Guide · By the Log Cabin Holidays team ·
When is the best time for a log cabin holiday in the UK?
Season by season – from frosty hot tub evenings to long summer nights – plus how to get the best price.
There is no bad time for a cabin break – just different ones. Here is what each season brings.
Autumn (September to November)
Our favourite. Woods turn copper and gold, evenings draw in and the stove comes into its own. Prices fall once the school holidays end, apart from half-term in late October. Perthshire, the Lake District and the Forest of Dean are spectacular now.
Winter (December to February)
Short days, frosty mornings and the best hot tub evenings of the year. Christmas and New Year book up early, but January and February are often the quietest and cheapest times to go. Dark-sky areas like Northumberland and Galloway are at their best.
Spring (March to May)
Lambs in the fields, bluebells in the woods and the first warm afternoons on the deck. The Easter holidays are busy; the weeks either side are not. A great time for walking before the summer crowds.
Summer (June to August)
Long evenings, lake swimming and days on the beach. This is the busiest time, especially in the South West and the Lake District, so book early. In Scotland, it barely gets dark in June.
How to get the best price
- Avoid school holidays if you can.
- Short breaks (three or four nights) often start on Monday or Friday – midweek can be cheaper.
- Book early for summer and Christmas; look for late deals the rest of the year.
- Compare a few cabins in the same area – prices for similar lodges can vary a lot.
