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New to Host Unusual: Private Pubs, Brilliant Boats, and Heavenly Hideaways for Unique and Memorable Stays

29 September 2026

If you’re a fan of a lively lock-in, our latest selection of retreats has plenty to rave about! Unusual whole-pub stays include an exclusive Brecon Beacons inn close to Henrhyd Falls, and an 18th century tavern on the shimmering River Ancholme, complete with a scenic beer garden and a piano bar.

For those who prefer messing about on the river, fabulous floating retreats include a vintage Dutch barge on the North Essex coast (why not book a chartered Sunrise or Stargazing Sail for a celebratory stay?). Or unwind aboard a former fishing trawler on the breath-taking Caledonian Canal, in the heart of the Scottish Highlands.

Rather get away from it all completely? Escape to the heart of Wales for the ultimate digital detox, surrounded by glorious green views to savour from your private hot tub. Meanwhile, dedicated stargazers can rejoice in a luxurious Lincolnshire Wolds glamping haven created especially for them, with stylish cabins and a dedicated ‘Solis Terrace’ viewing platform… snuggly blankets provided!

Last but not least, far-flung delights include couples’ cabins secluded in Brazil’s wildlife-rich Chapada dos Veadeiros, and magical hut retreats (each with their own sauna!) on a peaceful New York farm.

(We challenge you to choose a favourite!)

Author: Nina Jervis-Green
Main image: The Perch @ Hidden Valley Hideaway | Powys, Wales

Alderfalls

Coelbren, Powys, Wales
A traditional-meets-modern Brecon Beacons pub for memorable, dog-friendly group stays in the heart of Welsh nature, a short walk away from the spectacular Henrhyd Falls.
Bedrooms: 4
Sleeps: 19
From
£650 / night

The Perch @ Hidden Valley Hideaway

Llanidloes, Powys, Wales
A sumptuous, off-grid A-frame cabin-for-two, elevated on a scenic hillside in mid-Wales with a hot tub for magical evenings under the stars.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£145 / night

The Gate Lodge at Mayen Estate

Rothiemay, The Highlands, Scotland
An exquisite Georgian cottage retreat nestled on a vast Scottish estate, beautifully reimagined with antique furniture, dreamy in-and-outdoor bathtubs, and a private sauna in the woods.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£440 / night

Merlin Farm Eco Cottages

Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, England
A sumptuous and award-winning trio of converted farm barns, powered by nature and beautifully situated in peaceful Cornish countryside close to Mawgan Porth Beach.
Bedrooms: 2 per cottage
Sleeps: 4
From
£895 / week

The Stable Bothy

Inchcape, Rogart, Scottish Highlands, The Highlands, Scotland
An impossibly scenic and irresistibly cosy adults-only retreat sumptuously converted from a 200-year-old stable, in secluded Scottish Highlands hills close to the iconic North Coast 500 route.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£555 /3 nts

The Tempus

Chathill, Northumberland, England
Charming collections of yurts, lakeside cabins and glamping pods, secluded on a historic Northumberland estate and multi-award-winning boutique hotel.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£150 / night

Kingfisher & Yew

Malton, Yorkshire, England
A handcrafted lakeside cabin with a private woodland spa, and a lovingly-restored farm cottage with a stargazing hot tub, beautifully nestled in rural North Yorkshire to restore weary souls.
Bedrooms: 1 per unit
Sleeps: 2
From
£221/nt (Yew Tree)

The Ark

Nr Whitsand Bay, Cornwall, England
A unique and luxurious houseboat for grand, dog-friendly group stays on Cornwall’s dreamy south coast, with ocean-view decking and a laid-back studio for movie nights, games and yoga.
Bedrooms: 8
Sleeps: 12
From
£1527 / week

Station House Malvern

Malvern, Worcestershire, England
Three first-class Worcestershire retreats, each with a private hot tub, set within the historic walls of a 19th century Station Master’s house right beside the scenic Cotswold Line.
Bedrooms: 1 - 4
Sleeps: 8
From
£225 / night

Mirante Átria

Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Goiás, Brazil
Two idyllic couples’ cabins with private hot tubs, each uniquely secluded in Brazil’s magnificent Chapada dos Veadeiros for jaw-dropping Cerrado views and complete immersion in calm nature.
Bedrooms: 1 per cabin
Sleeps: 2
From
£105 / night

The Highland Lassie

Dochgarroch, The Highlands, Scotland
A luxurious and lovingly-restored vessel for holidays with family and friends, beautifully moored on the Caledonian Canal in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, close to Inverness.
Bedrooms: 5
Sleeps: 10
From
£2400 / 3nts

