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

Cruinn Leum Round House
Toscaig, The Highlands, Scotland
A light-flooded creative retreat with untamed rural views, blissfully secluded in a remote, semi-wild Scottish Highlands village.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£425 (7 nights)


Glan yr Afon
Penbontrhydyfothau, Ceredigion, Wales
Experience unspoilt West Wales at its most glorious, in a beautifully restored thatched cottage set by a babbling brook near the coast.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£90 / night



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


AirShip 2
Drimnin, The Highlands, Scotland
View the Scottish Highlands at their most breathtaking, from the romantic comfort of a deliciously secluded, architect-designed pod.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£160 / night


Frances' Sketch Pad
Nr Fort William, The Highlands, Scotland
An ultra-romantic ‘zen den' retreat, complete with an al fresco hot tub, magically secluded on a historic West Highlands estate with artist-worthy views of Ben Nevis.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£260 / night


The Temple
Euston, Suffolk, England
A domed 18th century retreat with a mesmerising blend of historic features and sumptuous modern luxuries, secluded in the picture-perfect heart of a vast Suffolk estate.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 2-4
From
£300 / night



Creag na h-Iolaire
Strathcarron, The Highlands, Scotland
A uniquely magical, award-winning architect-designed sanctuary elevated over the shimmering Loch Shieldaig in Scotland’s unspoilt, dramatic, and breathtakingly beautiful West Highlands.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£1,900 /week

Longlands
Coulsworthy, North Devon, England
Reconnect with nature and revive your senses with sumptuously sustainable camping at its finest, set in a North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where everyone is welcome, including the dog.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From
£177.50 /night




Ty Ffin
Newchurch, Powys, Wales
A slice of off-grid paradise with an irresistible feeling of home, dog-friendly and privately secluded on a family farm that showcases the lush, picture-perfect Welsh landscape to perfection.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£120 / night


Sprat & Winkle
Horsebridge, Hampshire, England
A seriously elegant train carriage, beautifully secluded on its very own platform in Hampshire's scenic Test Valley.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£550 (7 nights)



Dol Swynol Glamping
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales
Detox from digital life in a bespoke, lovingly hand-built cabin with a dreamy outdoor bath, set within an enchanting Welsh meadow close to Aberystwyth.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£110 / night

Cuevas Las Nubes
Albalate de Zorita, Guadalajara, Spain
Rest your head in a cloud-like cave for two, set close to Madrid in the rural heart of Spain's La Alcarria.
Sleeps: 2 per cave
Bedrooms: 1 per cave
From
£107 / night