- For an undisturbed getaway visit Lundy in the Bristol Channel
- La Source cabin in Herault, Southern France is surrounded by picturesque views
- Nature explorers will enjoy the sleety Norwegian Sea on the island of Vega
There’s nothing as restful as a truly remote spot. Here are three locations where you can really get away from it all . . .
PUFFIN PARADISE
This getaway in the Bristol Channel has no electricity and hardly any phone signal to avoid any disturbance during your stay
Lundy in the Bristol Channel is a magical place with one pub — and a lot of puffins. Stay at the former signal and watch station, Tibbetts.
INSIDER TIP: Gen up on your Scrabble skills. There’s hardly any phone signal, no TV and no electricity.
DETAILS: Sleeps four, costing from £261 for four nights, landmarktrust.org.uk. Helicopter to Lundy from November to March, £119 return. MS Oldenburg sails from Bideford or Ilfracombe from end of March to October, £67 return.
NORWEGIAN ESCAPE
Lovers of nature will enjoy exploring the beautiful scenery of this Norwegian escape
Overlooking the sleety Norwegian Sea, this modern fisherman’s cottage is on the island of Vega.
INSIDER TIP: Burn off stress by cycling, kayaking or hiking.
DETAILS: Sleeps 6/7 and costs €550 (£485) per night, offgridhideaways.com. Flights to Trondheim from £58 return, Norwegian.com. Onward to Bronnoysund about £145 return, wideroe.no.
COASTAL CABIN
This coastal cabin in Southern France has iconic landmarks within walking distance
La Source cabin in Herault, Southern France, is an attractive spot from which to get back to basics. There’s no electricity and the shower runs on rainwater.
INSIDER TIP: Bring walking shoes — a stomp to the Tour du Pin, a Cathar tower, is recommended.
DETAILS: Return flights to Toulouse or Montpellier from £50, easyjet.com. Cabin sleeps five from £81 a night, canopyandstars.co.uk