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Explore our live availability and book your next stay with us. 1-4 night stays. If you have special requests, want longer stays or your dates aren’t showing then please reach out. Please note our Reconnect cabin is dog friendly. We ask that you be mindful of nearby horses if bringing your pets. 45mins from London.

Discount codes only work at Reconnect, Hertfordshire.

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Icons representing St Albans, no wifi, countryside, onsen bath, dogs allowed, 1-hour to London, public transport, and good phone signal.

Wake with the sunrise and birdsong; take slow moments; reflect by yourself, or reconnect with loved ones. 

Situated in 9 acres of private, undisturbed meadow. Just you and the cabin. Oh, and our outdoor bath. A short walk to country pubs, cafes, shops and perfectly situated to explore the nearby Woodland Trust forests. Plenty of running, walking and cycling trails straight out of the meadow.

The cabin is powered by solar power. There’s no wifi, but there is a fast mobile signal in and around the cabin. Disconnect from your devices and soak away your stresses in our outdoor bath and plunge pool.

A stone’s throw from London. Closest train stations: St Albans City, Harpenden & Welwyn Garden City. Easily get here without a car.

Thinking of cycling? It’s an easy 6.6km from the St Albans City station to the cabin.

Reconnect Policies:

Check in time - 3pm

Check out time - 11am (early and late available for an extra fee)

Pets - Small / medium dogs are very welcome for an additional fee of £30. Please select our pet add on at checkout.

Occupancy - 2 Adults, 1 infant max. Please contact us to confirm if you wish to bring an infant

  • In the cabin you’ll find a selection of teas, coffee beans, salt, pepper, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The kitchen is equipped with a two ring gas hob, and all of the cooking equipment required for making meals and drinks.

    The cabin is heated with a log fired stove, which also has a cute pizza oven compartment for your pizza night needs. Outdoors there’s a fire pit with a cooking grill for your smores or burgers. And a huge Japanes Onsen bath, big enough for two. For all of your hot and cold water therapy needs.

    Our bathroom has a sink, luxurious shower and a waterless toilet. Not your icky composting toilet, but not your usual flushable toilet (more on this in our FAQs).

  • Secure off-road parking for 1 car. From the parking there is a 170 metre walk up a slight incline to the cabin.

    You’ll find a trolley in the parking area to help carry your bags to the cabin.

A few reviews…

  • What an amazing experience full of calm and peace. You've created such a beautiful space. I am leaving here fully 're-charged' and 're-energised'. I cannot wait to come back and do it all over again.

    Obi Vincent - June 2024

  • Wow! Wow! Wow! What an unbelievable space you have created. The attention to detail is incredible. The setting is stunning. What a beautiful concept. An unforgettable weekend made so special by your beautiful space. Will be recommending to everyone.

    Daisy & Ryan - June 2024

  • Thank you for sharing your wonderful cabin with the world. So close to the noise of our everyday but removed enough from everything to pause and enjoy the sun and noise of the birds & switch off, enjoying the simple pleasures of time together (and lots of cooking). Will definitely be back.

    Mathew & Mason - May 2024

 FAQs

  • Reconnect is our cabin located close to London, in St Albans. A stone's throw from London and easily accessible by car and by train.

    The closest train stations are St Albans City, Harpenden or Welwyn Garden City. It’s a short taxi ride from all three, approximately 10-15 minutes. Uber is widely available. There is parking available for anyone wanting to drive. Off-road parking, available for maximum two vehicles.

    *Thinking of cycling? It’s an easy 6.6km from the St Albans City station to the cabin.

    Once you arrive, there is a trolley to unload your belongings into, and there’s a 170 metre walk, on a slight slope, up to the cabin.

    Re-Wild, our location in Lancashire has two cabins, Rest and Recharge. We recommend coming by car to this location as it is remote, in a National Landscape. 1 hour from Manchester, 1.5 hours from Leeds, Liverpool and Blackpool, 2 hours from Sheffield and a 5 hour drive from London.

  • Part of the Re experience is encouraging you to disconnect from your devices and have a digital detox, as such we do not provide wifi in the cabin.

    However, Reconnect cabin is well connected to most mobile networks, and has strong 4G signal. You won’t feel disconnected from the digital world, unless you want to be.

