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Shhh! Unusual “Hushpitality” Retreats for Total Holiday Tranquillity

21 October 2026

“Hushpitality” is a trend that describes what many holidaymakers opt for in these stressed-out times: blessed peace and quiet!

The key to hushpitality is intention, so it’s not just about sleeping in a quiet room (as wonderful as that is). These retreats are bespoke-designed for tranquillity and connectedness all the time, in locations that exude calm: think an off-grid cabin surrounded by pure nature, or a converted haven in a chocolate-box rural village.

Here, your mind unwinds and de-clutters almost as if by magic, so you feel like your true self again. The very best hushpitality retreats make you forget all about logging on or signing in, as you simply revel in their glorious comfort and privacy. Maybe you’ll indulge in some mindfulness meditation, deep conversation, or just dip into that book you’ve been trying to read for what feels like a lifetime.

Feeling suitably inspired, we’ve chosen some of our favourite retreats for switching off and slowing down. Of course, each one offers its own unique sense of unusual-ness, and you’ll find them dotted all around the world for short stays and long holidays alike.

Author: Nina Jervis-Green
Main image: Llanthony Castaway | Monmouthshire

Hush Hush Glamping

Presteigne, Powys, Wales
Naturally luxurious pods set on lush, wildlife-steeped Welsh farmland, with jaw-dropping views of the Radnor Valley.
Bedrooms: 1 or 2 per pod
Sleeps: 2 or 4 per pod
From
£99 / night

Warksburn Old Church

Wark, Northumberland, England
A globally-unique and ultra-luxurious Net Zero conversion of a 19th century church, in beautiful rural Northumberland close to Hadrian’s Wall and Kielder Water.
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
From
£250/night

Cromwell's Hideaway

Raglan, Monmouthshire, Wales
A bespoke-crafted shepherd's hut, luxuriously nestled amongst the captivating Monmouthshire countryside.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£109 - £125 / night

Little Menherion

Menherion, Cornwall, England
Indulge your soul and senses in a refreshing ‘wildcation', sustainably set within a tranquil, wildlife-steeped Cornish valley in the middle of everywhere.
Bedrooms: 1 per cabin
Sleeps: 2 per cabin
From
£129 / night

The Clock Tower at Barton Court

Colwall, Herefordshire, England
A cosy couples’ bolthole filled with historic charm, dog-friendly and beautifully set within a country estate on the western slopes of the Malvern Hills.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£225 /nt

Llanthony Castaway

Llanthony, Monmouthshire, Wales
Three cosy, soulful and blissfully off-grid couples’ retreats, each one secluded among a ‘secret’ valley in the Black Mountains for epic Dark Sky stargazing.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£135 / night

The Laundry Retreat

Llanrhaeadr, Denbighshire, Wales
Luxury log-cabin-style hideaways, surrounded by breath-taking gardens on a historic Grade II-listed property in North Wales.
Bedrooms: 1 per roundhouse
Sleeps: 2 per roundhouse
From
£145 / night

The Roost Treehouse and The Hideaway at Into the Woods

Whippingham, Isle of Wight, Isle Of Wight, England
Naturally secluded woodland retreats, steeped in an intoxicating blend of fun, excitement, adventure and romance on the picturesque north coast of the Isle of Wight.
Bedrooms: 2 -3 per unit
Sleeps: up to 6 per unit
From
£350 (2 nts)

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

Nuthatch Retreat

Blakeney, Gloucestershire, England
A soulful and sustainable mid-century haven with an al fresco soaking tub and lush foliage inside and out, peacefully secluded on a hillside in the Forest of Dean.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
From
£200 / night

Wolds Edge Treehouse

Bishop Wilton, Yorkshire, England
A luxuriously romantic lodge-amongst-the-leaves, in an award-winning corner of the unspoilt Yorkshire Wolds.
Bedrooms: Open plan
Sleeps: 2
From
£475 (2 nights)

Moinho da Fadagosa

Alto Alentejo, Central Portugal
Refresh and revive your soul in an absurdly peaceful Portuguese mill-on-a-hill, surrounded by idyllic river beaches, stirring 360-degree mountain views, and fine wine.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£80 / night

