Forest Holidays

Forest cabin holidays across thirteen UK woodlands

Forest Holidays Ltd runs short breaks and cabin holidays in thirteen forest locations spread across England, Scotland and Wales. The accommodation is built around private log cabins, many with hot tubs, and the company positions each site as a base for walking, cycling and time outdoors rather than a conventional resort stay. Cabins are described as tucked-away and thoughtfully placed within the woodland, and the company states that it leases the land it operates on from Forestry England.

The offer is aimed at several distinct audiences at once: families travelling with dogs, groups, couples looking for a romantic retreat and parents with babies or toddlers. The site frames the product as a stress-free staycation, with self-catering as the default model and a set of paid extras layered on top.

The thirteen forest locations

The company lists its sites by nation and county, which makes the geographic spread easy to read:

• England: Blackwood Forest in Hampshire, Cropton and Keldy in North Yorkshire, Deerpark in Cornwall, Delamere Forest in Cheshire, Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire and Thorpe Forest in Norfolk.
• Scotland: Ardgartan Argyll on Loch Long, Glentress Forest near Edinburgh (also listed as Peebles) and Strathyre at Ben Ledi.
• Wales: Beddgelert in Snowdonia/Eryri and Garwnant in the Brecon Beacons/Bannau Brycheiniog.

Each location is presented as a destination in its own right, with local forest trails and outdoor activity as the main draw.

Cabins and the Unfurl Collection

Cabins are the core of the business. The standard proposition is a log cabin with a hot tub, and the site also promotes themed and higher-specification units. The Kinwood cabin at Thorpe Forest belongs to what the company calls the Unfurl Collection: it sits in an open glade and has a forest-inspired interior, a master bedroom and a bunk-bed nook named 'The Hide'. Its private deck includes a hot tub and a covered outdoor seating area.

Beyond the cabin itself, the company sells in-cabin services and experiences, including food delivery to the cabin, in-cabin spa treatments, in-cabin entertainment, a personal chef option and sauna holidays. Self-catering remains the baseline, with these add-ons available to pre-book.

Forest Ranger activities and things to do

A large part of the offer is organised activity led by staff the company calls Forest Rangers. The published activity list covers cycling, archery, kayaking and canoeing, Go Ape, forest bathing, walking and hiking, and bird watching. Bike hire is available, and guests can pre-book extras before arrival.

Seasonal programming is also part of the model. A 'Fairylandia' forest trail featuring Gabby from Gabby's Dollhouse ran from October to December 2026, and the site references an Elvis Owl Nature Trail among its pre-bookable extras. The Forest Retreat is the on-site food venue, with a seasonal menu.

Booking, payment and pricing model

Bookings can be secured with a £20 deposit on arrival dates at least eight weeks after the booking date. The company promotes spreading the cost through interest-free monthly payments, and offers a mobile app for iOS and Android that it says gives 10% off select breaks plus 10% off extras and experiences. Gift vouchers are also sold.

Published October 2026 examples give a sense of the price range: Cropton from £795 and Keldy from £755 for 19–23 October, Delamere Forest from £945 and Sherwood Forest from £1,145 for the same window; Deerpark from £995 and Strathyre from £895 for 23–26 October; Delamere from £1,355, Forest of Dean from £1,055 and Glentress Forest from £1,095 for 26–30 October; and Ardgartan Argyll from £435, Cropton from £435, Deerpark from £390 and Forest of Dean from £610 for 30 October–2 November. The site notes that prices and availability are subject to change and were correct as of 16 October 2026.

Environmental stance and company details

The company describes itself as a steward of forest land, managing it for conservation while creating places for people to stay, and frames its model as a collaboration between business, nature and public and private organisations. It states that taking a Forest Holiday supports local rural economies, people and wildlife.

Forest Holidays Ltd is registered in England and Wales under company number 8159308, with VAT number 204 9794 88 and a registered address at One City Place, Queens Road, Chester CH1 3BQ.