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New to Host Unusual: Themed Retreats, Exotic Faraway Resorts, and a Certified Amazing Space

13 February 2026

If you’re a fan of variety, look no further! Our latest roll-call of retreats is possibly the most diverse and unusual yet.

Themed wonders include a glitzy, kitschy Weymouth shrine to Nineties’ and Noughties’ pop culture, and a whimsical Devon hideaway with a Narnian wardrobe. Or sail to a remote Orkney island farmstead, lovingly restored for an authentic slice of Victorian life (and a delicious slice of Victoria sponge on arrival!).

If your taste veers more towards the far-flung and exotic, head for an opulent Thai resort surrounded by lush tropical nature – and sleep in a remote-controlled bed that glides out onto your private terrace at the touch of a button.

You could also stay in a villa carved right into the rugged Red Sea desert mountains, in a jaw-dropping resort that’s also home to a fine dining restaurant and a luxury spa.

What else? How about bedding down under the shining Northumberland stars, in a “part treehouse, part art installation” – as described by George Clarke on his ‘Amazing Spaces’ TV show?

We’ve got many more out-of-the-ordinary retreats to show you, each one vastly different from the last. In this glorious list, cave houses meet off-grid bothies, UFOs meet first-class aeroplane lodges, and mirror houses meet scenic Icelandic water towers.

(Come and see for yourself!)

Author: Nina Jervis-Green
Main image: The HideAway by Off-Grid Travel | Fife

The Book Nook

Dartmoor, Devon, England
A sustainably-crafted Devon hideaway for two, with whimsical décor inspired by classic tales, and a Narnian wardrobe that opens out to the rolling hills of Dartmoor.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£125 /nt

Little Nan's Weymouth Holiday Home

Weymouth, Dorset, England
A vibrantly maximalist, detail-rich, multi-award-winning tribute to all things bold, kitsch and fabulous (including EastEnders’ Pat Butcher!), with idyllic Dorset sea-and-harbour views.
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 10
From
£495 / night

The Red Cabin Hill Farm

Langport, Somerset, England
A soul-soothing, dog-friendly retreat with a private spa, peacefully nestled in a Somerset rewilding project with outstanding views and an award-winning pub in walking distance, just 20 minutes from Glastonbury.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 4
From
£225 /nt

El Puente Al Amor

San Jaime, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
A soulful, off-grid private villa on the island of Menorca, with a feature saltwater pool, magnificent sea views, and interiors curated in soft island tones for deep comfort and blissful reconnection.
Bedrooms: 4
Sleeps: 8
From
£4295 /week

North Beer Lodge

Boyton, Cornwall, England
A dog-friendly, master-crafted cedar lodge with a stargazing hot tub, privately secluded in rural Cornwall with magnificent views over Dartmoor and the wild North coast in easy reach.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
From
£875 / week

The House in the Hill

Jedburgh, Scottish Borders, Scotland
A luxurious off-grid retreat surrounded by tranquil nature, with a roof terrace and a wood-fired hot tub for stargazing, built into a scenic hillside on a Scottish Borders family farm.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
From
£300 / night

The Red Cabin Blickling

Blickling, Norfolk, England
A blissfully private, off-grid spa retreat, dog-friendly and peacefully secluded on a historic National Trust estate close to the Norfolk coast, with big-sky scenes of unspoilt nature and a cosy pub in walking distance.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 4
From
£225 /nt

The Bothy by Off Grid Travel

St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland
A creative eco-retreat, expertly crafted for sustainable comfort and peacefully nestled on an ancient Fife estate, with ample outdoor space and glorious views of the coast.
Bedrooms: Open plan
Sleeps: 4
From
£250 / night

Boloquoy Victorian Farm and Watermill

Boloquoy, Orkney Islands, Scotland
A remote Orkney island farmstead, painstakingly restored for a deeply immersive experience of life lived in harmony with history and nature.
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
From
£220/nt (1-2 guests)

The Bide Nest

Nr Milton Abbas, Dorset, England
An architect-designed, style-led haven master-crafted for romantic escapes in sublime Dorset nature, with views of whispering trees and an al fresco bath for stargazing.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£124 / night

The HideAway by Off Grid Travel

St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland
A romantic, dog-friendly eco-retreat, purpose-built for luxurious back-to-nature living and privately secluded on a vast, ancient Fife estate with sublime views to the coast.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£250 / night

Cueva Aventura

Benamaurel, Andalucia, Spain
Awe-inspiring, family-friendly cave retreats in culture-steeped Andalusia, with a palm-fringed saltwater swimming pool and endless scope for sun-soaked, fresh-air adventure.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: 7
From
£87 / night

The Glass House at The Lakes by Yoo

Lechlade, Gloucestershire, England
A fantastical floating retreat set on a private lake in the midst of the Cotswolds, with floor-to-ceiling glass, spa-style bathrooms and a private sauna.
Bedrooms: 4
Sleeps: 8
From
£3196 (short stay)

