By Christine Fleming
Daydreaming of a cabin in the woods? We’ve rounded up some of the best cabin stays in the UK you can book now.
From cabins with their own spa near the Devon coast, to bothies attached to a Michelin Star restaurant in the Scottish Highlands, all these boutique cabin stays are immersed in nature.
Most are cabins for two, but some are family friendly and can sleep bigger groups. Dogs are also welcome at many of the below.
So, whether you love a hot tub, sauna, sunken bathtub on your private decking, stargazing roof or fire pit to cosy round, where will you stay next…
Best cabin stays in the UK
Kaya at Blackhill Farm, Herefordshire – The stargazing one
Stargazing season is almost upon us, and one of the best places to see the skies come alive from October to March is in one of the UK’s seven International Dark Sky Reserves. Kaya at Blackhill Farm sits on the edge of one of them – Bannau Brycheiniog, formerly known as the Brecon Beacons. The skies are so special here that Kaya, home to two luxury yurt cabins, has teamed up with Visit Dark Skies to launch a new Stars & Sleep package.
Sleeps 2 | Stays start from £139 per night | No children or pets allowed
Book a stay at Kaya at Blackhill Farm
Wildwood Spa, Devon – The spa one
There aren’t many cabins with their own private spa in the UK, but that’s exactly what you’ll get at Wildwood Spa in Devon. As well as a seriously stylish cabin with huge glass windows that look out over lush greenery as far as the eye can see, you get your very own heated infinity pool, private cedar and glass sauna and waterfall shower. This one gets booked up quick, so sign up to the mailing list and you might get lucky if there is a last-minute cancellation.
Sleeps 2 | Stays start from £540 a night | No children or pets allowed
Book a stay at Wildwood Spa
Woodland Chase Cabins, Northumberland – The sauna one
There are three cabins to choose from at Woodland Chase, nestled between Northumberland National Park and the Northumberland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Our favourite is the newest, Fieldhouse & Spa, which comes with a private wood-fired hot tub, its own sauna, cold dunk bucket and yoga deck. An adults-only retreat, expect high end finishings, luxury linens, soft sheepskins and toiletries by The White Company, whichever cabin you book. For those who are young at heart, Crofter’s Cabin comes with a swing hanging from a chestnut tree.
Sleeps 2 | Stays start from £160 a night | Dog friendly | Adults only
Book a stay at Woodland Chase Cabins
Settle, Norfolk – The slow living one
In a restful pocket of South Norfolk, you’ll find a cabin by the lake and three beautifully restored vintage railway carriages you can bed down in for a night, or three. Made for slow living but with luxury touches, this is the place to truly switch off. And, as the name suggests, ‘settle’ down. In the cabin, expect a super-kingsize bed, freestanding bath, wood-fired outdoor bath and two private yoga decks. Like the artisanal decor? Shop it in the Settle Shop and pick up foodie treats in the Settle Store.
Sleeps 2 | Stays start from £280 a night | No children or pets allowed
Little Doe Bank Cabin, Warwickshire – The wild swimming one
If you’re a fan of wild swimming, this is the cabin for you. Set on a working farm in the heart of the Warwickshire countryside, this glamping stay aims to offer the same comforts as a boutique hotel. While it might be off-grid and boast eco credentials such as solar power, late-night dips can be had in the copper bath on the decking. A few minutes’ walk away you’ll find a spring-fed wild swimming lake, wood-fired sauna and an outdoor heated shower set amongst the trees with a selection of Bramley products to use. Breakfast hampers full of local produce can be delivered to the cabin each morning, as well as their own lamb for the BBQ.
Sleeps 2 | Stays start from £160 per night | Eco | Off-grid
Book a stay at Little Doe Bank Cabin
Cobnut Cabin at Ritty Retreats, Herefordshire – The mountain view one
This beautiful handbuilt cabin in the foothills of the majestic Black Mountains is a room with a view if ever we saw one. Enjoy a back-to-nature stay in this stunning location, where you can do as much or as little as you want. Owner Tessa hosts yoga sessions in a private yurt on site, there’s wild swimming nearby and an abundance of country walks on the doorstep. The interiors are luxurious and care has been taken to ensure guests have everything they need for a remote, but relaxing stay. Massages, reflexology, foraging and gin making are just some on the add-ons here, as are food hampers and home-cooked meals.
