hidden away in woodland glades alive with birdsong are some of our most enchanting retreats. From cosy cabins wrapped in blankets of bluebells in spring to Hansel and Gretel-style hideouts set beneath swaying canopies ablaze in autumn colour, the properties within our Showcase Collection: Into the Woods truly embrace their sylvan setting. Sleep to the soothing sounds of hooting owls and rustling leaves, and wake to gently dappled sunlight filtering through the branches.
Hockerhill Barn, Suffolk
A vast 15 acres of private woodland provides the heart-stirring backdrop for this secret hideaway in the Suffolk countryside. With only roaming deer for company, Hockerhill Barn offers a peaceful escape amidst the wilds of nature. A glowing wood burner sets the scene for the cosiest of autumn retreats in this open-plan converted cart lodge, while furnished balconies provide the perfect place to soak up the afternoon sunshine. On a warm day, following the winding woodland trails is a must; pack a picnic and lay out a blanket among the fallen leaves for the most magical of al fresco lunches.
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Lower Glasnant, Herefordshire
Like a scene from a delicate watercolour painting, this tranquil Herefordshire home is set on the banks of a babbling stream, encircled by ancient trees. Nestled in the hills, Lower Glasnant is a captivating country cottage that makes an idyllic setting for memorable group gatherings. After a day bounding up mountains and exploring the property’s 2 acres of gardens and private woodland, your party can look forward to an evening of movies in the cinema snug, a soak under the stars in the wood-fired hot tub, and marshmallow toasting around the flames of the fire pit.
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Lower Manor Lodge, Devon
Perched high amidst the leafy treetops, this luxurious lodge is a true sanctuary in North Devon. In the morning, throw open the floor-to-ceiling glass doors from the lounge and let the sounds of nature wash through the stylish space, before savouring a family breakfast of buttered crumpets and sweet Devon jam on the deck among the squirrels. At night, light the wood burner inside and snuggle under soft blankets, thumbing a paperback while steaming pans of cocoa bubble away on the range, the sunlight dipping below the treeline.
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Woodland Hideaway, Isle of Wight
This lovely little shepherd’s hut is an impossibly romantic escape for couples on the Isle of Wight. Throughout the day, woodpeckers and red squirrels provide entertainment among the gnarly trunks of the surrounding copse. Pack backpacks and head out for an adventure among the winding woodland trails or meet the cute and cuddly rescue animals on the owner’s farm. Come nightfall, there’s nothing more comforting than the combination of crackling embers and a star-studded sky; throw on some chunky knits for al fresco fun beside the fire pit together.
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Treetops, New Forest
Wander deep into the untamed woodlands of the New Forest and emerge through the trees to this wood-clad cabin on the bank of the Beaulieu River. Nature takes centre stage here, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the forest, creating a seamless flow between the open-plan interior and the decked veranda. Savour the warmth of the flickering wood burner inside or drift out onto the deck and dine beneath the greenery while birds serenade from the canopy; one could easily feel as though they’re floating above the trees.
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Trossachs Forest Castle, Scotland
In a land far, far away, nestled in the heart of the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, lies this 16th-century castle. A fairy-tale fortress that wouldn’t look out of place in a children's storybook, Trossachs Forest Castle is set within 80 acres of shared woodland and parkland peppered with friendly Highland cows. The best reward after crunching through the leaves on a woodland wander will be unwinding with a large mug of something warming beside one of the three wood burners, followed by a magnificent family feast in the castle’s great hall.
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Rays of sunlight catching the falling leaves, that satisfying snap of twigs underfoot, and birdsong echoing from the canopy above; the properties within our Showcase Collection: Into the Woods enjoy some of the most spellbinding settings. Explore by day and relax by night in one of these cosy woodland wonders.
