Red Beech Cabin's stone pillar and lantern at dusk, mountains and forest beyond

Ukanc · Lake Bohinj · Triglav National Park

Stay until the lantern's
the only light left.

One of the oldest cabins in Ukanc near the shore of Lake Bohinj — the original clay oven, three bedrooms, and nowhere in particular you need to be.

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1885 Foundation Stone Laid
Exterior of Red Beech Cabin among the beech forest
The original wooden interior of Red Beech Cabin

The Story

A mountain cabin since 1885

Welcome to one of the original mountain cabins in Bohinjsko jezero. Its history dates back to 1885, when the foundation stone was first laid.

Boasting original interior features, a traditional clay oven, and exposed wooden beams, the cabin is a beautiful, lived-in piece of Slovenian history.

Self-catering kitchen

A fully equipped kitchen, ready however you like to cook on holiday.

Original clay oven

The 1885 krušna peč — still part of the cabin today.

Free parking

Free parking right outside the cabin.

Who's Behind It

A family business

Red Beech Cabin is owned and run by a family business based in Slovenia. When you book direct or send us a message, you're reaching the family, not a call centre.

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Living room with the original tiled wood-burning stove

Living room

The original krušna peč, wooden beams, and a place to sit once the sun's down.

The Cabin

One cabin, original inside and out

Red Beech Cabin sleeps up to five guests across three bedrooms. The foundation stone was laid in 1885, and the original clay oven (krušna peč) and wooden ceiling beams are still part of the cabin today — not reproductions. The kitchen is fully equipped and self-catering, so you can cook however suits your stay. Downstairs, the living room and dining nook keep their original character; upstairs, the three bedrooms sit under the original roofline.

Dining nook with stained-glass windows

Dining nook

Stained glass and a table for six — breakfast with a view of the forest.

The self-catering kitchen

Kitchen

Fully equipped and self-catering, cook however suits your stay.

Upstairs landing with original wood panelling

Upstairs

Three bedrooms, sleeping up to five, tucked under the original roofline.

What's included

  • Self-Catering Kitchen
  • Original Clay Oven
  • Free Wi-Fi & Smart TV
  • 1.5 Bathrooms
  • Free Parking
  • Mountain & Forest Views
  • 5-Min Walk To The Lake

Reviews

See what past guests have said

90+ Stays Since 2022

“We had a brilliant time at Red Beech Cabin in August. Swam in the lake every day, paddleboarded, walked around, took the cable car to Vogel… The house was beautiful and characterful. We loved it!”

Emma 2026

“We (family of 5 adults) enjoyed our one week stay immensely! The cabin is small but cozy, maintained with love, clean and equipped with everything you need and more… We'd love to come back!”

Wolfram 2026

“The location is absolutely magnificent! So much to do in walking distance from lake walks to the amazing cable car… Andrej was also very kind and supportive.”

Christopher 2025

“Our one week stay at the Red Beach Cabin was wonderful. The cabin was accurate to its description and Andrej was attentive with communication requests… making amazing family memories.”

Marissa 2025

“We spent 4 glorious nights in this beautiful, peaceful and unpretentious cabin in a wonderful location that is so peaceful and beautiful it was very hard to leave… We would all stay here again, thank you!”

Helen 2023

“Wonderful location for a stay at Bohinj. A characterful forest lodge in a beautiful setting… The kitchen is a little small, and some of the kitchen equipment is not the newest. If six people are staying, one toilet is a push.”

Patrick 2025
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Around You

Inside Triglav National Park

Five minutes from Lake Bohinj, twenty from the Savica Waterfall, and a cable car ride from skiing at Vogel.

Clear river near Red Beech Cabin, popular for fishing

Fishing

Lake Bohinj is a well-known trout and grayling fishing spot, five minutes' walk from the cabin. Fishing here is regulated inside Triglav National Park — you'll need a permit from the local angling association (Ribiška družina Bohinj) before you cast a line.

Hiking trail near Red Beech Cabin, Triglav National Park

Hiking

The cabin sits on the road to the Savica Waterfall, a 20-minute walk away. Alpine routes lead up into Triglav National Park — as far as Mount Triglav itself (2,864m) — with Mostnica Gorge a short drive in the other direction.

Lake Bohinj, ideal for kayaking and swimming

Kayaking & swimming

Slovenia's largest permanent lake, glacially clear and five minutes' walk from the cabin. Popular for kayaking, paddleboarding and swimming in summer, with rentals at Ribčev Laz — and the Vogel cable car for skiing is close by in winter.

As a partner of the local tourism office, we can help you get the Julian Alps Card for discounted access to attractions, cable cars and public transport across the valley — just ask when you arrive.

Gallery

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Front gable of Red Beech Cabin among autumn beech leaves Living room at Red Beech Cabin with the original tiled stove Aerial view of Lake Bohinj and the Triglav National Park mountains Dining nook with stained-glass windows and a table set for breakfast Red Beech Cabin's stone pillar and wrought-iron lantern at dusk, forest and evening sky beyond Red Beech Cabin's garden with a small wayside shrine The self-catering kitchen at Red Beech Cabin Upstairs hallway with vintage taxidermy mounts and painted doors

Pricing

Straightforward, per cabin

From €170 a night

Prices are per night, per cabin, unless stated otherwise — not per person. Rates change with the season, plus a one-off cleaning fee and the local tourist tax; the full price list is on the booking page.

  • Sleeps up to five, across three bedrooms
  • Minimum stay of four nights
  • Long-stay discounts available
  • Shorter stays possible on request — ask us

FAQ

Everything you need to know before you stay

A few of the questions we're asked most before booking.

Book directly through our calendar for the best rate and no third-party fees, or send a booking enquiry via Contact and we'll confirm availability directly.

60 days or more before arrival: full refund. Between 59 and 30 days: 50% refund. Fewer than 30 days before arrival, or leaving early: no refund. Full detail is in our Terms & House Rules.

Check-in is after 15:00 on the day of arrival; check-out is by 10:00, with a different time possible by prior arrangement with us.

Not without our prior written consent — please ask before you book if you'd like to bring one.

Yes, free parking for two cars right outside the cabin.
Red Beech Cabin's front gable and covered entrance in daylight

Booking

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Ukanc 15, 4265 Bohinjsko jezero, Slovenia — five minutes' walk from Lake Bohinj, inside Triglav National Park.

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