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

Chateau Rhianfa
Menai Bridge, Anglesey, Wales
Star in your very own fairytale, with a stay in an opulent French-styled setting that overlooks the magical beauty of Snowdonia.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£144 / 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



Lloyds Meadow Glamping
Mouldsworth, Cheshire, England
Simple, grown-ups-only luxury in a naturally beautiful setting, surrounded by the rippling lakes of rural Cheshire.
Sleeps: 2 per tent
Bedrooms: Open plan
From
£116 /night

The Lakeside Viewing Gallery
Sonning Eye, Oxfordshire, England
A centuries-old thatched retreat with a mesmerising mix of original features and modern luxuries, surrounded by serene open water and lush woodland in Sonning Eye.
Sleeps: 12
Bedrooms: 4
From
£700 / night




LV14 SULA Lightship
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England
Escape to the water and enjoy a unique and scenic adult-only stay aboard a historic British Lightship, beautifully restored and enchantingly moored in the Gloucester Docks, in the Cotswolds.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£166 night


Rowden Mill Station Saloon Coach
Bredenbury, Herefordshire, England
A vintage-styled retreat, secluded on a green platform at a restored 19th century railway station, amongst peaceful North Herefordshire countryside.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£210 /night


Bergaliv
Vallsta, Gävleborg, Sweden
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
From
£350 /night

Blyth Rise Stays
Laxfield, Suffolk, England
Savour rural Suffolk at its most beautiful, from the comfort of a nature-steeped, adults-only retreat that's home to lakeside lodges, cosy Igluhuts, and two luxurious woodland saunas.
Sleeps: 2 or 4 per unit
Bedrooms: 1 or 2 per unit
From
£100 / night


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


Covertcabin
Perigord Vert Natural Park, Limousin, France
Simply relax, surrounded by nature in one of three eco-friendly, off-grid cabins secluded in the unspoilt northern region of the Dordogne.
Sleeps: 2 or 2-4
Bedrooms: 1 or 2
From
£75 / night



River Camping Bled
Bled, Upper Carniola, Slovenia
A refreshing, eco-and-family-friendly retreat amongst nature at its most magical, surrounded by Slovenia's breathtaking Julian Alps.
Sleeps: 4 per cottage
Bedrooms: 2 per cottage
From
£128 / night




The Pump House Art Studio
Misterton, Nottinghamshire, England
An historic Grade II-listed retreat, stylishly re-imagined as a creative and contemporary art studio with soothing views across the River Idle.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£621 / week