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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.

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SWEETS hotel

SWEETS hotel

Netherlands / Amsterdam
Take your pick from one of the unique bridge house suites, beautifully scattered along the canals of Amsterdam.
Sleeps: 2 per house
Bedrooms: 1 per house
Late deals Old St John Ambulance Station

Old St John Ambulance Station

England / Rye, East Sussex
A magnificent, award-winning conversion in the heart of Rye, master architect created and perfect for stylish group breaks.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
Special offer Hapuku Lodge

Hapuku Lodge

New Zealand / Kaikoura, Canterbury
Dreamlike comfort and outstanding views await you in this eco-friendly Kiwi paradise, featuring a lodge and treehouses set on the dramatic coastline of Kaikoura.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
Special offer Urgell Apartment

Urgell Apartment

Spain / Barcelona, Catalonia
An architect-designed, cutting-edge penthouse overlooking the heart of Barcelona's thriving Sant Antoni district.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
10 percent discount Ty Cwch

Ty Cwch

Wales / Aberporth, Ceredigion
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
57 Nord

57 Nord

Scotland / Wester Ross, The Highlands
A boutique hideaway in the wildland of the north, 57 Nord takes its name from its location on the 57th parallel nestled within the dramatic landscape of the Scottish Highlands just south of the Isle of Skye.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Aplite House

Aplite House

Australia / Freycinet Peninsula, Tasmania
A privately secluded, architect-designed eco haven that showcases Tasmania's unique beauty to its best, most dramatic effect.
Sleeps: 4 (+1)
Bedrooms: 2
Ermita del Carmen

Ermita del Carmen

Spain / Carcabuey, Andalucia
Ermita del Carmen is a stunning 15th century chapel conversion, set within the soul-soothing natural heart of Andalucia.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
The Cattle Sheds

The Cattle Sheds

England / Gayton Thorpe, Norfolk
The Cattle Sheds at Great Barn Farm - an architect-designed barn conversion, ideal for luxurious large group breaks in rural Norfolk.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5
Casa Modesta

Casa Modesta

Portugal / Quatrim do sul, Algarve
Award-winning rural luxury in a contemporary Portuguese country house hotel, where you will feel immediately at home.
Sleeps: 2 or 3 per suite
Bedrooms: 9 suites
Westside Woodshed

Westside Woodshed

Scotland / Near Edinburgh, Midlothian
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
Minimal Blue

Minimal Blue

Greece / Chamolia, Attica
An architect-designed villa infused with style and sophistication, overlooking the tranquil shores of Greece's East Attica.
Sleeps: 9
Bedrooms: 5
The Arctic Hideaway

The Arctic Hideaway

Norway / Sorvaer, Fleinvaer
Recharge your batteries and find your muse at the Arctic Hideaway, an exquisite cluster of houses on the remote Norwegian island of Fleinvær.
Sleeps: Up to 10
Bedrooms: 5
Shipwreck Lodge

Shipwreck Lodge

Namibia / Skeleton Coast, Kunene
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
Quetzalcoatl's Nest

Quetzalcoatl's Nest

Mexico / Naucalpan de Juarez, State of Mexico
A fantastical, fairytale stay in an architect-created sculpture garden, amidst the rugged landscape of the Valley of Mexico.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 5
The Keep

The Keep

Scotland / Loch Awe, Argyll and Bute
An impeccably styled, architect-designed ‘castle'-inspired retreat set close to Loch Awe, with expansive views of the surrounding woodland.
Sleeps: 2-6
Bedrooms: 3
Twentysix Anderby Creek

Twentysix Anderby Creek

England / Anderby Creek, Lincolnshire
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
Pedras Salgadas Park

Pedras Salgadas Park

Portugal / Trás-os-Montes, North Portugal
Architect-designed treehouses and eco-houses, set within a magical century-old spa and nature park in northern Portugal.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: 1 per house
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
Beach Bay Cottage

Beach Bay Cottage

Scotland / Carnish, Isle of Lewis
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
Atelier House

