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The Guardian·

Stays in splendid isolation: 10 of the UK’s best off-grid retreats

A guide to 10 remote UK retreats offering off-grid escapes, from converted shipping containers to lighthouses and bothies. Properties range from cosy cabins in forests and islands to eco-friendly tiny houses and repurposed narrowboats.

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The properties featured

Walney Island Lighthouse Cottage - Image 1
Cumbria · Walney

Walney Island Lighthouse Cottage

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3
  • 3
From£525/ week

Immerse yourself in nature at the Lighthouse Cottage, a one-of-a-kind property found in the South Walney Nature Reserve, Cumbria.

Gaze out to sea from the romantic setting of this one-bedroomed lighthouse on Walney Island Nature Reserve, a shingle island at the southern tip of Cumbria.

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Devon · Near Holsworthy

Blackbird

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1
  • 1
From£800/ week

Luxury on the lake in this elegant North Devon houseboat with a waterside bathhouse for indulgent soaks.

This luxurious repurposed narrow boat is perfect for a few days of serenity in North Devon.

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Seychelles · Port Glaud

Waterfall Lodge

  • 2-4 per room
  • 3
From£101/ night

This gorgeous bed and breakfast offers guests a relaxing break in the Seychelles with a private pool, incredible views and great access to the Sauzier Waterfall.

Set in an enchanting forest on a privately owned Cambrian estate, Waterfall Cabin has no wifi, no distractions, not even a postcode – and yet this off-grid gem is far from spartan.

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