Fancy seeing out the summer with an unusual getaway? One that’s all but guaranteed to inspire envious mutterings?
Well, Friday 23rd to Monday 26th August heralds the last Bank Holiday weekend of 2024 (in England and Wales, at least), which is perfect timing. And with these gloriously unique retreats all boasting last-minute availability for this very weekend, all you’ve got to do is sit back, choose your favourite and get booking!
The best bit? There’s something for everyone on this exclusive list, whether you’re travelling as a couple, a family, with friends (four-legged friends included) or solo. Oh, and with the weather set to be sunny in many parts of the UK, don’t forget your sunscreen.
(Our last piece of advice is this: when you’ve found The One, snap it up quickly – because once it’s gone, it’s gone!)
Author: Nina Jervis
Main image: Lloyds Meadow Glamping | Cheshire
Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England
Family-friendly wild west-themed holiday park with a range of quirky accommodation just 2 miles from the centre of Scarborough.
Availability for Friday for 2 or 3 nights: 2 x Camping Shacks * Tipi Retreat with wood fired hot tub * Tree cabin * 2 x Wagons * 2 x Tipi Pods * 2 x Tipi Tents * 2 children stay for free, AND no price increases during school holidays. Why not book a group getaway?
Matlock, Derbyshire, England
Eco-friendly, accessible, self-catering log cabins, camping pods and a gypsy caravan on a working farm in the Peak District.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: Varies
Last minute bank holiday availability in Hoe Grange Holidays' lovingly restored vintage gypsy caravan in the stunning Derbyshire Peak District. Set on a working farm - we have baby pygmy goats at the moment! Sleeps 2, luxury private bathroom across the farmyard. Prices range from £215 for two nights to £412 for four nights.
Mouldsworth, Cheshire, England
Simple, grown-ups-only luxury in a naturally beautiful setting, surrounded by the rippling lakes of rural Cheshire.
Bedrooms: Open plan
Sleeps: 2 per tent
Adults only romantic getaway! Availability for 1, 2 or 3 nights stay over the bank holiday weekend! Every Host Unusual booking will automatically be upgraded to the romance package which includes a bottle of prosecco, love heart bunting & petals on the bed. Adults only peaceful lakeside break.
Littlehampton, West Sussex, England
A former coastguard tower, stylishly transformed into a cool, contemporary retreat with spectacular views from Littlehampton's iconic seafront.
25th, 26th & 27th August available to book!
Selkirk, Scottish Borders, Scotland
Relax and enjoy the finer things in life surrounded by warmth and luxury, in an award-winning, authentic medieval tower set in the bracing Scottish Borders.
Rare bank holiday availability! Two nights £2,250 (not previously available) Three nights £2,600 (25% down from £3,465) Week £3,000 (25% down from £4,000)
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
Availability at Huacaya's Cush glamping pod with hot tub and outdoor cinema area, which sleeps 4 adults (aged 18yrs+) on the following dates over the August Bank Holiday weekend: Fri 23rd - Sat 24th Aug (1 night) at £240 Sun 25th - Mon 26th Aug (1 night) at £240
St Osyth, Essex, England
A petite and pretty glamping site featuring Megapods, a CargoPod, Armadillas and two farm cottages with glorious countryside and estuary views.
Bedrooms: varies
Sleeps: varies
Availability for a family bank holiday getaway at Stable Cottage (sleeps up to 7 guests) Discounted by 20% now and can be booked online with the discount already applied via the Lee Wick Farm website!
Laxfield, Suffolk, England
Savour rural Suffolk at its most beautiful, from the comfort of a nature-steeped, adults-only retreat that's home to lakeside lodges, cosy Igluhuts, and two luxurious woodland saunas.
Bedrooms: 1 or 2 per unit
Sleeps: 2 or 4 per unit
Just ONE Lake Lodge available this weekend! Book now!
Paddington, London, England
A design-led boutique hotel barge, indulgently moored on the scenic waters of the capital's first floating park.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: Up to 4
Availability during the bank holiday weeknd on 23rd, 26th, 27th August
Rothiemay, The Highlands, Scotland
A sumptuous collection of hot-tub retreats for couples and families, secluded on a sweeping, heritage-rich Scottish estate in the natureful Deveron Valley.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: 6
Last minute availability during August and including the Bank Holiday Weekend
Holditch, Dorset, England
An adults-only, master-crafted RIBA award-winning treehouse, complete with an al fresco hot tub and wood-fired pizza oven, beautifully secluded on an exclusive site in rural Dorset.
Epic treetop break at Pinwheel treehouse - available for the bank holiday weekend!
Bideford, Devon, England
A selection of luxurious, award-winning hideaways for couples and families, with indulgent on-site facilities and surrounded by North Devon countryside.
Bedrooms: Open plan
Sleeps: Varies
1 cabin left for the Bank Holiday weekend: Hartland Quay Cabin 30% off! Was £690 NOW £483 Hartland Quay Cabin is a Couples Cabin sleeping up to 2 people in a Kingsize bed, plus two small children (max age 6 years) in a small double sofa bed. It has a private deck and stunning views over looking the field towards the fishing lake. The perfect place for some luxury glamping in North Devon.
Lower Beeding, West Sussex, England
Sumptuous, sustainable retreats purposefully designed to reconnect you with nature, dog-friendly and privately secluded on the edge of a shimmering lake in vast, tranquil Sussex countryside.
Bank holiday availability at this brand new luxury lakeside retreat in West Sussex.
Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, England
A light, bright family retreat that looks over the picturesque beach in historic Bexhill-on-Sea, with perfect coastal views from a full-length conservatory and balcony.
Availability from 23rd - 31st August including the bank holiday weekend!
Lewes, East Sussex, England
A historic haven for non-conformist worship, close to the Norman castle and Saxon lanes of Lewes with soothing sea views and the South Downs National Park on the doorstep.
Availability until end of August for a celestial church glamping getaway
Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland
An ornate, turreted Perthshire haven for grand large group stays, complete with abundant outdoor games and a magnificent loch-and-mountain vista.
Availability until end of August including the bank holiday weekend!
Exeter, Devon, England
View the Devon countryside in all its glory, from the first-class comfort of an exquisitely restored Victorian railway carriage for two.
Available to book from 23-30 Aug inclusive
Shaldon, Devon, England
A modern, TV-featured conversion of a unique World War Two safeguarding haven, with breath-taking panoramic views of Devon's iconic coast.
Available to book from 23-26 Aug inclusive
Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
Lord over an entire wing in a history-steeped Scottish castle, for a large group holiday with truly regal wow-factor.
Available to book from 22-31 Aug inclusive
Baldersdale, County Durham, England
Come and discover Baldersdale's breathtaking Area of Outstanding Beauty in a much-loved, stunning chapel cottage steeped in local tradition.
Available to book from 21-30 Aug inclusive
Bodmin, Cornwall, England
Lock yourself up in a characterful Cornish landmark that's steeped in history and creative imagination, with elegant design features, dog-friendly rooms, and a gourmet restaurant in the gothic chapel!
Bedrooms: 70 rooms
Sleeps: Varies
Get locked up at this unique converted jail hotel from 20-24 or 25-29 August!
