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If last summer was all about the treehouse, and the year before belonged to the yurt, this summer, we give you log cabin holidays . With more of us looking for alternatives to traditional hotels or a new way to glamp, log cabin holidays are the perfect middle ground . Sure, it’s great to ‘be at one’ with nature but if you can do that without having to sleep under sweaty canvas or cook your baked beans over a makeshift fire, then that sounds like a winner to us. Scandi- inspired log cabin holidays are popping up all over the UK – we’re calling it Glamping 2.0 – so here’s what we thought of the log cabin experience . Find log cabin holidays From wooden eco pods in Devon and Somerset to architecturally crafted cabins in Sussex (think garden sheds that have been given a seriously high- end grand design ), bespoke glamping specialists Quality Unearthed has a huge range of ‘unhotel’ options. Family-friendly, hen do-friendly and dog-friendly options are all for the taking. Best log cabi...

Rudding Park near Harrogate is one of the most highly regarded hotels in the UK, offering luxurious accommodation in a Grade-I listed regency house , set in 300 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland. So, when the hotel management decided to add a new luxury spa complex , the emphasis was on creating a world-class experience for visitors. Architectural practice Enjoy Design was appointed to design the spa, and the result is a three- storey complex that includes 11 treatment rooms , a 17m swimming pool , a juniper log sauna , indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy pool , a restaurant and shop. Project: New spa complex at Rudding Park, Harrogate Client: Rudding Park Architect: Enjoy Design Main contractor: Henry Boot Construction Specialist glazing contractor: HW Architectural A major feature of the design is its light- filled relaxation spaces , which can be used all-year-round, despite the colder winters and unreliable summers in the north of England. These include a ground- floor ...