Atelier House

Barbados / Carlton View, Saint James
Atelier House is a uniquely lavish luxury villa, set just 500 metres from the idyllic platinum west coast of Barbados.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
Bob's Lodge

Bob's Lodge

England / Upper Tysoe, Warwickshire
A sumptuous and spacious wood-crafted holiday home with a geodome & hot tub, nestled on a working farm in the scenic Cotswolds.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Picnic Island

Picnic Island

Australia / Freycinet, Tasmania
Enjoy the natural beauty of Tasmania all to yourselves, from the architect-designed comfort of your very own private island.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5
The Box House

The Box House

Canada / Prospect Bay, Nova Scotia
A stunningly secluded, contemporary Atlantic oceanfront retreat with your very own beach, privately situated in Canada's beautiful Nova Scotia.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
Samphire Studio

Samphire Studio

England / St Ives, Cornwall
Samphire Studio is every design enthusiast's dream - a stylishly spectacular sanctuary for two in stunning St Ives, where vintage class blends with beachside charm for a truly unforgettable retreat.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Still Southwold

Still Southwold

England / Southwold, Suffolk
Three lovingly custom-created havens, rich in holiday luxuries and peacefully secluded on a private estate just minutes away from the beach.
Sleeps: 2 or 4 per cabin
Bedrooms: 1 or 2 per cabin
AirShip 2

AirShip 2

Scotland / Drimnin, The Highlands
View the Scottish Highlands at their most breathtaking, from the romantic comfort of a deliciously secluded, architect-designed pod.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
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
The Houseboat

The Houseboat

England / Hamworthy, Dorset
An awe-inspiring, award-winning architectural masterpiece, featuring spectacular beachfront views out to Lake Pier and Poole Harbour.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 4
The Dart House

The Dart House

England / Dartmouth, Devon
A jaw-dropping retreat for large group stays, gently elevated over the sparkling River Dart for magnificent views of South Devon at its finest.
Sleeps: 12
Bedrooms: 5
The Triumphal Arch

The Triumphal Arch

England / Holkham, Norfolk
An historic, architect-designed retreat for two, rich in indulgent luxury and set on an imposing 25,000-acre Norfolk estate.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
ICEHOTEL

ICEHOTEL

Sweden / Jukkasjärvi, Norrbotten
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
Solo Office

Solo Office

Spain / Cretas, Aragón
Jaw-droppingly innovative architecture, secluded amongst untouched forest land set within the mountainous ‘Spanish Tuscany'.
Sleeps: 6 adults
Bedrooms: 4
Inverlonan

Inverlonan

Scotland / Glenlonan, Argyll and Bute
Two off-grid, architect-designed bothies, rich in fine Scottish style and hidden amongst ancient oaks, in an idyllic setting that overlooks Loch Nell.
Sleeps: 2 per bothy
Bedrooms: 1 per bothy
Glen Dye Cabins & Cottages

Glen Dye Cabins & Cottages

Scotland / Banchory, Aberdeenshire
Outdoor paradise abounds on a Scottish estate, complete with luxurious havens dotted on the banks of the River Dye.
Sleeps: Varies (2-7)
Bedrooms: Varies
Sacromonte Landscape Hotel

Sacromonte Landscape Hotel

Uruguay / Sacromonte, Maldonado
An architect-designed hotel and winery sustainably blended within a vast stretch of valley grassland in Uruguay.
Sleeps: 2 per cabin
Bedrooms: 1 per cabin
Qii House

Qii House

Australia / Lorne, Victoria
A bold and quirky architectural gem, superbly nestled within the lush rainforest ferns of Australia's Great Otway National Park.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
Special offer Madonna Inn

Madonna Inn

USA / San Luis Obispo, California
A vividly kitsch, grandly one-of-a-kind resort just off US Route 101, where the good times roll and no two rooms are the same.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: 110 rooms/suites
Discount Camel Quarry House

Camel Quarry House

England / Padstow, Cornwall
A jaw-dropping retreat, created by award-winning architects to showcase the dramatic natural beauty of Cornwall's Camel Estuary.
Sleeps: 12 (+4)
Bedrooms: 6
Croft 103

