Lakes, Lochs & Rivers
All of these unique Host Unusual places to stay are situated next to or close to lakes, streams, lochs or rivers – so you can relax back and enjoy the soothing powers of water throughout your break.
All of these unique Host Unusual places to stay are situated next to or close to lakes, streams, lochs or rivers – so you can relax back and enjoy the soothing powers of water throughout your break.
All Lakes, Lochs & Rivers
The Floating Terrarium
Hackney, London, England
A wow-factor, off-grid garden sanctuary in the form of a wide beam barge, rich in eco-friendly luxury and gloriously secluded on a glistening canal in uber-cool Hackney.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£180 / night
Billabong Falls
Olinda, Victoria, Australia
Resort-style paradise in Australia's lush Dandenong Ranges, surrounded by ancient tree ferns and sparkling waterfalls.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£595 (2 nights)
Arctic Fox Igloos
Ranua, Lapland, Finland
View the clear night sky (and possibly the Northern Lights) with a breath-taking stay in a glinting glass igloo on the edge of the Arctic Circle.
Sleeps:
Bedrooms: 1 per igloo
From
£380 / 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
Milovaig House
Lower Milovaig, Isle of Skye, Scotland
A cosily restored 19th century crofter's house with a wood-burning hot tub, remotely nestled on the atmospheric, windswept cliffs of the Isle of Skye.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 2
From
£205 / night
De Bossche Kraan
's-Hertogenbosch, North Brabant, Netherlands
An architect-designed ‘luxury hotel room' in a crane nestled above the water, with rotational Old Town and city views from the south of the Netherlands.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£171 / night
Loch Long Retreat
Cove, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
A luxurious, architect designed retreat that drips with style and attention to detail, overlooking the glistening Loch Long for outstanding Argyllshire views from the sunken hot tub!
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£3,166 (7 nights)
Kiln Wing, Old Corn Mill
Bushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Escape from everyday life with a romantic break in a lovingly converted County Antrim corn mill, where your soundtrack is the gentle rushing river.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£271 (2 nights)
Chateau Ramsak
Pocehova, Maribor, Slovenia
Idyllic Slovenian vineyard glamping in the refreshing midst of natural and unspoilt luxury, with plenty of good wine!
Sleeps: 2 or 4 per unit
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£125 / night
Leannan Boathouse
Kingennie, Dundee, Angus, Scotland
When only the very best will do for that romantic break away, escape to the Leannan Boathouse - a beautifully converted former boathouse in the Angus countryside.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£190 / night
Loch Venachar Lodges
Nr Callander, Perthshire, Scotland
Spectacular family and dog-friendly sanctuaries with al fresco hot tubs, surrounded by nature in the heart of the Trossachs, right on the shore of the shimmering freshwater loch.
Sleeps: 4 or 6 per lodge
Bedrooms: 2 or 3 per lodge
From
£240 / night (Coorie)
Traustholtshólmi
Selfoss, Southern Region, Iceland
A cosy selection of yurts, secluded on a private Icelandic island filled with culture, history, and nature in its purest form.
Sleeps: 2 (+1)
Bedrooms: Open plan
From
£390 / night (2 guests)
