The Canadians have been doing log cabins for years, but more recently the popularity of log cabin holidays in the wilderness has increased dramatically.
Not surprisingly, two of the choices are in the wilderness of Cumbria which for area is the most sparsely populated county in England, although encompassing the English Lake District within the boundaries does certainly help.
Shank Wood near Longtown log cabins were hand crafted out of sitka spruce from Kielder Forest giving them that authentic locally crafted feel. The impressive cabin offers peace and tranquility in a private area of the 140 acre woodland close to the river Lyne in North Cumbria, close to the Scottish border.
It should be noted, this cabin really does take you back to nature with no running water and an outside toilet, so isn’t really for anyone who’s used to en-suite and room service, but if you really want the log cabin out in the wilds experience this might be the best bet.
Electricity comes from solar power so you’ve ticked the “green” holiday box and heat comes from a woodburner. The cabin might be out in the wilds, but the town of Brampton and city of Carlisle are close by so you don’t need to know how to tickle trout (of which there are plenty) from the local river. Of course if you want to turn this into a Swallows and Amazon’s type adventure, you could give that a shot.
More details at the Fishing Hideaway web site.
The Lodge at Eden Hall, Penrith is about as close to a riverside log cabin experience as you can possibly get, with the The Lodge situated just yards from the banks of the River Eden in Cumbria. With just woodland all around and the river to the front, the cabin truly feels as if it has dropped out of the sky from the Canadian wilderness.
A big difference from Shank Wood is that The Lodge kitchen is fully equipped with a four hob gas cooker, dishwasher, kettle, toaster and a dining table; although with a number of top class restaurants in the area, it is unlikely you’ll want to use it. You can even have your own personal chef come in and create your meals, which is especially good for anyone entertaining guests.
Pets and children are welcome, and logs are included for the wood burner although there is central heating.
More information on The Lodge at Eden Hall web site.
For even more holiday log cabins in Britain, see Hoseasons who have a large selection around the UK.
