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New to Host Unusual: a Circus-Themed Hotel Suite, Posh Glamping Havens, Hilltop Cabins with Coastal Views…
Looking for a unique escape to boast about long after you’ve returned home? We’ve got you covered with our latest selection of awe-inspiring re-treats.
Upgrade your family stay in Paris to a huge, eye-popping circus or champion-themed suite, complete with games and creative accessories that may see you putting the city sightseeing on hold!
Explore the vast Galloway Hills from the quirky comfort of a rural site with wood-fired hot tubs and Segway tours, or head to a soothing 600-acre Dorset family farm and hole yourselves up amongst wildlife and golden sunflowers.
Meanwhile, if you don’t want to break your exercise routine while you’re away, this Northumberland eco-haven boasts sublime coastal views and wild fitness programmes in the Great Outdoors.
We’ve got so much more to show you, including authentic thatched havens, idyllic lakeside lodges, and a forester’s cottage owned by descendants of Robert the Bruce himself.
Author: Nina Jervis
Main image: Hillside Huts and Cabins | Northumberland
Nyth Robin
Aberdovey, Gwynedd
A welcoming, eco-friendly glamping site with eclectic accommodation, peacefully secluded amongst private woodland in Snowdonia National Park.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps:
From
£70 / night
The Old Watermill
Trentham, Staffordshire
Live the charmed country life, in an characterfully converted watermill that's ideal for relaxed family holidays, surrounded by soothing Staffordshire countryside.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 5
From
£419/2nts
The Beach House
Pwllheli, Gwynedd
A laid-back, dog-friendly North Wales retreat that's right on the promenade of Pwllheli's mesmerising South Beach, surrounded by epic sea-and-mountain views.
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
From
£724/2nts
Abeille Maison Glamping
Bol, Brac
A sumptuous and sustainable glamping haven with a fine-dining restaurant, cocktail bar, and luxury tents with private pools, breath-takingly set just above Croatia's world-famous ‘Golden Horn' beach.
Bedrooms: 1-2 bedroom tents
Sleeps: 2-4
From
£397 / night
Long Valley Yurts Coniston
Nr Coniston, Cumbria
A selection of cosily furnished, family-sized yurts with Scandinavian wood-fired hot tubs, nestled on a peaceful working hill farm in the Lake District, and achingly close to the coast.
Bedrooms: Open plan
Sleeps: Up to 6 per yurt
From
£325 (4 nights midweek)
Rock & Castle Escapes
North Berwick, East Lothian
Bespoke-crafted, adults-only hideaways, secluded on a scenic East Lothian farming estate that's within walking distance of Tantallon Castle and Seacliff Beach.
Bedrooms: 1 per hut
Sleeps: 2 per hut
From
£105 - £120 / night
Gorsebank
Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway
Quirky accommodation, wood-fired hot tubs, and fun Segway tours in the Great Outdoors of the Galloway Hills, just a few miles from the magnificent Solway coastline.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: 2-10 guests
From
£45-£160 / night
Loch Venachar Lodges
Nr Callander, Perthshire
Spectacular family and dog-friendly sanctuaries with al fresco hot tubs, surrounded by nature in the heart of the Trossachs, right on the shore of the shimmering freshwater loch.
Bedrooms: 2 or 3 per lodge
Sleeps: 4 or 6 per lodge
From
£240 / night (Coorie)
The Warren
Dolassey, Powys
A gorgeous, glass-fronted haven with a green roof, an al fresco hot tub, and luxurious bedrooms that face the rolling hills, dreamily secluded on a friendly family farm in Powys.
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 7
From
£200 / night
Wylde Valley Camping
Week St Mary, Cornwall
Go back to life's most beautiful basics, with camping pitches and boutique bell tents nestled amongst acres of pure countryside in the Cornish hills.
Bedrooms: Open plan
Sleeps: 2-6 per tent
From
£155 / night (bell tent)
Slackbrae
Forestmill, Clackmannanshire
A former forester's cottage, uniquely and lovingly transformed into a sustainable sanctuary on a vast, wildlife-steeped Clackmannanshire estate owned by descendants of Robert the Bruce.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
From
£230 / night
Dream Motor Yacht
Brixham, Devon
A sumptuous vessel with a bow sun deck that faces the shimmering water at Brixham's five-star marina, perfectly nestled on the scenic English Riviera.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
From
£80 - £200 / night
Coppet Hill Glamping
Bridport, Dorset
Peaceful, private havens for couples and small families, set on a 600-acre family farm that's teeming with wildlife and golden sunflowers, surrounded by Dorset's most magnificent hills.
Bedrooms: Open plan
Sleeps: 2 (+2) per unit
From
£100 / night
Fun Hotel Paris
Montmartre, Paris
Two gloriously quirky, spacious, and fully soundproofed large family suites with kiddie treats galore, at Fun Hotel in Paris Montmartre.
Bedrooms: 2 suites
Sleeps:
From
£125 / night
Breathing Space
Hickling Broad, Norfolk
Reconnect your mind, body and soul in a soothing sanctuary nestled in the heart of the Norfolk Broads, complete with cosy self-catering accommodation, creative workshops, and a range of holistic therapies.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: 2 or 3 guests per unit
From
£110 / night (Shepherd's Hut)
Hillside Huts & Cabins
Morpeth, Northumberland
Bespoke-designed eco-havens, wood-fired hot tubs and wild fitness, beautifully secluded on a working Northumberland farm with idyllic views of the coast.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: 2 or 4 per unit
From
£145 / night
The Commander's Caravan
Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire
A former Cold War army trailer, lovingly transformed into a warm and welcoming shepherd's hut, complete with a wood-fired hot tub for off-grid comfort in rural Worcestershire.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£120 / night
The Owl House
Hightown, Liverpool
Unique guest room in Hightown, with use of an unforgettable eco-build garden rooms - the award-winning Owl House.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£150 / night
The Thatched Cottage
Collessie, Fife
A charming ‘chocolate-box' haven for romantic couples and small families alike, beautifully set in a 17th century conservation village in Fife.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
From
£495 (3 nights)
Back Track Bothies
Glenfinnan, The Highlands
A trio of bespoke-designed, lovingly hand-crafted eco-retreats with a wood-fired Swedish bath for stargazing, nestled in the wild and scenic heart of the historic west Highlands.
Bedrooms: 1 per bothy
Sleeps: 4
From
£132 / night
Bishops Chapel
Kilkhampton, Bude
A charmingly converted Grade II-listed, Cornish chapel, perfect for fun family holidays and ‘work-cations' alike, with peaceful rural views and some of North Cornwall's finest attractions within easy reach.
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
From
£95 / night
Woodbridge Lodge
Woodbridge, Suffolk
An award-winning, architect-crafted extension to a 19th century Gothic folly, with ornate embellishments and sociable, light-filled spaces amongst tranquil Suffolk woodland.
Bedrooms: 5
Sleeps: 10
From
£2375 / week
Rocket Lodge
Nr Uppingham, Rutland
A utterly unique, bespoke-crafted retreat with its very own island, wildlife pond, and a wood-fired hot tub for stargazing, secluded on a ‘secret' woodland site in the heart of rural Rutland.
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
From
£1,100 (3 nights)
West Cottage
Dungeness, Kent
A stylish, dog-friendly retreat at the foot of a former lighthouse, rich in historic tales and mesmerisingly positioned in atmospheric, wildlife-steeped Dungeness.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
From
£770 (2 nights)
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