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
Altar
São Paulo, Joanopolis, Brazil
Watch dazzling sunsets from the off-grid comfort of a glass-fronted, floating house that breathes with nature, gently anchored at the foot of Brazil's breathtaking Serra da Mantiqueira.
Sleeps: 2-4
Bedrooms: 1
From
£186 / night
Forest Holidays Ardgartan Argyll
Ardgartan Argyll, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Enjoy the best of Scotland with a Forest Holidays escape to Ardgartan Argyll. With luxury cabins, a stunning lochside location and amazing activities, it's a tailor-made holiday with no indulgence spared!
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£345 (3/4 nts)
Shank Wood Log Cabin
Longtown, Cumbria, England
Get back to nature and breathe clean air in ancient Cumbrian woodland, in a secluded eco-friendly cabin that sets your senses to ‘Do Not Disturb'.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms:
From
£230 / night
Nature's Nest Glamping
Ballingham, Herefordshire, England
A luxurious collection of family and dog-friendly canvas cottages with private hot tubs, beautifully nestled amongst rolling Herefordshire countryside with soothing views of the River Wye.
Sleeps:
Bedrooms: 3 per tent
From
£175 / night
The Boathouse London
Paddington, London, England
A design-led boutique hotel barge, indulgently moored on the scenic waters of the capital's first floating park.
Sleeps: Up to 4
Bedrooms: 1
From
£360/nt
Lazybed & Batbox
Nr Lochinver, Highlands, The Highlands, Scotland
Two unique, eco-friendly retreats, blissfully secluded on a three-acre croft in the North West Highlands, with jaw-dropping mountain-and-sea-loch views, and white-sand beaches close by.
Sleeps: 2 per cabin
Bedrooms: 1 per cabin
Blytheswood
Dunsford, Devon, England
Two cosy former bunk-rooms for slow, sustainable living, peacefully secluded amongst ancient, wildlife-steeped woodland on the edge of Dartmoor National Park.
Sleeps: 2 or 2 (+2) per unit
Bedrooms: Open plan
From
£50 / night (Nest)
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 (Joker)
The Sheiling
Loch Lundie, The Highlands, Scotland
A luxurious, blissfully remote and award-winning retreat with a wraparound deck, a sunken hot tub and a private pier, secluded on the edge of its own shimmering loch for spellbinding Scottish Highland views.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£960 (4nights)
Coucoo Grands Reflets
Joncherey, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
A breathtaking eco-resort, set in the soothing heart of French forest land that's also close to Switzerland and Germany.
Sleeps: 2-7 per cabin
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£140 / night
Braidhaugh Park
Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland
Your Scottish riverside escape, complete with hot tub-equipped lodges and rustic glamping pods for all to enjoy!
Sleeps: 4 per unit
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£50 / night (pod)
Hideout Treehouse
Hartland, Devon, England
An Insta-worthy, dog-friendly treetop haven with a private terrace and a gleaming copper bathtub (that can be moved inside or out!) dreamily nestled in 20 acres of picture-perfect Devonshire countryside.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£360 / night