Architect Designed

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 rentals with a unique edge.

The Gate Lodge

The Gate Lodge

England / Sibton, Suffolk
Luxurious self-catering accommodation in and below extended gate lodges at Sibton Park, Suffolk, designed by neoclassical architect James Wyatt.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Seacombe

Seacombe

England / East Portlemouth, Devon
Seacombe - an award-winning designer escape on the beautiful South Devon coast.
Sleeps: 7 (+2)
Bedrooms: 3
Kaywana Hall Luxury B&B

Kaywana Hall Luxury B&B

England / Kingswear, Devon
Hidden in 12 acres of private Devon woodland, this striking 1960s architect-designed butterfly roof house has been modernised as a luxury B&B.
Sleeps: 2 per room
Bedrooms: 4
The Ellis-Miller House

The Ellis-Miller House

England / Ely, Cambridgeshire
The Ellis-Miller House - exceptional style lives and breathes in this award-winning, architect-designed Cambridgeshire holiday home for two, looking out over the romantically rural Fens.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
The Brochs of Coigach

The Brochs of Coigach

Scotland / Achiltibuie, Ross-shire
The Brochs of Coigach are a pair of internationally acclaimed hideaways, yet still remain some of the best kept secrets of Northwest Scotland.
Sleeps: 2-4 per property
Bedrooms: 1-2 per property
40a Ivy Lane

40a Ivy Lane

England / Canterbury, Kent
40a Ivy Lane - a romantic holiday cottage by unique and professional design, perfectly positioned in the historic heart of Canterbury for a city break to cherish.
Sleeps: 3
Bedrooms: 2
10 percent discount Triumphal Arch Lodge

Triumphal Arch Lodge

Northern Ireland / Colebrooke, County Fermanagh
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
10 Well Street

10 Well Street

England / Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
10 Well Street - a thoroughly modern architectural take on a classic Georgian town house, set in the culture-steeped market town of Bury St.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
The Garden House Studio

The Garden House Studio

England / Lyme Regis, Dorset
Mid-century inspired self-catering studio in stunning gardens of 1960s family home.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1 (studio)
Late deals Fallen Angel

Fallen Angel

England / Mousehole, Cornwall
Fallen Angel - leave the rest of the world far behind in a heavenly hideaway for two, architect-designed for luxury and sumptuously secluded on the Cornish coast.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Upper Lodge

Upper Lodge

England / Shotley, Suffolk
Upper Lodge - open-plan, contemporary luxury by expert architect design, set on the stunning Shotley Peninsula.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Kudhva

Kudhva

England / Tintagel, Cornwall
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
Late deals The Windmill Suffolk

The Windmill Suffolk

England / Nr Lavenham, Suffolk
You'll be swept away to the height of luxury at The Windmill Suffolk - a glorious towering bolthole overlooking idyllic countryside, just two miles north of historic Lavenham.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Sea House

Sea House

England / Porth, Cornwall
Sea House - luxuriate in a stunning Cornish seaside sanctuary by intricate master design, featuring an indoor swimming pool and breathtaking views both inside and out.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5
Sheepfold and Sheepshed

Sheepfold and Sheepshed

England / St. Eval, Cornwall
Exquisite architecture, fabulous eco-credentials and sweeping views of countryside and coastline - that's what to expect at Sheepfold and Sheepshed, a pair of eco-barns in glorious North Cornwall.
Sleeps: 8 (+4)
Bedrooms: 3 (+2)
Twentysix Anderby Creek

Twentysix Anderby Creek

England / Anderby Creek, Lincolnshire
Twentysix - a small but perfectly formed seaside retreat lovingly restored by contemporary design, tucked cosily away by the soft sands of tranquil Anderby Creek.
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 2
The Green House

The Green House

Scotland / Glenelg, Ross-Shire
The Green House at Glenelg - indulge in the windswept romance of a private hideaway built for two on the edge of a coastal paradise, across from the Isle of Skye.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
The Workshop

