Our favourite woodland cabins

Forest bathing with mountain views
Tucked deep in the Cumbrian wilds, Hinterlandes pairs woodland seclusion with Scandi-chic design. The pale wood interior, marble wetroom and wood burner feel indulgent, while the outdoor hot tub offers hours of soaking under the trees with the Lake District fells on the horizon.

Wander the National Park straight from the door, dip your toes in mountain streams or cycle steep forest trails. Later, rest in the cabin with a hamper from the owners or head to nearby Derwent Water Marina or the Ravenglass & Eskdale steam railway for adventures with a gentler pace.

Stylish family cabin in a woodland glade
Set beside a wildlife pond, Lark is as peaceful outside as it is stylish inside. Wake to birdsong, cook campfire coffee and bacon, then slip into the handsome outdoor tubs for a soak with forest views. Families will love the clever bunk tucked into the hallway and the roomy open-plan kitchen-living space.

Beyond the cabin, you can roam the woods, meet the ponies in the next field and gather fresh logs or produce provided by owner Matt. For days out, hike the North York Moors, stroll to the pub in Osmotherley or treat yourself in Harrogate with a visit to Betty’s Tea Rooms.

Scandi style with sweeping woodland views
Perched on the edge of ancient woodland, Fifinella Retreat combines forest calm with rolling Herefordshire hills. Huge glass windows flood the space with light, while outside you’ll find a hot tub among the trees and a deck made for sunset gazing.

Cook feasts in the BBQ/pizza oven or stroll one minute to the village pub. Local walks and cycle routes abound, but the owners recommend climbing Garway Hill for sweeping views across seven counties. Independent shops in Ross-on-Wye and cultural gems in Hereford are close by too.

Get lost exploring the miles of hiking and biking trails in the woods behind Lichen Cabin then, when you’ve worked up a thirst, head to Kingstone Brewery. It’s conveniently located two minutes away from where you’re staying and produces IPAs, quaffable bitters and golden ales. On the first Saturday of the month, they host popular open beer and pizza sessions. 

Perched among an apple orchard, cosy Lichen Cabin is designed around life’s simple pleasures with heaving bookshelves, board games, cards and a guitar to strum by the campfire. Outside, you can relax on the south-facing deck or stroll around the Wye Valley Sculpture Garden which is filled with owner Gemma’s artwork. Beautiful Tintern Abbey is at the other end of the village, The Wye Valley walk is two minutes away and Offa’s Dyke National Trail is close by.

Handcrafted hideaway near the North Cornish coast
Lovingly built from local and upcycled wood, Woodland Cabin is an off-grid retreat where you can switch off completely. Inside, there’s a cosy mezzanine bed, woodburning stove and simple comforts, while outside a private deck opens to woodland views.

The sociable Mill Valley site adds a quirky twist with a shared bathing hut, natural swimming pool and firebowl for outdoor feasts. When you’re ready to explore, Polzeath’s surf, Padstow’s harbour and the Camel Trail’s cycling routes are all within easy reach.

Wildwood cabin with Speyside gin and sauna
Hidden above the River Spey and surrounded by Cairngorm pines, Inshriach Loghouse is a rustic gem warmed by candlelight, rugs and a roaring wood burner. Climb the ladder to your snug mezzanine bed or sip small-batch gin made by your host, Walter.

Explore 200 acres of estate woodlands and wild swimming spots or visit the shared sauna and riverside picnic points. Keep watch for red squirrels, deer and even wildcats, then refuel at local lochs, farm shops or music-filled pubs nearby. This is true woodland living, Highland style.

A secluded cabin for digital detox and starlit baths
Built into a wooded hillside overlooking treetops, Serendipity lives up to its name. Mornings begin with coffee to birdsong, days are for woodland walks or coastal rambles, and nights end with a film projector or a soak in the wood-fired bath beneath the stars.

There’s no wifi or signal, making this a true digital detox spot, but you’ll find thoughtful touches like yoga mats, art supplies and a woodburner oven. With the sea just three miles away, festivals in nearby towns and local farm shops for supplies, Serendipity is equal parts wild and wonderful.

Design-led woodland cabin with Scottish soul
Surrounded by 1,000 acres of woodland, Brock blends sleek Scandinavian design with a touch of Highland wildness. Its clean lines and huge windows make the most of the forest, while inside you’ll find Arne Jacobsen chairs, a loveseat armchair and duvets made from recycled plastic bottles.

Spend mornings barefoot on the deck, afternoons in nearby farm shops and evenings around the firepit or with a private chef. This is a place where the woods work their calming magic and design does the rest.

Stripped-back off-grid adventure in the woods
On Campwell Farm, Abel’s Cabin strips life back to basics with a woodburner, hammock and outdoor bath beneath the trees. Inside, there’s just the essentials – shelves, hooks, beds, so the forest becomes your living room.

Cook whatever you’ve foraged or sourced at the local farm shop over the firepit or rocket stove, then soak in the woodfired tub. Shared showers and loos keep it simple, but if you fancy more, the main farm offers a pool and games room. If you feel like venturing out of the woods at some point, a short trip takes you to Bath or the canals of Bradford-on-Avon.

A fairytale hideaway with a bubbling hot tub
The Bird Box is a romantic wooden cabin tucked into Honeyside Down’s wild wooded garden. Chunky log stairs, rustic benches and a king-sized bed in a loft ‘love nest’ make it feel storybook-perfect.

Cook in the rustic kitchen, then soak in the cedar hot tub shared with nearby neighbours under candlelit trees. In the morning, sip coffee on the veranda as the sun filters through shutters and birds flit across the parkland below. Okehampton’s cream teas and Devon’s coasts are both close by, but this nest is hard to leave.