Cabins near Manchester

How far from Manchester are your cabins?

Most of our cabins sit within one to two hours of Manchester, making them ideal for spontaneous weekends away. You can swap city streets for the Peak District, Yorkshire Dales, Forest of Bowland, North Wales or the edge of the Lake District without spending half your weekend in the car. 

Where are the best places for a cabin getaway near Manchester?

Manchester is brilliantly positioned for getting outdoors. Head east for the Peak District's famous ridges and reservoirs, north to the Yorkshire Dales for limestone valleys and proper pub lunches, west into North Wales for mountains and beaches, or explore the quieter Forest of Bowland if you'd rather hear curlews than crowds. 

Why are cabins so special?

Cabins have a wonderful way of simplifying everything. Breakfast tastes better outdoors – don’t fight us on this, it just does. Coffee somehow lasts longer when you're drinking it on a deck and reading a book feels like the most productive part of the day. And after an evening around the firepit or soaking in a hot tub beneath starry northern skies, you'll understand why cabin life is less about getting away from it all and more about remembering what the good bits were in the first place. 

What can I actually do on a cabin holiday?

As much or as little as you'd like. You could hike across moorland, wild swim in rivers, hire bikes, visit local breweries, paddle lakes or spend the afternoon spotting red squirrels and birds of prey. Equally, you could remain firmly horizontal in a hammock while someone else keeps the kettle topped up. We consider both perfectly respectable uses of a weekend. 

What should I pack for a cabin getaway from Manchester?

Comfortable walking boots are rarely a bad idea, even if they spend most of the weekend sitting by the door looking optimistic and mud free. Pack layers, a waterproof (this is still the north), swimwear if your cabin has a hot tub, outdoor bath or private wild swimming set up, and something warm for evenings around the firepit. Most importantly, leave a little room for whatever local bakery or farm shop you inevitably discover. 

Are cabins good all year round?

Very much so. If the weather's on your side, you've got forests, hills and lakes on your doorstep. If it's pouring, you've got a crackling fire, big windows and nowhere else you need to be. Cabins don't really have an off season, just different personalities.