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10 of the Best Cabins for Wild Swimming

30th April 2025
Kingfisher Houseboat

A hot summer's day, a dip in the cool refreshing waters of a lake, quite possibly followed by a nap in a hammock. There are definitely worse ways to spend a weekend.

We've chosen 10 gorgeous cabins around the UK, all with private lakes and ponds attached ready for a wonderful wild swim.


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10 of the Best Cabins for Wild Swimming

The Lakeside Lodge

Thorpe le Soken - Essex

Sleeps 2

A stylish lakeside cabin for two with cinema screen, a private wild swimming pond and outdoor bathtub, in rural northern Essex.

10 of the Best Cabins for Wild Swimming

Kabn Company

Cairndow - Argyll & Bute

Cabins sleeping 2

A boutique retreat for two in West Scotland. Two architect designed cabins with loch views, wood-burning stoves and private beaches. The bracing waters of Loch Fyne are a magical place for a swim.

10 of the Best Cabins for Wild Swimming

The Reeds At South Lodge

Lower Beeding - West Sussex

2-4 per lodge

A collection of luxurious, modern lodges on the edge of a lake in West Sussex with outdoor bath tubs, infra red saunas, modern amenities and amazing views. Indulge in a guided wild swim around the beautiful lake.

10 of the Best Cabins for Wild Swimming

Lilypod

Lewdown - Devon

2 per pod

Unique floating glamping pods on a farm in the Devonshire countryside near Dartmoor, perfect for romantic rural escapes. Dive into the lake, or have a paddle about in the Canadian style canoe.

10 of the Best Cabins for Wild Swimming

Little Doe Bank Cabin

Priors Hardwic - Warwickshire

Sleeps 2

Off-grid eco cabin with outdoor copper tub where guests can admire the beautiful Warwickshire countryside. Enjoy a waterside sauna followed by a wild swim in the spring-fed pond.

10 of the Best Cabins for Wild Swimming

Kingfisher Cabin

Hereford - Herefordshire

Sleeps 2

Romantic Retreat snuggled in a secluded orchard next to a babbling brook in rural Herefordshire with ancient woodland all around. The deep, cool pools in the river make a great spot for a swim.

10 of the Best Cabins for Wild Swimming

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. Take the plunge into the loch and warm up afterwards with a sauna and home-made pizza.

10 of the Best Cabins for Wild Swimming

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. Enjoy a wild swim in the peaceful private lake.

10 of the Best Cabins for Wild Swimming

Ebba

Kington - Herefordshire

Sleeps 2

Magical lakeside retreat in rural Herefordshire with a hand-carved outdoor bathtub, beautifully thought out interiors and a private sauna floating in the middle of the swimming lake.

10 of the Best Cabins for Wild Swimming

The Kingfisher Houseboat

Kilgetty - Pembrokeshire

2 +2

Stunning cabin perched on the edge of a lake in the beautiful Pembrokeshire countryside. A dream wild swimming spot with ladders straight from the deck, plus your own rowing boat for extra water-based fun.

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