Editor’s Choice

Ten of the Best Autumn Cabin Retreats

9 September 2026

After the hustle and bustle of summer, the lure of a slowed-down autumnal retreat is really quite delicious.

Think long country walks amongst colourful falling leaves, deep golden skies, and cool air that makes your cheeks glow.

All that’s left to do is return to your cosy cabin to light an early evening fire – and with summer officially over, hot chocolate is allowed, too!

If you’re in the mood to celebrate a brand-new season with a well-deserved break, take a look at our hand-picked selection of autumn cabin retreats. You’ll find each one tailor-made for seasonal bliss.

Main image: Erwain Escapes | Carmarthenshire

Water Lily Lodge

Great Tey, Colchester, Essex, England
Hidden away in Colne Valley, at the end of a country track, is the Log Cabin - a wonderful hot tub lakeside holiday retreat oozing style, class and total luxury.
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
From
£220 / night

The Secret Cabin

North Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland
A lovingly crafted, dog-friendly woodland retreat, deliciously secluded in a hidden corner of Scotland with a sandy beach just minutes away.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£220 / 2 nights

Westside Woodshed

Near Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Westside Woodshed is an architect-designed oasis of calm, peacefully located at the end of a winding farm track in Scotland's Pentland Hills.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£910 (1 week)

The Perch @ Hidden Valley Hideaway

Llanidloes, Powys, Wales
A sumptuous, off-grid A-frame cabin-for-two, elevated on a scenic hillside in mid-Wales with a hot tub for magical evenings under the stars.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£145 / night

Nebesa

Nr Kobarid, Soca Valley, Goriška, Slovenia
Peaceful, scenery-showcasing chalets set far from the beaten tourist track, on the unspoilt slopes of Slovenia's remote Kuk Mountain.
Bedrooms: 1 per chalet
Sleeps: 2 per chalet
From
£178 chalet /nt

Oaklane Glamping

Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland
Bespoke luxury cabins and a scenic yoga deck, privately secluded on a working sheep farm that overlooks Kenmare Bay on the iconic Wild Atlantic Way in County Kerry.
Bedrooms: 1 per cabin
Sleeps: 2
From
£159 / night

Den by the Stream

Cardigan, Ceredigion, Wales
A charmingly hand-built cabin that's dog-friendly, off-grid, and set in an idyllic Welsh meadow corner, achingly close to historic Cardigan and with the added option of an immersive therapy retreat to help you face life’s challenges
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£100 / night

Redwood Valley

Presteigne, Powys, Wales
Refreshingly eco-friendly yurt and cabin glamping, secluded within 25 acres of soothing woodland on the Welsh borders.
Bedrooms: Open plan
Sleeps: 5 (yurts) 3 (cabin)
From
£100 / night

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