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Coolstays for Wild Swimming
Published 29th March 2022
Fancy a dip? There's nothing more glorious than a bracing freshwater swim in a river or lake. These 25 waterside properties around the UK all have magical wild swimming spots right on their doorsteps.
Stone Barn
Near Witney - Oxfordshire
Sleeps 6
Luxury Cotswolds barn with a swimming pond, wood burner and eco-friendly heating.
The Kingfisher Houseboat
Kilgetty - Pembrokeshire
Sleeps 2 +2
Stunning cabin perched on the edge of a lake in the beautiful Pembrokeshire countryside.
The Lodge Escape
Thorpe-le-Soken - Essex
Sleeps 2
Escape to rural Essex in this romantic shepherd’s hut with far reaching countryside views, complete with a woodfired outdoor bath.
The Queens Hut
Aboyne - Aberdeenshire
Sleeps 4
A luxury log cabin fit for royalty. Built originally for Queen Mary as a tea house, it sits on the banks of an Aberdeenshire loch surrounded by enchanting pine woods.
Hawkhow Estate
Glenridding - Cumbria
Sleeps 18
A beautiful lakeside estate with two luxurious properties, stunning views across Ullswater and acres of idyllic gardens and woodland to explore.
West Lexham Cabins
King's Lynn - Norfolk
Sleeps 2
These cosy wood cabins are set in West Lexham Manor, a gorgeous countryside estate in the exceptional East Anglian countryside.
Kilmartin Castle - Luxury B&B
Lochgilphead - Argyll & Bute
Sleeps 10
This marvellous, historic B&B is in a beautiful Scottish castle overlooking a stunning glen.
PilotHouse PH5
Lochaline - Argyll
Sleeps 2
Architecturally extraordinary two storey aluminium tiny house with views of the Sound of Mull and a wraparound balcony
Tiny Home Borders
Hawick - Roxburghshire
Sleeps 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 Lochin.
Nagden House
Faversham - Kent
Sleeps 10
With stunning panoramic views across Graveney Marshes, Nagden House is a stylish and secluded rural retreat in Kent.
Waternook
Ullswater - The Lake District
Sleeps 8 - 12 per property
Inspiring holiday homes for large groups with breathtaking views of Ullswater and decadent five star gold accommodation.
Blue Hare
Isle of Harris - Eilean Siar
Sleeps 2
This modernist cabin sits on the southern tip of Scotland's Isle of Harris, offering stunning views of the Isle of Skye and beyond.
The Lakes at Wild with Nature
Attleborough - Norfolk
Sleeps 22
Glamping in luxury yurts and shepherd’s hut on the shores of stunning lakes in the Norfolk countryside, perfect for reconnecting with nature.
The Boathouse at Knotts End
Penrith - Cumbria
Sleeps 2
Perched on the water, this lake district bolthole offers plenty of romantic charm and views that go on forever - perfect for just the two of you
The Tin Sheds Skye
Broadford - Isle of Skye
Sleeps 6 per shed
On the coastline of the beautiful Isle of Skye sit these two luxury and eco-friendly holiday homes with spectacular views.
Piper House
Stamford - Lincolnshire
Sleeps 20
Stunning rural home near Stamford, Lincolnshire, with private tennis court and flexible space - book the 3 bedroom lodge, the 5 bedroom lodge, or the whole property for up 20 guests.
Another Place
Ullswater - Cumbria
Sleeps 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
The Boat House at Rothiemurchus
by Aviemore - Highlands
Sleeps 6
Cosy, and stylish, traditional and modern, this lovely Scottish house is surrounded by the most magical Cairngorms scenery.
Bliss Haus
West Coast - Scottish Highlands
Sleeps 2 - 4
Bliss Haus is a stylish coastal hideaway by the Atlantic ocean, perfect for the ultimate escape from the everyday.
Old Mill on the Spey
Boat of Garten - Highlands
Sleeps 14
Beautifully restored 18th Century Mill in the Cairngorms National Park, sleeping fourteen guests in style with a hot tub and sauna.
The Field House
Avernish - Kyle of Lochalsh
Sleeps 4
An architect-designed Highlands retreat that sits in perfect harmony within its stunning location on the banks of Loch Alsh.
Inverlonan Bothies
Oban - Argyll and Bute
Sleeps 2 per bothie
Beautiful, minimalist cabins set on a secret patch of Scottish wilderness overlooking Loch Nell and close to the Western Isles.
Knotting Hill Barn House
Ashby Folville - Leicestershire
Sleeps 8
Go off grid and stay in a private luxury cabin, complete with wood fired hot tub, set among 11 acres of woodland at Knotting Hill Barn House.
Bodney Lodge
Bodney - Norfolk
Sleeps 12
Bodney Lodge is a beautifully restored 19th Century barn in the Norfolk countryside that's ideal for big group holidays.
Elmley Cottage
Minster-on-sea - Isle of Sheppey
Sleeps 10
Luxurious cottage in the heart of Elmley Nature Reserve, the perfect countryside escape for family gatherings, large groups or retreats.
Dragonfly Cabin
Cambridge - Cambridgeshire
Sleeps 2
Romantic cabin for two, overlooking a wild swimming pond, with firepit, and picture windows, five miles from Cambridge.
Moonrise Lodges
Nr Chirbury - Shropshire
Sleeps 4 per lodge
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Shropshire hills from the comfort of your own hot tub in these super-comfy, luxurious cabins.
Graig Wen Glamping
Arthog - Gwynedd
Sleeps 2-5 per unit
A glamper's paradise for those wanting to get away from it all - gloriously located overlooking the Mawddach Estuary in Snowdonia National Park.
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