Leave the World Behind

Going off-grid needn’t mean slumming it. These new, far-flung retreats are well-crafted oases that immerse visitors in the unspoilt beauty of nature

URBAN COWBOY LODGE, NEW YORK

Nestled in the Catskill Mountains, this lodge is a gateway to the great outdoors. The 68-acre grounds start with fire pits on the lawn, then fade to a wilderness threaded with hiking trails and creeks. Private decks and wood-burning pot belly stoves are some of the features of the 28 rooms and suites, set across five timber-clad buildings. For the interiors, coowner Lyon Porter has achieved a nostalgic-yet-chic vibe based on Navajo-inspired geometric patterns, hunting lodge flourishes and antiques. At The Dining Room restaurant, meanwhile, the focus is on ‘holistic’ dishes and local produce. From US$175 (£134). urbancowboy.com

RUNNERS- UP MOUNT MULLIGAN LODGE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA

Just two-and-a-half hours’ drive from Cairns, this getaway at the foot of Mount Mulligan has room for just eight couples. Days are spent hiking, kayaking, fishing or visiting former gold mines. Gourmet meals include pairings with native wines, and there are private tubs on the veranda of every room. From A$1,700 (£932), all-inclusive. mountmulligan.com

RIO PALENA LODGE, PATAGONIA, CHILE

This imposing new chalet in northern Aysén has just seven en suites. Whether you opt for horse-riding, hiking, winetasting or even helicopter fishing, a true Andean adventure beckons.

Eight nights, including fishing licences, meals, drinks and local transfers from £5,610, based on two sharing. elevenexperience.com

The hunting lodge-chic bar at Urban Cowboy Lodge ABOVE: The Lodge is set in 68 acres of upstate wilderness near the town of Little Indian