Croft 103

Scotland / Laid, the Highlands
With awe-inspiring design, enviable eco-credentials, and even outdoor bathtubs overlooking Loch Eriboll, Croft 103 certainly has it all.
Sleeps: 2 per cottage
Bedrooms: 1 per cottage
Dezanove House

Dezanove House

Spain / A Pobra do Caramiñal, Galicia
An award-winning, architect-designed luxury villa secluded by a stunning beach, far away from the Spanish tourist crowds.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
Art Hangar

Art Hangar

Italy / Val d'Orcia, Tuscany
Stray from the beaten Tuscan track at Art Hangar, in an industrial hangar transformed into a unique loft space that's perfect for creative dreamers.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Shobac

Shobac

Canada / Upper Kingsburg, Nova Scotia
Minimalist designer luxury at the "end of the Earth", in a circle of unique cabins set along the rugged Atlantic coastline of Nova Scotia.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
The Stonehouses

The Stonehouses

Scotland / Ullapool, The Highlands
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
Breac.House

Breac.House

Ireland / Dunfanaghy, Donegal
Offering glorious architecture, exquisite hand-crafted furnishings and the rugged wilderness of North West Donegal, a stay at Breac House is sure to delight, indulge and inspire.
Sleeps: 2 per room
Bedrooms: Varies
15 percent 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 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: 2
Bedrooms: 1
The Cabin at Bliss Blakeney

The Cabin at Bliss Blakeney

England / Blakeney, Norfolk
The Cabin at Bliss Blakeney is a very special hideaway on the North Norfolk coast, where indulgence and style go hand in hand to create the most heavenly of stays.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
The Perch

The Perch

England / Southwold, Suffolk
An award-winning, architect-designed hideaway for relaxing holidays by the sea, with glorious Southwold views from all directions.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Backwater

Backwater

England / Wroxham, Norfolk
A timber framed, architect-designed scenic haven that provides total immersion in the serene beauty of the Norfolk Broads.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
Daphne Cottage

Daphne Cottage

England / Mawnan Smith, Cornwall
An architect-designed, dog-friendly cottage that's full of cosy luxury, beautifully secluded near Cornwall's Helford River.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
The Mirror Houses

The Mirror Houses

Italy / Bolzano, South Tyrol
The Mirror Houses are a contemporary duo of master-designed holiday homes that reflect the breathtaking natural beauty of Northern Italy.
Sleeps: 2 (+2) per house
Bedrooms: 1 per house
Strawberryfield Park

Strawberryfield Park

England / Cheddar, Somerset
An individually-styled selection of luxury eco lodges with bubbling hot tubs, set within a 14-acre estate in rolling Somerset countryside.
Sleeps: 2 or 4 per lodge
Bedrooms: 1-2 per lodge
THEKRANE

THEKRANE

Denmark / Copenhagen
Scandi Noir in its most unique and luxurious form - a private, soul-enriching Danish retreat set in a former coal crane.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
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
Conch Cottage

Conch Cottage

Scotland / Acharacle, The Highlands
A luxurious, architect-designed haven with incredible views of Loch Sunart.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Discount Hobbit Hideaway

Hobbit Hideaway

Scotland / Aberlour, Moray
A unique eco home-from-home, crafted naturally with love, and peacefully nestled at the foot of a striking Speyside mountain.
Sleeps: Up to 6
Bedrooms: 2
The Grieve's House

The Grieve's House

Scotland / Pencaitland, East Lothian
A characterful, architect-designed cottage peacefully secluded amongst East Lothian countryside, close to both coast and city.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
The Garden House Studio

The Garden House Studio

England / Lyme Regis, Dorset
A stylish mid-century inspired self-catering studio in stunning gardens of 1960s family home.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1 (studio)
Upper Lodge

Upper Lodge

England / Shotley, Suffolk
Open-plan, contemporary luxury by expert architect design, set on the stunning Shotley Peninsula.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Cabü by the Sea

