Looking for a weekend escape where your phone stays locked away and your attention turns to incredible food instead? Unplugged has unveiled Archie, its first-ever food-focused digital detox cabin, offering guests the chance to disconnect from technology while reconnecting through outdoor cooking, nature and slow travel.
Located in the picturesque Vale of Belvoir in Leicestershire, just over an hour from London by train, Archie has been created in partnership with outdoor cooking specialists Big Green Egg, combining Unplugged’s signature offline retreats with a premium alfresco dining experience.
A Digital Detox Designed for Food Lovers
Unlike a traditional countryside getaway, Archie has been purpose-built for food enthusiasts.
Every stay includes access to a Big Green Egg ceramic outdoor cooker, allowing guests to grill, roast, smoke, bake pizzas and slow-cook meals using restaurant-quality outdoor cooking equipment. The cabin is also stocked with chef’s knives, cast iron cookware, barbecue accessories and even a leather chef’s apron to complete the experience.
Guests can also choose to:
- Visit nearby farm shops for fresh local produce
- Order a locally sourced BBQ hamper delivered directly to the cabin
- Explore award-winning pubs and restaurants around the Vale of Belvoir
- Relax in a private wood-fired hot tub after a day of cooking and countryside walks
A New Take on Slow Travel
Archie builds on Unplugged’s popular 72-hour digital detox concept, where visitors voluntarily lock away their smartphones and swap endless notifications for books, board games, instant cameras and time spent outdoors.
The company says the idea for a food-focused cabin came directly from customer feedback, with cooking-themed escapes consistently ranking among the most requested additions over the past five years.
As interest in slow travel, wellness holidays and screen-free experiences continues to grow, Archie aims to offer a different kind of luxury—one centred around meaningful experiences rather than constant connectivity.
Explore the Best of the Vale of Belvoir
Archie sits within easy reach of some of the area’s best food destinations.
Highlights nearby include:
- Belvoir Castle Farm Shop for local produce
- The Martin’s Arms, run by MasterChef: The Professionals champion Laurence Henry
- The Chequers Inn
- Scenic countryside walking trails through the Vale of Belvoir
The cabin is also dog-friendly, making it an appealing option for couples looking to escape the city without leaving their four-legged companion behind.
What Makes Archie Different?
While Unplugged already offers dozens of off-grid cabins across the UK, Archie becomes the brand’s first accommodation specifically curated around cooking and food.
Features include:
- Big Green Egg outdoor cooker
- Premium outdoor cooking equipment
- Phone lockbox for a genuine digital detox
- Wood-fired hot tub
- Kingsize bed
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Board games, books and retro radio
- Dog-friendly accommodation
For anyone craving a break from endless scrolling, Archie offers a compelling alternative: good food, fresh air and uninterrupted time in nature.
Plan Your Stay
Archie is now available to book through Unplugged as part of its collection of digital detox cabins across the UK.
- Unplugged Archie cabin: https://unplugged.rest/archie
- Unplugged cabins: https://unplugged.rest/cabins
- Big Green Egg UK: https://biggreenegg.co.uk
