What constitutes the perfect summer? Is it hot sweaty festivals and watching sport on TV? Or could it be long weekends in the woods, cold beers, campfires and a wild swim or two?
We've found you 18 places around the UK complete with gorgeous wild swimming spots, just made for a perfect outdoors summer.
Mayfly Cabin
Barnstaple - Devon
2
Wake up to life on the lake in this stunning cabin for two in North Devon, a tranquil retreat ideal for anglers and nature enthusiasts.
Nagden House
Faversham - Kent
10
With stunning panoramic views across Graveney Marshes, Nagden House is a stylish and secluded rural retreat in Kent.
The House at Honeybridge Estate
Ashurst - West Sussex
Sleeps 12 +4 kids
This luxurious property is located in picturesque Ashurst, West Sussex and boasts an infinity swimming pool, hot tub, and wild swimming lake set in 17 acres of private gardens.
Inverlonan Bothies
Oban - Argyll and Bute
2 per bothy
Beautiful, minimalist cabins set on a secret patch of Scottish wilderness overlooking Loch Nell and close to the Western Isles.
The Water Shed
Bosham - West Sussex
10
Spectacular eco home by the coast in West Sussex, as featured on Grand Designs, with wild swimming pond, hot tub, sauna, tennis court and huge social spaces.
The Apple House
Barford St Martin - Wiltshire
4
An award-winning contemporary home built on the site of an apple store, sitting on top of the world with views across the Wiltshire Downs and a stunning swimming pond.
Heath Farm Cottages
Chipping Norton - Oxfordshire
Sleeps 2-4 / cottage
Explore the beauty of the Cotswolds. 5 luxury cottages on a farm nr Chipping Norton with a peaceful private lake and a wooden jetty. Perfect for romantic retreats.
The Field House
Avernish - Kyle of Lochalsh
4
An architect-designed Highlands retreat that sits in perfect harmony within its stunning location on the banks of Loch Alsh.
Windmill Cabin
Newdigate - Surrey
4
Relax and enjoy the tranquil views from this stunning lakeside retreat in the heart of the Surrey Hills. Only a few summer dates left!
The Lakes at Wild with Nature
Attleborough - Norfolk
Huts & Yurts for 2 - 22 people
Glamping in luxury yurts and shepherd’s hut on the shores of stunning lakes in the Norfolk countryside, perfect for reconnecting with nature.
Hills Farm
Banbury - Warwickshire
14
A luxury Cotswolds getaway for the whole family to enjoy that comes with its own natural swimming pool, gym and sauna.
The Boathouse
South Cerney - Gloucestershire
2
Nestled in The Cotswolds, The Boathouse offers a romantic waterside break with floor-to-ceiling windows, underfloor heating and a lovely private decking area.
Hawkhow Estate
Glenridding - Cumbria
Two properties for up to 18
A beautiful lakeside estate with two luxurious properties, stunning views across Ullswater and acres of idyllic gardens and woodland to explore.
The Lakeside Lodge
Thorpe le Soken - Essex
2
A stylish lakeside cabin for two with cinema screen, wild swimming and outdoor tub, in rural northern Essex.
Lilypod
Lewdown - Devon
2 per pod
Unique floating glamping pods on a farm in the Devonshire countryside near Dartmoor, perfect for romantic rural escapes.
Knotting Hill Barn House
Ashby Folville - Leicestershire
8
Go off grid and stay in a private luxury cabin, complete with wood fired hot tub and private swimming lake, set among 11 acres of woodland. Don't miss the last few available summer dates!
Moonrise Lodges
Nr Chirbury - Shropshire
4 per lodge
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Shropshire hills from the comfort of your own hot tub in these super-comfy, luxurious cabins with a private lake just perfect for a swim.
Eco Retreats Forest Retreat
Machynlleth - Powys
Sleeps 2-4
Remote forest retreat in Powys with cosy yurts each with private outdoor wood-fired bath - relax by the river or under the stars...
Another Place
Ullswater - Cumbria
2-5 per room
Stunning Lake District landscapes, acres of space and great food and drink… There are many more reasons to get to know this boutique hotel in Ullswater
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