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20 of the Best Waterside Cabins in the UK
Published 14th July 2021
You'll find these 20 dreamy cabins beside the sea, on the shores of lochs, lakes and riverbanks. From remote, rustic bothies to luxurious contemporary lodges, make sure these amazing waterside cabins are on your staycation bucket list.
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Otby Lake Boat House
Market Rasen
2
Unique lakeside boathouse in the Lincolnshire Wolds with a private wood-fired sauna and beautiful views across the water.
The Lodges at Ballyburren
Ballynahinch
2 per lodge
Three romantic A-frame lodges in the County Down countryside, each with a private wood-fired hot tub and peaceful views of woodland and water.
The Raft at Chigborough
Chigborough
4
An exceptional way to experience life on the water, with room for four in this floating lake cabin on the Essex coast. There’s a hot tub, a boat and an inviting covered deck
Ebba
Kington
2
Magical lakeside retreat in rural Herefordshire with a floating sauna, hand-carved outdoor bathtub and beautifully thought out interiors.
Lilypod
Lewdown
2 per pod
Unique floating glamping pods on a farm in the Devonshire countryside near Dartmoor, perfect for romantic rural escapes.
Fronteifi Nature Lodges
Cardigan
4
Spellbinding riverfront eco lodges for two, with private hot tubs overlooking the wildlife-rich Teifi Marshes near Cardigan.
Kabn
Cairndow
Cabins sleeping 2
Two multi award winning architect designed cabins for two with loch views, wood-burning stoves and private beaches in West Scotland
Riverdale Lodges
West Tanfield
6 per cabin
Luxurious riverside lodges in North Yorkshire offering stylish seclusion, scenic views and a wood-fired sauna experience.
Coorie
Nr Callander
4
Breathtaking modern timber and glass home with a hot tub on the edge of Loch Venachar surrounded by forest and the Menteith Hills.
The Lost Garden Retreat
Hintlesham
6 per tent
Gorgeous safari tents with fabulous private decks, luxurious hot tubs and a warming fire pits in wild Suffolk.
Bliss Haus
West Coast
2 - 4
Bliss Haus is a stylish coastal hideaway by the Atlantic ocean, perfect for the ultimate escape from the everyday.
Bothan Dubh
Abernyte
2
A stunning, homely cabin overlooking a pretty pond in the beautiful Perthshire countryside. The perfect choice for a romantic retreat for two.
Base Camp North Lakes
Penrith
2 +2 per cabin
Eco-led lakeside cabins on a working Lake District farm with outdoor baths, mountain views and resident alpacas.
Carsaig
Callander
6
Contemporary lodge on the banks of a loch in the heart of the Trossachs with a private beach, three acre garden and a hot tub.
Tiny Home Borders Two
Hawick
2
Beautiful Scottish Borders cabin for two on a private lochan with a wood-fired hot tub, spacious deck and stunning, tranquil surroundings.
Mayfly Cabin
Barnstaple
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.
Gate House Lodge
Woodhall Spa
2
Cosy timber lodge in Lincolnshire with a sauna and lakeside mooring - the perfect romantic getaway.
Serendipity
South Cerney
8
Beautiful lakeside home in rural Gloucestershire with a private deck, outdoor seating, jacuzzi hot tub and lots of social spaces.
Liddel Water Lodges - Millipond
Carlisle
4
Luxury hand-built cabin on the waterfront surrounded by woodland with stunning scenery and a hot tub on the Cumbria and Dumfriesshire border.
Tiny Home Borders
Hawick
2
Retreat from reality at the peaceful Tiny Home Borders in the Scottish Borders, a couples' cabin hosting a Scandinavian wood-fired hot tub and a private Lochan.