Editor’s Choice

Our Favourite Flight-Free Holidays Departing from the UK!

27 March 2026

If you’re used to jetting off to exotic locations on your summer holidays, you’d be forgiven for feeling a little down right now with continuing flight restrictions affecting access to some parts of the world.

But staying grounded doesn’t have to equal holiday boredom. You can still take the trip of a lifetime – it just involves giving that crowded airport lounge a miss!

We’re constantly astounded by all the fabulous “no-fly” locations we’re able to access, just by hopping on a train, or packing up the car. Who could fail to relax in the gorgeous French countryside, surrounded by plump vineyards and a plate of oozy cheeses?

Meanwhile, whooshing down the sparkling Swiss ski slopes is a sure-fire way to forget all your cares back home… and did you know that Scottish beaches are often claimed to be among the best in the world?

To convince you even further, here’s a rundown of some of our favourite quirky places to stay, in flight-free destinations (from the UK).
Author: Nina Jervis
Main Image: Hidden Treehouse Resort | Germany

Radio Tower

Saint Brelade, Jersey, Channel Islands
Stay in one of Jersey's most iconic and unique buildings, with dramatic 360-degree coastal views all around that promise to take you far away from everyday life.
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
From
£190 / 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 Black Castle

Coolbaun, Tipperary, Ireland
Travel back through time with an ‘over-knight' stay for two in a majestically authentic 16th century Gaelic castle.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£274 / night

Ješted

Liberec, Czech Republic
Live amongst the clouds in the unique and award-winning Liberec Hotel Ješted, set at an arresting altitude of over 3,000 feet.
Bedrooms: 19
Sleeps: varies
From
£62 / night

Château d'Urspelt

Urspelt Clervaux, Canton Clervaux, Luxembourg
An ultra-luxe, beautifully-restored castle and designated National Monument with unique 'cave spa', grandly secluded at the heart of Our Nature Reserve in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£159 / night

Hidden Treehouse Resort

Bad Zwischenahn, Lower Saxony, Germany
A gorgeously green German glamping site, where fairytale forest living has been given a five-star upgrade.
Bedrooms: 1 per treehouse
Sleeps: 4 per treehouse
From
£235 / night

Breac.House

Dunfanaghy, County Donegal, Ireland
Offering glorious architecture, exquisite hand-crafted furnishings and the rugged wilderness of North West Donegal, a stay at Breac House is sure to delight, indulge and inspire.
Bedrooms:
Sleeps: 2 per room
From
£380 / night

Cabanes des Grands Chênes

Raray, Picardie, France
A soaring nature escape for couples and families, set in fairytale forest land just outside the city bustle of Paris.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: 2-6 per cabin
From
£150/ night

Lakeside Petzen Glamping

Feistritz ob Bleiburg, Carinthia, Austria
Spoil yourselves with views of the picture-perfect lakes and mountains that surround Austria's first glamping resort.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: Varies
From
£115 /night

Cocondo

Hoek van Holland, South Holland, Netherlands
A historic World War Two telephone bunker, transformed into a sustainable and design-led family retreat with captivating stories to tell, secluded beneath the coastal dunes in Hook of Holland.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 2 (+2)
From
£139 /nt

Mount Congreve Gardens Forest Accommodation

Kilmeaden, County Waterford, Ireland
An eclectic collection of hand-crafted cabins with private hot tubs, bell tents and historic lodges, magically secluded in the vast, idyllic gardens of an 18th century estate in Ireland’s Ancient East.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: 4
From
£163 /night

Les Ormes Domaine & Resort

Dol-de-Bretagne, Brittany, France
A welcoming, laid-back resort with unique retreats and fun-filled activities for all ages, set on a magnificent two-hundred-hectare nature estate in Brittany.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: Varies
From
£86 / night

Granny Kate's

Ardara, County Donegal, Ireland
How does an authentic chocolate-box family cottage sound, with a thatched roof, beautifully set amidst the natural delights of rural Ireland?
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 5
From
£259 (7 nts)

Nebesa

Nr Kobarid, Soca Valley, Goriška, Slovenia
Peaceful, scenery-showcasing chalets set far from the beaten tourist track, on the unspoilt slopes of Slovenia's remote Kuk Mountain.
Bedrooms: 1 per chalet
Sleeps: 2 per chalet
From
£178 chalet /nt

Art Hangar

Val d'Orcia, Tuscany, Italy
Stray from the beaten Tuscan track at Art Hangar, in an industrial hangar transformed into a unique loft space that's perfect for creative dreamers.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
From
£1,655 (7 nights)

