WINTER ESCAPES
January is the perfect time for a family getaway. For some, the best way to enjoy the holidays is a trip back to their hometown to see extended family, for others it’s the perfect time to set off for new, far-flung adventures. The best holidays and hotels for enjoying a break with the kids and exploring the world are perfect for winter escapes.
Loggers Lodge
Lapland Sweden
A former loggers lodge converted into a luxury suite for two, where you can enjoy the silence, the Northern Lights, a wooden sauna and trips into the Arctic Circle with snow shoes.
www.loggerslodge.com
LES FERMES DE MARIE
Megève
Rustic-style rooms full of discreet French elegance, large gardens, a fully equipped spa and transfer service to Mont Blanc for skiers.
www.fermesdemarie.com
Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons
Oxford
A manor house with 32 individually designed rooms and a garden growing fresh produce for the hotel’s restaurant, which has held two Michelin stars since 1984.
www.belmond.com
The Pig at Combe
Devon
In a country setting, among allotments and greenhouses, this refurbished Elizabethan country house maintains elements of the original architecture and offers a friendly, family-oriented service.
thepighotel.com
Hotel Bel-Air
Los Angeles
A hotel that oozes elegance and where both Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe stayed. Rooms equipped with the latest technology and cookery classes for all the family.
www.dorchestercollection.com/hotel-bel-air
The Other Side
Bahamas
Luxury cabins that mix colonial style with contemporary touches On a secluded beach, this glamping hotel is a paradise where you can relax and enjoy a range of water sports.