Rural living with its wide open spaces, fresh air and slower pace of life is becoming an increasingly tempting prospect for many. And thanks to the modern miracle of flat-pack cabins, it couldn't be easier to snap up a slice of the good life. Quick to assemble and built to withstand the wilderness, all you need is a remote spot to realise your own rustic retreat.

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Offering a range of ready-made and bespoke designs, Finnish company Honka is somewhat of a veteran in the world of log cabins. Founded by five brothers in 1958, the firm has provided around 85,000 timber-framed homes since it started out. Designed in collaboration with two sailors, Honka’s Saari collection combines the ecological benefits of wooden houses with the style and rigour of contemporary architecture. 

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All of Honka’s log houses are made from PEFC-certified Finnish pine, with a new tree planted for each one felled. Structures start at around €1,500 per square metre, or $1,825 (£1.3k), and their cabin kits can be shipped anywhere in the world in a matter of weeks. A modern and eco-friendly option, these lodges offer everything you need to escape the rat race in style.

This cosy log cabin from New Hampshire-based firm Coventry Log Homes is the ideal remote retreat. Founded more than 25 years ago, the company produces sustainable timber-framed houses in a range of different styles and dimensions. Their Mountaineer model draws influence from traditional alpine cabins and has a compact 567-square-foot layout.

Despite its small stature, the log house has a surprisingly spacious interior. It benefits from an open-plan layout with a cosy living room leading into a space-saving galley kitchen. Sash windows let in plenty of light, whilst the covered porch offers an additional living space for long summer days.

The Mountaineer will comfortably sleep four people, with room for guests if required, making it ideal for small families. There's a good-sized master as well as an additional bedroom that can accommodate a single bed or bunks. Upstairs, there's also a mezzanine level with space under the eaves to create an extra sleeping cubby or to add built-in storage.

With basic pre-cut log packages, shells and complete packages available, there's a log cabin to suit all budgets and prices are available on request. Coventry Log Homes supply all the wooden components to create your very own cabin in the woods, with each log carefully pre-cut, numbered and lettered. If you’re a fan of tiny living and a rustic, outdoor lifestyle, this timber-framed house might be just the ticket.

Founded in 1979, Honest Abe offers a range of beautiful log homes built using timber from sustainable forests. The firm has a variety of different log packages as well as a custom design service for those seeking something a little different. This gorgeous country house is a modified version of the company’s Oakbrook plan and was built using their D-log system.

With 1,590 square feet of space, the Oakbrook is not your typical log cabin in the woods. The house has an impressive double-height living space as well as an additional lounge area on the first floor. Downstairs, the generous floor plan includes two bedrooms, a bathroom and a kitchen with a breakfast bar. 

The practical design capitalises on the loft space available, fitting a spacious master bedroom with an ensuite bathroom under the eaves. The house has plenty of windows to retain its light and airy feel when the days get darker, as well as a grand fireplace to keep the space warm. Covered porches on either side of the house offer an idyllic spot to sit and take in the views of the surrounding countryside.

Honest Abe ships all the building materials necessary for your new log home, as well as comprehensive instructions for assembly, with kit home prices available on request. The company advises homeowners to contract an experienced construction company to assist with the build and also offers an interior design service called Cooper & Company.

Traditional log cabins are all well and good but what if you’re looking for something a little more modern? With its sleek, streamlined designs that effortlessly meld wood and glass, Finnish company Kontio has the answer. A pioneer in the timber-framed home industry, the company draws on elements of Scandinavian design to create its smart log tiny homes.

Featuring a compact, 264-square-foot floor plan, the Glass House 25 log cabin is sure to win the hearts of tiny-home enthusiasts. With swathes of floor-to-ceiling windows, the retreat offers almost 360-degree vistas of its surroundings. Small but perfectly formed, it boasts a stylish kitchen with seating for four and a living area with a wood-burning stove.

Tucked around the corner from the living zones is a cosy bedroom area with space for a double bed and plenty of built-in storage. The Glass House also comes complete with a terrace and garage, extending the living space so you can make the most of the great outdoors. All of the company's log houses are fully customisable and can be enhanced or extended as the buyer desires, with full costings available on request.

Kontio’s resident architects will help you design your perfect timber house that fits with the landscape and meets local building regulations. Each wooden house comes ready to build and can be quickly assembled, either as a kit or a turn-key project, with plenty of expert advice available along the way.

Combining an Old-World aesthetic with open-plan living, the Mountain King is Conestoga’s best-selling model. Encompassing 1,080 square feet of space, the design is a more luxurious take on the classic log cabin, with features including a covered porch and a carved staircase. The package home can be assembled in under a month, with interior carpentry available for an additional fee.

