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The Red Cabin, Rolvenden, sleeps 2, theredcabin. co. uk
Tucked away in a quieter corner of Kent, The Red Cabin offers a rare kind of escape- design-led, deeply sustainable and made for unhurried living. Built by the Kent-based studio behind this off-grid wellness retreat, it pairs low-impact technology with high comfort- solar powered and crafted from natural materials, it stays oh-so cosy in winter and cool in summer. Inside, cork flooring and spruce walls frame calm simplicity, while outside, the private sauna, plunge pool and hot tub invite much-needed rest and relaxation. Within 20 minutes lie the vineyards of Tenterden, including Chapel Down, which is ideal for a long lunch and tasting.
Leopard Creek, Port Lympne, Hythe, sleeps 4 aspinallfoundation. org / port-lympne
THE RED CABIN
Leopard Creek sits on the edge of Port Lympne’ s vast wildlife reserve, where leopards prowl just beyond your window and mist drifts across the Romney Marsh below. Inside however, it’ s pure comfort- think rich textures, soft lighting and a wood-burning stove that anchors the open-plan living space. Two elegant bedrooms, a modern bathroom and a private deck with views across the reserve make it as homely as it is extraordinary. Order a wood-fired pizza from the reserves on-site Babydoll’ s restaurant and retreat to your own safari-style hideaway- a rare chance to experience the wild without leaving warmth behind.
Hedgehog Hall, Challock, sleeps 4, canopyandstars. co. uk
Hidden amid ancient woodland near Challock, Hedgehog Hall is an architect-designed A-frame pod that feels at once contemporary, peaceful and pared back. Inside, pale timber walls, underfloor heating and a king-size bed make it as snug as any cabin should be, while floor-to-ceiling windows frame uninterrupted views of fields and woodland. Outside, the private hot tub and firepit terrace are made for a spot of stargazing both before and after dinner. Built on a peaceful smallholding within the Kent Downs from reclaimed materials and designed with care, this is a quiet, lightfilled retreat that lets the surrounding landscape do the talking.
Weavers Rest, Biddenden, sleeps 2, coolstays. com
HEDGEHOG HALL
Set within the grounds of a 15th-century Tudor estate, Weavers Rest overlooks a still pond fringed with reeds and willows. Inside, it’ s calm and cleverly curated with a mezzanine bedroom with roll-top bath, a biofuel stove for fireside evenings and glass doors framing orchard views like a painting. Step outside to discover Biddenden Vineyards( Kent’ s oldest commercial vineyard) just down the lane for a glass or two of its celebrated Ortega wine, or wander along to multi-award-winning, timber-beamed pub The Three Chimneys for some hearty Kentish fare.
The Snuggery, Deal, sleeps 2, coolstays. com
Tucked behind Deal’ s Georgian seafront, The Snuggery is a romantic bolthole that captures the coastal town’ s creative soul perfectly. A converted fisherman’ s cottage with whitewashed walls, exposed beams and a log burner, it’ s tiny in size but generous in charm. The beach is minutes away for winter walks past the pier, and The Rose- one of Kent’ s most acclaimed boutique hotelrestaurants- lies just around the corner for dinner and drinks. Back in your very own slice of snug, sink into the roll-top bath or curl up beneath comfy blankets as the sea breeze billows outside.
CABÜ by the Sea, Dungeness, sleeps 4, holidays. cabu. co. uk
WEAVERS REST
On the otherworldly shingle of Dungeness, CABÜ by the Sea offers sleek Scandinavian-inspired cabins made for year-round coastal calm. Interiors combine pale wood, soft wool and midcentury touches, while outdoor firepits and hot tubs cry out for long evenings spent looking up at the vast skies. Borrow a bike to explore the lighthouse or the nature reserve, home to rare birdlife and sculptural sea grasses, or walk along the beach to the Pilot Inn
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