A slow stay is a place where you can retreat from the noise of the everyday. It’s a place to find quiet and perspective, and reconnection with nature.

For 2025, we’ve gathered a carefully curated list of slow stays near and far. Our list is a combination of some of our most memorable slow travel experiences, plus those which are firmly on our list to visit in 2025 and beyond. Each hotel, cabin or cottage has been selected based on its inspiring interiors, ethos and nature-filled location by our founder, Beth.

Look no further if you’re seeking somewhere special to embrace slow living in 2025.

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Slow stays for 2025

Hotels, cabins and cottages for slow escapes in the UK

1. Ukai at Cove Valley, Devon

The stay: A secluded cabin nestled in the forest, forming part of a rewilding project in the Exe Valley. A restful and luxurious retreat featuring a wood-fired hot tub to take in the picturesque setting. Ukai is one of three cabins at Cove Valley, each sleeping two guests. Every cabin has its own design identity, created in collaboration with HÁM Interiors and taking inspiration from old American culture.

The location: Cove Valley is located on the edge of Exmoor National Park in the heart of Devon. Immersing yourself in nature is the focus here with guests enjoying exclusive access to the Cove Valley footpath to spot beavers, storks and many more species of wildlife.

The ethos: This is rustic luxury at its best and the deeply secluded setting makes it perfect for romantic getaways. Guests staying at Cove Valley are also supporting 300-acre rewilding efforts.

• Ukai, Cove Valley: bookable direct or via Kip Hideaways

2. Paradise Farm, near Southwold, Suffolk

The stay: A beautifully styled three bedroom barn forming part of a 10-acre property in the Suffolk countryside. Owners Thom and Gemma are on hand, living in the main house. Gemma, Content Director for Soho House, has an eye for interiors and has curated The Cider Store in warm yellows and earthy tones. The barn even features one of our favourite checkerboard fabrics from Studio Atkinson – we could happily move in.

The location: There’s plenty to explore in the grounds and a covered, heated pool to enjoy. Venturing out, the local pub is a ten-minute walk away and the seaside town of Southwold is right on your doorstep. Nearby you’ll also find Flint Vineyard, which offers tours and tastings.

The ethos: A luxurious rural escape that doesn’t scrimp on style or sustainability. The Cider Store features sustainable British bedding, eco cleaning products and Verden toiletries.

• The Cider Store: bookable via Kip Hideaways. For trips for two, bookmark Paradise Farm’s equally beautiful Gate House property instead.

3. Glebe House, East Devon

The stay: A Georgian guest house offering seven bedrooms, a self-contained cabin and an annexe. Rooms are welcoming and whimsical, packed with art and curated finds. The outcome is a modern twist on country house style. Between May and September guests can enjoy an outdoor swimming pool and during colder months, there are two comfortable living spaces with fireplaces to curl up beside.

The location: Glebe House is a 15-acre smallholding located in the heart of the East Devon countryside, just three miles inland from the Jurassic Coast. The pretty village of Branscombe is a 15-minute drive away, which offers a fantastic pub, delightful tearoom in the village’s old bakery, and a memorable walk through a picturesque valley to the beach. It’s absolutely spectacular when spring flowers are in bloom.

The ethos: A family business with food and art at its heart. Glebe House was originally a bed and breakfast, run by Hugo’s parents. Hugo and his wife Olive transformed the house after taking inspiration from ‘agroturismi’ properties in Italy, where working farms welcome guests and celebrate the artisan products created on their land. Glebe House’s restaurant follows a farm to table ethos, making the most of Hugo’s experience working in fast-paced London restaurants, while embracing artisan techniques and producing their own food.

Guests can truly embrace the slower pace of Glebe House by enjoying one of their many experiences, from pasta making to mackerel fishing, followed by a twilight dinner on the beach.

• Glebe House: bookable direct

4. Heckfield Place, Hampshire

The stay: A Georgian country house hotel which respects the impressive 250 year legacy of the 438-acre estate while championing regenerative and sustainable practices. From picnics to wild swimming and foraged cocktail making, guests can choose from a huge array of experiences at Heckfield Place. After exploring the grounds and partaking in an activity or two, unwind at the Bothy Spa, where visitors are encouraged to reconnect and realign with the pace of nature. Refuel at Marle, Heckfield Place’s restaurant, which is led by head chef Skye Gyngell (previously at Petersham Nurseries in Richmond) and has achieved a Green Michelin Star.

The location: Heckfield Place is a 75-minute drive from London or a 30-minute drive from Reading, and located in the Hampshire countryside.

The ethos: Heckfield place defines itself by its deep connection with, and respect for, its natural surroundings. ‘We are a living place, rooted in the rhythms of slow time – at nature’s speed’, they write. This comes to life through the estate’s certified biodynamic market garden and organic farm, commitment to green energy and use of natural and often local materials in their bedroom interiors.

• Heckfield Place: bookable direct and via Mr & Mrs Smith

5. Blyth Rise Stays, Suffolk

The stay: Blyth Rise Stays is made up of six Lake Lodges and six Woodland Igluhuts situated in the Suffolk countryside. The unusual Woodland Igluhuts offer a cosy and cocooning open plan space for visitors to escape to. After settling in, guests can retreat to one of Blyth Rise Stay’s secluded wooden saunas, book a yoga class or relax with a massage or facial in the privacy of their Igluhut.