Cabü by the Sea

England / St Mary's Bay, Kent
A stylish selection of scenic cabins and sociable luxuries, perfectly positioned amongst ten natureful acres of grassland on the Kent coast.
Sleeps: Varies (2-6)
Bedrooms: Varies
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
Casa Tiny

Casa Tiny

Mexico / Nr Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca
The perfect, pared-down ‘tiny house' escape for two, surrounded by lush Mexican vegetation and a secluded beach.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Shangri-La House

Shangri-La House

England / Waxham, Norfolk
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
Lovtag

Lovtag

Denmark / Hadsund, Himmerland
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
Sands Studio

Sands Studio

England / St Ives, Cornwall
Romantic Sands Studio is a retreat bathed in cool contemporary style, featuring uninterrupted views over stunning St Ives Bay.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Dragon's Eye

Dragon's Eye

Wales / Aberaeron, Ceredigion
A wonderfully creative, TV-featured glamping pod with glass panels and a rotating bed to showcase the lush Welsh landscape.
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
The Sea House

The Sea House

England / Camber Sands, East Sussex
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)
The Retreat Dungeness

The Retreat Dungeness

England / Dungeness, Kent
An award-winning, architect-designed house built on the shingle beach of Dungeness.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 3
AirShip 1

AirShip 1

England / Billingshurst, Sussex
An eco-friendly architect-designed pod, rich in comfort and secluded in West Sussex woodland for an out-of-this-world escape.
Sleeps: 3
Bedrooms: 1
Fallen Angel

Fallen Angel

England / Mousehole, Cornwall
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
Manshausen

Manshausen

Norway / Mannshausen, Leinesfjord
Start your Nordic adventure story on this breathtaking island resort, where the sea and the mountains combine in a spectacular backdrop for relaxation, contemplation and activity alike.
Sleeps: 4 per cabin
Bedrooms: 2 per cabin
Will's Tree House

Will's Tree House

England / Upper Tysoe, Warwickshire
Architect-designed luxury amongst the leaves, set on a working farm in a Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: Studio
Casa Solo Pezo

Casa Solo Pezo

Spain / Cretas, Aragón
Casa Solo Pezo is an award-winning architectural marvel, nestled in mountainous Spanish forest land that's blissfully off the beaten track.
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 2
Balancing Barn

Balancing Barn

England / Thorington, Suffolk
A Dutch architect-created rural haven, rich in design-led originality and poised dramatically over calming Suffolk countryside.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
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
Laurel Canyon Box House

Laurel Canyon Box House

USA / Los Angeles, California
A unique, glass-constructed architectural marvel, set high above the Los Angeles hills for stunning natural views.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Culture Campsite

Culture Campsite

Netherlands / Rotterdam
An ingenious collection of upcycled, ‘tiny house'-style sleeping pods, on a creative campsite in the heart of Rotterdam.
Sleeps: 2-3 per unit
Bedrooms: Open plan
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)
Palm Springs Dome House

Palm Springs Dome House

USA / Palm Springs, California
Bring your creative spirit - and your camera - to a unique view-filled retreat, nestled on a hill in California's Coachella Valley.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
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 as seen on George Clarke's 'Amazing Spaces' and overlooking idyllic countryside, just two miles north of historic Lavenham.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Seaside Modernist

Seaside Modernist

England / Bridlington, Yorkshire
An architect designed, magazine-featured North Yorkshire haven, filled with mid-century style and spectacular views out to the North Sea.
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 3
Lymm Water Tower Suites

Lymm Water Tower Suites

England / Lymm, Cheshire
Stay in an all-time Grand Designs favourite: a multi-award-winning, architect-restored Victorian water tower, complete with hot tub and roof garden that overlooks the rolling Cheshire countryside.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Five Acre Barn

Five Acre Barn

England / Aldringham, Suffolk
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
Villa CP

Villa CP

Spain / Girona, Catalonia
A lovingly restored, eco-friendly Catalan farmhouse with natural swimming pool, for luxury group breaks steeped in peaceful tradition.
Sleeps: 8 (+2)
Bedrooms: 4 (+1)
Bergaliv

