Home Travel Did you think “off the grid” meant giving up luxury? Think again: amazing cabins located in some of the most picturesque locations in England and Wales that are kitted out like boutique hotels.

Did you think “off the grid” meant giving up luxury? Think again: amazing cabins located in some of the most picturesque locations in England and Wales that are kitted out like boutique hotels.

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Retirement holiday startup Shacks has launched a portfolio of off-grid luxury cabins. Pictured is 'Finch' Cottage in Dee Valley, near Llangollen in North Wales.

Do you feel like getting away from it all? These remote cabins offer great getaways.

And although they are “off the grid”, they are still comfortable: equipped like mini boutique hotels.

New retirement holiday company forms portfolio of accommodations huts and are located in beautiful, secluded locations in England and Wales.

These rural properties are “perfect for hikers, outdoor enthusiasts and those who just need a break.”

The cabins sleep two or three guests and Fido can come too. And despite their secluded location, the cabins are easy to access even for those without a car, as each is a 25-minute taxi ride from a train station.

Retirement holiday startup Shacks has launched a portfolio of off-grid luxury cabins. Pictured is ‘Finch’ Cottage in Dee Valley, near Llangollen in North Wales.

The cabins are equipped with natural linen bedding, a wood stove, a bathroom and a fully equipped kitchen.

The cabins are equipped with natural linen bedding, a wood stove, a bathroom and a fully equipped kitchen.

Not only that, but they are “strategically situated near some of the best walking routes.”

Whether from an elevated position or nestled in a forest, visitors will see “nothing but nature” from their cabin.

Each comes with a fully equipped kitchen, natural linen bedding, wood stove and a bathroom with “high-quality fixtures.”

Everything in the cabin is sustainable, Shacks says, including the coffee, olive oil, and toiletries. You won’t have to bring board games or books either, as we provide them to you.

Finch Cottage (pictured) is located in the 'scenic' Dee Valley Area of ​​Outstanding Natural Beauty

Finch Cottage (pictured) is located in the ‘scenic’ Dee Valley Area of ​​Outstanding Natural Beauty

'Goose' is Finch's sister cabin and is also located in Dee Valley.

‘Goose’ is Finch’s sister cabin and is also located in Dee Valley.

‘Goose’ and ‘Finch’ cottages are located in the ‘picturesque’ Dee Valley Area of ​​Outstanding Natural Beauty in North Wales, ‘perched just above the town of Llangollen’, and the cottages promise stays that will be ‘unforgettable’ ‘.

Shacks continues: ‘You can drive to Llangollen or, if you fancy walking again, you can follow the path into town where you’ll find plenty to do.

‘You can register with “Adventures of the bearded man” for a day of canoeing, canyoning, ax throwing or archery.

‘Then you can sit down and have a drink in The Corn Mill with stunning views of the River Dee, or visit us at Wales Wine Bar (the oldest wine cellar in Wales).

“Llangollen is full of great food and activities.”

Meanwhile, Tawny, Teal and Wren cottages are near the village of Tarporley in Cheshire and at each of them you can “embrace the true essence of off-grid living without sacrificing modern comfort.”

Shacks was launched by businessman Harry Tomkinson, alongside co-founders Clive Sykes (who set up Sykes Cottages in 1991) and his partner, Miles Hill.

The luxury cabins are

The luxury cabins are “perfect for hikers, outdoor enthusiasts and those who just need a break.” Pictured is ‘Tawny’ cottage in Cheshire.

Tawny sleeps three people in two bedrooms and is situated near the village of Tarporley.

Tawny sleeps three people in two bedrooms and is situated near the village of Tarporley.

Stay at the Tawny Cabin and you can

Shacks says:

Stay at the Tawny Cabin and you can “embrace the true essence of off-grid living without sacrificing modern comfort.” Shacks adds, “Whether you’re perched on a mountaintop with panoramic views or deep in a forest, our cabins promise a stay like no other.”

Speaking about the cabins, Harry said: “With composting toilets, solar power, a kitchen, bathroom and a king-size bed all packed into a small space, the process of creating a unique holiday experience with such impactful people has been very rewarding. low carbon.’

He added: “This is not just a holiday: it is a trip to nature, with all the comforts of home, and your beloved dogs are welcome too.”

“Whether you’re perched on a mountaintop with panoramic views or deep in a forest, our off-grid cabins promise a stay like no other.”

To book a stay at one of the off-grid cabins, visit huts.co.uk.

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