Cosy cottages

4 DECEMBER 2003
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Walkmill House, Northumbria
Three nights in Walkmill House, which sleeps seven, start at £648; from £873 for one week.

Hinton Lodge, Wiltshire
The house sleeps up to four people and a short break costs from £273; one week from £441.

The Brew House, Gloucestershire
Sleeps two and costs from £273 for a short break; from £441 for one week.

Ricketts Farm Cottage, Dorset
The cottage sleeps six and costs from £509 for a three-night break; from £720 for one week.

Barn Cottage, West Yorkshire
Sleeps up to three and costs from £273 for three nights; from £441 for a week.

All the above properties are available through Rural Retreats, tel: 01386 701177; www.ruralretreats.co.uk. Prices include use of bed linen and towels, toiletries and a complimentary hamper upon arrival. Celebration hampers are available at selected other properties at an additional cost. Guests may be able to arrange a late departure on Sunday.

Ford Abbey, Herefordshire
A two-night half-board weekend breaks cost £380 for two people; from £665 for one week. Available through Ford Abbey, tel: 01568 760700; www.fordabbey.co.uk.