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Discover Unusual Places to Stay
Browse our selection of the most quirky accommodation and unique places to stay UK & worldwide in specially curated categories
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Hideaway Huts and The Watch House
Duloe, Cornwall, England
Sleeps: 2 (+2) or 5
Bedrooms: Open plan
From
£110 / night
Special Offers & Late Availability
Croft 103
Laid, The Highlands, Scotland
Sleeps: 2 per cottage
Bedrooms: 1 per cottage
From
£2200 /week
Boloquoy Victorian Farm and Watermill
Boloquoy, Orkney Islands, Scotland
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From
£220/nt (1-2 guests)
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Glamping
Glamping ('glamorous camping') holidays have soared in popularity and variety in recent years both in the UK and worldwide. Why not try something new and exciting? Here you can browse our selection of unique & quirky glamping and luxury camping sites, with options including bell tents, yurts, tipis, geodomes, glamping…
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England
History, culture, royalty and folklore - England has it all. The range of magical destinations and unique accommodation options to be discovered in this surprisingly diverse country are sure to satisfy all holiday tastes...and contrary to popular belief, it isn't always raining! Take a look in every direction, and you'll…
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Scotland
Though geographically linked with England, Scotland has a mesmerising independent spirit. Not simply the home of whisky and golf, you'll be surprised at the diversity to be found here, along with some of the friendliest people you could meet, and some truly quirky and unusual places to stay. Surrounded by…
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France
Vive la France! Rich in gastronomy, culture and je ne sais quoi, you can expect uninimitable style and hospitality plus an abundance of truly unique places to stay in just about any French location you care to visit. One of the most beautiful and distinctive regions, Alsace in the north…
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Cornwall
Infused with magical myth and packed with fresh adventure, Cornwall is a true treasure-hunter's paradise...with unusual places to stay that are fit for King Arthur himself! Indeed, Cornwall is the setting for the legend of King Arthur (not to mention Poldark), and amongst surroundings so naturally majestic, it's not hard…
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Wales
Mostly famed for its rural land (and plenty of sheep!), in reality there is something new and different to discover in every corner of Wales. From three amazing national parks - Snowdonia, the Pembrokeshire Coast and the Brecon Beacons - to the 870-mile Wales Coast Path and many cheerful seaside…
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