Sleeps 2 | Stays start from £121 a night | No pets
Unplugged, multiple UK locations – The digital detox one
Ever wish you could switch off from everything? Head to one of Unplugged’s UK-wide locations and you’ll be doing just that, because the name of the game here is three days of digital detoxing. Each cute and cosy cabin is located in a beautiful nature spot and has panoramic windows to help you get closer to nature, without giving up the comfort of being wrapped in snuggly Piglet In Bed sheets. Phone lockboxes are provided to stash devices in, and there are lots of old school activities to keep you occupied. Think shelves full of books and board games, maps of the local area to inspire exploration, and instant cameras to capture those special moments.
Sleeps 2 | Stays start from £390 for three nights | Dog-friendly cabins available
North Yorkshire Hideaways – The sunken bath one
Not all abodes are created equal, as proven by these rather special Apex cabins with alfresco baths and endless views of the North Yorkshire countryside. Once a derelict farm, these two cabins within their own wildflower meadow offer views of rolling hillsides that can be enjoyed from the comfort of the luxurious king-size mezzanine bed or your very own outside sunken bath. The perfect place to sip bubbles from as you watch the sun go down.
Sleeps 2 | Stays start from £195 per night | No children or pets allowed
Book a stay at North Yorkshire Hideaways
Erwain Escapes, Carmarthenshire – The wildflower meadow one
Dreaming of a secluded cabin surrounded by wildflowers? Erwain Escapes in Carmarthenshire, known as the ‘garden of Wales’, has got you covered. This handcrafted cabin is not only beautiful, but built with a green ethos in mind. It’s even been topped with a sedum living roof garden to attract local wildlife. Interiors are open-plan and luxurious. Outside comes alive at night with twinkly fairylights and a sunken bath on the decking. A few steps away there is a BBQ and fire it to cosy around as you gaze up at the stars. You might spot passing deer here, and although rural, the beach is just moments away.
Sleeps 2 | Stays start from £170 a night | Eco-friendly | No children or pets allowed
Cove Valley, Exe Valley, Devon – The rewilding one
Set on a tranquil hillside on the edge of Exmoor National Park, this trio of cabins offer a rustic, yet luxury-filled experience with bespoke interiors that will make you swoon. Think beds made for sinking into, cosy log burners, fully equipped kitchens and bathrooms, indoor-outdoor living spaces and wood-fired hot tubs on the decking, all designed to seamlessly blend into the untamed landscape beyond. Husband and wife owners, Ben and Yolanda, purchased the land the cabins are on in 2018. Along with three neighbouring landowners, they embarked on a rewilding project spanning 300-acres to restore numbers of red deer and longhorn cattle, plus a host of other species.
Sleeps 2 | Stays start from £245 per night | Children over 12 welcome | No pets
Craftman’s Cabin, Somerset – The designer one
This two-bedroom cabin in an enviable location overlooking the Somerset Levels and Moors is the brainchild of designer Decca Lang and her husband. Set on the grounds that have been home to the Lang family for over 10 generations, Craftsman’s Cabin is exactly that, a lovingly built cabin filled with work of nearby makers and artists. Everything in the cabin is shoppable should you want to recreate the look at home. Buy mouth-watering hamper add-ons filled with cheese, oysters, supplies for breakfast or firepit suppers. Workshops such as woodturning, stone carving and sculpture are also available. And don’t forget to take a dip in the dreamy outdoor bath on the decking.
Sleeps 2-4 | Stays start from £170 a night | One small dog allowed
Book a stay at Craftsman’s Cabin
Looking Glass Lodge, Hastings – The TV one
Located on the edge of Mallydams Wood Nature Reserve near Hastings, just an hour from London, Looking Glass Lodge is a luxury retreat that’s making quite the name for itself. A hit with architecture and design lovers, it was recently featured on Channel 4’s George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. Built with nature in mind by local craftsmen, marvel at the breath-taking views in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Add a wellness package on for woodland yoga, forest bathing or massages, or pre-order a delicious local deli hamper.
