Cosy cabins for campfire evenings

Jake’s Place in Devon is a colourful treasure trove decorated with rustic furniture and packed with playful artefacts. The big fairy-lit deck off the kitchen connects you to a private garden with views over the rolling hills, and it’s a short scuttle across the grass to the hot tub and sauna. In the evenings, whip up a pizza in the outdoor oven then cuddle up in seats by the firepit on the bank and gaze out at the breathtaking views until the light fades. Further afield you’ll find surfing at Batham beach, glorious walks on Dartmoor and rock climbing and kayaking at the River Dart Country Park.

In a cabin on the edge of the woods you’ll find Icelandic trolls, hairy bears and a space so enchanting it feels like it’s been torn from the pages of a story book. Ursabear is completely secluded so you can enjoy the round bath on the deck with no one to disturb you except the birds by day, and a few hooting owls by night. After dark, peek through the huge telescope on the deck and admire the stars in vast skies unpolluted by light. The owners have even left some books to guide you on your cosmic journey. A few steps down the path, the firepit is the perfect sundowner spot where you can sit back in oak barrel chairs, watch the flames dance and toast your romantic glamping trip.

The Sleepout in Powys gives you all the best bits of a wild camping trip with none of the cramped discomfort of nights under canvas. Perched in the middle of the Welsh Valleys in splendid isolation, the sunsets are spectacular, particularly when viewed from the cosy comfort of the deckchairs by the fire bowl with a few marshmallows to toast. At bedtime you can climb up the wooden ladder to a little sleeping nook under the eaves, and gaze out at the stars before drifting off. At camp you’ll find everything you need including a compost loo, gas-powered shower and a private kitchen with a handmade pizza oven. If you can drag yourselves away from your little slice of heaven, there are beautiful walking routes on The Sleepout’s doorstep so there’s no need to use the car unless you want to explore further afield.

The acoustic guitar at The Nook is the cherry on top of the perfect campfire evening. Cuddle up under blankets on the rustic seats around the firepit and warm up your vocal cords with a nostalgic singalong. The Herefordshire setting is idyllic – from the cabin door you can walk twenty minutes up the hill to the peak of the glorious Cat's Back ridge, which marks the entry point to the Brecon Beacons National Park. Take a picnic and enjoy the views of rolling countryside and the Black Mountains. Head back down for a soak in the wood-fired hot tub, then have a rummage through the generous welcome hamper when it’s time to whip up some dinner. Owner Emily leaves recipe cards with outdoor cooking suggestions to give budding chefs a helping hand.

Pour a drink and pad down to the lower terrace to lounge on recliners around the firepit with big, beautiful views over the Wye Valley. This stylish sundowner spot sums up the comfort levels in a Herefordshire cabin that feels like a home-from-home. If home had a sunken hot tub, owls hooting in the trees and kayaking on the doorstep. Inside Watson’s cabin you’ve got everything you need for a relaxing stay, including a plush en suite, but when the surroundings are this gorgeous you might be tempted to spend most of your time outside. There’s hiking, climbing and pubs that you can paddle right up to and stop for a pint. The Saracen’s Head is a great spot to watch an ancient hand ferry go back and forth across the Wye.

Part luxury chalet, part frontier lodge, Baron has found new ways to encourage guests to relax in the great outdoors. Not only is there a sheltered tub with sea views, there’s also a totally unique outdoor fireplace complete with blanket-strewn rocking chairs. As you warm your hands in front of gently crackling logs, you might expect to look up and see the beams of a ceiling overhead, but instead you’ll find a vast blanket of stars. It’s something special when you spot a shooting star. Perched in a stunning spot on the Ayrshire coast, you can take winding walks through the woods to the welcoming local pub, stroll along windswept beaches or go on the ferry to the mountainous Isle of Arran.