Somerset

Log cabin holidays in Somerset sit at the meeting point of some of England’s most varied countryside, the wild heights of Exmoor, the flat expanse of the Somerset Levels, the Quantock Hills and a coastline that stretches from Minehead to the Bristol Channel. It’s a county that rewards slow exploration from a comfortable base.

Exmoor is the obvious draw for cabin holidays in this part of the world. England’s smallest national park packs in dramatic moorland, wooded river valleys and some of the best coastal scenery in the south west. The villages of Dunster, Porlock and Lynmouth are all within easy reach, and the riding, walking and cycling on offer across the moor keeps most families and couples occupied for an entire week.

Away from Exmoor, the Somerset Levels offer a completely different experience, flat, quiet and rich in wildlife, with the Glastonbury Tor rising improbably from the plain. Wells, England’s smallest city, is worth a half day, and Cheddar Gorge remains genuinely impressive however many times you’ve seen it.

Log cabin sites in Somerset tend to sit either on the fringes of Exmoor or in the quieter rural areas around Taunton and Bridgwater. Many are well suited to dogs, and a good number have private hot tubs, making them a reliable choice for a year-round break when you want proper countryside without the long drive to Scotland or Wales.