Four of the best get-away-from-it-all retreats

When the lockdown ends, head to these remote retreats for rejuvenation, says Nicole Garcia Merida.

Haweswater: a stunning wildlife haven in the Lake District

An eco-home in the Lakes

Aquila, a lakeside home deep in the mountains of the Lake District, might just represent the future of British housing, says Daniel Pembrey in The Sunday Times. But for now you can experience it as a luxury holiday rental property. A host of ingenious gadgets from electric-car maker Tesla make this house “one of the most eco-friendly homes in the world”. The stone walls blend into the beautiful rural surroundings and inside it has a New York loft-style aesthetic, with “striking steel beams, concrete ceilings and smoked oak floors”.

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Nic studied for a BA in journalism at Cardiff University, and has an MA in magazine journalism from City University. She has previously worked for MoneyWeek.