THE FREEDOM OF THE FOREST

Simple luxury in stunning locations

A Forest Holiday is whatever you want it to be. Escape to one of nine idyllic locations, choose from luxurious cabins set deep in woodlands, on the edge of mighty lochs, or in bright forest meadows and make your holiday your own.

 

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Ardgartan Argyll
Blackwood Forest
Cropton
Deerpark
Forest of Dean
Keldy
Sherwood Forest
Strathyre
Thorpe Forest
Argyll Holidays

Ardgartan Argyll, Scotland

Where the pine-clad mountains meet the shores of Loch Long, the luxury cabins enjoying a stunning lochside location.

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Blackwood Forest

Blackwood Forest, Hampshire 

Blackwood Forest offers the opportunity to stay in our newest luxury cabins, hidden deep in a stunningly beautiful 270 hectare beech forest.

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Cropton Holidays

Cropton, North Yorkshire

Situated in a picturesque woodland meadow, in the heart of Cropton Forest; a perfect setting for adventures, exploring or simply relaxing.

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Deerpark Holidays

Deerpark, Cornwall

Our Deerpark cabins occupy an idyllic setting on the edge of an ancient millpond, deep in a peaceful, wooded valley.


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Forest of Dean Holidays

Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire

Sheltered beneath the protective canopy of this ancient oak woodland our luxury cabins are in complete harmony with their natural surroundings.

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Keldy Holidays

Keldy, North Yorkshire

Our cabins are enveloped in the deep calm of the forest, some hidden beneath the trees and others opening out onto grassy, sunlit glades.

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Sherwood Holidays

Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire 

Surrounded by 3,300 acres of lush pine woodland, Sherwood offers spectacular forest views and an abundance of outdoor activities.

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Strathyre holidays

Strathyre, Scotland

Encircled by forest, loch and mountain in an unbeatable location. Some cabins have enchanting views of the Loch, while others occupy a grassy forest glade.

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Thorpe Forest, Norfolk

Thorpe Forest, Norfolk

Located in the woodland banks of the River Thet, close to where the Norfolk and Suffolk borders meet. Choose between a tranquil forest or our beautiful woodland glade.

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CREATE YOUR OWN PERFECT GETAWAY

This holiday is for you

A Forest Holiday is your holiday. If you want to relax, do just that, in the comfort of your luxury cabin, where the hot tub awaits you. Enjoy an in-cabin spa treatment, or watch a movie. If your energy is high, the options are limitless; try cycling, canoeing or Forest Ranger activities. Whatever you do, your woodland surroundings will work their quiet magic on you, making this the most memorable of holidays.

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A boy having fun on the banks of Loch Long
A boy having fun on the banks of Loch Long

What is simple luxury?

Not gold taps and trappings, but simpler luxuries that matter more

A Forest Holidays cabin; your sanctuary in the forest. The simple luxury… of a sunlit forest glade, birdsong
carried on the breeze, absolute peace… The simple luxury… of time, space and tranquillity, to relax, recharge and rediscover, to reconnect with an age when life was simpler… The simple luxury… of your cabin comforts, cosy underfloor heating, soaring windows with dramatic woodland views, your own private outdoor hot tub… This is luxury the Forest Holidays way. Simple, thoughtful, natural. In every season. 

Introducing our brand new app

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At Forest Holidays we want to make sure you are free to design your holiday around you. To make our booking process even more straightforward, we've created our first Forest Holidays app! Download from the App Store or Google PlayTM today and you could be just a few taps away from your next luxury break.

 

Built with convenience and usability in mind, our app is simple and easy to use - we can even text you a link straight to the app, completely free! What are you waiting for?

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Treehouse Cabins

The ultimate forest experience

How about sleeping in a treehouse? A luxury treehouse, of course. Cross the simple wooden bridge from the main Golden Oak cabin into an exclusive, en-suite room for two. The Golden Oak Treehouse benefits from all the luxuries of our main Golden Oak cabins and sleeps up to 8-10 people. It is currently available at Deerpark, Keldy, Sherwood Forest, Forest of Dean, Blackwood Forest and Thorpe Forest. 


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“MY BEST HOLIDAY EVER”

See what people say about their Forest Holiday

It’s our guests’ opinions that really matter, and it seems they like us. In 2015 an externally conducted phone survey revealed that 96.6% of our previous guests would holiday with us again. Here are just some of the comments we've been delighted to see written about us from our previous guests:

  • Alison, Christchurch (summer 2016)
    "Obviously the hot tub is my favourite memory, but it was only the cherry on the cake. The cabin itself was lovely - bright, large and cheerful. We hadn't known what to expect and were chuffed to bits with the place. I'm an absolute convert and will be returning to Forest Holidays again! (5*)"

    Alison, Christchurch (summer 2016)
  • Joanna, Essex (summer 2016)
    "The family spent time together rather than absorbed looking at mobile phones all the time. Came home relaxed and happy. (4*)"

    Joanna, Essex (summer 2016)
  • Sharon, Overton (summer 2016)
    "Quality time spent as a family. (5*)"

    Sharon, Overton (summer 2016)
  • Carl, Harwich (summer 2016)
    "Peaceful and quiet and the cabin was very spacious. (4*)"