Sleeps 2 | Stays start from £590 for two nights | No children or pets allowed
Book a stay at Looking Glass Lodge
In The Vale, Lake District – The celebrity-approved one
For a nature-loving break with a celebrity seal of approval, look no further than In The Vale. With five wood cabins to choose from, this glamping getaway set on a working farm in the heart of the Lake District has hosted Romeo Beckham and his former girlfriend Mia (not a gifted stay, he booked it himself). Boasting cosy living spaces, private hot tubs and astounding views of the famous scenery, this is where nature and luxury meet. Make the most of your stay by venturing along some of the Lakes’ iconic trails, have a go at wild swimming in the two rivers on your doorstep, or time your visit to witness the magic of lambing season.
Sleeps 2 | Stays start from £155 a nights | No pets
Browning Bros Secret Escapes, Essex – The lakeside one
Nestled on the edge of a private lake in the Essex countryside less than an hour from London, Browning Bros Secret Escapes have created two tranquil spaces to escape from it all. Take your pick from the romantic Kingfishers Nest (pictured) that’s just for two, or the family friendly Water Lily Lodge, which can sleep six. Featuring cosy log burners, outdoor hot tubs and private jetties, plus a private sauna in Kingfisher’s, these stylish lakeside retreats will have you wanting to trade the city for the countryside in no time.
Sleeps 2-6 | Stays start from £200 a night | Family and dog friendly options available
Book a stay at Browning Bros Secret Escapes
The Laundry Retreat, North Wales – The secret garden one
If you’re in need of a nature-filled stay with a difference, book The Laundry Retreat. These luxury log cabin roundhouses are set in the grounds of a very special secret garden you may have spotted on Instagram or a recent episode of Gardeners’ World. Owner Jenny regularly offers her thousands of followers glimpses into her Georgian Walled Garden as it comes to life in spring, right through to snowfall in winter. Garden tours are available for green-fingered guests. The cabins also enjoy stunning views of the Clwydian Range, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that is one of only five in Wales.
Sleeps 2 | Stays start from £145 a night | No children or pets allowed
Book a stay at The Laundry Retreat
The Hide, Glastonbury – The treetop one
Next to the world-famous Glastonbury festival site (it actually overlooks it), The Hide is not just a cabin, it’s a cabin connected to a tree tent via a suspended bridge. A true cabin in the woods, this unique forest hideaway can sleep four people in a king-size bed in the cabin and a further two in the tree tent. Both sleeping areas are heated with wood-burning stoves, there’s a bathroom with flushing loo and private outdoor shower, plus a wood-fired twin bath tub on the expansive decking made for stargazing.
Sleeps 4 | Stays start from £195 a night | No pets | On-site swimming pool
The Lakes by YOO, Cotswolds – The push-the-boat-out one
Set amongst 850 acres of lakes, meadows and woodlands in the Cotswolds countryside, the two-bedroom, two-bathroom cabins at The Lakes by YOO are super indulgent and definitely one to book for a special treat. As well as the luxury cabins, there is an on-site spa featuring exclusive treatments and cult facials from Dr Barbara Sturm, plus a bar and restaurant hosting Supper Clubs and live music in the evenings.
Sleeps 4 | Stays start from £695 a night | Dog-friendly
Book a stay at The Lakes by YOO
The Cabin by the Castle, Moray – The Scottish castle one
Fancy your very own castle to look out on? Look no further than The Cabin by the Castle. Set in the majestic shadow of the medieval Duffus Castle just five minutes from the coast, this stay is for history buffs and animal lovers alike, as the Duffus Estate is on a mission to re-introduce red squirrels to the area, so you might spot a few while you’re there. Designed with the Scottish hygge – ‘coorie’ – in mind, the interiors have dashes of blue to reflect the nearby sea and sky. Morning coffee with a view can be bought at their award-winning Kula Coffee Hut on site.
