Kudhva

Deep in the woods of an abandoned slate quarry, an inside-out cabin and futuristic stilted huts combine experimental architecture with wild glamping. Inspired by the shape of an old Cornish engine house, an ingenious system of rocks, pulleys and folding walls opens up the interior of the cabin to the large wooden deck and trees beyond. Sleeping is in bunkbeds, cooking is over the firepit and the hardy can can shower in a tumbling waterfall. In the treehouse-inspired huts, views of the surrounding woodland and Cornish coast are framed by large geometric windows, best enjoyed from the cosy mezzanine bed. Whichever you choose, everything is pared-back but beautifully designed; a true back-to-nature adventure.

The 43-acre site is off-grid, shared only with a handful of tented structures, plus 2 resident goats, Mississippi and Lincoln. There’s a lake for wild swimming, and a 10-minute walk through the forest leads to a communal area with the solar-powered showers and a rustic-chic kitchen. You can book a slot in a wood-fired hot tub or a ‘sound bath’ here (extra cost), plus there’s a brilliant pop-up restaurant on Saturday nights. Come to chill out with a group of friends, and roam the rugged Cornish landscape — trails lead right the way down to golden Trebarwith Strand beach.

Getting here: best to drive