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
Walcot Hall Estate Chapel and Cabins
Lydbury North, Shropshire, England
Imaginative accommodation, set amongst 30 acres of picture-perfect grounds in the Shropshire Hills.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£380/4 nts
The Tempus
Chathill, Northumberland, England
Charming collections of yurts, lakeside cabins and glamping pods, secluded on a historic Northumberland estate and multi-award-winning boutique hotel.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£150 / night
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
The Glass House at The Lakes by Yoo
Lechlade, Gloucestershire, England
A fantastical floating retreat set on a private lake in the midst of the Cotswolds, with floor-to-ceiling glass, spa-style bathrooms and a private sauna.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
From
£3196 (short stay)
Aladdin Luxury Camp
Phuket, Thailand
An exclusive adults-only retreat that’s home to lavish tents and a deck that floats dreamily over the lotus lake, peacefully secluded in scenic, culture-rich Phuket.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1 per tent
From
£145 /night
Yeworthy Eco Treehouse
Eworthy, Devon, England
An off-grid, dog-friendly hideaway that's privately secluded amongst the treetops, above a sparkling lake in a sleepy Devon hamlet.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£126 /night
Sub Bnb
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Be part of history, with a unique stay aboard a restored World War II sub, floating proudly in Wisconsin's historic Manitowoc River.
Sleeps: 16
Bedrooms: 9
From
£376 / night
English Garden
Padstow, Cornwall, England
A jaw-dropping retreat, created by award-winning architects to showcase the dramatic natural beauty of Cornwall's Camel Estuary.
Sleeps: 12
Bedrooms: 6
From
£1,100/nt
Tulbagh Geodome
Tulbagh, Western Cape, South Africa
A stunning private hideaway with a stargazing outdoor bath, surrounded by water and nestled on a vast farm in the South African Winelands.
Sleeps: 3
Bedrooms: 2
From
£138 / night
The Lavendrye Barn
Lydney, Gloucestershire, England
An idyllic cottage for two, dog-friendly and nestled in the grounds of a 16th century manor house in the Forest of Dean, complete with an al fresco hot tub and soothing views across the River Severn.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£180 / night
Tiny Home Borders
Hawick, Scottish Borders, Scotland
Cosy, off-grid hillside retreats with magnificent views of the Border Hills, complete with wood-fired outdoor baths and a cedar sauna, neighbouring red deer, and your very own lochan.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£185 / 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
