Lamorna Cove, Mousehole, Cornwall.

 

Set in a vast glen surrounded by imposing peaks, this Victorian lodge stands alone in the wilderness. This former hunting lodge is the perfect retreat for those seeking solace. Ideal for keen mountain climbers and fishermen, local wildlife includes deer and golden eagles.  It sleeps up to ten, and can only be reached by 4X4.

 

If money is tight, head to the foothills of the Black Mountain in the verdant Llanthony Valley. The Wain House offers simple barn accommodation on a working farm. Sleeping up to sixteen they accept groups only, making it ideal for families. There are basic amenities, a wood burning stove, and real ale pubs nearby. FIND OUT MORE

 

Go deep into the woods of Whinlatter to find this luxurious, hidden hotel. The restaurant here sources ingredients such as bilberries, nettles, and wild garlic from the very forest in which it sits. There is plenty to do in the Lakes, and for those with cash to splash it is an indulgent retreat. 
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If you are land-locked and need an invigorating day out, head to Flash, England’s highest village. At 1,518ft, it is so remote that historically it was an area to which outlaws fled, and where prize-fighting flourished. There are great walks across the rocky moors, and two pubs for refreshment.  
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