Unplugged

A showcase of the UK’s most remote and exciting off-grid homes, from tiny forest cabins to dramatic cliff-top retreats, for anyone dreaming of getting away from it all to live a better, more eco-conscious life. There’s never been a better time to escape the everyday. Across the UK, rural living is enjoying a new wave of popularity, while staycationers are swapping overseas travel for restorative breaks closer to home. Driven by a desire to reconnect with nature, slow down and live more sustainably, we’re increasingly seeking places that offer a simpler, more mindful way of life. With bold, evocative imagery, Unplugged celebrates the UK’s most alluring off-grid homes, each with net-zero credentials. Sited on remote islands and in wild coastal settings and secluded rural landscapes across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, these homes offer a glimpse of a greener, more considered future. Organized by scale, from extra small to medium, these are inspiring, attainable escapes rather than luxury mansions, with appeal to both self-builders and holidaymakers. The third in Dominic Bradbury’s successful Off the Grid series for Thames & Hudson, Unplugged showcases a fresh, sustainable vision for rural living.