The Workshop

England / Framlingham, Suffolk
The Workshop - saddle up for a blissfully romantic break for two in a converted Victorian stable block, set in the pretty and picturesque grounds of a Suffolk farmhouse.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Sea Gem Camber

Sea Gem Camber

England / Camber Sands, East Sussex
A magnificent award-winning architect-designed beach house with panaromic sea views and private boardwalk to the sands.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
Late deals Sound of Harris

Sound of Harris

Scotland / Isle of Harris
Deluxe self-catering accommodation on the Isle of Harris with panoramic coastal views and mid-century interior design.
Sleeps: 2 per property
Bedrooms: 1 per property
Temple of Diana

Temple of Diana

England / Shifnal, Shropshire
For a truly unique escape, the Temple of Diana blends classical architecture and a heavenly location, making for a stay you'll treasure for a lifetime.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
The Stonehouses

The Stonehouses

Scotland / Ullapool, Wester Ross
Modern luxury, exceptional design and views to die for await at The Stonehouses - two truly unique holiday homes in the magnificent North West Highlands of Scotland.
Sleeps: 3-4 per property
Bedrooms: 2 per property
The Woodman's Treehouse

The Woodman's Treehouse

England / Holditch, Dorset
Set deep in the heart of the Dorset Woodland lies this enchanting, skilfully crafted treehouse; a peaceful natural retreat under the forest canopy.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Vista Point

Vista Point

England / East Preston, Sussex
Listed beachside holiday home, designed by architect Patrick Gwynne, located on quiet estate in East Preston, West Sussex.
Sleeps: 9
Bedrooms: 5
Discount Rest on the Hill

Rest on the Hill

England / Oswestry, Shropshire
Luxury, architect-designed, self-catering accommodation near Oswestry, Shropshire, close to English-Welsh border.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
The Sett

The Sett

England / Totland Bay, Isle of Wight
The Sett - award-winning design and picturesque natural living both inside and out, on the serenely beautiful Isle of Wight.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
Beach Bay Cottage

Beach Bay Cottage

Scotland / Carnish, Isle of Lewis
Beach Bay Cottage - leave your cares far behind as you escape to a whole new world of luxury, in an award-winning stone cottage perfectly set within Scotland's bracingly beautiful Atlantic Coast.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
The Up Atlantic Room

The Up Atlantic Room

England / London
A rare opportunity to stay in a guest room in an architect's residence, The Up Atlantic Room is the result of an extraordinary renovation within a Victorian house in South London.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Miner's Legend

Miner's Legend

Wales / Snowdonia, West Wales
Harking back to the glorious mining era that defined Wales and its rural communities, this striking red-painted cabin is a true eye-feast both inside and out.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Old Cragg Hall Barn

Old Cragg Hall Barn

England / Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire
Stay in a RIBA award-winning barn conversion and architectural delight, situated in the heart of Cragg Vale and some of Yorkshire's finest scenery.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Lake District Love Shack

Lake District Love Shack

England / Ambleside, Cumbria
Designed by acclaimed architects Sutherland Hussey, this stylish RIBA award-winning holiday let is perfectly positioned to offer seclusion and tranquility in the Lake District.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Ty Hedfan

Ty Hedfan

Wales / Pontfaen, Powys
Stunning award-winning architect-designed house in the wooded hills of PontFaen.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 4
Dragon's Eye

Dragon's Eye

Wales / Llyn Peninsula, Snowdonia
Embrace the mythology of the red dragon with this unique pop-up glamping experience celebrating Welsh tradition, located in a breathtaking rural setting.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Pobble House

Pobble House

England / Dungeness, Kent
An award-winning, architect-designed house built on the shingle beach of Dungeness.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 3
Cuckoo Croft Barn

Cuckoo Croft Barn

England / Shrewsbury, Shropshire
An architect-designed gem and expertly converted barn that oozes sophistication, Cuckoo Croft Barn has no less than five bedrooms, making it an ideal family or group getaway in style.
Sleeps: 12
Bedrooms: 5
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