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Vintage & Retro

Take a timewarp trip and enjoy a unique vintage vacation or retro retreat for your next break; from art deco villas to modernist classics, gleaming airstreams to cosy retro caravans and more, everything in this section includes a nostalgic nod to the past!
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Churches & Chapels

Find your own sanctuary and divine setting with a stay in a beautifully converted church or chapel. Once consigned to parsons and vicars, these incredibly historic and ancient venues now offer a chance to holiday out of the ordinary.
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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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The Water Shed Grand Design holiday house in Chichester West Sussex

Architect Designed

Enjoy a holiday in modern or historic architecture with a stay in one of our specially curated architect-designed homes. With stunning settings and locations combined with innovative design, these are swoonworthy rentals with a unique edge.
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Underwater

Sublime submarine adventures await for budding water babies with these incredible underwater places to stay. Watch shoals of fish and plenty of other marine creatures swim lazily by from your very own private nest-cum-aquarium.
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Wildcard!

Our Wildcard contingent are an odd collection of misfits, but that's why we love them! They all share a common trait - a particularly quirky feature or style that makes them difficult to categorise or pigeon hole  Get to know and love our Wildcards as much as we do.
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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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Portugal

A country of blessed contradictions, Portugal is strewn with medieval castles, cobbled villages, a wide range of stunning landscapes and of course, some truly unique places to stay. You'll also discover almost 530 miles of Atlantic Ocean-bathed beaches, drenched in 3,000 glorious hours of golden sunshine every year. With fine…
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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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Australia

It may take over a day to reach Australia from the UK (even with the first ever non-stop passenger flight taking off in 2018), but the journey is more than worth it. From the moment you step off the plane, you'll be captivated by one of the most wildly beautiful…
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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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Family Friendly

Gather your clan and plan one of the most unique and exciting adventures as a family, whether it be stargazing from your own geodome to a fairytale treehouse, these spellbinding places are ideal for families and the kids will love them.
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One Night Stays

One Night Stays

We've all been there: your annual leave has diminished faster than you can say 'long weekend break', but help is at hand with these truly special short but sweet breaks, and your pathway to one night of unusual holiday accommodation heaven.
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Dog Friendly

If you feel that it's not a family holiday unless the pet pooch can come along too, then you'll be glad to know that all the unique & exciting Host Unusual places to stay in this category are either dog-friendly or offer options for your beloved four-legged friend.
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Hot Tubs

Hot tubs: fun, relaxing and some would even say they provide health benefits! There's no mistaking the appeal of a hot tub in which to soak your cares away and we have no shortage here of unique pathways to hot tub accommodation heaven. Explore our collection of private hot tubs…
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Woodland Retreats

If forest bathing is your thing, then go down to the woods and indulge your arboreal addiction with a stay in a peaceful woodland retreat. These properties all have a leafy location, ideal for your next break.
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Adults Only

Stylish, unique and peaceful: these are all buzzwords in this selection of unique properties, all tailored for adults. So leave the kids behind and retreat to a romantic getaway, somewhere truly 'grown up' with your name on it.
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AirShip 2

Drimnin, The Highlands, Scotland

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £160 / night

Cary Arms & Spa Beach Huts

Babbacombe Beach, Devon, England

Sleeps: 2 per hut
Bedrooms: 1 per hut
From £195 /night

Haurapa PurePod

Cromwell, Otago, New Zealand

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £345/ night

PYTCHAir Private Jet

Brislington, Bristol, England

Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £300 /nt

Boutique Barges

London, England

Sleeps: 4-5 per boat
Bedrooms: 1
From £460 / 2 nts

Brook House Woods

Bromyard, Herefordshire, England

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1 per cabin
From £180 /night

Special Offers & Late Availability

25% off all dates to the end of January!
25% off all dates to the end of January!

Barford Beach House

Nr. Bude, Cornwall, England

Sleeps: 12+4
Bedrooms: 6
From £2,960 /4nts
10% off any Relaxing January Getaway - Use Discount Code:TIMEFORYOU10
10% off any Relaxing January Getaway - Use Discount Code:TIMEFORYOU10

Pheasant's Roost

Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, England

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £230 / night
Availability within 6 weeks, see calendar for dates
50% off a 5th consecutive night, or 1 night complimentary when booking 6 nigh…

Oasyhotel

San Marcello Piteglio, Tuscany, Italy

Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 1 or 2 per lodge
From £344 / night
Availability within 6 weeks, see calendar for dates
The Warren House - up to 30% discounts for lower occupancy (4 or less) Contact us

Still Southwold

Southwold, Suffolk, England

Sleeps:
Bedrooms: 1, 2 or 4
From £826/week
10% OFF: use code WINTER10 when booking
10% OFF: use code WINTER10 when booking

Llanthony Castaway

Llanthony, Monmouthshire, Wales

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £125 / night
Availability within 6 weeks, see calendar for dates
10% discount for stays of 4 nights +, 20% discount for stays of 7 nights +

Quarry Hill Church

Strangford, County Down, Northern Ireland

Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5
From £600 / night
Special Offers Late Availability

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