“I wanted to create a collection of beautifully made, low-impact places to pause – small spaces designed with the same care you’d give a home, but shaped entirely by nature. Each would have its own private sauna and cold-plunge experience built in, turning even a short stay into a retreat. We designed everything from scratch, from the soft interiors to the quiet, efficient off-grid systems. The idea was simple: no gimmicks, just a serene retreat where great design, privacy and the landscapes do the talking.” Owner, Tally
She loves
“The view is the standout spectacle here – I love watching the weather roll in from miles away, and the hilltop light is incredible. Adding to the charm are the guinea fowl: curious little neighbours who roost nearby and make the sweetest cheeps.“
We love
The sunken tub on deck, which can double as a cold plunge or hot tub, depending on whether you like an invigorating dip or luxurious wallow.
You may not love
No WiFi. You need to be able to light and maintain the woodburner. No TV or microwave.
Sustainability.
The cabin is part of The Red Cabin collection – a series of design-led spaces owned and managed by The Red Cabin team in collaboration with hosts. Sustainability is woven into every stage of the cabins’ life cycles. They are manufactured in-house and the builds are BRE-audited from cradle to grave, ensuring environmental responsibility from material sourcing to end-of-life. Built with airtight construction and an impressive EPC rating of B, each cabin offers exceptional energy efficiency and thermal comfort year-round. British materials and recycled content are prioritised wherever possible – everything from insulation to upholstery. This thoughtful approach reduces a carbon footprint while creating beautiful, durable spaces that respect both nature and the communities around them.
Surrounds.
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Hauser & Wirth
- Start the day with a bracing plunge in your cold-dip tub then run to your sauna to hastily heat up again. Finally, breakfast alfresco; what a way to roll!
- Wander down the hill to the River Parrett and to hike a stretch of its eponymous trail. Keep your eye out for wild herons as you go.
- For wood-fired pizza and a pint, head to The Firehouse. Or for something more special, Holm in South Petherton is inspired by the Somerset countryside with a seasonally changing menu. Happily, they serve their sublime Westcombe cheddar fries all year round (20 mins’ drive).
- You’re 20 mins from Glastonbury for quirky shops and its famous tor.
- And the same from charming Langport, where there are pontoons and river beaches for wild swimming and BYO paddleboarding. The Bridge is a fantastic bakery/coffee shop right on the river, when you need to refuel.
- Smith & Evans’ award-winning vineyard is a walk away, Burrow Hill Cider a little further. Go for tastings then buy a bottle or flagon to bring back and sip it as you drink in the enormous view here.
- Hauser + Wirth on the edge of trendy Bruton is a brilliant contemporary and modern art gallery, with ever-changing exhibitions and glorious gardens (35 mins’ drive).
- A 45-minute drive away, your dog will love long walks in the Blackdown, Mendip or Quantock Hills. The Blackdowns feel the most secluded, with deep valleys; the Mendips are the highest, characterised by limestone cliffs, whilst the Quantocks are our favourite, all heathlands, twisty ancient woodlands and wild ponies.
Details.
- Secluded cabin amidst a rewilding project, overlooking the Somerset Levels
- Open-plan layout warmed by a woodburner
- Bedroom with kingsize bed
- Window seat/sofa, which can convert to an additional single bed
- Additional fold-out bed / baby cot on request (free of charge)
- Ensuite shower bathroom with high-tech dry toilet (not composting)
- Toiletries and robes
- Well-equipped kitchenette with fridge/freezer, gas hob, Moka pot and cafetiere
- The woodburner has a pizza shelf and there’s an outdoor firepit grill, too
- Basic supplies excluding fresh milk
- Good phone signal but no WiFi
- Bluetooth speaker, books, games, yoga equipment, art supplies and custom OS map detailing walks
- Fireguard available on request
- Deck with lantern, outdoor chairs, parasol and trolley
- Hot tub / cold plunge (can be pre heated for arrival)
- Wood-fired sauna, integrated into the cabin and accessed via the deck plus sauna hats and sauna scents
- Dog friendly – see FAQ
- Parking 50m away
- Walk to a pub, walk / drive to shops (30 mins/5 mins)
- On-site host: Peter, there if you need him
- Booking conditions: 2-night minimum stay, check in any day
- Remember to pack: wellies, flip flops/sliders for the deck, phone torch to find the cabin if dark
30% deposit, with the balance due 4 weeks prior to stay.
Cancellations made 2-4 weeks prior to stay: 50% of the total booking fee retained, 50% refunded, minus a £30 processing fee. No refunds if booking cancelled within 2 weeks of stay.
See our full booking Ts & Cs
FAQs.
In 3pm / out 10.30am. You can sometimes secure earlier check in/late check in, depending on other bookings; this can be confirmed 24 hours prior to stay.
Very! They can provide doggie mattress, food and water bowls, doggy paw wash, doggy towels, treats or a toy as a gift. There’s a flat cost of £20 to bring dogs.
The cabin is part of The Red Cabin collection, a collection of spaces managed by local hosts. The host here is Peter, on-hand via phone if you need him.
Three as standard; there’s a kingsize bed and the sofa/window seat converts into a single. A floor mattress can be provided on request for a 4th guest, making it suitable for small families or close friends.
Yes, children are very welcome and tend to love the experience. Please note the hot tub / plunge pool and sauna are unsupervised, so children must be watched at all times. A cot and fireguard are available on request.
The cabin is cosy and fully usable year-round. Your stay won’t be cancelled for rain, wind, or cold weather – it’s all part of the experience! In exceptional circumstances (like heavy snow or flooding) alternative arrangements will be made.
If there is a 1-night gap in the calendar please send us an enquiry and we’ll check for you.
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