UK summers are short but sweet: light that hangs around past 9pm, sea cold enough to make you yelp and then wade back in anyway, long suppers that drift outside and stay there.
The catch is booking it before it slips by.
There’s still time – just – and these are the places we’d spend it. Be quick!
Ardnamurchan Peninsula, W Scotland
Stunning log cabin & sauna overlooking Loch Sunart, near white-sand beaches on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula (sleeps 4 adults + 2 kids)
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Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire
Superbly luxe cabins with alfresco tubs in the Chilterns, 45 mins from London (each sleeps 2)
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By the beach
Camber, near Rye
Barefoot beach house by Camber Sands’ cinematic dunes, 10 mins from Rye (sleeps 6)
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Worthing, W Sussex
A peaceful, romantic barn and 2 woodland yurts on an organic winery & farm in the South Downs (each sleeps 2 + a baby)
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Nr Broadway, Cotswolds
Two design cabins with hot tubs and a sauna, on a family farm in the Cotswolds near Broadway (each sleeps 2)
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Llanrhystud, Ceredigion, Wales
Design cottage in the heart of Llanrhystud village, 10 mins’ walk from the beach and Wales Coast Path (sleeps 6)
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Looe, Cornwall
An enchanting private hamlet between Looe & Fowey, with cottages of various sizes, a pool, saunas, treatments and a calendar of creative events (sleeping 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 14 )
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Castle Cary, Somerset
Two design-led huts in a beautiful cider-apple orchard between Bruton & Castle Cary (each sleeps 2 + 2 kids)
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Axminster, Devon
Quirky off-grid cabin-for-2, in a wildflower meadow near Jurassic-Coast beaches
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By the beach
Vale of Glamorgan near Cardiff, Wales
An adults only, secret coastal spot with 4 unique hideaways and incredible peace, 2.5 hours from London (each sleeps 2 or 4)
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Newton St Margarets, Hereford, Wales
Quirky and romantic hideaway in a secluded mid-Wales meadow, surrounded by birdsong (sleeps 2)
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Near Cirencester, Cotswolds
Three gorgeous off-grid shepherd huts with wood-fired hot tubs, near idyllic Bibury
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Laxfield, Suffolk
A tranquil retreat: contemporary lodges encircled by wild grasses (each sleeps 2-4; adults only)
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Malmesbury, Wiltshire
Inspiring art & antiques-filled cottage in Malmesbury, with fabulous walking all around (sleeps 3 or 2 + 2 kids)
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Crewkerne, Somerset
Uber-stylish cabins and roundhouses with alfresco tubs, in a beautiful rural setting. One for romantics.
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Laxfield, Suffolk
Beautiful oversized huts for solo retreats or romance, hidden amongst 10 acres of wild grasses and forest
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Beckley, East Sussex
Two gorgeous cabins hidden in 40 acres of award-winning biodiversity, perfect for romantic retreats or small family escapes
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near St Ives, Cornwall
An idyllic setting, delightful interiors and sense of calm in the Cornish countryside, 10 mins from St Ives (sleeps 2)
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Bungay, Norfolk
Rustic-luxe eco cabins in a wildflower meadow near Norwich; perfect for solo stays & romance (each sleeps 2)
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Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Unique design meets inspirational rewilding in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park (each sleeps 2; adults only)
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near Stafford, Staffordshire
A quartet of lakeside cabins with outdoor baths, set in glorious Staffordshire countryside (each sleeps 2)
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Nr Petersfield, Hampshire
Two beautiful, secluded eco cabins with long views and total peace (each sleeps 2)
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Coddington, Chester
Wildly romantic old teahouse on a lake, with an alfresco bath under the stars (sleeps 2)
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Brecon Beacons, Wales
Romantically revamped showman’s wagon in the Brecon Beacons National Park (sleeps 2)
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Ullapool, Inverness, Scotland
Sublime views and Scandi-chic style, just 5 mins from Ullapool (a pair of apartments sleeping 2 or 4)
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Nr Trebarwith, Cornwall
An inspirational glamping adventure overlooking the spectacular N Cornwall coast (cabins for 2 or 6)
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Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
A sublime shepherd’s hut for 2, that’s perfectly placed to explore the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District
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Buckland Brewer, Devon
Three peaceful hideaways amongst wild gardens and artist studios in N Devon (each sleeps 2-4)
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Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Vineyard near Bruton & the Mendips with shepherd huts & cottages for 2, 4 and 8-10, plus a fab on-site restaurant
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How Caple, Herefordshire
Unique cabins, spectacular views & a private beach to swim, fish & paddleboard from (each sleeps 2)
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Flintshire, N Wales
A quirky little hut in the Walled Garden of a creative Welsh estate, with an alfresco tub and outdoor kitchen (sleeps 2)
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Near Totnes, Devon
Location, location: a beautiful little hideaway on the banks of the River Dart, part of an award-winning wine estate (sleeps 2 or 4)
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near Tiverton, Devon
An inspirational rewilding project cradling a stunning cabin for 2
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Monkton Wyld, Dorset
A vibrant off-grid hut secluded in the orchard of a artisan cidery farm; perfect for peace but just 15 mins from the Jurassic Coast (sleeps 2)
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Near Taunton, Somerset
A trio of incredible hideaways on an idyllic winery & cider farm, with a wild-swimming lake and spa (sleeping 2 or 4-5)
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Gillingham, Dorset
Bespoke off-grid cabin with alfresco tub, close to trendy Bruton and Frome; perfect for a creative or couple’s retreat
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Swynnerton, Staffordshire
Great-value cabins for couples or solo travellers seeking peace, seclusion & nature. Hiking trails and great pubs nearby (each sleeps 2)
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Conwy, N Wales
Secluded cabin for rejuvenating retreats in the beautiful Conwy countryside, close to pubs and the beach (sleeps 2)
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St Ives, Cornwall
A first-floor apartment with views over Porthgwidden Beach, in the heart of buzzy St Ives
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Gressenhall, near Dereham, Norfolk
A gorgeous contemporary barn, secluded within a super-inspiring 2,000-acre nature restoration project (sleeps 8)
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nr Heathfield, East Sussex
A remarkable, completely handcrafted cabin, hidden deep in an ancient bluebell woodland, an hour from London (sleeps 2)
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Little Clacton, Essex
A pair of especially gorgeous huts in the Essex countryside by a wild-swimming pond, both with an outdoor bath (each sleeps 2)
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Whitstable, Kent
Beautifully quirky light-filled cottage for 2-6, right on the seafront.
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Catsfield, East Sussex
Four extraordinary architects’ cabins plus a farm shop/cafe, in beautiful East Sussex countryside (each sleeps 2)
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Penzance, Cornwall
Bright and beautiful apartment in the centre of Penzance, overlooking the harbour and St Michael’s Mount (sleeps 2)
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Cambrian Mountains, Wales
Fairytale off-grid cabin in the Cambrian Mountains with a wood-fired hot tub and incredible walks all around (sleeps 2)
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Gwennap, Cornwall
Stunning contemporary barns with hot tubs in beautiful countryside, near north and south coast beaches (sleeping 2, 4 or 6)
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Powys, Wales
Idyllic seclusion at this a cosy, great-value cottage with vintage-style interiors (sleeps 2-4)
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Glasbury, Herefordshire, Wales
A dreamy riverside escape on the edge of Brecon Beacons National Park (sleeps 6-7)
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