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New to Host Unusual: Historic Havens, Cleverly-Converted Vehicles, and a Cat-Friendly Cabin in Rural Scotland (Plus Many More)

30 July 2026

Our latest collection of unusual retreats is special for all the quirkiest reasons, thus guaranteeing a break to impress your nearest and dearest (whether you’re taking them with you, or just showing off the photos!).

Let’s start with a historic Tiny House that’s shaped like a bottle and secluded among flourishing Staffordshire countryside… perfect for romantic couples who love long, laughter-fuelled walks.

And while it’s common to find dog-friendly retreats, holidaying with your cat can feel like a much trickier option. Until now, that is. Not only can you stay in a dedicated Cat Cabin – complete with wall-mounted scratching features and a double-door porch – but you’ll also be relaxing in the walled garden of a historic Scottish building.

Prefer goats to cats? Unwind in a lovingly-converted horse lorry, set right by the enchanting Tarka Trail, and say hello to the resident goats and grazing deer. You might even catch sight of a few playful otters on the trail itself.

Also part of our ‘New to Host Unusual’ collection are: an awe-inspiring Tunisian cave-hotel used as a Star Wars filming location, a floating sanctuary on Mexico’s iconic Lagoon of Seven Colours… and a spectacular Northumberland group retreat with a heated infinity pool.

Come and find your new holiday favourite right now!

Author: Nina Jervis-Green
Main image: Tarka Trail Horsebox, Devon

Bottle Lodge

Tixall, Staffordshire, England
A lovingly-restored stone retreat for two, infused with history and exquisitely secluded at the entrance to the former Tixall Estate among soothing Staffordshire countryside.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£175 / night

Heart of Scotland Holidays

Nr Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland
A warmly welcoming not-for-profit site with quirky glamping lodges for families and pets (cats included!) in a historic walled garden that’s perfectly located for exploring central Scotland.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
From
£83 / night

Tarka Trail Horsebox

Landcross, Devon, England
A lovingly-converted, off-grid lorry with a dog-and-child-safe garden and a stargazing hot tub, set in wide open North Devon countryside by the mesmerising Tarka Trail.
Bedrooms: Open plan
Sleeps: 4
From
£89 / night

The Arts Barge

Lower Clapton, East London, England
A pet-friendly boutique canal boat furnished with designer flair and peacefully moored on the tranquil River Lea, with a pub in wandering distance and the creative buzz of Hackney close by.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
From
£190 /nt

Nestled Stays

Walberton, West Sussex, England
Sumptuous, family-run retreat collections in idyllic nature-led West Sussex spaces, each with private hot tubs and bespoke site facilities that include on-site fishing and al fresco cinema.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: Varies
From
£250 /nt

Lewie's Croft

Cove, Wester Ross, The Highlands, Scotland
A remotely secluded, architect-designed eco-lodge taken from the pages of a rustic Highland folktale, surrounded by soaring mountains with an outdoor sauna and breath-taking views of Loch Ewe.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
From
£400 / night

Corylus Retreats

Ullapool, The Highlands, Scotland
Two sustainably-crafted, architecturally-designed retreats peacefully elevated on a hillside above Ullapool, for jaw-dropping views towards Loch Broom and the mountains beyond.
Bedrooms: 1 or 2 per apartment
Sleeps: 6
From
£522 /3 nights-Fjell

The Old Granary

Matlock, Derbyshire, England
A luxurious, award-winning cottage with an outdoor copper bath and sublime Amber Valley views, lovingly renovated from a 19th-century Grade II-listed grain store in rural Derbyshire.
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 4
From
£650 /2 nts

Juniper

Nr Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Wales
An imaginatively-converted railway wagon with an indulgent outdoor bathtub, privately secluded among a wildflower meadow on a rewilded Welsh farm for sublime relaxation in nature.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£59 / night

Willow Grove Glamping

Lakenheath, Suffolk, England
Country-themed, dog-friendly bell tents with private facilities, peacefully secluded on a family-owned Suffolk farm with friendly resident animals and glorious sunset views.
Bedrooms: Open plan
Sleeps: 6
From
£155 / night

The Cabin

Matlock, Derbyshire, England
A romantic, luxury-rich haven with a sunken outdoor bath for stargazing, nestled among flourishing Amber Valley wildlife with soul-stirring, far-reaching Peak District views.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£380 /2 nts

The Nordic Barn

Morpeth, Northumberland, England
A clean-lined, Scandi-inspired retreat with an indulgent hot tub, a private gym, and wow-factor outdoor space that blends beautifully with the surrounding Northumberland countryside.
Bedrooms: 4
Sleeps: 8
From
£500 /nt midweek