    Phone signal is more limited at our Lancashire location, however we have plenty of books, games and hikes to keep you occupied during your stay. We recommend downloading an offline map prior to arriving to the cabins.

  • Reconnect cabin sleeps two adults. Over 18 bookings only. If you require a small cot for an infant, please let us know.

    Reconnect is a pet friendly cabin, for small and medium sized dogs and cats. You can add a pet at point of booking.

    Rest cabin sleeps two adults. No pets.

    Recharge cabin sleeps 3 adults with a sofa bed. No pets.

    Rest + Recharge can be booked together for group bookings. 5 adults maximum.

    • Cosy king sized bed

    • High quality linens and towels

    • Bench seating

    • Dining table

    • 3 pin plug, with USB-A and USB-C ports

    • Shaving plug in the bathroom

    • Two-burner gas hob

    • Undercounter fridge with freezer tray

    • Log burning stove with integrated pizza oven

    • Wood for the log burning stove and external fire pit (and extra should you run out)

    • Earl grey, green & chamomile tea, tea pot & kettle

    • Organic coffee beans, grinder, stovetop coffee maker & cafetiere

    • Pots and pans & cooking utensils

    • Plates, bowls, mugs, tumblers & wine glasses, ice trays in the freezer

    • Olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt & pepper

    • Reusable water bottle, pitcher jug, large thermos flask, and coffee flask

    • General waste, recycling and food waste bins

    • Rechargeable speaker and charge cable

    • Books & games

    • Yoga mats

    • Toilet roll, hand & body soap, shampoo & conditioner

    • Bathroom mirror

    • External decking - great for taking in the view or yoga session

    • External two person sofa and side tables

    • External fire pit and log seats

    • External two person bath

    • Rain captured water tap for washing off muddy shoes and boots

    • External boot rack & boot brush

    • Rechargeable torches & lamp

    • Travel hairdryer (please be mindful of usage, as a solar powered cabin)

    • Bath towels for external baths or hot tubs

    • Cosy king sized beds

    • High quality linens and towels

    • Sofa seating

    • 3 pin plugs

    • Two-burner gas or electric hobs

    • Undercounter fridge

    • Rest - Log burning stove with integrated oven compartment for cooking

    • Recharge - electric stove

    • Wood and firelighters for the log burning stove (and extra should you run out)

    • Earl grey, green & chamomile tea, tea pot & kettle

    • Organic coffee beans, grinder, stovetop coffee maker & cafetiere

    • Pots and pans & cooking utensils

    • Plates, bowls, mugs, tumblers & wine glasses

    • Olive oil, salt & pepper

    • General waste, recycling and food waste bins

    • Books & games

    • Yoga mats

    • Toilet roll, hand & body soap, shampoo & conditioner

    • Bathroom mirror

    • External decking - great for taking in the view or yoga session

    • External dining table

    • External fire pit and log seats

    • Hot tub with jets and lights

    • Hairdryer

    • Bath towels for hot tub

    • External BBQ

  • Reconnect - We have off-road parking, within a padlocked entrance to the meadow. We request that you keep the gates locked at all times. You’ll be provided with the lock combination to let yourselves in and out ahead of your arrival.

    Re-Wild - Gated off-road parking in one designated parking area for the cabins. No padlocks or codes as this parking is shared with other guests.

  • Reconnect - We offer a selection of food and drink which is available to purchase at point of booking.

    We've worked with our local organic farm shop to provide meat and veggie breakfast hampers, granola packs and a selection of light snacks and soft drinks. One week's notice is required for the breakfast hampers.

    These will be waiting in the fridge for you on arrival - so you don't need to think about food supplies.

    Re-Wild - We are working on getting local food hampers to these cabins, however they are not yet currently available. Please do reach out with any special requests in the meantime.

  • Reconnect - Tesco express is close to the cabin within a 5 minute drive, or a 25 minute walk for anything you need urgently. Carpenter’s Nursery, the local farm shop is also a 7 minute drive for fresh produce.

    If you need assistance sourcing any items, please get in touch and we’ll see if we can assist.