Bergaliv

Sweden / Vallsta, Gävleborg
Experience the purity and simplicity of nature, surrounded by some of Sweden's most enchanting scenery, at Bergaliv Landscape Hotel - a peaceful mountainside sanctuary awaiting your arrival.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Nebesa

Nebesa

Slovenia / Nr Kobarid, Soca Valley
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
Little Cottage

Little Cottage

England / Praa Sands, Cornwall
Little Cottage is a stunning (and not-so-little) design-led Cornish paradise for group holidays and stylish celebrations alike.
Sleeps: 11
Bedrooms: 4
The Sandy Feet Retreat

The Sandy Feet Retreat

England / Anderby Creek, Lincolnshire
A jaw-dropping beachfront retreat, crafted by a master architect and secluded amongst nature, on one of the UK's "best undiscovered beaches".
Sleeps: 7
Bedrooms: 3
Seacombe

Seacombe

England / East Portlemouth, Devon
Welcome to the seaside and an award-winning designer escape on the beautiful South Devon coast.
Sleeps: 7 (+2)
Bedrooms: 3
Lewis Longhouse

Lewis Longhouse

Scotland / Lewis, Outer Hebrides
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.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Late deals Pilot House

Pilot House

Scotland / Drimmin, The Highlands
A unique aluminium cabin for two, architect designed and perfectly set in the remote Scottish Highlands, for spectacular views over the Sound of Mull.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Glenshee Treehouses

Glenshee Treehouses

Scotland / Glenshee, Perthshire
Two sumptuous, architect-designed treehouses secluded on the edge of Scotland's stunning Cairngorms National Park.
Sleeps: 2 per treehouse
Bedrooms: Open plan
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
Bamburgh Coastal Retreat

Bamburgh Coastal Retreat

England / Bamburgh, Northumberland
A stylish, family-sized haven, elevated over the striking Northumberland Heritage Coastline with a beach in strolling distance.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
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
Dune House

Dune House

England / Gwithian, Cornwall
An exclusive, architect-designed haven especially created for surf lovers and water babies, just five minutes away from St.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
The Onion House

The Onion House

USA / Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
A breathtaking work of art in natural architecture, perfectly positioned on Hawaii's awe-inspiring Kona coast.
Sleeps: Up to 6
Bedrooms: 3
Lightship Amsterdam

Lightship Amsterdam

Netherlands / Amsterdam
A cutting-edge floating haven, crafted by an award-winning architect, and peacefully moored in North Amsterdam's creative hub.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
The Ellis-Miller House

The Ellis-Miller House

England / Ely, Cambridgeshire
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
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
Viewpoint

Viewpoint

England / Ambleside, Cumbria
A soul-soothing, architect-created haven that blends perfectly into the stunning natural surroundings at the heart of the Lake District National Park.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Special offer Life House

Life House

Wales / Llanbister, Radnorshire
Contemplate the simple wonder of existence, in a serene architect-designed retreat set amongst the rolling mid-Welsh hills.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
The Boat Shed

The Boat Shed

England / Lymington, Hampshire
Pared-down designer luxury awaits, privately secluded in a scenic New Forest spot that's ideal for romantic seafaring souls.
Sleeps: 3
Bedrooms: 1
Treehotel

Treehotel

Sweden / Harads, Norrbotten County
An incredible experience waits in Swedish Lapland's treetops - the sensational architect-designed Treehotel, promising stunning design, breath-taking views and an unforgettable escape from life!
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
Ben's Burrow

Ben's Burrow

England / Upper Tysoe, Warwickshire
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
Hunsett Mill

Hunsett Mill

England / Stalham, Norfolk
A unique blend of contemporary design and traditional Norfolk architecture awaits in a uniquely renovated mill keeper's cottage.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 5
Firehaus

Firehaus

Scotland / Tighnabruaich, Argyll & Bute
A seriously cutting-edge, architect-designed holiday haven that features breathtaking sea views over Argyll's Cowal Peninsula.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Verbeke Foundation

