Modern life can be pretty demanding on the senses. The constant pinging of notifications combined with the relentless stream of bad news can leave even the most optimistic of us feeling pretty glum. If you’re desperate for a break from the daily grind, then escaping to an off-grid cabin in the UK could be the perfect solution.
Whether you’re looking to swap screens for stunning views, wake up to birdsong instead of smart phone alerts, or simply chill out and enjoy a total digital detox, the UK is home to some truly spectacular remote retreats. From epic treehouses you can actually sleep in to amazing glamping sites without tents, there's no shortage of memorable places to stay.
If you're looking to get back to nature with a roof over your head, it's hard to beat a stay in an off-grid cabin. From secluded woodland hideaways to eco-friendly huts with no WiFi or electricity, there's plenty of super-cool remote cabins in the UK where you can unplug and unwind.
In this guide, we’ve rounded up six of the best off-grid cabins in the UK, perfect for those looking for peace, adventure, and a little bit of wilderness in their lives.
Larch Cabin - Hinterlandes, Crummock Water, Cumbria
This beautiful cabin is minimalist and luxurious, yet completely off-grid! Perched on the top of a hill in a quiet corner of the Lake District National Park, it's been cleverly designed so folks can stay all year-round and comes with heaps of features to ensure a cosy and comfortable retreat.
Larch cabin is highly thermally efficient, with Thermafleece insulation and double glazing ensuring it's warm in winter and cool in summer. Luxury lovers will appreciate a host of special features including the marble-clad wet room, contemporary brass fittings, ash flooring, and ash worktops. A large panoramic window frames the stunning views, while a balau decking area offers space for outdoor dining or relaxing. There's also a wood-fired hot tub and a fire pit with seating (and a blanket) for unwinding in the evening with a glass of something relaxing in hand!
Favourite Feature: The double bed with memory foam mattress, duck feather pillows and duvet - dreamy!
The Withywindle, Crediton, Devon
Hidden away in a beautiful Devonshire meadow, The Withywindle is a secluded one bedroom cabin - a perfect place to retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Specifically designed to blend into its rural surroundings, it's a 15 minute walk to the nearest building, ensuring a real sense of solitude for folks looking to properly get off-grid.
Despite its remote position, this wee cabin is packed full of lovely features that really make it feel like home. A hamper full of local delicacies is provided upon arrival, the kitchen is super well-equipped, and there's a pizza oven on the deck so you can really bed in for the duration of your stay. Relaxation is the name of the game here so grab a book and head to the hammock, or sink into the stunning outdoor Swedish bath that's big enough for two....
Favourite Feature: Has to be the outdoor double Swedish bath on the deck - aaaand relax!
The Heron - Farmstead Glamping, Dorset, Devon
Situated on a working farm in glorious countryside, this uber-stylish Scandinavian-style barn is ideal for couples or families craving a bit of peace and quiet. A 10 minute walk from the car park, The Heron is a completely off-grid cabin with one bedroom (with a king-size bed) and a hayloft with twin beds should you fancy bringing the kids along for the adventure (we'll leave that one up to you!).
Owners Jon and Hannah have added a host of lovely touches to make your stay both comfortable and memorable, including a welcome hamper packed with local nibbles, Egyptian cotton bed linen, and a DVD projector. With its hanging chairs, firepit, and amazing outdoor bath, the cabin's outside area is the perfect place to chill out with a glass of something relaxing in hand!
Favourite feature: The stunning outdoor copper roll top bath for alfresco bathing!
Arwen - Unplugged Cabins, Llangollen, Wales
Perched on a hillside in the stunning Dee Valley, this cozy little cabin is the perfect place to switch off and enjoy a proper digital detox. One of several Unplugged cabins located around the UK, Arwen comes with a lockbox for your smartphone, an instant camera, and books and games to ensure you're truly in the moment for the duration of your stay.
The cabin itself is tiny yet cosy and comfortable and comes with a king-size bed (with Piglet linen), hot shower, eco-composting toilet and wood burning stove. The views from feature windows surrouding the bed are amazing and there's heaps of walks to explore from the doorstep. Dogs are welcome too!
Favourite feature: A replacement retro Nokia phone is provided for emergency calls - and games of snake!
Baron - Mount Freedom Cabins, Dunure, Scotland
Part chalet, part log cabin, part frontier homestead, this secluded Scottish bolthole is located on the edge of a hillside overlooking the sea. The most remote of the three Mount Freedom cabins, Baron has spectacular views of Ailsa Craig and Northern Ireland.
Step straight from the door onto coastal trails, explore pristine beaches, or wander down to Dunure’s harbour for fresh seafood and boat trips to Arran. But if you’d rather stay put, simply sink into the outdoor bath, listen to the sounds of the forest, and let the world drift away. A truly incredible place and perfect for a wild, romantic escape.
Favourite feature: Marshmallows are provided so light the outdoor fire and toast away!
Albion Nights, Woodton, Norfolk
This award-winning, hand-built cabin is nestled within a six-acre wildflower meadow in the Waveney Valley. Constructed using reclaimed and repurposed materials, the cabin is a real gem - a remote retreat complete with a kitchenette and an en-suite featuring a shower and composting toilet.
With no Wifi or plug sockets and patchy mobile signal (at best!), you can genuinely escape the hustle and bustle and relax here. The outdoor bath is perfect for bliss-inducing stargazing and there's a private sauna hidden away on a nearby riverbank so you can really get those toxins on the move. The welcome hamper withlocally sourced breakfast items and eco-toiletries is another lovely touch...
Favourite feature: Massages and reiki treatments are available to book and treatments take place in the cabin, on the deck or out in the meadow during the warm summer months.
