Lakes, Lochs & Rivers

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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.
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The Bali Box

Crewkerne, Somerset, England

A stylish couples’ sanctuary with an al fresco bathtub and fireside loungers for stargazing, blissfully nestled by its very own lake on a private and sumptuous site in the rolling Somerset Hills.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £180 / night

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/week

Cabanes de La Réserve

Saint-Léger-aux-Bois, Picardie, France

A magical eco-retreat in rural northern France, with cocoon-like cabins for couples and families, al fresco Nordic baths, and vast wildlife-steeped forest to explore.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: Varies
From £160/night

Hollywood Barges

Liverpool, England

Get your sea legs ready for a completely unique break away on a themed Hollywood Barge, moored in Albert Dock, Liverpool.
Sleeps: 8-9 per boat
Bedrooms: 2-3 per boat
From £150 / night

SWEETS hotel

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Take your pick from one of the unique bridge house suites, beautifully scattered along the canals of Amsterdam.
Sleeps: 2 per house
Bedrooms: 1 per house
From £117 / night

Chateau Ramsak

Pocehova, Maribor, Slovenia

Idyllic Slovenian vineyard glamping in the refreshing midst of natural and unspoilt luxury, with plenty of good wine!
Sleeps: 2 or 4 per unit
Bedrooms: Varies
From £125 / night

Tattenhall Marina Floating Pods

Chester, Cheshire, England

Watch your cares sail away from the comfort of a luxurious pod in the heart of rural Cheshire, with on-site facilities and a wealth of scenic waterways to explore.
Sleeps: 4 per pod
Bedrooms: 1 per pod
From £99 / night

Forest Holidays Strathyre

Strathyre, Perthshire, Scotland

If your holiday wish list includes breath-taking scenery, luxury accommodation and a range of bespoke indulgences for that perfect escape, Forest Holidays at Strathyre is sure to tick every box.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
From £345 (3/4 nts)

Cley Windmill

Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, England

Visit the charming ‘Old Lady by the Sea' on the bracing Norfolk coast, for an exquisitely warm and inviting break that will restore the wind in your sails.
Sleeps: 2 per room
Bedrooms: 9
From £249 / night

Owl's Nest Hideout

Underhill, Gloucestershire, England

A romantic hideaway in the heart of the Wye Valley AONB that’s cocooned in nature, styled with eco-friendly luxury, and completely surrounded by wildlife.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £165/night

Nestled Stays

Walberton, West Sussex, England

Sumptuous, family-run retreat collections in idyllic nature-led West Sussex spaces, each with private hot tubs and bespoke site facilities that include on-site fishing and al fresco cinema.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
From £250 /nt
Use code HOST20 for an exclusive 20% off a summer stay at the Barbican.

Barbican

Glenarm, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

An impossibly romantic ‘miniature medieval castle' with gothic windows and a stone turret staircase, beautifully located by the Glenarm River in one of Ulster's oldest villages.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £331 (2 nights)