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Hinterlandes, Lorton Valley, Cumbria

Photographs by Hinterlandes, used with permission.

Hinterlandes

Lorton Valley, Cumbria, England

A fully off-grid hidden cabin (and a converted double-decker bus) that periodically moves location in the quiet north-western fells.

Why we love it

A fully off-grid hidden cabin (and a converted double-decker bus) that periodically moves location in the quiet north-western fells. Solar power, spring water, a stargazing skylight over the bed and nobody around for miles. A cult favourite of Guardian and Times unique-stays lists. Book direct.

Best for: proper digital detox

Worth knowing

  • It is completely off-grid, which rules out high-power items like a hairdryer, and the loo is a compost one.
  • You do not find out exactly where you are going until you have booked — full directions and their three what3words arrive by email afterwards.
  • There is parking at the accommodation, but they say plainly that your vehicle is left at your own risk; running low on logs mid-stay carries a small charge.

The practicalities

Extras
  • A log top-up mid-stay — A small charge

Getting there

The location is not published in advance: upon booking you are sent an email with full directions and their three what3words. There is always parking at the accommodation, and you are told exactly where in the directions text message sent after booking — your vehicle is left at your own risk.

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