All of the Charteroak locations are perfect for year round breaks. Whilst they are luscious in the summer, they are also energised in spring, jewel coloured in autumn and crisp and satisfying in winter. The ambiance of the homes creates a natural sense of well being. Like putting on a favourite wooly cardi, the lodges welcome you into their caress with open arms. There are no glaring lights, but a homely glow. Wind can whip around the portals, but inside the layers are peeled away and a totally relaxed wash of warmth and comfort is achieved effortlessly, hunkered up on a squashy leather sofa flicking through the pages of the County magazines deciding what tomorrow’s timetable should be. Fast or slow pace, or any speed in between. It is merely a matter of personal choice. Veg out or freak out, be lazy or energetic, all tastes and interests are catered for. The Lakes are sometimes frozen and there is often a white bloom frosting the vegetation. Ducks skate over the surface in comedic fashion and there is an urgency to the daily routine of the fluffed up robins going about their regular tasks. Even when mist or drizzle descends, following a bracing walk on the moors, in the forests or on a deserted beach, there is something very humbling about the simple pleasure of returning to a cosy home. Curling up on the sofa with a good book or a favourite DVD and feeling the glow of the roses in your cheeks returning, providing a flush of good health and vitality.

At Christmas time the locations provide a quiet bolt hole where guests can withdraw to the comfort of a timber “hug”. When you book a festive break with Charteroak the accommodation will feature tasteful decorations which include a beautiful door wreath or, table displays. Wherever possible these will have been supplied by local florists/ forestry and will be predominantly made of fresh foliage with subtle white LED lights. Where we can, we either rent or buy fresh fir trees which will be planted at the earliest opportunity following Twelfth Night. When these are not available, a sustainable and re-useable, pre lit tree will be in place to provide a sparkle of festive cheer.