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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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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.
Sleeps: 2 per chalet
Bedrooms: 1 per chalet
From £178 / chalet / night
Three nights for the price of two, and seven for the price of five ! Thats a …

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

Woolbrook Reservoir

Sidmouth, Devon, England

A unique, breath-taking former Devon reservoir that’s perfect for entertaining friends and family, with glass-lined rooms, an incredible al fresco courtyard, and a beautiful garden with a bar and hot tub.
Sleeps: 16
Bedrooms: 6
From £4249 /week

Shangri-La House

Waxham, Norfolk, England

An architect-designed ‘happy place' by the sea, set behind the sand dunes in a Norfolk Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £1351 (7 nights low season)

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)

Five Acre Barn

Aldringham, Suffolk, England

Shake off any preconceptions of old-fashioned holiday rentals - at Five Acre Barn, you'll enjoy modern accommodation, peaceful surroundings and exceptional hosting just a mile from Suffolk's sensational coast.
Sleeps: 2 per room/11 total
Bedrooms: 5
From £1300 (3 nights offpeak)

Bamburgh Coastal Retreat

Bamburgh, Northumberland, England

A stylish, family-sized haven, elevated over the striking Northumberland Heritage Coastline with a beach in strolling distance.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £1,018 / week
June/July availability The Warren House - 30% discount for small groups (4 or less).

Still Southwold

Southwold, Suffolk, England

Lovingly custom-created havens, rich in holiday luxuries and peacefully secluded on a private estate just minutes away from the beach.
Sleeps:
Bedrooms: 1, 2 or 4
From £826/week

Brevig View Cottage

A breath-taking, architect-designed Hebridean cottage dreamily positioned on the ‘edge of the world', with spectacular Scottish mountain views across the water.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £1,300 (7 nts)

Sea the View

Sennen, Cornwall, England

A sumptuous, striking, and gloriously spacious retreat, complete with garden hot tub, surrounded by rolling Cornish countryside and sandy surfing beaches.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £1653/wk

ICEHOTEL

Jukkasjärvi, Norrbotten, Norrbotten County, Sweden

Indulge your senses at ICEHOTEL, the world's first and most exclusive hotel to be constructed from glistening ice and snow.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
From £140/night warm room, £215/night cold room

Westside Woodshed

Near Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Westside Woodshed is an architect-designed oasis of calm, peacefully located at the end of a winding farm track in Scotland's Pentland Hills.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £910 (1 week)