Inside, the vaulted ceiling and integrated seating in the living area take full advantage of the space on offer. There’s plenty of room for a dining table, seating area and even a drop-leaf kitchen island. Conestoga offers two main configurations for the remaining interior space; an additional recreation room or a more complex layout with two bedrooms and a bathroom. On average, a Conestoga log cabin will set you back $360,900 (£255k).

Upstairs in the loft, the pitched roof really comes into its own. The 45-degree slope helps maximise the available living space, making room for a king-sized bed or two singles. The mezzanine is open to the rest of the building but can be separated with curtains for additional privacy at night.

Sustainability is at the heart of Conestoga’s business model, with all logs sourced from FSC-certified sources. The company also seeks to eliminate material waste as far as possible, using cutting-edge technology to get the most out of the timber. With on-site construction crews available and an in-house technical team for self builds, this firm offers all the support necessary to build your own remote log cabin.

If you’re less ‘cabin in the woods’ and more ‘mansion in the mountains’, the Silver Birch could be the log house for you. Featuring an impressive post-and-beam porch standing 20 feet high, the building delivers on both size and aesthetics. While Confederation offers over 100 different floor plans, the company can customise each layout to meet its customers’ exact specifications.

The luxe log home was designed with the aim of capitalising on each site's natural surroundings. The impressive great room features an entire wall of glass, offering views out over the surrounding landscape and allowing light to stream into the house. With the exception of the utility room and master bathroom, every room has picture windows that draw the beauty of the great outdoors in.

The standard floor plan offers two bedrooms: a master and a generous double. However, there’s always the option to add more by converting one of the additional areas or adapting the layout of the house’s lower level. We love the rustic wood panelling used in this cosy space – the perfect rustic touch for a majestic mountain home.

Looking to build your log mansion in the most socially distanced way possible? With plenty of help on hand, the company offers training for DIY homeowners so you can take on the bulk of the work yourself. They also ship their log cabin kits all over the world with no location too remote – when can we get started?

With 1,044 square feet of space, the Mountain Lodge is a souped-up version of a log cabin that offers all the home comforts you could require in the wilderness. Designed to withstand the bleak winter weather of the northern hemisphere, the sturdy home is made from dense polar pine for enhanced insulation. Costing just $850 per square metre (£600), the lodge comes with a limited lifetime guarantee so you can be sure it’s a stellar investment. 

Inspired by traditional alpine chalets, the sustainable, energy-efficient log house has a striking design that highlights the natural beauty of the wood. Inside, a double-height living space with floor-to-ceiling windows prevents the interior from feeling cramped and gives the wilderness lodge a more modern feel. The clever L-shaped configuration zones off the dining and sitting areas, creating the impression of separate rooms.

As with all of Mountain Lodge Homes’ designs, the layout can be adapted according to a buyer's needs. The log house has space for a total of four bedrooms, with three on the lower floor and one in the loft. The interior can be finished with solid log walls for a rustic vibe or plasterboard if you're after a more contemporary look.

Mountain Lodge Homes supplies complete log house kits with numbered and pre-cut logs for simplified construction. Though you may wish to employ a contractor to carry out the building work, DIY assembly is perfectly possible for those with some prior experience. If you still don’t know if log living is for you, the company also rents out lodges in the Scottish Highlands so you can try before you buy!

Choosing a ready-made log cabin is a quick, easy and cost-effective way to create a wilderness retreat. Designed by architect Kari Lappalainen, Honka's Lokki Villa offers a modern exterior and a striking inverted pitched roof. The stylish Scandinavian design is ideal as a full-time home or a snug vacation hideaway for the whole family.

Constructed from sustainable Finnish pine, the log home is entirely renewable, producing minimal waste in its construction. Inside, the property is airy and light-filled thanks to swathes of floor-to-ceiling glazing that frame priceless views of the surrounding woodlands. Prices for Honka's characterful log cabin designs start from €1,500 per square metre, which is around $1,825 (£1.3k).

The floor plan includes 1,270 square feet of space and the layout can be tailored to meet your specific needs. This particular home offers two bedrooms, a bathroom, and an open-plan living room with a dining area and kitchen. Wood, stone and steel accents extend throughout, alongside a mixture of seamlessly integrated appliances and repurposed furniture and lighting.

Most of the living spaces open up onto an outdoor deck, while a centralised patio is situated at the front of the cabin. The wilderness home was designed to endure extreme conditions, so it's extremely thermally efficient and even earthquake resistant. A relatively fast build compared to a standard house, the Lokki Villa takes between six and 10 weeks to be made and delivered, before being swiftly slotted together by Honka's assembly team.

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