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Emily Sleight

Cosy cottages with woodland walks to book for relaxing retreat

With Easter edging closer and closer, many of us are probably in need of a quiet retreat to get away from everyday life.

As the weather gets warmer, it’s the perfect time to get some fresh air and enjoy some nature. There are plenty of cosy cottages close to Liverpool to give us somewhere to truly escape the hustle and bustle.

Just a couple of hours drive away, there are a number of comfy cottages to help you truly relax and unwind. With wood burning stoves, indoor swimming pools and even a snooker table, there’s lots to keep you entertained throughout these various Easter retreats.

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We’ve teamed up with Sykes Cottages to share these comfy cottages that still have availability for Easter.

Ghyllbeck Cottage – Baildon, West Yorkshire

The cosy cottage in West Yorkshire (Emily Sleight/ Liverpool ECHO)

Lying on the outer edges of the small West Yorkshire town of Baildon is Ghyllbeck Cottage. Featuring original characteristics like rustic timber beams and exposed stone walls, the cottage also has a private garden for dining al fresco during Easter.

Baildon has plenty of restaurants, cafes and shops to explore. Yorkshire Dales National Park, Leeds and Harrogate can also be found nearby for those wanting to explore Brontë Country.

Sleeps : Four

Price: Seven nights from 8th April from £829

Book your stay here.

Padarn Lodge – Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales

It comes with a relaxing hot tub (Emily Sleight/ Liverpool ECHO)

Padarn Lodge is located on a private park within the historic town of Caernarfon. Families can warm up next to the wood burning stove after a day of exploring the Menai Strait, Llyn Peninsula and Snowdonia National Park, or whip up a home cooked meal in the kitchen. Visitors can take a dip in the hot tub and take in the views from the property’s deck area for a truly relaxing Easter break.

Sleeps : Four

Price: Seven nights from 8th April from £847

Book your stay here.

Mill Cottage – Hawkshead, Cumbria

Mill Cottage in Cumbria (Sykes Cottages)

Mill Cottage sits near Lake Windermere on the 5,000-acre Graythwaite Estate. An ideal base for those looking for a peaceful Easter break, the cottage has superb views of the lake, a cosy sitting room, indoor swimming pool, table tennis room and children’s play area. Guests can also enjoy the facilities available on-site, such as woodland walking trails and trout fishing.

Take a dip in the indoor swimming pool (Sykes Cottages)

Sleeps : Four

Price: Seven nights from 9th April from £1,640

Book your stay here.

The Granary – Stapleton, Church Stretton, Shropshire

The snooker table is perfect for games night (Sykes Cottages)

The Granary is a semi-detached barn conversion, located on a working farm in the village of Stapleton. A charming property with plenty of character, the house also has a snooker table for hosting a games night. The towns of Shrewsbury and Church Stretton are nearby and have a range of pubs, restaurants and shops to explore.

Book your stay here.

Sleeps : Five

Price: Seven nights from 9th April from £611

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