Cosy cabins for campfire evenings

Cosy off-grid cabin – Firelit evenings – Wild swimming pond

Set in its own private field, Little Doe is made for evenings that revolve around firelight. As dusk falls, festoon lights guide you back from the sauna or wild swimming pond towards your deck, where a firepit is waiting with a generous stack of logs and kindling. Pull up the sheepskin-covered chairs and settle in for a long evening of flame watching.

If you’re in the mood for a proper campfire feast, fire up the Big Green Egg BBQ or cook something simple right over the flames. Later, retreat to the copper bath on the deck, keeping warm with the fire still crackling nearby. Off-grid yet luxuriously kitted out, this is the kind of stay where your days are shaped by the simple joy of being outside together.

Scandi-style cabin – Woodland firepit nights – Twin outdoor tubs

At Lark, a sleek Scandinavian-style cabin on the edge of the North York Moors, the interiors are beautifully hand-crafted, but it’s the outdoor spaces that steal the show. Here, your campfire set up comes in the form of a stunning Jøtul firepit with surrounding seating, the perfect base for long evenings outside. Roast marshmallows, share stories, or simply watch the firelight dance against the trees as the night draws in.

When the flames burn low, move across to the twin brass tubs on the bathing deck, where you can sink into the steaming water while listening to the crackle of the fire and the rustle of the pines. With a country pub just a 20-minute stroll away, you’ve got everything you need for nights that balance adventure and comfort.

Stone-built cabin – Fireside feasts – Spa-style deck

Bracken Tower combines campfire nights with spa-like indulgence. On the deck you’ll find a firepit and BBQ grill, ideal for throwing together a hearty supper before settling in for stargazing. Once the flames are glowing, this is the kind of fire to sit around late into the night, wrapped in blankets, with the tower’s stone walls glowing in the firelight.

Days here can be as restorative as the evenings. Alternate between the hot tub, cold plunge, and sauna, then return to the firepit to warm back up. For families or groups, the fire becomes a hub for swapping stories and planning the next day’s adventures, whether that’s walking Offa’s Dyke or spotting wildlife on the farm. You'll need to bring your own coal for this firepit, but for something extra, why not try making pinecone firelighters with the kids before your trip? They’ll add an extra spark of fun when you build your evening fire.

Farm cabin – Vineyard campfires – Wildlife at dusk
On a working farm and vineyard just ten minutes from the sea, this Norfolk retreat offers campfire evenings with a rural twist. Settle by the firepit with views across the vines, watching deer, hares, and even Gerald the owl pass by. 

Order a pizza oven kit from your hosts and make fresh dough pizzas, or pack your own ingredients for a picnic cooked over the flames. Between campfire feasts, board games by lamplight, and books on local wildlife, you’ll find this is the kind of place where the fire becomes your evening ritual.

Quirky woodland cabin – Secluded campfire spot – Stargazing telescope
Tucked on the edge of the woods, at Ursabear you'll find Icelandic trolls, hairy bears and pure campfire magic. As the sun sets, the firepit becomes your gathering point, with oak barrel chairs set in the perfect position for golden-hour views. 

Later, grab a blanket and step to the telescope on the deck to admire skies untouched by light pollution, where the owners have even left some books to guide you on your cosmic journey, then head back to the flames for marshmallows and a campfire story to round off the night.

Fire bowl sunsets – Rustic ladder nook – Valleys views
This tiny cabin gives you all the best bits of wild camping, without the canvas. Perched high in the Welsh valleys, evenings here begin with spectacular sunsets, viewed from deckchairs beside the glowing fire bowl. 

As darkness falls, light up your fire and watch the sparks crackle into the night. The stars shine so brightly here you can gaze at them from your ladder-access sleeping nook after hours of good conversation around the flames.

Riverside cabin – Terrace firepit – Wye Valley views
Perched above the Wye Valley, Watson’s Cabin is all about the terrace firepit. Pour a drink, stretch out on recliners, and let the evening slip away as sparks fly into the twilight. 

With everything you need to cook outdoors, it’s the perfect spot to experiment with our skillet recipes and enjoy meals flavoured by smoke. By day, you can kayak straight to riverside pubs, but the real highlight comes when you return: wrapped in blankets, fireside, with owls hooting in the trees.

Coastal cabin – Outdoor fireplace – Rocking chairs
Part luxury chalet, part frontier lodge, Baron has found new ways to encourage guests to relax in the great outdoors. Not only is there a sheltered tub with sea views, there’s also a totally unique outdoor fireplace complete with blanket-strewn rocking chairs. It's a campfire set-up unlike anywhere else.

As you toast your toes in front of gently crackling logs, you might expect to look up and see the beams of a ceiling overhead, but instead you’ll find a vast blanket of stars. Perched in a stunning spot on the Ayrshire coast, with the sea just beyond and the Isle of Arran on the horizon, it’s the perfect setting for campfire nights to remember.

Whether you’re travelling with family, friends, or heading off-grid for a solo break, a campfire is the heart of the experience. It’s where stories are shared, food always seems to taste better, and nights stretch out long after the sun goes down. Here’s how to make the most of it:

• Plan your feast – The simplest meals somehow become the most memorable when cooked over open flames. Wrap potatoes in foil and tuck them in the embers, toast marshmallows for classic s’mores, or try something new like from our skillet recipes that are surprisingly easy outdoors. If your cabin has a BBQ grill, bring along your favourite ingredients and turn dinner into a fireside feast.
• Create your fireside lounge – The firepit isn’t just for cooking, it’s your living room under the stars. Bring blankets, cushions, and maybe even a guitar for singalongs. Arrange your chairs in a circle so no one misses the warmth or the conversation.
• Add a little ritual – Making a fire can be part of the fun. Collect pinecones on your walk and try making your own pinecone fire starters before the trip, so you can start the flames with a spark of creativity. The act of building the fire together makes the evening feel more intentional.
• Tell stories – Campfires seem to bring out the storyteller in everyone. From ghost stories to a nostalgic retelling of childhood camping trips, the glow of the flames creates the perfect stage. For inspiration, watch Cat Deeley’s campfire story filmed at one of our spaces – proof that a good yarn is timeless.
• Look to the skies – Flames and stars are natural companions. Many of our cabins are in dark-sky locations, making them the perfect [places for stargazing](Our top 10 glamping places for stargazing), where the Milky Way spills overhead. Bring binoculars or a stargazing app to trace constellations, and let the conversation drift as embers glow low.
• Switch off and slow down – The beauty of a campfire is in its simplicity. Put away the phones, silence the to-do lists, and just enjoy the warmth of the fire and the people you’re with. It’s rare to feel so present, but a campfire has a way of pulling you back into the moment.