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
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
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)