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
Bemersyde House
Near Melrose, Scottish Borders, Scotland
An exquisite stately home for grand group breaks, built around a 16th century tower and nestled on a sprawling estate in the Scottish Borders, with direct access to a shimmering stretch of the River Tweed.
Sleeps: 23
Bedrooms: 11
From
£2995/2 nts
Rewild Things Treehouses
Elmore, Gloucestershire, England
Six master-crafted “pods of dreams”, each one styled to perfection and secluded on an ancient Gloucestershire country estate that’s completely dedicated to nature.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 1
From
£250 / night
Glamping Olimia Adria Village
Podcetrtek, Savinja, Slovenia
Outstanding luxury, romance and water-based adventure combine in a picturesque Slovenian glamping village.
Sleeps: 2 or 5 per tent
Bedrooms: 1 or 2 per tent
From
£160 / night
Walcot Hall Glamping
Lydbury North, Shropshire, England
Get ready for incredible dog-friendly glamping at Walcot Hall, where the fantastical blends with the fabulous for an unforgettable retreat.
Sleeps: Varies (2-4 per unit)
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£30 p/n to £250 p/n
The River House
Puerto Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
A welcoming five-star Ecuadorian sanctuary that feels like home, with luxury chalets, gourmet dining, and indulgent spa treats all enveloped in peaceful, paradise-like tropical nature.
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 1 or 2 per chalet
From
£178 / 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
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)
Hôtel de Glace
Saint-Gabriel-De-Valcartier, Quebec, Canada
Fall willingly under the magical spell of a hotel constructed from ice and snow, in an unforgettable North American stay.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£259 / night
Ecotone Cabins
Ullapool, The Highlands, Scotland
Two lovingly-crafted eco-cabins, peacefully secluded among unspoilt coastal woodland in the Scottish Highlands, on a family-run site that's dedicated to sustainability.
Sleeps:
Bedrooms: 1 or 2 per cabin
From
£495/ 4 nts
The Long Barn
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales
The Long Barn is divided in to two stylish and sustainably-crafted retreats for fun family escapes, dog-friendly and perfectly positioned on a ten-acre smallholding that’s a perfect base for exploring Pembrokeshire.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 2 or 3
From
£420 /3 nts
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
115 / night
Craigduckie Shepherd's Huts
Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Get up close and personal with life on a friendly farm, in a handcrafted hut beautifully set amongst rolling Scottish countryside.
Sleeps: 2 (+2) per hut
Bedrooms: Open plan
From
£120 / night