Sleeps 2 | Dog friendly | Eco friendly | Stays start from £110 a night
Book a stay at The Cabin by the Castle
Elmley Nature Reserve, Kent – The wilderness one
If waking up in a nature reserve is your idea of heaven, escape into more than 3,000 acres of wilderness at this bird-filled wild landscape in a special corner of North Kent. Elmley Nature Reserve is the only family-owned reserve in the UK, and part of an ambitious project to restore biodiversity in the area. Day visits start from £8 and safari and wildlife tours are available. For a truly unique experience, stay over in one of their custom-made cabins or shepherd’s huts. Many come with dreamy outdoor baths, while breakfast hampers and home-cooked meals from a daily menu can be added on.
Sleeps 2-4 | Stays start from £120 a night | Family-friendly options
Book a stay at Elmley Nature Reserve
The Dragon’s Gate, Welsh Border – The Game of Thrones-inspired one
These quirky glamping cabins with spellbinding views across Wales’ Monnow Valley give us Game of Thrones vibes. Perfectly located for hikes in Brecon Beacons National Park, and just a mile from a magical wild swimming spot next to a castle, as well as being within walking distance of charming country pubs, this is the place to live your outdoorsy dreams. Returning to your cabin you’ll find luxurious king-size beds, decadent sheepskin adorned chaises, and depending on which of the three cabins you choose, there’s a wood-fired hot tub, outdoor bath big enough for two – and even a swing.
Sleeps 2 | Stays start from £95 a night | No pets
Book a stay at The Dragon’s Gate
Hidey-Hole Cabin, East Sussex – The cinema one
The charmingly named Hidey-Hole is a cabin with a very special surprise – it transforms into your very own mini cinema. Perfect for cinephiles, the bedroom of this unique hideaway turns into a cinema at the push of a button. With a projector screen that seemingly appears from nowhere and a popcorn machine close to hand, it takes movie night to a whole new level. When you are ready to emerge into the world again, the cabin is also perfectly located for exploring both the Kent and Sussex coast.
Sleeps 2 | Stays start from £139 per night | No pets
Book a stay at Hidey-Hole Cabin
Woodcutter’s Cottage, near Rye, Sussex – The fairy-tale one
Giving off serious fairytale vibes, Woodcutter’s Cottage is a delightful woodland hideaway that looks like it came straight out of the pages of a story book. Find it on the charmingly named Swallowtail Hill farm, which comprises 50 acres of enchanting woodland and wildflower meadows to explore near the medieval coastal town of Rye. Its one of six cabins you can stay in, and some come with wood-fired hot tubs. While all are unique, Woodcutter’s Cottage is our favourite and can sleep two adults, or two adults and two children. Breakfast and campfire suppers are available as add-ons, or cook up a storm on the BBQ/fire pit.
Sleeps 2-4 | Stays start from £200 a night | Family-friendly | Off-grid | No pets
Book a stay at Woodcutter’s Cottage
Unyoked, various locations – The back-to-nature one
Immerse yourself in nature at one of Unyoked’s bespoke cabins dotted across the UK, that all claim to be in ‘Attenborough-level locations’. True cabins in the woods, all are handcrafted using locally sourced and sustainable materials and run off solar power. Out in the middle of nowhere, it’s the perfect place to recharge and reset with only rolling hills, clear night skies and a few birds for company. Don’t worry if you don’t have a car, as Unyoked helpfully lists train and taxi options so you can be a greener traveller too.
Sleeps 2 | Stays start from £154 per night | Eco | Dog-friendly cabins available
Rest + Wild, Shropshire Hills – The destination to watch one
Rest + Wild have boutique cabins in Devon’s Exmoor, but it’s their Shropshire Hills cabins we wanted to highlight, after travel association ABTA named Shropshire as a ‘global destination to watch’. With cabins hidden in some of Britain’s most beautiful landscapes, and outdoor baths with views for days, these are small spaces designed for you to completely switch off. Dogs are welcome at all Rest + Wild cabins too.