Barbican

Glenarm, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
An impossibly romantic ‘miniature medieval castle' with gothic windows and a stone turret staircase, beautifully located by the Glenarm River in one of Ulster's oldest villages.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£331 (2 nights)

Sperrinview Glamping

Cookstown, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Gaze at the stars from the warm comfort of your cosy pod, dreamily positioned at the foothills of Northern Ireland's Sperrin Mountains.
Bedrooms: Open plan
Sleeps: Up to 5 per unit
From
£110 / night

Les Cabanes du Loup Bleu

La Souche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Idyllic eco-retreats and a scenic outdoor pool, breath-takingly surrounded by art and nature at the heart of the Monts d’Ardèche UNESCO Global Geopark in southern France.
Bedrooms:
Sleeps: 4
From
£97 /nt -The Wolf

Hotel Not Hotel

Amsterdam, Netherlands
A vibrant social hub in which every room is a unique piece of art (including ‘secret' bookcases and restored tram cars!) conveniently set in the buzzing heart of Amsterdam.
Bedrooms: 19 Units
Sleeps: 2-7
From
£40 / night

La Balade des Gnomes

Durbuy, Luxembourg, Belgium
Enter the mystical world of La Balade des Gnomes, where imagination is converted into reality in a series of fantasy themed rooms to take your breath away.
Bedrooms: 11
Sleeps: Varies
From
£149 / night

Ortenia

Podcetrtek, Savinja, Slovenia
Six eco-apartments and ‘stars of nature', discovered on a flower-strewn hill in the tranquil heart of natural Slovenia.
Bedrooms: 1 per unit
Sleeps: 2 per unit
From
£175 / night

Fun Hotel Paris

Montmartre, Paris, France
Two gloriously quirky, spacious, and fully soundproofed large family suites with kiddie treats galore, at Fun Hotel in Paris Montmartre.
Bedrooms: 2 Suites
Sleeps: 7
From
£125 / night

Le Colombier

Offranville, Normandy, France
A charming 16th century dovecote, beautifully restored and perfectly secluded amongst peaceful farm gardens by Normandy's idyllic Alabaster Coast.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4 (+2)
From
£926 (7nt)

Numa Amsterdam The Crane

Amsterdam, Netherlands
Experience a taste of the high life in an iconic, refurbished crane offering luxurious living, an outstanding location and unbeatable views across Amsterdam East, North and the IJ-River.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£299 / night

Lough Mardal Lodge Glamping

Ballintra, County Donegal, Ireland
Luscious, off-grid lakeside retreats and a strawbale lodge, mesmerisingly secluded amongst 90 acres of diverse, wild, and unspoilt landscapes on the Wild Atlantic Way.
Bedrooms: Open plan
Sleeps: 2-4 per unit
From
£100 / 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)

Oasyhotel

San Marcello Piteglio, Tuscany, Italy
An award-winning sustainable sanctuary, deeply immersed in protected Tuscan nature with luxury lodges, home-grown cuisine, and al fresco activities designed to re-acquaint you with the natural world.
Bedrooms: 1 or 2 per lodge
Sleeps: 4
From
£344 / night

Hotel Palafitte

Lake Neuchatel, Neuchatel, Romandy, Switzerland
Unique and luxurious Swiss pavilions, nestled on the shore or directly on the shimmering Lake Neuchâtel itself, for magnificent views of the surrounding Alps.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: Up to 3
From
£275 / night

The Old Post Office, Leverburgh

Isle of Harris, Scotland
Savour big-sky mountain and loch views from the comfort of a beautifully remodelled cottage in the Isle of Harris, with hand-made furnishings and a Japanese-style soaking tub for two
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£739/3 nights

River Camping Bled

Bled, Upper Carniola, Slovenia
A refreshing, eco-and-family-friendly retreat amongst nature at its most magical, surrounded by Slovenia's breathtaking Julian Alps.
Bedrooms: 2 per cottage
Sleeps: 4 per cottage
From
£128 / night

Aroma(n)tica

San Salvatore Monferrato, Alessandria, Italy
A gorgeously rustic treehouse-for-two, peacefully suspended amongst soothing Italian countryside in one of the country's finest wine regions.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£125 / night

V8 Hotel

Stuttgart, Germany
Welcome to V8 Hotel -  a vibrant and luxurious motor-themed retreat with a unique selection of rooms and suites, perfectly positioned in one of Germany's top car-loving locations.
Bedrooms: 26 Themed
Sleeps: Varies
From
£112 / night

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