FANTASY lovers can take a step down the hobbit hole this winter, as a new location invites guests inside to escape the icy winter weather.
A Tolkien-inspired holiday spot has opened for business north-west of Cambridge, with pods and lodges available for keen glampers.
Just outside of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk, West Stow Pods offers a peaceful stay for those wishing to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
Emulating world-famous Hobbiton, the pods and lodges are equipped to service groups between two and six people.
Pods are fitted out with a kitchenette and appliances, as well as an en-suite, TV and bedroom area, and are slightly smaller than the lodges.
The lodges are bigger, with full kitchens and separate bedrooms, as well as living room space.
West Stow Pods is also pet friendly, allowing families to include their furry family members in holiday plans.
The glamping spot has been recognised as one of the best forest getaway spots in the UK.
Located next to King Forest, the options for hikes, bike rides and time in nature are endless.
Guests can also choose to spend the day in the local town, which is jam-packed with restaurants and shops to explore.
West Stow has priced rooms between £170 and £458 for two nights, depending on whether you choose a pod or a lodge.
Future guests can secure a spot by booking on the company’s website.
For holiday makers who are more keen of the seaside than the forest, the pretty seaside town of Saundersfoot has cosy pubs and award winning hotels.
The town sits between Tenby and Amroth in Pembrokeshire.
It’s home to around 3,000 residents and has a Blue Flag sandy beach, a picturesque harbour with cafes and shops, plenty of walking paths – but absolutely no rides.
And according to WalesOnline its “craggy coastline is amongst the most beautiful in the world and can be enjoyed year-round, especially in autumn”.
Someone on Tripadvisor described the village as a “winter wonderland” when the Christmas lights are up.
It’s a popular place for Atlantic grey seals and you can see them on boat trips – and you can see them all year round
Saundersfoot has previously been named one of the ‘best places to live by the sea in the UK 2024’ by The Sunday Times.
The Boat House at Saundersfoot is a 2025/26 Good Food Award winner – Gold Seal.
The family-run restaurant serves up meals from curries to pastas, surf and turf, steak, and burgers.
