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Enjoy a holiday in modern or historic architecture with a stay in one of our specially curated architect-designed homes. With stunning settings and locations combined with innovative design, these are swoonworthy rentals with a unique edge.
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North Vat

Dungeness, Kent, England

A former Dungeness fisherman's cottage, architecturally re-imagined as an award-winning, light-filled black timber retreat with 360-degree views of the nature-steeped shingle beach.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £780 (2 nts)

The Hidden Villa

Marbella, Andalucia, Spain

An architect-designed retreat with an al fresco swimming pool, rich in laid-back Scandi style and privately secluded in the Andalusian hills close to Marbella, for jaw-dropping forest, sea and mountain views.
Sleeps: 14
Bedrooms: 5
From £7936 / wk
10% 'Early Bird' discount

Ty Cwch

Aberporth, Ceredigion, Wales

A unique, award-winning architect designed ‘boat house' that's ideal for an adventure-packed beach break, next to the invigorating Welsh Coast Path.
Sleeps: 12 (or 4 per cabin)
Bedrooms: 3
From £136 / night

Triumphal Arch Lodge

Colebrooke, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland

Make your holiday a triumph with a stunningly stately stay in the gateway to historic Colebrooke, set by the tranquil lakes of County Fermanagh.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £290 (2 nights)

The Sea House

Camber Sands, East Sussex, England

An award-winning, architect-designed haven, expertly crafted from natural materials and set right on the magnificent beach at Camber Sands.
Sleeps: 10 (+2)
Bedrooms: 4 (+ optional studio)
From £2310 (3nt)

La Ferme de Brouage

Poitou-Charentes, France

An architect-designed conversion of an 18th century barn with a swimming pool, offers a ‘pick your own’ organic veg experience in a historic French village, just 30 minutes from the glistening Côte Sauvage.
Sleeps:
Bedrooms: Varies
From £145 / night

Backwater

Wroxham, Norfolk, England

A timber framed, architect-designed scenic haven that provides total immersion in the serene beauty of the Norfolk Broads.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
From £1,395 (4nts)

East Quay Pods

Watchet, Somerset, England

Five ultra-creative, individually-styled retreats that form part of a community-focused arts hub, elevated on the Somerset coast with incredible far-reaching views.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 1 or 2 per pod
From £110 - 180 /nt

Shipwreck Lodge

Skeleton Coast, Kunene, Namibia

Discover Namibia's raw and rugged Skeleton Coast, from a unique ‘shipwreck' cabin set amongst remote desert dunes.
Sleeps: 2 per cabin
Bedrooms: 1 per cabin
From £1,800 /nt

Lovtag

Hadsund, Himmerland, Denmark

Forest paths lead you to an idyllic Danish treetop hotel where you'll discover sustainable, architect-designed cabins infused with hygge.
Sleeps: 2-4 per cabin
Bedrooms: Open plan
From £225 / night

Ben's Burrow

Upper Tysoe, Warwickshire, England

A luxury family retreat with an enchanting ‘rabbit warren' feel, complete with a stargazing dome, hot tub, and idyllic views of rural Warwickshire.
Sleeps: 9
Bedrooms: 4
From £560 / night

Kudhva

Tintagel, Cornwall, England

For a true escape to pure wilderness, come to Kudhva - an incredible wild camping experience in stunning Tintagel, Cornwall.
Sleeps: 2 per unit
Bedrooms: Studio
From £134 / night