Summer’s slipped quietly into the rear-view, and in its place comes something slower, softer, and arguably better. Autumn is the season for pulling on a jumper, stepping outside into crisp, clear air, and heading somewhere a little wilder.
It’s the time of year when mornings feel sharper mist hanging low over hills, breath visible on early walks and the landscape begins its slow transformation into amber, rust, and gold. Days are made for wandering: long walks through leaf-strewn forests, clifftop rambles with the wind in your face, or even the brave ritual of an icy wild swim that leaves you buzzing long after you’ve dried off.
And then come the evenings. The real reward. Fires lit, socks warming by the hearth, and something rich and comforting in your hands the kind of drink that turns a cold night into a small ritual worth savouring. This is where autumn really settles in.
To celebrate the season, we’ve rounded up 14 of the best wild stays across the UK from remote cabins tucked deep in the woods to coastal hideaways where the sea is never out of earshot. These are places designed for slowing down, getting outside, and leaning into everything autumn does best.
Think less rush, more ritual. Less noise, more stillness. And, of course, something properly good to drink when you get back inside
1.Diddylake Shepherd Huts
@diddylake_shepherd_huts (we loved these huts) • Bodmin Moor
A stay that feels quietly off-grid, Moor is all about space, stillness, and big skies. Expect slow mornings, elemental landscapes, and the kind of peace that makes a mug of something warm taste even better.
2.Inverlonan
@inverlonan • Oban
Tucked into ancient woodland near Oban, these beautifully crafted cabins sit lightly in the landscape. Think wood-burning stoves, outdoor baths, and golden-hour walks beneath towering trees.
3.Elmley Nature Reserve
@elmleynature • Sheerness
Set within a vast nature reserve near Sheerness, Elmley offers total immersion in the wild. Wake to birdsong, spend the day exploring, and wind down under huge, star-filled skies.
4.Settle
@settlenorfolk • Norfolk
5.The Black Shed
@blackshedskye • Skye
On the rugged edges of Isle of Skye, this striking black cabin is made for dramatic weather and even better views. Watch the clouds roll in, then retreat inside for warmth and something rich in hand.
6.fforest
@fforest Garden Shacs • Cardigan
Near Cardigan, these charming garden shacks are playful, rustic, and full of character. Think outdoor showers, fireside evenings, and a sense of simple, unhurried living on the beautiful Welsh coast.
7.The Scrumpling
@thescrumpling • Somerset
A beautifully restored vintage caravan tucked into the Somerset woods, The Scrumpling is a cosy hideaway made for switching off completely. Surrounded by orchards and quiet country lanes, it’s the kind of place where you slow down, settle in, and let the stillness stretch the day out just a little longer.
8.Glendye cabbins and cottages
@glendyecabinsandcottages • Aberdeenshire
Set in a private estate in Aberdeenshire, these cabins offer a deeper kind of escape. River swims, forest walks, and fires that crackle long into the evening.
9.Guardswell Farm
@guardswellfarm • Perth
Perched above the hills of Perth, Guardswell blends rustic charm with wide-open views. A place to reset, reconnect, and soak up the quiet beauty of the season.
10.57 Nord
@57_nord • Ross-shire
Remote and striking in Ross-shire, this cabin sits at the edge of wilderness. Expect big landscapes, changing light, and that rare feeling of being properly away from it all.
11.Heather and Stone
@heather.and.stone • Shropshire
Nestled in the rolling hills of Shropshire, this is a stay rooted in craft and calm. Soft textures, thoughtful details, and countryside walks right from your door.
12.Campwell farm
Abel’s Cabin @campwell.farm • Wiltshire
A beautifully simple cabin set on Wiltshire farmland, Abel’s is made for slow, restorative stays. Cook outdoors, warm up in the on-site sauna, and sink into the wood-fired hot tub on the deck as evenings settle in beneath the trees.
13.Crafts mans cabin
@craftsmanscabin • Somerset
Hand-built and full of character, this Somerset stay is all warm wood, soft light, and quiet corners. Ideal for slowing the pace and leaning into autumn’s softer rhythms.
14.Wildcomfort
The Bird Houses @wildcomfortuk • Devon
Tucked away in Devon, these elevated cabins bring you closer to the treetops. Wake with the birds, wander the woods, and end the day wrapped in warmth above it all.
