With the season of storm-watching and marshmallow-toasting just around the corner, we uncover some of our favourite coastal and countryside cabins to rent in the UK.
The Cable Hut, Pembrokeshire
Coming out on top as the best cabin in episode two of Channel 4's Britain's Best Beach Huts, The Cable Hut is an unassuming yet striking black-tinted shack overlooking the beautiful Pembrokeshire coast. Inside the cabin, white-washed wooden planks unite with vibrant bursts of red from handmade cushions and blinds, made from authentic Welsh wool from the nearby Melin Tregwynt (Tregwynt Mill). Outside, the real star of the show is The Cable Hut’s glass-fronted summerhouse; clad with reclaimed timber, adorned with a collection of coastal paraphernalia, and a log burner to ensure cosy days whatever the weather. The real wow factor of this snug addition is the glorious panoramic view of the Pembrokeshire coast, accessible just 400 metres from the door.
Suki, Cornwall
Overhanging Cornwall’s Whitsand Bay, this pared-back cliffside cabin is about as frontline as it gets, enjoying uninterrupted views of the golden sand and azure water beneath. One of a new generation of beach houses, this cabin is the antithesis of the traditional coastal beach hut; replacing nautical stripes with chic modernism and a soothing, feminine palette of blush pink, offset with jet black accents. A celebration of the best of Japandi design, minimalism and organic materials feature throughout, with picture windows and a retractable pocket door in the kitchen-diner-living-room flooding the cabin with magical Cornish light. The in-room bathtub and outdoor hot tub promise one of the best seaside vistas in the county too.
Pepper Shack, Hampshire
Over in Hampshire, the liquorice-hued Pepper Shack resides in a best-of-both-worlds location between the New Forest and coastal town of Lymington. With striking, soot-black walls that create an unmistakably cosy and romantic feel, Pepper Shack’s Soho Home-inspired interiors fuse plush velvets with industrial touches such as exposed brick and brass; creating a cool, textured and multi-faceted space. Luxury additions (there's a William Holland copper tub that resides outside) sit alongside one-off, hand-crafted creations. A real labour of love, the owners designed and built the cabin by hand, with every detail carefully constructed - from the kitchen to the statement, metal four-poster bed.
Romany, Kent
Nestled on the fringes of Romney Marsh in Kent, Romany is a bright and light-filled cabin, reminiscent of those in America’s deep south. Repurposing and reusing materials, where possible, was integral to the design of this petite shack; with the bedroom floor salvaged from a local Victorian outbuilding, Crittal windows claimed from a disused factory, and kitchen worktops made from a piece of fortuitously discovered marble. The aesthetic here is one of vintage glamour - note the antique blue plates that decorate the kitchen wall, the chandelier that hangs from the bedroom ceiling and the disco ball that glitters from a tree in the garden.
Walden Lakehouse, Ireland
This lakeside cabin brings a taste of Canada to Ireland’s County Westmeath; tucked away amongst woodland on the shores of Lough Ree. You can picture it now; days spent kayaking across the glassy waters, before returning home for a barbecue and an evening spent licking fingers from toasting marshmallows on the fire. Considerate of its natural setting, the dark cabin blends into the surrounding trees yet, inside, a rainbow of colours from mustard yellow to cherry red to pea green await, bringing vibrancy and joy. Whitewashed planks and beams afford a fresh aesthetic, whilst tree-framed lake views ensure an immersed-in-nature essence to this Irish hideaway.
Firefly, Cornwall
With a rustic, woodcutter’s lodge aesthetic, Firefly in Cornwall is the epitome of the "cabin in the woods” from your favourite fairytale. Inside, warm, honeyed wood makes the space instantly feel welcoming - a real sanctuary in which to unwind in. With reclaimed, reused and repurposed materials at the forefront of the design, there’s an organic edge to the scheme in which natural linens are layered and handcrafted willow artwork peppers the walls. Exuding authentic ranch-style vibes (note the sheepskin furs and decorative antlers), many a cosy eve can be spent here beside the open fire, whisky in hand. A homestay of two halves; in the bathroom, corrugated tin forms the wall whilst, outside on the deck, a bubbling hot tub brings a touch of luxury.
Ebony Wood, Wales
The aptly-named Ebony Wood in Wales' Snowdonia National Park is a soot-toned hideaway (inside and out), nestled on the edge of a sweet-scented pine woodland. This woodcutter's cabin flaunts scorched timber throughout, cosy furs, and heavy linens; creating an ambience of luxurious romance and rusticity. Bifold doors and windows invite the natural world in; the mint-green branches contrasting the chocolate-hued interior scheme. Here is a place for blanket-draped mornings sipping coffee overlooking the River Conwy, rustling up al fresco suppers beneath the stars in the outdoor kitchen, or mountain adventures armed with sandwiches and flasks of cocoa for refuelling.
Little Portion, Cornwall
This pocked-sized, red-roofed bolthole just a mile from Cornwall's glorious Holywell Bay offers a much different aesthetic to many of the coastal cabins located around the county, with a real year-round appeal. Velvet sofas, warm wood-clad walls, crackling woodburners, and festoon lights bring cosiness during the colder months, whilst apple-green accents, whitewashed beams, and a flower-strewn outdoor terrace evoke joy come summertime. Each corner of the shack is well curated; with reclaimed furniture bringing character and contemporary luxuries integrated in the form of a roll-top tin bathtub and outdoor hot tub.
The Crafter's Hut, Cornwall
Overlooking the picturesque fishing village of Mousehole in Cornwall, The Crafter's Hut is a cabin where coastal holiday dreams are made. The interiors are a celebration of the natural world; sandy beiges, woody browns, and verdant greens combine — underpinned with streams of natural light and serene seaside vistas that extend all the way to Marazion's iconic St Michael's Mount and beyond. Hand-sourced furniture finds and materials bring texture to the space; from wicker and jute to driftwood and rattan. A real Cornish sanctuary, guests can relax in the Swedish woodfired hot tub, tuck into fish 'n' chips in the garden, or unwind by the firepit on the sea-facing deck.
Britain's Best Beach Huts is available to watch now on channel4.com.
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