    Re-Wild - Nearest shops are located in Clitheroe, about a 20 minute drive from the cabins. It is best to stop on your way to pick up supplies.

  • If you need to cancel your booking you may do so. Depending on the notice given for your cancellation, some of the booking fee may be refundable to you.

    If you cancel your booking four or more weeks before your booking, 100% of the booking fee will be refunded to you, minus payment platform fees.

    If you cancel with between one and four weeks before your booking then we can either refund you 50%, or try and find another date that works for you to reschedule. Please reach out to us if you would like us to find you new availability.

    If you cancel within one week of your booking, no refund will be available.

    Any refunds will incur a deduction of the Stripe booking fees for your reservation.

  • We ask that you notify us as soon as this happens on hello@recabins.com

    Small accidents happen and we don’t want to penalise you for enjoying yourself. However, as a small independent company we have to cover these costs. We hope you’ll take care of our little cabins and the surrounding land. In the case of damage we will request payment to cover these damages after your stay.

    This also applies to anything you might accidentally remove from the cabin that we have provided. Be careful to check your bags before you leave to make sure you haven’t taken any charging cables, water bottles, speakers or books etc. by accident!

  • All cabins - We have carefully chosen our locations so that it is private, and gives you the space you need to relax in peace. However, you are not very far from nearby residents, including our local support team.

    Reconnect - Nobody except you will access the meadow during your stay, however they are nearby in case you need them.

    The 8 acre meadow itself has a locked gate, with the combination code changing between stays. The cabin is secured by a locking front door and internally locking windows. The key to the cabin is housed in an external lock box that only you and us have the code for. The meadow itself is located in a very peaceful area of the countryside. We know some people might feel uncomfortable being remote, however this location is a nice combination of privacy and proximity to nearby neighbours.

    The private landowner whose land you are staying in, lives next door and is on hand for any emergencies. However, you shouldn’t bump into them unless you reach out to them. Details on how to find them will be provided in the cabin.

    Re-Wild - The Farmer whose land you are staying on lives in a farmhouse nearby and is on hand for any on-site issues or emergencies.

  • Bring whatever you need to feel cosy. We operate a no shoe policy within the cabin, but you’re welcome to bring thick socks or slippers! We provide hot water bottles to keep you warm on extra cold days, but the wood burning stove should keep you warm.

    We provide complimentary wellies from Merry People at our cabin locations in a variety of sizes, however you may want to consider your footwear, depending on the time of year of your stay. Wellies or hiking boots are recommended during the wetter months. So is a waterproof jacket! You may want to bring a tote bag or rucksack for any outdoor adventures you’re planning.

    As an eco-conscious brand, we recommend that you bring your own reusable water bottle, however there is one provided in the cabin for the duration of your stay in case you forget.

    We provide body wash, shampoo, conditioner, body moisturiser and hand soap, so no need to bring these with you.

    A general tip is to pack light. There isn’t loads of room in the cabin, so bear that in mind whilst you’re packing. We’ve tried to include enough within the cabin already, so that you won’t need much more than your clothes, a good book, your journal and yourself. There is room underneath the benches for your bags.

    We have an outdoor boot rack for any wellies or boots, and space inside to keep your trainers warm.

  • Our cabins are powered by solar power. We have plenty of solar stored for your stay - we haven’t run out once!

    We still ask you to be mindful of running hairdryers or fans etc. and be conscious of energy use as an eco-conscious brand.

  • Yes, the water is perfectly safe to drink. It is the same tap water in your home.

    It can be challenging to get water to remote places, so we recommend conserving your water usage where possible. A 3-minute shower uses 7.5 gallons of water. You won't ever run out of water during your stay, but as an eco-conscious brand, we ask you to minimise your usage.

    Think before filling the bath-tub to the brim (you will fill the tub up more just by getting in!)

  • Reconnect - The bathroom has a sink, rainfall & handheld shower and a waterless toilet. Not your icky composting toilet, but not your usual flushable toilet. Lift the toilet lid up and you’ll find that the the solids area remains covered from view with a clever, automatic concealing screen (it opens as you sit down and closes as you stand up).

    Re-Wild - Bathrooms here are fully plumbed in and you have sinks, showers and flushing toilets.

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