Beach Pads

St Ives, Cornwall, England
A trio of breath-taking family-and-dog-friendly retreats infused with history, luxury and artistic inspiration, each with a hot tub and beautifully secluded directly on Cornwall’s award-winning Porthkidney Sands.
Bedrooms: 2 or 4 per house
Sleeps: 20
From
£900 /2nts

The Hexagon

Tollesbury, Essex, England
A former West Mersea radar tower with an enclosed dog-friendly garden, and a magnificent viewing platform that looks out over the sweeping Essex marshes towards the sea
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£722 (4nt)

Sky Den

Calvert Kielder, Northumberland, England
A jaw-dropping treehouse and certified Amazing Space, with a roof that opens out to the treetops and the UK’s darkest skies, blissfully secluded in Northumberland’s mesmerising Kielder Water and Forest Park
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
From
£519 / week

La Lanna

Ban Pok Nai, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Savour breath-taking landscapes and five-star facilities (including a moveable al fresco bed!) from a private and opulent Thai resort, beautifully set on the outskirts of Chiang Mai.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: 6
From
£231 / night

Standby Generator Bunker

Ringstead nr Weymouth, Dorset, England
A unique and award-winning Grade II-listed retreat that breathes with history, creativity and style, peacefully secluded in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
From
£1076 / week

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

Ilmatar Airplane Lodge

Uurainen, Central Finland
Step aboard a former passenger jet luxuriously transformed into first-class accommodation in scenic Finnish Lakeland, complete with two saunas and an al fresco hot tub
Bedrooms: 5
Sleeps: 8
From
£299 / night

Desert Rock Resort

Hanak, Tabuk Province, Saudi Arabia
A vast, awe-inspiring retreat in rugged Red Sea desert nature with warm Saudi hospitality, fine dining and luxury spa, and unique villas exquisitely carved into the mountains
Bedrooms: 1-2
Sleeps: 2-4
From
£2,049 /night

The Swan

Letton, Herefordshire, England
This character-filled former pub comes complete with games, a working bar, and ample al fresco space to dine and socialise in, beautifully surrounded by peaceful Herefordshire countryside
Bedrooms: 5
Sleeps: 10
From
£1,642 / week

East Riding Mirror Dome

Melbourne, Yorkshire, England
A shining off-grid couples’ retreat in peaceful alpaca-strewn Yorkshire nature, with woodland walks from the door and a decked veranda for scenic morning coffee
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£495 / week

The Hive

Akoursos, Pafos, Cyprus
'Bee’ surrounded by comfort in a hand-built wooden dome with a stargazing hot tub, surrounded by peaceful nature in northwest Cyprus, close to the ancient coastal town of Peyia
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
From
£189 / night

Lot 1002

Coober Pedy, South Australia
A luxurious and enticing underground retreat in southern Australia’s “Opal Capital of the World” with incredible Outback views and the iconic town centre in easy reach
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 5
From
£165 / night

Pluto the UFO

Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight, Isle Of Wight, England
An out-of-this-world retreat, peacefully set on a quirky, family-run campsite with picture-perfect views and plentiful facilities in the heart of the Isle of Wight
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 4
From
£350 (4 nts)

Spruce Island

Stonington, Maine, USA
An off-grid beach retreat, peacefully secluded on its very own 80-acre private isle in Maine with a spectacular ‘crow’s nest’ viewing platform and vessels on hand for exploring
Bedrooms: 7
Sleeps: 18
From
£969 / night

Grindavik Water Tower

Grindavik, Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland
A three-storey Icelandic retreat with spectacular top-floor views, surrounded by mountains and lava fields just a few minutes’ drive from the iconic Blue Lagoon
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
From
£499 / night

Horse Engine Roundhouse

Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland
A luxuriously converted, dog-friendly couples’ hideaway, privately secluded by a peaceful deer farm in Perthshire at the “Gateway to the Highlands”
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£179 / night

Nest Retreat Iceland

Hella, Southern Region, Iceland
Discover unique mirror houses with hot tubs and a sauna, privately set by the scenic Rangá river for blissful seclusion in Icelandic nature close to the town of Hella
Bedrooms: 11
Sleeps: 2
From
£349 / night

Lilymere Boat House

Sedburgh, Cumbria, England
A luxurious, light-filled 'boathouse' cottage with decking that opens out to the shimmering lake, beautifully set between two National Parks on a vast private estate in Cumbria
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£1199 / week

Birchwood Heights

Henlle, Shropshire, England
A luxurious retreat set high amongst the leaves on a private Shropshire country house estate, with a stargazing hot tub and an award-winning restaurant on site
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
From
£1149 / week

Kirkbymoorside Windmill

Kirkymoorside, Yorkshire, England
A historic retreat with winding staircases and circular rooms, beautifully situated by a flower-filled summer garden at the gateway to the North York Moors National Park
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 4
From
£559 / week

The Lodges at Waresley Park Estate

Waresley, Cambridgeshire, England
Design-led lodges with superlative views of pristine Cambridgeshire countryside, magnificently set on a 120-acre estate with a wealth of on-site activities to choose from.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£218 / night

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