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
Wardley Hill Campsite
Kirby Cane, Norfolk, England
An ecological take on glamping and camping in the unspoilt natural vista of the Waveney Valley.
Sleeps: 2 or 3 per unit
Bedrooms:
From
£35 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
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
Acorn Glade
Melbourne, Yorkshire, England
Reconnect and get back to nature with quirky, eco-friendly grown-up's glamping with resident wallabies, set in tranquil lakeside woodlands by the Yorkshire Wolds.
Sleeps: 2 per unit
Bedrooms: 1 per unit
From
£80 /nt
Lake Inari Mobile Cabins
Inari, Lapland, Finland
Lovingly hand-crafted havens, drawn by evening onto a vast, scenic ice-lake in Finnish Lapland, for the best possible chance of witnessing the captivating Northern Lights.
Sleeps: 2 or 4 per cabin
Bedrooms: 1
From
£279 / night
Salmestone Dutch Barge
Sandwich, Kent, England
A floating home-from-home filled with quirky comfort, peacefully moored in medieval Sandwich.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 1
From
£210 / night
Old Pound Smithy
Bideford, Devon, England
Luxurious glamping and immersive creative experiences combine, at a unique blacksmithing retreat in idyllic North Devon countryside that’s close to the sweeping coast.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: Open plan
From
£80 / night
Okel Tor Mine
Calstock, Cornwall, England
Beauty, peace and calm combine in two romantic Cornish riverside retreats: the former Smithy and Captain's Office of a Victorian tin mine.
Sleeps:
Bedrooms: 1 per cottage
From
£73 / night
The Reeds at South Lodge
Lower Beeding, West Sussex, England
Sumptuous, sustainable retreats purposefully designed to reconnect you with nature, dog-friendly and privately secluded on the edge of a shimmering lake in vast, tranquil Sussex countryside.
Sleeps: 2-5
Bedrooms: 1
From
£1,080 /night
Corylus Retreats
Ullapool, The Highlands, Scotland
Two sustainably-crafted, architecturally-designed retreats peacefully elevated on a hillside above Ullapool, for jaw-dropping views towards Loch Broom and the mountains beyond.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 1 or 2 per apartment
From
£522 /3 nights-Fjell
Finn Lough
Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
Plan your perfect getaway to the Emerald Isle with a stay at Finn Lough's amazing accommodation - from luxurious eco-cabins to futuristic Bubble Domes.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£295 / night
Loch Tay Highland Lodges
Loch Tay, Perthshire, Scotland
An award-winning lochside retreat in the central highlands of Scotland with a range of unique accommodation and onsite activities.
Sleeps: varies
Bedrooms: varies
From
£100 (2 nt)