Ynys Faelog

Near Menai Bridge, Anglesey, Wales
A luxurious Welsh island retreat for memorable group escapes, nestled in the Menai Strait with spectacular views, a private beach, and direct access to Anglesey.
Bedrooms: 6 (house) 5 (cottage)
Sleeps: 22
From
£2683 /wk (house)

The Burleigh

Hunstanton, Norfolk, England
A former B&B transformed into a characterful retreat on the sunny Norfolk coast, with a bar area, games room and cosy en-suite bedrooms for the ultimate group getaway.
Bedrooms: 9
Sleeps: 20
From
£3559 /7 nts

The Gin and Thresher

Langley on Tyne, near Allendale, Northumberland, England
An innovative holiday haven with an indoor Victorian botanic garden and a heated al fresco infinity pool, secluded on a working farm in idyllic Northumberland countryside with views of grazing horses and rolling hills.
Bedrooms: 8
Sleeps: 18
From
£3966 / wk

Hotel Sidi Idriss

Matmatat-Al-Qadimal, Djebel Dahar, Tunisia
A unique, Berber-carved cave-hotel that was used as a filming location in iconic Star Wars movies, nestled in the uniquely mesmerising Tunisian desert landscape
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£70 / night

Bleibe Casitas Flotantes

Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico
A unique and sustainable floating house-for-two with private terraces, beautifully secluded on the shores of Mexico’s iconic Lagoon of Seven Colours
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£190 / night

Weirglodd

Ruthin, Denbighshire, Wales
Discover a homely, pet-friendly bolthole for couples and small families, built into a hill in the North Wales countryside with a sheltered hot tub and a friendly working farm next door
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
From
£647 (4 nts)

Ingham Old Chapel

Glentworth, Lincolnshire, England
Discover a divine, pet-friendly rural retreat for group stays set in Lincolnshire loveliness, complete with a garden hot tub and ample space to socialise in comfort
Bedrooms: 6
Sleeps: 11
From
£2,334 (7nts)

The Hunting Tower

Bakewell, Derbyshire, England
A striking and grandly historic Peak District retreat that soars 400 feet above Chatsworth House, for awe-inspiring views over the estate’s Capability Brown-designed park
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
From
£336 / night

Sheerness Hobbit Hole

Sheerness, Kent, England
A pet-friendly couples’ retreat with Kentish garden views and a private wood-fired hot tub for stargazing, secluded on a peaceful site with a communal swimming pool
Bedrooms:
Sleeps:
From
£149 / night

OloResort Levi

Levi, Lapland, Finland
A collection of private Aurora-watching suites in the glistening Lapland wilderness, with an on-site restaurant, sauna, and a warming campfire for stargazing and storytelling
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£179 / night

Hotel Winebox Valparaiso

Baquedano, Valparaiso, Chile
Savour breathtaking ocean views, fine local wines, and graffiti murals from the comfort of quirky Chilean shipping containers set just moments away from the beach
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£99 / night

Bickington Chapel

Bickington, Devon, England
A divine, Grade II-listed chapel conversion with mesmerising original features and a private west-facing garden, in easy distance of iconic Devon beaches
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
From
£1,169 (7nt)

Honeycomb Treehouse

Blandford Forum, Dorset, England
A luxurious treehouse-style retreat set among whispering leaves in rural Dorset, with a stargazing hot tub and idyllic countryside views to savour inside and out
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£195 / night

The Old Mission Church

Paxford, Gloucestershire, England
A striking, architect-designed conversion of a 19th century church in the Cotswolds, with sleek designer furnishings, stained-glass windows, and a relaxing sunset-view patio
Bedrooms:
Sleeps:
From
£329 / night

Tangle Tower

Inverness, Inverness-shire, Inverness-Shire, Scotland
Watch dolphins play and unwind with your loved ones from a beautifully converted Victorian retreat on the shore of the Moray Firth, close to Inverness
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
From
£149 / night

The Old Kings Head

Burrowbridge, Somerset, England
A former country pub, expertly transformed into a laid-back Somerset small-group retreat with a bar room, furnished patio and al fresco swimming pool
Bedrooms: 4
Sleeps: 8
From
£1,374 / week

Ty Crwn Roundhouse

Lampeter, Ceredigion, Wales
A dog-friendly Celtic retreat nestled among picture-perfect countryside on the outskirts of Cardigan Bay, with large windows and a wood-fired hot tub for romantic bliss
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£786 (7nts)

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