There are still plenty of low-cost accommodation options for a summer holiday on home soil, whether you are travelling as a family, as a couple or with friends. From the Scottish Borders to Cornwall, break for the countryside or coast and stay in one of these self-catered spots.

Caban Crwn is a curious combination of frontier cabin and beach hut. Hiking or biking are a must while staying here – the downhill trails are spectacular, and you are close to the Howies Enduro mountain-biking route. Sleeps two adults from £85 a night, plus one child at £10 a night, canopyandstars.co.uk/cabancrwn

You’ll wake up to views of the Cambrian mountains from this repurposed train carriage. Keep watch for hares, hedgehogs and woodpeckers. You can also take (optional) responsibility for the on-site chickens. Sleeps two from £110 a night. canopyandstars.co.uk/mooncocoon

This cabin is named after the mountain in the distance. You will encounter wild ponies on the walk up Garway Hill and be rewarded with 360-degree views of Herefordshire. Sleeps two from £99 a night, canopyandstars.co.uk/penyfan

Two goods wagons have been converted into a single, self-contained space with en suite bathroom and kitchen. It is decked out with a king-sized bed and leather deck chairs. Sleeps two from £99 a night. canopyandstars.co.uk/castaway  

Sandwiched between the Brecon Beacons and the Wye Valley Area of Natural Beauty, there are endless hikes to enjoy from this yurt-cum-cabin. The Swedish hot tub offers respite after a long trek. Sleeps two from £121 a night. canopyandstars.co.uk/pumla  

Down a leafy lane where steam trains once ran, and over an old Victorian bridge, you’ll find this shepherd’s hut. The Offa’s Dyke Trail starts in nearby Kington. Sleeps two from £110 a night, canopyandstars.co.uk/milliethehut

Stay deep in the woods in this traditional shepherd’s hut. The hot safari shower, a short stroll away, is a fun feature. Sleeps two from £75 a night, canopyandstars.co.uk/posey

Book into this shepherd’s hut on a smallholding, which doubles as an unofficial animal sanctuary, not far from Weston-super-Mare. A herd of goats roams the field outside; each night’s stay provides two days’ worth of food for the animals. There is space for a mattress to accommodate a child. Sleeps two adults for £85 a night, plus £5 a night for a child. canopyandstars.co.uk/crooksview

From this idyllic spot in woodlands near Hewish, you might cycle the Strawberry Line, stride through the Mendips or take a dip in Clevedon Marine Lake. End the day by the firepit, which is tucked in a ring of trees. Sleeps two from £100 a night. canopyandstars.co.uk/rookersrest

On the far west of North Wessex Downs, Gladys’ Riverside shepherd’s hut awaits. There is a fully stocked kitchen in a separate cabin. Guests are asked to arrive via bike, foot or train. Sleeps two from £86 a night. canopyandstars.co.uk/gladysriversidecamp

After passing through an arch in a hedgerow, this converted 60s horsebox appears. Its owner, Andy, has woven his passions for birding and sustainability into every detail. Sleeps two from £100 a night. canopyandstars.co.uk/theswallow

Bed down in a horsebox after a long day at the beach in St Agnes. Guests are welcomed with produce from the organic smallholding next door; Marie and Sylvia run a veg box business. Sleeps two from £95 a night, £10 per extra guest per night; guests must bring a tent and bedding canopyandstars.co.uk/treeoflife

You’ll find this cabin in a quiet corner of a working farm near Axminster. Sample the beer brewed across the valley at Gyle 59. Come evening, light the fire, crack open a bottle and watch the stars. Sleeps two from £105 a night, canopyandstars.co.uk/thebarleystore  

Stay right by the River Dart in this repurposed fisherman’s cabin on the Dartington Estate. Hop on a paddleboard or spend lazy afternoons with just a rod for company. Sleeps two from £85 a night, canopyandstars.co.uk/riverdartcabin

This locally made hut overlooks an orchard. Sit by the firepit as the sun sets behind the Chillies Copse on the other side of the valley. Sleeps two from £75 per night, plus £14 per night for two extra people sleeping in tent; guests must bring their tent and bedding, canopyandstars.co.uk/oldorchard

Everdene is an enticing resting spot after you’ve roamed the Dorset countryside. The hut is electricity-free, but you will be provided with lanterns. Rustle up meals in the outdoor kitchen. Sleeps two from £110 a night. canopyandstars.co.uk/laverstock

A west-facing, off-grid hut near Hambledon, Boundary is perfect for watching the sunset. Follow walks along the South Downs or book on to a tour and tasting at Hambledon Vineyard. Single bunks are available for up to three children. Sleeps two adults from £99 a night, plus £15 per child per night. canopyandstars.co.uk/boundary

This converted carriage near Uckfield once transported vacuums over the industrial railways; now it serves as a retreat between the South Downs National Park and the Surrey Hills and High Weald Areas of Natural Beauty. Sleeps two from £95 a night. canopyandstars.co.uk/thehooverhut

Flocks of martins come swooping over the water of the Trent near this verdant spot in Twyford. The horsebox’s interior reveals the upcycling skills of its owners, Robin and Jose. Sleeps two adults from £85 a night; space for two children, from £30 a child (aged six to 12) per night. canopyandstars.co.uk/martingreen

This shepherd’s hut in Plungar is kitted out with a wood-fired hot tub and pizza oven. If you are feeling energetic, venture out into Nottinghamshire, perhaps on the two-mile canal walk to The Windmill country pub. Sleeps two from £90 a night. canopyandstars.co.uk/ted

This hut at Priors Hardwick has a firepit for barbecues and marshmallow toasting, but its stand-out feature is the twin tin baths on the wood deck. Up to two children can stay in a separate bell tent. Sleeps two from £100 a night, plus £20 per child per night. canopyandstars.co.uk/jesters

This Spanish-built yurt is surrounded by four acres of private meadow and woodland near Kendal. Paddle in the stream or lounge in the waterside summer house. Evenings are pitch-black, so pack a torch. Sleeps two from £110 a night. canopyandstars.co.uk/cumfreyyurt  

You can explore miles of unspoilt land from this spot near Kirkby Stephen in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and you’ll also do a bit of exploring through time. Built in the style of an Iron Age roundhouse, it brings the area’s thousands of years of history back to life. Sleeps two from £75 a night. canopyandstars.co.uk/bowberheadroundhouse

This former shipping container overlooks the Solway Firth and is just 20 minutes’ walk from the beach. Take the resident alpacas out for a walk or explore the culinary delights of Castle Douglas. Sleeps two from £125 a night. canopyandstars.co.uk/thepheasantsnest

Perched by the banks of the Boondreigh River, this hut is part of a five-acre smallholding that is run by a couple who have decamped from London. Sleeps two adults from £125 a night, one child can stay for free, sleeping on a daybed. canopyandstars.co.uk/fishinghut

Find more places under £100 a night at canopyandstars.co.uk/on-a-budget

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