Verbeke Foundation

Belgium / Stekene, Antwerp
Live life amongst art in this exceptionally creative Belgian haven for imaginative minds.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: varies
Re:hof Rutenberg

Re:hof Rutenberg

Germany / Rutenberg, Lychen
Discover art-drenched simplicity at Re:hof Rutenberg in the Uckermark's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Sleeps: varies
Bedrooms: 3
Baltonsborough Barn

Baltonsborough Barn

England / Glastonbury, Somerset
A breathtaking five-star architectural retreat, featured on the front cover of Grand Designs Magazine and set amongst five acres of rural Somerset.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Juvet

Juvet

Norway / Valldal, Alstad
Experience a symphony of Norwegian nature, history and cutting-edge architecture in the first European hotel of its kind.
Sleeps: varies
Bedrooms: 9
Petworth Lodge

Petworth Lodge

England / Petworth, West Sussex
Explore an award-winning, architect-designed retreat, exquisitely positioned in the grounds of a West Sussex private estate.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 4
California Stargazing Cabin

California Stargazing Cabin

USA / Twentynine Palms, California
A master architect-designed retreat styled for off-grid living, set in the rugged desert oasis of California's Twentynine Palms.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 2
Ubatuba Glass House

Ubatuba Glass House

Brazil / Ubatuba, Sao Paolo
Enjoy a paradise-like Brazilian retreat with a tropical garden and breath-taking open ocean views, set just 70 metres from a white sand beach.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
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
Ruu Mirror House

Ruu Mirror House

Estonia / Ruu, Harju Maakond
Stay in a unique, architect-designed glass house for two, complete with sauna and perfectly positioned in an unspoilt Estonian village.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Tranquil Forest Haven

Tranquil Forest Haven

Brazil / Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
Swim under a private waterfall and observe playful monkeys, in a paradise-like eco-house in the heart of Rio de Janeiro forest land.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 2
Ty Hedfan

Ty Hedfan

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

Tigh Darach

Scotland / Drimnin, The Highlands
An exquisite, architect designed ‘oak house' for soothing family getaways, secluded in nature and boasting glorious views of the Sound of Mull.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 4
Tammenõlva Mirror House

Tammenõlva Mirror House

Estonia / Manniva, Harju Maakond
A glistening glass-walled retreat for two, complete with hot tub and ideal for observing Estonia at its most naturally compelling.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
The Mushroom Houses

The Mushroom Houses

USA / Charlevoix, Michigan
Storybook magic awaits, in a distinctive collection of architect-inspired homes nestled in Charlevoix, Michigan.
Sleeps: up to 36 total
Bedrooms: 14
Akuyreyri House

Akuyreyri House

Iceland / Akureyri, Northeast Region
Experience a contemporary, architect-designed apartment with magnificent sea-and-mountain views of the ‘capital of North Iceland'.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Glass Treehouse

Glass Treehouse

USA / Atlanta, Georgia
A soul-soothing, architect designed retreat that floods with natural light, beautifully elevated amongst towering mature trees in Atlanta.
Sleeps: 3
Bedrooms: 1
The Red Tower

The Red Tower

Canada / Castleton, Ontario
A creative, architect-designed ‘tiny house' retreat for two, surrounded by farmland, nature, and woodland walking trails in rural Ontario.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
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
Ješted

Ješted

Czech Republic / Liberec
Live amongst the clouds in the unique and award-winning Liberec Hotel Ješted, set at an arresting altitude of over 3,000 feet.
Sleeps: varies
Bedrooms: 19
Huxham View Annexe

Huxham View Annexe

England / Exeter, Devon
Drink in the soothing Devon countryside, from the calm comfort of a spectacular architect-designed retreat.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Airstream Andalucia

Airstream Andalucia

Spain / Alozaina, Andalucia
Hollywood-style glamping in an architect-designed trailer with private plunge pool, secluded in the Spanish mountains.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Mökki Santara

Mökki Santara

Finland / Savitaipale, Karelia
Experience a soothing Finnish forest paradise, in the form of a lakeside architect-designed cottage and sauna surrounded by unspoilt nature.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Prairie Chicken House

