Our favourite cabins with saunas

A rambling woodland village of lakeside lodges and iglu huts in picturesque Suffolk, Blyth Rise Stays has two beautiful birch wood on-site saunas that can each accommodate up to six people. If you're savvy, you’ll time your slot to coincide with the end of a day’s cycling or kayaking in the surrounding area. There’s no need to rush off if you need a break from the heat, these secluded nests have their own outdoor relaxation areas to cool off in. A serious labour of love by hosts Pam and Mark, the accommodation at Blyth Rise Stays is cool, stylish and cosy and there’s plenty to do in the local area. Visit old market towns like Framlingham and Aldeburgh, hike the coastal paths or paddle board on the River Alde where you might spot basking seals.

Cwtch means warm hug in Welsh so there are fittingly ‘hygge’ vibes all round at a peaceful Woodland Camp in Pembrokeshire, which has its own wood-fired sauna. This slice of Scandi luxury is shared between three cool, simple, off-grid cabins in acres of private woods conducive to wholesome outdoor adventures by day, and songs around the campfire by night. If you bring the kids, they’ll wear themselves out building dens, lolling in the hammocks and exploring the woods. There’s onsite yoga if you fancy more relaxation or take a foraging course, walk along the estuary banks and try your hand at paddleboarding or coasteering with one of the local instructors.

Barely an hour from central London but a world away from urban hustle, Hazel Tree Cabin at Chiltern Yurt Retreat is tucked away in a tranquil clearing in the woods next to a babbling stream. As the sounds of other humans fade away, you’re left with the gentle background music of the forest to soothe frayed nerves. Give aching joints a treat with a private session in the wood-fired barrel sauna which can be booked in advance with the owners. If that’s not enough indulgence, they can also arrange massage, aromatherapy and reiki sessions. You’re surrounded by gorgeous Buckinghamshire countryside and National Trust properties, but if you’d rather stay put, snug Hazel Tree Cabin is somewhere to hunker down with books and board games for long, lazy afternoons by the wood burner.

Cocooned in the Cairngorms, rustic Ishriach Loghouse is surrounded by 200 acres of natural woodland, bordered by the river Spey. You’re spoilt for adventurous outdoor activities in the stunning wilds of Aviemore with everything from white water rafting, climbing, pony trekking, mountain biking and canoeing on offer. Set out on easy hikes straight from Inshriach or hit the nearby Lochs for windsurfing and fishing. After an exhilarating day communing with nature, head back for a relaxing session in the recycled horse box sauna before retreating up the ladder to your cosy mezzanine bedroom under the eaves to dream of ospreys, deer and red squirrels. Just make sure you leave enough time in your busy schedule to sample owner Walter’s hand-picked and handmade small batch Speyside gins.

While several of our cabins have shared saunas, there aren’t many with their own private sauna off the bathroom to slope off to whenever you want to warm up. It’s one of many romantic ways to get cosy at Edens Vale Lodge after bracing walks in the Cumbrian hills – there’s also an outdoor wood fired bath, a wood burning stove and a fire pit. This is glamping in style, with a bed handmade from windblown oak, a sleek kitchen and a spacious deck overlooking the trees. There are fabulous walks on the doorstep, Carlisle cathedral to visit, boating on Ullswater, or you could indulge your new found appreciation for well being activities with a visit to the spa at Appleby Manor – to compare saunas.

When you find yourself in a riverside setting this scenic, selfies are obligatory. As well as taking photos of yourselves in front of your gorgeous Yorkshire cabin, try and encourage a few photobombs from some of the resident wildlife which include otters, sea trout and kingfishers. In this utterly secluded, romantic setting, they’ll be the only ones intruding on your privacy. The obligatory shots of mouth watering BBQs and blissful outdoor baths on the deck are a must, but the view from the kingsize bed through the sliding doors to the river beyond is something you’ll want to cherish forever so remember to capture it on camera.