The Painswick Retreat

Painswick, Gloucestershire, England
A private, large-group wellness haven in the “Queen of the Cotswolds” formed from three exquisitely-restored Grade II-listed properties, with a hydrotherapy hot tub and infrared sauna to revive weary souls.
Bedrooms: 10
Sleeps: 24
From
£2825 (2nt)

Stewton Stars Hideaway

Stewton, Lincolnshire, England
A luxurious glamping sanctuary created especially for stargazers and nature-lovers, privately secluded in the Lincolnshire Wolds with expansive dark sky views for the ultimate digital detox.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: 4
From
£90 /nt Little Bear

Argovia Dutch Barge

Brightlingsea, Essex, England
Sleep under the stars, aboard a vintage vessel berthed in the historic heart of Brightlingsea Harbour, with full on-board facilities and the option of a chartered Sail Excursion along the North Essex coast.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 4
From
£200-210 /nt

Black Sheep Hotels Cabins

Loch Lochy, Scottish Highlands, The Highlands, Scotland
A luxurious collection of Scottish Highlands retreats with glorious views of evergreen forests and Loch Lochy, just a short drive from Fort William.
Bedrooms: 2 or 3 per cabin
Sleeps: 6
From
£350 /nt

Casa Calvé Tiny Houses

San Martin de los Andes, Neuquen, Argentina
Two deluxe couples’ retreats with breath-taking views of the mountainous Patagonian landscape, surrounded by a lush, peaceful nature reserve in San Martín de los Andes.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£71 / night

Ty Mawr Country House

Brechfa, Carmarthenshire, Wales
A three-storey retreat for pet-friendly group breaks, complete with a bar area and a landscaped river garden, beautifully secluded by Brechfa Forest in Carmarthenshire.
Bedrooms: 8
Sleeps: 16
From
£5499 /week

Hunstanton Lookout

Hunstanton, Norfolk, England
A pet-friendly former lighthouse in ‘Sunny Hunny’, elevated on the town’s striped cliffs with an enclosed garden and showstopping Norfolk coastal views from the balcony.
Bedrooms: 4
Sleeps: 8
From
£2075 / week

Plas Dolguog

Felingerrig near Machynlleth, Powys, Wales
A heritage-steeped 16th century Welsh mansion for grand group stays, with lavishly-decorated bedrooms, a convivial bar, and glorious Snowdonia mountain views.
Bedrooms: 10
Sleeps: 21
From
£2570 /week

The White Hart Brigg

Brigg, Lincolnshire, England
Stage your own large group lock-in with a joyous takeover of an 18th century pub on the River Ancholme in rural Lincolnshire, with cosy beds, fun games, and a scenic beer garden to help you unwind.
Bedrooms: 17
Sleeps: 40
From
£2,100 / night

Alaya Airways

Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales
A retired vintage aircraft with a light-up interactive cockpit and dedicated ‘Pilot’s Lounge’, peacefully secluded among Welsh woodland and mountains for epic window views
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 3
From
£145 / 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)

Onera Wimberley

Wimberley, Texas, USA
A collection of sustainable and breathtakingly scenic suites nestled in the midst of Texas Hill Country, complete with private hot tubs and ultra-luxe amenities
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£259 / night

The Lettered Board

Pickering, Yorkshire, England
A modern-meets-traditional 18th century pub for laid-back group breaks, ideally positioned in the lively market town of Pickering for exploring the North York Moors
Bedrooms: 4
Sleeps: 15
From
£820 / 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

Paddy Mac's

Drumshanbo, County Leitrim, Ireland
An authentic, family-owned Irish pub with a working bar, assorted games and karaoke for craic-filled group stays, secluded in the rural heart of County Leitrim
Bedrooms: 10
Sleeps: 25
From
£1200 / 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: 2
Sleeps: 4
From
£329 / night

June Farms Hobbit & Huts

West Sand Lake, New York, USA
A magical Hobbit House and creative hut retreats - each with its very own sauna -secluded on a peaceful New York farm with friendly animals and an on-site restaurant
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2-3
From
£355 / night

Mount Hooley Cabin

Alston, Cumbria, England
An award-winning Canadian-style log cabin with an outdoor hot tub and sustainability at its heart, peacefully elevated on a Cumbrian working farm with mesmerising South Tyne Valley views
Bedrooms: 4
Sleeps: 8
From
£233 / night

Wolds Wine Estate

Normanton on the Wolds, Nottinghamshire, England
"Cheers" to luxury glamping pods with soothing Nottingham vineyard views, private self-contained facilities and a scenic on-site café, surrounded by enchanting country walks
Bedrooms: 1-2
Sleeps: 2-4
From
£130 / 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: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£149 / night

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