Cabins for a winter girls weekend away

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In a blissfully isolated spot on the edge of the Lake District, you and five girlfriends can escape reality for a few days with nothing to disturb you except the salmon swimming upstream in the river below. The Lodge is a traditional log cabin with a spacious blanket-strewn seating area, a swanky wet room and a big outdoor hot tub that makes a particularly appealing prospect when the winter air is crisp and sets the scene for cute group photos in woolly hats and swimwear.

Winter is a lovely time to explore the surrounding estate, with trails for walking and cycling, or head to Lowther Castle or the cafes and artisan shops of Rheged when you fancy a change of pace. If there’s a budding fisherwoman among you, try to catch some of that salmon and smoke it over the BBQ for dinner. And if the weather turns, there's always the wood burner, the hot tub, a good country pub and the joy of waking up somewhere cosy with your favourite friends.

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The organiser of this girls weekend away is about to bank some serious brownie points. With a stunning glass and cedar exterior and luxurious features inside – including a heated concrete floor, swish kitchen and huge light-filled living space – this is a place for celebrating female friendship in style. All against the stunning backdrop of the Wye Valley with views of Sugar Loaf in the distance.  

Gather around the firepit at sunset and wrap up warm for the sort of relaxed chatter that tends to carry on long after everyone said they were going to bed. You can book a local caterer to whip up a feast if you’d rather not cook, or buy a hamper from The Marches Deli full of local cheeses, charcuterie, beer, cider, perry, juices and wine. Then head out for a winter walk the next day and let the cold air wake everyone up.

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Channel your inner creativity with a jamming session at Candyland Studios in Devon. Not only does it have guitars, ukuleles and a baby grand piano but it even comes with its own recording studio, available for hire. That holiday song that takes you back to a special girls’ weekend could end up being one you wrote yourselves. The cabin is a gorgeous, fairy-lit retreat in the woods with a covered deck outside for celebratory feasts and al fresco dance routines.  

Winter gives you even more reason to make the most of the cosy interior, but once you’re ready to explore the surroundings, you’ll find plenty to keep you entertained. The shops and arts centre of Great Torrington are nearby, you can bike along the Tarka Trail or visit the spectacular North Devon coastline. Head to Westward Ho! and Hartland Quay for wild walks along the sand buffeted by winter winds and sea spray. With frequent pub stops to refuel, naturally.

Sleeps 7

The Insta photo dump after your winter girls weekend at The Warren will elicit some serious envy. It’s less of a cabin and more of a glass-fronted, turf-roofed palace in the Powys hills, complete with jewel-coloured sofas and one of the most stylish bathrooms we’ve ever seen. If you can brave it in the winter, the cool outdoor shower is an invigorating spot to wash the mud off after wild walks in the Elan Valley or Brecon Beacons.  

Alternatively, seeing as you’ve brought six of your besties to such sumptuous surroundings, you might be tempted to stay put, fire up the hot tub and settle in for the ultimate girls’ night in. Break out the board games, stick on a few classic movies and prepare a slap-up meal in the gorgeous forest green kitchen. Winter weekends were practically invented for this sort of thing.

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Perfect for a discerning group of four, The Cove in Devon has that magic detail that tops many a glamping wish list – spectacular views of the sea from high on a hillside. Inside the cabin you could be in a high-end boutique hotel except that it’s perched in splendid isolation among the trees without another soul in sight. Get ready to hang out in a space that beckons you to relax at every turn – in the hot tub, on the yoga mats or in the meditative calm of your private sauna.  

Thankfully, there’s a handy Vertuo coffee machine to revive you if all this self-care makes you a bit too sleepy. Spend long, tranquil hours recharging your batteries, walk in minutes to the beach for some bracing winter sea air and when stomachs start to rumble, head to Kendricks in Stoke Fleming for a bite to eat. For a treat, book a table at The Angel – A Taste of Devon, an award-winning fine dining restaurant in Dartmouth with glorious views over the river.

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Live like queens in this luxurious countryside escape, complete with a six-person hot tub, private spa with sauna and sunken baths. Every detail of this sprawling cabin has been designed for ultimate comfort and indulgence. Luxury bed linen, fluffy robes and slippers provided, plus underfloor heating means that even on the coldest of winter days, you’ll be toasty at Camelot. 

Start your weekend with a complimentary welcome basket packed with local cider, cheese, and fresh bread. Get the wood burner going, pop open a bottle and lounge in the outdoor heated seating area under fairy lights. Mornings call for spa treatments in your cabin, followed by a stroll to Fenny Castle Vineyard for a wine tasting. End the day with a homemade pizza from the wood-fired oven, then cosy up in front of the 4k projector for a movie night with your besties. It's the kind of winter cabin break where you can spend the whole weekend doing very little and still feel you've had a proper escape.

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For the girl gang that loves cosy cabin vibes with a side of adventure, this lakeside retreat is the dream. Settle into the huge open-plan space, light the wood burner and pop on a playlist while you unpack the board games. Afternoons are for wild swimming, fishing, or paddling in the lake. Or just watch from the hot tub and make use of the pizza oven.  

Winter is made for bonfire nights here, with marshmallows, blankets and something warming to drink. For a daytime outing, head to Melton Mowbray for their legendary pork pies, then stop by the Belvoir Brewery for a tasting. Cap off the weekend with a cosy movie night, wrapped up in blankets, with a steaming cup of hot chocolate in hand.

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Less than an hour from London, this off-grid beach escape is where you and your girls can truly unwind. Picture waking up to panoramic ocean views, stepping onto the deck with a piping hot coffee in hand and breathing in the salty sea air. Days here are all about long coastal walks, cosy pub lunches by the fire and watching the waves with a glass of wine. Seals are often seen just offshore, so keep your eyes peeled. 

Winter is particularly atmospheric here. Wrap up warm for a walk along the ancient coastline, look out for seals offshore or don a winter wetsuit and brave a bracing dip in the sea. Evenings are best spent huddled around the firepit under blankets watching the while the waves provide the soundtrack. And don’t forget to make a trip to the picturesque town of Whitstable for their world-famous oysters, because what’s a girls’ weekend without a little indulgence here and there?

This article was originally published in 2023 and has been updated for comprehensiveness.