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Whether it’s a starlit sky, a bubbling hot tub or a particular type of unusual accommodation, we’re sure to have all the pathways to holiday heaven you need!

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Plenty of availability between 22 Apr - 22 May, last minute luxury Spring bre…

Woolbrook Reservoir

Sidmouth, Devon, England

Sleeps: 16
Bedrooms: 6
From £3813 /week
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Coastal Cabins

Bideford, Devon, England

Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Open plan
From £80 / night
Alice in Wonderland themed dining room

Wonderland House

Brighton, East Sussex, England

Sleeps: 24
Bedrooms: 6
From £1,200 (2nts)

The Transmitter Bunker

Ringstead, Dorset, England

Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £733 / week
10% off our last summer availability in Treetop House and Curved Stone House.…

The Stonehouses

Ullapool, The Highlands, Scotland

Sleeps: 3-4 per property
Bedrooms: 2 per property
From £255 / night

Casa Fontelheira

Vila Nune, Porto/North Portugal

Sleeps: 5 or 6 per tent
Bedrooms: 2 or 3 per tent
From £120 / night

Special Offers & Late Availability

Available for 2 night stay Easter Sun & Mon.
Available for 2 night stay Easter Sun & Mon.

The Old Livery

Burford, Oxfordshire, England

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £150 - £200 /nt
25% off April including Easter
25% off April including Easter

Pentire Penthouse

Newquay, Cornwall, England

Sleeps: 8+2
Bedrooms: 4
From £1300 /4nts
Availability for this unique adventure remains in April and early May!
Availability for this unique adventure remains in April and early May!

Parrot World Lodges

Crécy-la-Chapelle, Île-de-France

Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 1
From £385 / night
LATE OFFER 20% off for stay 21–25 April (4 nights). ONLY £1170 for 6 people. …
LATE OFFER 20% off for stay 21–25 April (4 nights). ONLY £1170 for 6 people. …

Shangri-La House

Waxham, Norfolk, England

Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £1351 (7nts offpeak)
Availability throughout most dates and weekends in April and May
Availability throughout most dates and weekends in April and May

The Railway Hotel Fordingbridge

Fordingbridge, Hampshire, England

Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 1-2 per room
From £127 / night
15% OFF bookings starting before May 6th! Code 'LAST MINUTE'
15% OFF bookings starting before May 6th! Code 'LAST MINUTE'

LandyCampers

Broxted, Essex, England

Sleeps: 2-7 guests
Bedrooms: 1 or 2 roof tents
From £165 / night
Special Offers Late Availability
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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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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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Warwick Knight Caravan at The Glamping Orchard

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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View of the central highlands of Guatemala from a hill house at Hobbitenango

Hill & Hole Houses

Experience your own slice of magic with a unique stay in a mystical, fantasy hill hole or house. These enchanting hideaways are an other-worldly retreat from everyday life where you can pretend you are residing in a storybook, even just for a short while.
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Wagons, Trucks & Trailers

Symbolising a way of life that almost seems at odds with the modern world, gypsy wagons, vardos and trailers are at once colourful and distinctive. Converted trucks and campers also provide a unique accommodation adventure behind the wheel!
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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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Ireland

The Emerald Isle may be small in size, but you're sure to find it huge in heart, history and culture - not to mention populated by some of the friendliest and most talkative people you could ever wish to meet, and some of the quirkiest places to stay. Lyrical to…
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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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Italy

When you think about Italy, what immediately springs to mind? Capital city Rome, with its Coloseum and ancient history-infused surroundings, style haven Milan, the picturesque canals of Venice, or Florence's famed Uffizi Gallery...no matter what you think about first, there's no denying that Italy is a heavy hitter when it…
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New Zealand

Known as the ‘Land of the Long White Cloud' in native Maori language, New Zealand stretches gloriously out for almost one thousand miles across two main islands...both filled with characterful and quirky places to stay. Discover active volcanoes, island havens and rich Maori heritage on the North island, while the…
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Mexico

There's far more to Mexico than jalapeno-spiced tacos, salt-rimmed margaritas and cactus plants. Think paradise-like, palmed-studded beaches with candlelit cabanas, vibrant cities, and awe-inspiring cloud-topped volcanoes for starters... not to mention some seriously unique places to stay! The Great Outdoors is never greater than in Mexico, with its 10,000km of…
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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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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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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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A see-through glamping pod on rocky land with rocky hillside and the sea behind it

Remote Location

Sometimes during the hectic fray of everyday life the saying 'to get away from it all' really needs to ring true. Well, your escape hatch is here with this selection of delightfully remote locations, where the only distractions are of your own creation.
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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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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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