5 quirky hideaways to cosy up in this winter

These delightful domes are just one of the excellent winter glamping options at Loch Tay Highland Lodges in Perthshire, and are winter ready with a wood burning stove, external fire pit and all the holiday park amenities close by. Who wouldn't love to be able to admire views of Loch Tay and Ben Lawers whilst being tucked up in bed?!

You can get that old world feeling while also experiencing decadent luxury at Dalhousie Castle and Spa. With fine dining in the dungeon and a wealth of treatments to choose from at the spa, the castle offers the perfect mix of historic grandeur and modern relaxation for a tip top winter break.

The Cowshed Boutique Bunkhouse is a hostel for a new age - a purpose-built building with private rooms, bunks and an eye for design. It also offers glamping pods with underfloor heating. So sit back, and enjoy the view.

Winding staircases, vaulted ceilings, private grounds and views of the Cairngorm mountains - a whole castle could be yours for a dreamy winter holiday. The master bedroom at Muckrach Castle has a four poster bed and a standalone roll-top bath, ideal for a relaxing soak after a full day's holidaying.

There is something special about lighthouses - perhaps it's the unusual coupling of practical function and splendid architecture. Wonderfully windswept and naturally romantic, North Ronaldsay Lighthouse Keepers' Cottages, which are adjacent to a working lighthouse, makes the perfect place to hunker down for a few days in winter.