Newly Added

New to Host Unusual: French Fancies, Idyllic Rural Glamping, Luxury Vehicles and More!

29 April 2025

Arguably, the most unusual of our recent listings can be found across the Channel… such as an avant-garde, tree-like Brittany hotel with soaring ‘nest’ rooms, plus a gourmet restaurant and spa for good measure!

Meanwhile, just outside Paris awaits a spectacular recreation of lush, exotic South American forests. Home to giant otters, jaguars, and over 200 parrots, you can choose from five scenically-positioned lodges and spend a night in the heart of the rainforest – or indeed, the jaw-dropping aviary.

Back in the UK, in the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB to be exact, is an eco-friendly, adults-only site with a unique collection of luxurious and creatively-themed vehicles. Positioned around a glistening wildlife pond, each quirky vehicle boasts its very own al-fresco kitchen and a wood-fired hot tub for added sumptuousness.

Also on the New to Host Unusual list are an award-winning vintage railway coach (described as “beautiful” by none other than Michael Portillo), glorious family glamping in rural Devon and Somerset, and a Scottish woodland treehouse with an indulgent outdoor bath.

And as you’ll see from this amazing list, there are many more unique, newly-added delights here for you to browse!

Author: Nina Jervis-Green
Main image: L’EssenCiel | Britanny, France

L’EssenCiel Hôtel and Spa

Piré-Chancé, Brittany, France
An avant-garde, architect-designed hotel inspired by the structure of a tree, with an indoor pool, gourmet restaurant, and luxurious nest-like rooms that soar over the serene north west-French countryside.
Bedrooms: 1 per room
Sleeps: 2
From
£130 / night

Parrot World Lodges

Crécy-la-Chapelle, Île-de-France
Sleep mesmerisingly close to the exotic birds and animals of the Amazonian rainforest, in a magical, jaw-dropping South American-inspired nature reserve set just outside Paris.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 4
From
£385 / night

The Layby Lincs

Skegness, Lincolnshire, England
A unique collection of creatively-themed vehicles with private wood-fired hot tubs, peacefully nestled on a sustainable, adults-only site in the rolling Lincolnshire Wolds, just 15 minutes from the coast.
Bedrooms: 1 per vehicle
Sleeps: 2
From
£120 /nt

Harvey of Hayle

Hayle, Cornwall, England
A TV-featured, award-winning vintage railway coach with quirky interiors and ample outdoor space, dog-and-eco-friendly, and peacefully set on the Cornish main line just one stop from the branch line to St. Ives.
Bedrooms: 2 (+1)
Sleeps: 10
From
£840 /7nts off-peak

Bracken Treehouse

St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland
A wondrous wee sanctuary for two, privately elevated on a south-facing cliff in wildlife-steeped Fife woodland with a stargazing window and a sumptuous outdoor bath.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£180 / night

Starcroft Farm Cabins

Battle, East Sussex, England
A trio of lovingly-crafted eco-retreats, beautifully secluded in the High Weald AONB with stargazing windows and unique themed décor for creative inspiration and historical wonder.
Bedrooms: 1 per cabin
Sleeps: 2
From
£320 /2nts

Turin Castle

Kilmaine, County Mayo, Ireland
A luxurious medieval retreat for extra-special celebrations, surrounded by vast, timeless countryside in the ancient County Mayo barony of Kilmaine.
Bedrooms: 5
Sleeps: 10
From
£2980 /wk

Migdale Heights

Migdale, Scottish Highlands, The Highlands, Scotland
Two sumptuous five-star cabins with private stargazing hot tubs, blissfully nestled in the rural heart of the Scottish Highlands close to the iconic North Coast 500 route.
Bedrooms: 1 per cabin
Sleeps: 2
From
£265 /nt

Tall Trees Glamping

Nr Glastonbury, Somerset, England
Luxurious family-sized safari lodges, dog-friendly and peacefully nestled on the edge of the Somerset Levels with a wildflower meadow and orchard to explore.
Bedrooms: 3 per lodge
Sleeps: 6
From
£170 - £200 /nt

Dragon Orchard

Ledbury, Herefordshire, England
A family-run, 22-acre Herefordshire orchard with hand-crafted yurts, a studio apartment, and a programme of community-focused events to welcome you back to nature.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: 4
From
£75 /nt (yurt)

Orchard Barns

Cowbeech, East Sussex, England
A luxury duo of architect-designed, A-rated eco-retreats with jaw-dropping views of wide open countryside and big-sky sunsets from the heart of an ancient East Sussex village.
Bedrooms: 2 or 3
Sleeps: 6
From
£120 /nt (Russet)

Logie Newton Lodges

Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Indulgent rural luxury on a blissfully remote, dog and horse-friendly family farm nestled in sublime Aberdeenshire countryside, with private hot tubs for stargazing and a wealth of natural wonder to discover.
Bedrooms: 1 or 2 per lodge
Sleeps: 6
From
£185 /nt (7nts)

Lowfield House

Little Langdale, Cumbria, England
A much-loved, multi-generational family home with a hot tub and unique wildlife-themed art, beautifully secluded in an idyllic Lake District valley for a memorable break with your favourite people (and dogs!).
Bedrooms: 5
Sleeps: 10
From
£2400/3nts off peak

Valleyside Escapes

Bickleigh, Devon, England
A multi-award-winning, whole-family Devon glamping retreat with panoramic Exe Valley views, luxury facilities, and a private riverside meadow for outdoor adventures.
Bedrooms: 3 per lodge
Sleeps: 6
From
£440 (3 nts)

The Old URC

Penrith, Cumbria, England
Take a pew in a divinely-restored, Grade II-listed 17th century church with expansive and soul-stirring rural views, peacefully secluded in a ‘hidden gem’ Lake District village close to Ullswater.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
From
£108 /nt

Pyhä Igloos

Pelkosenniemi, Lapland, Finland
Discover magical, glass-ceilinged havens with a sauna and jacuzzi on site, beautifully nestled in the snow-capped heart of Finnish Lapland, where the Northern Lights make a regular appearance!
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 4
From
£235 / night

Mount Nebo Railway Carriage

Mount Nebo, Queensland, Australia
Experience a lovingly-restored 1920’s Queensland railway carriage, peacefully secluded in idyllic cottage gardens just 45 minutes from bustling Brisbane City.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£132 / night

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