Winston at Unplugged in Mells, Somerset — Digital Detox Cabin

Mells, Somerset

Unplug, Unwind, Utterly Surrender

Somerset's sweetest secret asks only one thing of you: leave the screen behind.

Deep in the rolling Somerset countryside, a short drive from the artisan streets of Frome, Winston is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever needed a Wi-Fi password in the first place. This beautifully considered cabin — part of the Unplugged collection — runs entirely on solar power and comes equipped with a padlocked phone lockbox, the symbolic centrepiece of your stay. Hand over the device, exhale, and let the silence do its quiet, magnificent work. It really is that simple, and that profound.

Evenings here belong entirely to the wood-fired hot tub, which earns every superlative we might throw at it. Surrounded by the dark Somerset sky, the ritual of stoking the fire and waiting for the water to reach temperature becomes a meditative pleasure in itself — a reminder that some of life's finest rewards still require patience. An Instax camera is thoughtfully provided, because some moments deserve to be captured, just not uploaded. The resulting prints, slightly imperfect and gloriously analogue, feel like the perfect souvenir of a stay spent genuinely present.

Winston is best suited to couples craving reconnection, digital detoxers who suspect they've forgotten what boredom feels like, and nature lovers drawn to Somerset's gentle, unhurried beauty. With the acclaimed market town of Frome on the doorstep and birdsong as your morning alarm, three nights here won't just feel restorative — they'll feel like a revelation. Book it before your phone does.

Notable Features

What Sets It Apart

  • No wifi
  • Phone lockbox
  • Wood-fired hot tub
  • Solar power
  • Instax camera
  • Near Frome

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Inside & Out

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Guest Voices

What They Say

We've stayed at this glamping pod twice and would return again. It's secluded, a pod in a garden, in a field on its own ! Perfect getaway. The dogs loved it and appreciated the paddling pool and use of the dog walking field each morning. Pod is very well equipped and in an excellent location for touring in this area. Highly recommended by me and my girls.

Sarah Baker5/5

We had a lovely time at Widget Farm with our 2 dogs. It's perfect for reative dogs as it's lovely and quiet, so we can enjoy the countryside.

Karen Hawen5/5

Just come back from second stay here at the pod at widgets farm, we really enjoyed the comfort and quiet setting for our dogs and the all enclosed paddock every morning is a winner 😀 we shall be back 😀 ❤️

lisa pearse-barons5/5

A great place to stay with your dog.

Karen C5/5

Winston at Unplugged

Standerwick, Frome BA11 2PR, UK

Guest Rating

5/ 5

Based on 4 reviews

Category

Hidden Gem

Location

Mells, Somerset

Price Range

£150-250/night

Style

Digital Detox Cabin

Best For

digital detoxerscouplesnature lovers
Dog-Friendly
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