Sleeps 2 | Stays start from £175 per night | Dog-friendly
Coast Cabins at Fforest, West Wales – The family-friendly one
Cabin stays aren’t just for couples, which is why we love the offerings at Fforest on the West Wales coast. Each sleeps from four to six guests, and both families and dogs are welcome. Light, warm and comfortable, all are stylishly decorated with open-plan kitchen, dining and living areas with wall heaters for colder months. Bathrooms have had a recent upgrade to include lovely showers. There’s no TV or WiFi here, so holidays are all about getting back to nature and reconnecting as a family.
Sleeps 4-6 | Stays start from £460 per 3 nights | Family and Dog-Friendly
Honeydown, Devon – The architect-designed one
Some say cabin, some say giant wooden egg. The owners use the affectionate term ‘Truffle’. Check into Honeydown and decide for yourself which name fits this unique cabin best. An architectural delight, this handcrafted domed structure is one of five ‘truffles’ spaced out across 15 acres of oak woodland in the Devon countryside, where you can often spot deer. Wildly spacious inside, quirky features include an indoor hammock, nifty Aquaforno cooking system with a BBQ, pizza oven and single gas hob and a wood-burning stove that keeps everything super toasty. At night, gaze at the stars through the tree canopy above.
Sleeps 2 | Stays start from £130 per night | Family-friendly
The Lazy T Cabins, North Yorkshire – The National Park one
Set on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, the next-level cabins at The Lazy T ooze style and charm. Crafted from local mountain ash and flooded with light, thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows, the views here are spectacular. Guests will be greeted with a serene sense of calm at this getaway, that’s off-grid but luxury. Unusual features include a private bridge that leads you to your door and an open-air shower that comes complete with living tree. Pictured is our favourite cabin, Brook.
Sleeps 2 | Stays start from £165 per night | Off-grid | Dog-friendly options
Book a stay at The Lazy T cabins
Inver, Argyll and Bute – The Michelin Star restaurant one
Serving up sustainably sourced local produce on the shores of Loch Fyne, Inver is the perfect place for a foodie retreat. A Michelin Green Star restaurant, it also boasts woodland bothies and shepherd’s huts with picture-perfect loch views for guests to stay in, making it an idyllic place to indulge in some of the best Scottish fare on offer before cosying up for the night. But that’s not all. In the morning get ready to feast on an award-winning breakfast that comes delivered to your door in a picnic basket.
Sleeps 2 | Stays start from £175 a night | Guests must also dine in the restaurant | Dog-friendly option
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5 FAQs on best cabin stays in the UK
1. What are the best cabin stays in the UK?
The best cabin stays in the UK range from luxury woodland cabins with hot tubs and saunas to cosy off-grid hideaways surrounded by nature. Many of the top cabin stays featured in this guide focus on design-led interiors, peaceful settings and thoughtful extras that make a stay feel special.
2. Are cabin stays in the UK good for couples?
Yes, cabin stays are one of the most popular choices for romantic UK getaways. Many cabins are designed specifically for couples, offering secluded locations, private outdoor hot tubs, log burners and scenic views, making them ideal for a peaceful escape for two.
3. Can I book a dog-friendly cabin stay in the UK?
There are plenty of dog-friendly cabin stays across the UK, particularly in countryside and woodland locations. While many cabins welcome dogs, policies vary, so it’s best to check individual listings for pet rules and any additional charges before booking.
4. What amenities do UK cabin stays usually offer?
Amenities vary depending on the cabin, but many UK cabin stays include features such as wood-fired hot tubs, private saunas, outdoor fire pits, fully equipped kitchens and scenic decking areas. Some luxury cabins also offer spa-style bathrooms and unique architectural design.
5. When is the best time to book a cabin stay in the UK?
Cabin stays are popular throughout the year, but spring and summer dates tend to book up fastest. For the best availability, it’s recommended to book well in advance, especially for weekends, school holidays and cabins with hot tubs or standout locations.
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