Prairie Chicken House

USA / Norman, Oklahoma
Prairie Chicken House is a nostalgic architect-designed wonder that represents the ultimate in escapism, set on the prairies of Oklahoma.
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 2
Huntsman Lakehouse

Huntsman Lakehouse

England / Lechdale, Gloucestershire
A design-led, three-storey Cotswolds villa set just 90 minutes from London, infused with unmatched style and outstanding views.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 4
JR's Eco Hut

JR's Eco Hut

Australia / Nangus, New South Wales
An architect designed haven for two, blissfully secluded on a hill that showcases Australia's Murrambidgee river and Kimo valley to perfection.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Rhinebeck House

Rhinebeck House

USA / Rhinebeck, New York
A geometric, architectural masterpiece and artistic project, secluded within 30 acres of woodland in New York's soothing Hudson Valley.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 1
Capel Dinorwig

Capel Dinorwig

Wales / Llanberis, Gwynedd
Lead your flock to worship, in a stunning architect-designed chapel on the edge of Snowdonia National Park.
Sleeps: 16
Bedrooms: 8
East Side Beehive

East Side Beehive

USA / Austin, Texas
A funky, architect designed Tiny House retreat that's dripping with laid-back Texan charm, peacefully set close to downtown Austin.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
The Emil Bach House

The Emil Bach House

USA / Chicago, lllinois
Explore the ‘Windy City' from the striking comfort of the ultimate in architect-designed homes, designed by a world-renowned great.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 2
Cove Beach House

Cove Beach House

Scotland / Cove, Argyll and Bute
An atmospheric coastal escape on the Scottish Borders, complete with its own private pebble beach and an indulgent hot tub.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5
Green Mountain Modern House

Green Mountain Modern House

USA / Jamaica, Vermont
This secluded, contemporary family-and-dog-friendly retreat comes with soaring ceilings and jaw-dropping views of Vermont forest.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Still Bend

Still Bend

USA / Two Rivers, Winsconsin
Still Bend is a 1940s ‘dream house' created by a master, and perfectly positioned on Wisconsin's East Twin River.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
The Osprey

The Osprey

Scotland / Loch Ken, Dumfries and Galloway
An architect designed, off-grid Scottish family retreat with a private hot tub and kayaks, surrounded by wildlife and fresh-air activity.
Sleeps: Up to 8
Bedrooms: 3
The Glasshouse

The Glasshouse

New Zealand / Whangarei, Northland
Experience both pure luxury and blissful privacy, from a breath-taking New Zealand clifftop retreat with panoramic Pacific Ocean views.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Arrowtown River Hut

Arrowtown River Hut

New Zealand / Arrowtown, Otago
A cosy, architect designed studio for two, beautifully positioned in a historic ‘gold rush' New Zealand village that's packed with nature.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Cubehouse

Cubehouse

Netherlands / Rotterdam
An iconic, three-storey ‘cube' with exceptional 360-degree city views, just a short walk away from the thriving centre of Rotterdam.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Skywood Barn

Skywood Barn

England / Benenden, Kent
A contemporary, architect-designed retreat for stylish group stays, in a Kent village that's surrounded by endless green fields and footpaths.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
The Shell House

The Shell House

Mexico / Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo
Listen to the gentle sounds of the ocean from a unique Mexican island home, created in the image of a beautiful shell.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2 Shells
Island Lodge

Island Lodge

England / Lechlade, Gloucestershire
Holiday with a difference in a design-led luxury lodge, set within 650 refreshing acres of Cotswold lakeland.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
Armacao Beach House

Armacao Beach House

Brazil / Governador Celso Ramos, Santa Catarina
An architect designed retreat, with panoramic sea views from its beautiful Brazilian setting, directly on the beach at Santa Catarina.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
Castello Perugia

Castello Perugia

Italy / Lake Tresimeno, Umbria
A grand, architect-restored 12th century Italian castle, in a magnificent hilltop setting with panoramic countryside views.
Sleeps: 16
Bedrooms: 8
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