The location: The cabins are located on the edge of the village of Laxfield, Suffolk, which is a 15-minute drive away from the historic towns of Framlingham and Halesworth. Guests can also take a day trip to the coast to visitor popular spots such as Southwold and Aldeburgh.

The ethos: Blyth Rise Stays is a family-run business which has slowly come to life over a number of years. For more than fifteen years, the family has been pouring energy into rewilding their ten acres of land in Suffolk. Blyth Rise Stays feels full of character and offers a rural escape from today’s fast pace of life.

• Blyth Rise Stays: bookable direct and via Kip Hideaways

6. The Bradley Hare, Wiltshire

The stay: Much more than a pub with rooms, The Bradley Hare’s bedrooms have been designed by James Thurstan Waterworth, former Design Director for Soho House. The result is a comfortable but elevated place to retreat, which makes the most of the historic features of this former 19th century coaching inn. The Bradley Hare offers refined, classic dishes, celebrating seasonal and local ingredients.

The location: The Bradley Hare is located in the pretty village of Maiden Bradley, which is around a 15-minute drive from the creative town of Frome, or a 20-minute drive from foodie Bruton. It’s a great base for visiting Hauser + Wirth Somerset for an art fix or the ever-popular The Newt in Somerset for a stroll around the gardens.

The ethos: A friendly and welcoming atmosphere which seeks to integrate guests into the local community, while still offering space to unwind and relax in this quiet village setting.

• The Bradley Hare: bookable direct and via Mr & Mrs Smith

7. Calm Cottage, Cornwall

The stay: A beautifully renovated 17th century Cornish cottage which is just a short stroll from the beach.

The location: This characterful cottage is located in the unspoilt village of Kingsand on the southeast coast of Cornwall. If you don’t fancy cooking there are four pubs and handful of restaurant and cafes between Kingsand and nearby Cawsand. It’s a short walk to the beach and coast path to explore the Rame Peninsula. It’s easiest to reach Kingsand by car.

The ethos: A stylish coastal cottage that’s ideal for families or small groups. It sleeps four adults plus two children in a bunk bed.

• Calm Cottage: bookable via Kip Hideaways

8. Rest + Wild, Yorkshire

The stay: A cosy self-catered cabin with unparalleled views. Luxurious linen sheets, a king-sized bed and non-existent noise pollution promise a good night’s sleep. Once feeling refreshed, the agenda can include countryside walks, a bracing dip in Catrigg Force (a local waterfall), campfire cooking and lengthy soaks in the outdoor copper bath.

The location: It’s all about the setting. Rest + Wild’s Yorkshire cabins are based in the Yorkshire Dales with views stretching across the Wensleydale Valley. It’s easiest to arrive by car.

The ethos: Rest + Wild create experiences centred around the landscapes their cabins inhabit. Each cabin frames the view with vast windows and offers the ideal spot to take it in from their own alfresco bathtubs. With no Wi-Fi, Rest + Wild invites you to ditch your smartphone and unplug from the constant noise of notifications. After all, offline is the new luxury.

• Rest + Wild: bookable direct or via Kip Hideaways. You can also find Rest + Wild cabins in Shropshire and Exmoor.

Slowing down further afield

9. Susafa, Sicily

The stay: Susafa is a fifth generation family farm reimagined as a luxurious eco retreat. The remote location and thoughtful experiences on offer invite guests to fully immerse themselves into the Sicilian countryside. From treehouse picnics to breadmaking, there’s plenty to do if you can pull yourself away from the scenic poolside view. In the guest rooms and communal spaces, the farmhouse’s traditional character contrasts with more contemporary additions, nailing the modern rustic aesthetic. The bar is a real design highlight, situated in the farm’s former wine-pressing area.

The location: A very special, but remote spot with far-reaching views. Guests will need a hire care and be confident on the winding roads, or arrange transfers to reach Susafa. The hotel is around a 90-minute drive from Palermo airport.

The ethos: Susafa is a working farm covering 500 hectares and over 50 varieties of plants, including wheat and olive crops. The Saeli-Rizzuto family is committed to including zero-km ingredients where possible on their menus, supporting other local producers, increasing guests’ awareness of regional traditions and culinary heritage through slow food experiences and continually striving to reduce the environmental impact of the hotel. Owner Manfredi is very much present at Susafa, often sharing dinner with his family in the dining room and on hand to greet guests.

• Susafa: bookable direct or via Mr and Mrs Smith

10. Son Blanc, Menorca

The stay: At Son Blanc, a boutique farmhouse on the island of Menorca, every detail is calm and considered. Natural materials are at the heart of the hotel’s muted interiors, creating a contemporary twist on Balearic design and a link to the rural landscape. Outside, this is matched with thoughtful landscaping which repeats rosemary and lavender bushes to great effect. It’s impossible to not relax as you explore Son Blanc’s stunning interiors and 130 hectares of grounds.

Guests can follow trails through the pine forest to scenic view points on wild cliffs, unwind at the pool bar or take part in a yoga or pottery class. Breakfast is a particular highlight with an artfully arranged spread of local cheese, meats, sobresada (local soft cured sausage) and fruit.

The location: Son Blanc is off the beaten track, reached by a private road. While boasting the most idyllic setting in the Menorcan countryside, the hotel is only a 20-minute drive from Menorca’s capital, Mahón.

The ethos: Son Blanc encourages guests to slow down, find calm and reconnect with nature. The working farmstead supports regenerative agriculture and the homegrown produce forms the basis of the hotel’s focus on holistic wellbeing.

• Son Blanc: bookable direct and via Mr & Mrs Smith

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