I knew living through a renovation, instead of moving out, was never going to be a walk in the park, but add the winter's chill to the mix ... and when a part of your house is out of action ...

It's that time of year again when thoughts of hibernating in a cosy log cabin and drinking cocoa ... If you do venture out of the house, don't leave without your cashmere handwarmers or ...

Nestled atop a hill abutting the old main road, this cosy café, established in 2022 ... As you ascend, you’ll be greeted by a beautiful house; the cafe is tucked away right behind it.

As the chill of winter descends ... A wood-burning stove will keep the living room cosy in even the harshest of winters The ice house's origins stem from the need to find a way to preserve ...

There is a cosy fire in almost every room ... the appropriately named Chill Spa at the Ice House is perfect for some indulgent me-time during the busy festive period. Rejuvenate body and mind ...

The healthcare professional, who is in her 30s, retreats to her pastel-coloured guest bedroom where an overhead birdcage light casts shadows on a cosy daybed, creating a dream-like atmosphere.

Long gone are the days of sleeping in a baggy T-shirt and boxers to avoid overheating or wandering the house in just a singlet ... loungewear pieces to cosy up in come autumn time.

If you're feeling the chill, this six-bedroom country house has the perfect cosy fireplace to curl up in front of. On the market for £1.85 million, the detached home in Bank Road, Aldington ...