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10 of the Best Cabins for Wild Swimming
Published 30th April 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Log House Holidays
Cirencester - Gloucestershire
4-11 per lodge
Eight eco-friendly log houses around a family run lake and nature reserve in the Cotswolds - with hot tubs, private beaches and spectacular views.