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 Five Bells Inn
Upwell, Norfolk, England
Grab your loved ones and enjoy the lock-in of a lifetime, at a cosily-converted, entertainment-packed Norfolk pub, complete with a garden hot tub and sauna.
Sleeps: 21
Bedrooms: 8
From
£3,261 /week
AirShip 2
Drimnin, The Highlands, Scotland
View the Scottish Highlands at their most breathtaking, from the romantic comfort of a deliciously secluded, architect-designed pod.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£160 / night
Kingfisher's Nest
Great Tay, Colchester, Essex, England
A hand-crafted hot tub retreat for two, secluded along a country track on the edge of a shimmering lake in the heart of Essex countryside.
Sleeps: 2 (+2)
Bedrooms: 1
From
£220 / night
West Lexham Treehouses and Glamping
Nr. Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England
Discover the natural magic of West Lexham, an enchanting holistic eco-retreat venue rich in nature, offering fairytale treehouses, bell tents, wild swimming, and a range of wellness workshops.
Sleeps: 2-6 per unit
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£100 / night
Breathing Space
Hickling Broad, Norfolk, England
Reconnect your mind, body and soul in a soothing sanctuary nestled in the heart of the Norfolk Broads, complete with cosy self-catering accommodation, creative workshops, and a range of holistic therapies.
Sleeps: 2 or 3 guests per unit
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£110 / night (Shepherd's Hut)
Tiny Home Borders
Bonchester Bridge, Scottish Borders, Scotland
A cosy, off-grid hillside retreat with magnificent views of the Border Hills, complete with a wood-fired hot tub, neighbouring red deer, and your very own lochan.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£175 / night
Oasyhotel
San Marcello Piteglio, Tuscany, Italy
An award-winning sustainable sanctuary, deeply immersed in protected Tuscan nature with luxury lodges, home-grown cuisine, and al fresco activities designed to re-acquaint you with the natural world.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 1 or 2 per lodge
From
£344 / 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)
Kabn Company
Loch Fyne, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Two architecturally-designed, off-grid havens with floor-to-ceiling glass and minimalist Scandi-inspired interiors, dreamily nestled on the shores of Loch Fyne.
Sleeps: 2 per Kabn
Bedrooms: 1 per Kabn
From
£220 /night
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
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
Elmley Nature Reserve Shepherds Huts
Sheerness, Kent, England
Eclectic accommodation and seasonally-inspired dining on a National Nature Reserve in Kent, with an abundance of wildlife right on your doorstep.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£120 / night