Airhouses

Lauder, Scottish Borders, Scotland
An award-winning selection of five-star retreats with hot tubs, enticingly set amongst acres of scenic, wildlife-steeped farmland in the big-sky Scottish Borders.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: 2-10 per unit
From
£320 /2 nts

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

Nymetwood Treehouses

Crediton, Devon, England
Sumptuous Scandi-inspired hideaways with al fresco copper bathtubs, secluded amongst acres of Devon woodland, meadow, and apple orchard, with idyllic views over Dartmoor.
Bedrooms: 1 per treehouse
Sleeps: 2 per treehouse
From
£250 / night

Bee's Bower

Walterstone, Herefordshire, England
A lovingly handcrafted, luxuriously off-grid treehouse with a dreamy copper bathtub for scenic bubble soaks, privately nestled among whispering trees on the edge of Herefordshire’s Golden Valley.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£140 / night

El Coyol Private Island

Lake Nicaragua, Granada
A breathtaking and beautifully refined private Nicaraguan oasis that's just for you and your favourite people.
Bedrooms: 4
Sleeps: 8
From
£600 / night

Westbrook Court Country House

Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire, England
A sublime interior-designed farmhouse for large-group breaks, complete with a stargazing hot tub, landscaped outdoor spaces with Wye Valley views, and a concierge service to help you curate memorable, fun-filled activities.
Bedrooms: 9
Sleeps: 26
From
£3100 /3nts midweek

Brook Cottage Shepherd Huts

Llŷn Peninsula, Gwynedd, Wales
An award-winning, adults-only haven blissfully secluded among soothing woodland on the Llŷn Peninsula, with a wildflower meadow, a private lake, and soul-stirring mountain views.
Bedrooms: 1 per hut
Sleeps: 2 per hut
From
£84 /nt

Hinton Hideaways Roundhouses

Crewkerne, Somerset, England
Adults-only roundhouse glamping on a lush organic farm, for unrivalled luxury amongst nature.
Bedrooms: 1 per roundhouse
Sleeps: 2 per roundhouse
From
£197 / night

Eco Retreats

Machynlleth, Powys, Wales
Unwind in the welcoming arms of Welsh nature from the comfort of an off-grid yurt with a piping-hot outdoor bath, secluded on a vast working farm that feels like a magical forest secret.
Bedrooms: Open plan
Sleeps: 2 (+2) per yurt
From
£299 /2 nts

Brook House Woods

Bromyard, Herefordshire, England
Experience open-air creativity and imaginative accommodation in the form of four cabins, blissfully nestled below the soothing Malvern Hills.
Bedrooms: 1 per cabin
Sleeps: 2
From
£180 /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

Forest Garden

East Grinstead, Sussex, England
Escape to an enchanting new way of life and learn woodland crafts in a luxury Sussex woodland eco-retreat - complete with a natural pond and an indulgent wood-fired sauna
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: Varies - 2-5
From
£315 (2 nts)

Boutique Farm Bothies

Drumblade, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Take a break from the strains of life at Boutique Farm Bothies in rural Aberdeenshire, comprising three hand-crafted, eco-friendly bothies and a charming farmhouse for large group holidays, set among spectacular rolling farmland.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: 2-8
From
£120 /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

Westley Farm Stone Cottages

Frampton Mansell, Gloucestershire, England
Quintessential English countryside retreats, each set in its own meadow, rich in home comforts and traditional style for a soothing escape amongst glorious Cotswold countryside.
Bedrooms: 2 or 3
Sleeps: 4 or 7 per cottage
From
£225 / night

Skuyö

Duisdealmor, Isle of Skye, Scotland
A sumptuous, architect-designed haven that’s rich in clean-lined Scandinavian design and sensory treats that include an al fresco hot tub, mesmerisingly secluded on the scenic southern peninsula of Skye.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£250 /night

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

Lewis Longhouse

Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland
An award-winning, eco-friendly haven that's rich in home comforts and attention to detail, with breathtaking views of the Hebridean Isle of Lewis.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
From
£2000 (week)

Greystone PurePod

Waipara, Canterbury, New Zealand
A striking off-grid glass cabin set high above New Zealand's award-winning Greystone vineyard - time to switch off and relax!
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£310 / night

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