    Carl, Harwich (summer 2016)
  • Tripadvisor user
    "The cabin and site far exceeded our expectations and we really had a truly memorable family break."
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    "We were shocked at how perfect it was, quiet, relaxing, clean... And not to mention the hot tub!"
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    "The staff were incredibly friendly and the cabin was so beautiful!"
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    "Best break away I've had. The log cabin was beautiful with a stunning hot tub."
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    "I think I'll be looking for an excuse for us to come back!"
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    "We can't recommend both the company and location highly enough, and all agreed that it would be brilliant to come back."
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A HOLIDAY FOR EVERYONE

A holiday for you

Forest Holidays are for everyone, from the very young to the very old; from families to couples to groups of friends; perfect for dogs (and their owners), and as suited to relaxing as they are to getting active. Allow yourself the space and time to recharge your batteries and reconnect: with yourself, with those you love, and with the natural world.

  • The Daily Mail, July 2014
    "There is an exhilarating sense of infinity. It's a new feeling for the children and they're excited by it."
    The Daily Mail, July 2014
  • Shropshire Star, April 2014
    “It is perfect for every age group, from newlyweds, to couples wanting to switch off and families looking for a perfect adventure for the kids.”
    Shropshire Star, April 2014
  • Ham and High and Islington Gazette, April 2014
    “It is often said that urban children are deprived of access to the great outdoors but a weekend with Forest Holidays was the perfect getaway to get ours close to nature”
    Ham and High and Islington Gazette, April 2014
  • Daily Mirror, April 2014
    “We were all suitably at one with nature, relaxed by our incredibly calm and sedate surroundings, looked after by the wonderful staff and rangers“
    Daily Mirror, April 2014
  • Hampshire Society, January 2014
    “ I never dreamt a stay in a forest could be so glamorous.
    With a high wall of glass at one end of the open plan living room and kitchen, the forest literally floods into every nook and cranny of the hideaway. And the cabins are so cosy, it’s hard to leave”
    Hampshire Society, January 2014
  • Marie Claire, October 2013
    “Log cabin chic. Oak flooring, a muted colour palette on the walls and a sofa made for late night telly watching with a glass of wine in hand lend a 'weekend home' feel. Beds are ludicrously comfy, and with only the odd hoot of an owl to break the lulling sound of the leaves above you’re in for a good night’s sleep”.
    Marie Claire, October 2013
  • Image Magazine, September 2013
    “A forest holiday is great to take at any time of the year as once you’re cocooned in your cabin, it really doesn’t matter what the weather is doing outside”.
    Image Magazine, September 2013
  • The Sun (Scotland), January 2014
    “This is a luxury break for all ages in cosy cabins and whatever the weather , you won’t be disappointed”
    The Sun (Scotland), January 2014
  • Daily Mail, September 2013
    "The seclusion of being surrounded by soaring woodland has a novelty value, especially so for stressed-out urbanites. Kids will love crunching through autumn leaves and the tameness of the Blackwood wildlife".
    Daily Mail, September 2013
  • The Sunday Times, June 2013
    Rooms are spacious and... stylish, notched up to spectacular by the floor-to-soaring-ceiling windows overlooking tranquil woodland.
    The Sunday Times, June 2013
  • Daily Mirror, January 2014
    “Forest Holidays pretty much ticked all the boxes. Despite vile weather we loved every minute in our wooden cabin among the trees.”
    Daily Mirror, January 2014
  • The Sunday Times, June 2013
    "Basically, Forest Holidays is what Center Parcs would be if Bear Grylls were CEO. It's a luxury wilderness experience minus the commercialism - so no Starbucks, no Strada, no subtropical water slides."
    The Sunday Times, June 2013
  • Mother and Baby Magazine, March 2013
    "With the comfort of home but the seclusion of the beautiful forest landscape this is a magical family break"
    Mother and Baby Magazine, March 2013
  • Evening Standard, July 2013
    "The idea behind Forest Holidays is that you get the benefit of a retreat to the wilds -in woods managed by The Forestry Commission - with creature comforts thrown in."
    Evening Standard, July 2013
  • Your Dog magazine, May 2013
    "We stayed in a 3 bed Golden Oak cabin, which was amazing -we walked in and wanted to move in permanently"
    Your Dog magazine, May 2013
  • The Sunday Times, June 2013
    "Rooms are spacious and... stylish, notched up to spectacular by the floor-to- soaring-ceiling windows overlooking tranquil woodland."
    The Sunday Times, June 2013
  • Ryan Air Magazine, August 2013
    "We hit the very decadent hot tub out on the deck and look out at the stars above. A warm wind is rustling thousands of leaves and it is very relaxing indeed"
    Ryan Air Magazine, August 2013
  • The Herald, January 2013
    "Immersed in nature but replete with outdoor jacuzzis, luxury furnishings, TVs and en-suite bathrooms, Forest Holidays cabins cater to backwoods'fantasies while also providing family-friendly accommodation."
    The Herald, January 2013
  • Your Docklands and City magazine, August 2013
    "Perhaps it was that incredibly fresh forest air or being constantly surrounded by nature but during our stay we slept as soundly as any of us could remember and woke feeling properly refreshed."
    Your Docklands and City magazine, August 2013

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