The Craftsman Cabin: A Cosy and Simple Place to Unwind | Smart is Beauty

I might need to rename this blog My Scandinavian Getaway. I can’t seem to stop sharing escapes that we can actually book. Sometimes I wonder if this little corner of the web is a subconscious reflection of my inner psyche, because every February without fail I announce to Per that it’s time to leave Sweden. Then spring rolls around, which leads to the magnificent summer, and I announce that I am, in fact, staying put. Relief all round! Do you have seasons in your country where you think they could do with being a little shorter?

That was a very long way of saying I have another, very lovely escape to share with you. This time, in the shape of a cosy and rustic Craftsman Cabin (the name alone had my ears pricking up, how about you?). Nestled on the edge of the Somerset Levels and Moors in southern England, this little cabin has its very own meadow, with uninterrupted views and big skies. It’s built by hand and feels wonderfully considered without trying too hard. There’s even an outdoor roll-top bath, perfectly placed for soaking while taking in the view.

Perhaps best of all, the Craftsman’s Cabin has been built entirely by hand and designed to sit quietly within its surroundings. Everything about it feels thoughtful and unfussy, from the way it opens out onto the Somerset landscape to the small details shaped by local skills and traditions. It's the perfect place to slow down, spend time outdoors, and enjoy being somewhere beautifully simple.

Let's take a peek inside!

What a lovely, cosy cabin! Life looks so simple and relaxing.  

I love the simplicity of the decor: plenty of textiles in earthy colours and patterns, paintings in various forms, relaxed open shelving and a singing kettle. But above all else, I would happily soak in the outdoor tub and watch the murmurations of starlings as they dance across the sky. Magical. We often see this wonderful sight in the nature reserve beside our summer cottage in late summer, and I always find it so mesmerising. Have you seen a murmuration?

Could you imagine staying in this cabin? If so, please do check out their website for more details.

Is there anything that caught your eye? Maybe the full English breakfast?!

If I've got you in the mood for more cabin inspiration today, check out: 

Riika's idyllic waterside cabin in Finland
Leanne Ford's woodsy cabin
A cosy, candlelit cabin in the Norwegian fjords

Speaking of getaways, with the school half term starting today we’re heading off on a small family road trip to the Alps. It's become at a great time as the girls have been working so hard this term with lots of important exams (I don't miss those maths lessons do you?). I hope it'a OK that I'll be off next week but look forward to blogging again on Tuesday 24th February. Have a lovely week and see you then.

Niki

Photography courtesy of @craftsmanscabin - including pictures taken by @davewattsphotography, @littlegreenshed, @luke_brady_johnson, @wishwishwish.

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