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Write Within

near Machynlleth, Powys, Wales

A sanctuary for scribes, deliciously hidden away in wild Welsh nature with a scenic sauna, literary treats and optional author coaching, just 10 minutes’ drive from Snowdonia National Park.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £110 / night

Carnish Cabin Ebb

Uig Sands, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

A stylish and contemporary beach cabin for two, beautifully positioned a mere pebble-skim away from the white sandy shores of Uig Bay.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £650/week

The Perch @ Hidden Valley Hideaway

Llanidloes, Powys, Wales

A sumptuous, off-grid A-frame cabin-for-two, elevated on a scenic hillside in mid-Wales with a hot tub for magical evenings under the stars.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £145 / night

The View at Shoreline

Folkestone, Kent, England

A luxurious, light-filled beach retreat on the boardwalk at Folkestone seafront, complete with a private patio and panoramic sea views all the way to the French coastline.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £700 /2 nts

Florence Springs Woodland Hideaway

Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales

A quirky, TV-featured grass-roofed storybook house with beautiful countryside views of Pembrokeshire.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 1
From £598 / week

The Fish Treehouses and Huts

Broadway, Worcestershire, England

Experience an unforgettable countryside escape at The Fish Treehouses & Huts - an exclusive collection of stunning handcrafted dwellings in the Cotswolds.
Sleeps: 2 or 4 per unit
Bedrooms: Varies
From £260 / night

Drylaw House

Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland

A luxurious country mansion ideal for large group celebrations, perfectly positioned to explore the delights of Edinburgh.
Sleeps: 21
Bedrooms: 10
From £2,249 /night

Belford Folly

Belford, Northumberland, England

A fairytale folly in the grounds of a historic mansion house, Belford Folly offers an exquisite retreat for couples in the heart of Northumberland. 
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £158 / night

The Old URC

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Take a pew in a divinely-restored, Grade II-listed 17th century church with expansive and soul-stirring rural views, peacefully secluded in a ‘hidden gem’ Lake District village close to Ullswater.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £108 /nt

The Old Lockup

Wirksworth, Derbyshire, England

The Old Lockup is where historical tales of crime and intrigue reside in the picturesque Derbyshire Dales...imprisonment doesn't get cosier than this!
Sleeps: 2 per room
Bedrooms: 4
From £105 / night

The Gatehouse

Whitby, North Yorkshire, England

A stylish and ultra-luxurious cottage with original architectural features, secluded within private manor grounds in one of the most exclusive areas of Whitby.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £113 /night

Tree Tops

Henlle, Nr Oswestry, Shropshire, England

A sumptuous tree-retreat with a scenic veranda and private hot tub, blissfully secluded amongst vast, idyllic Shropshire parkland on a Georgian country house estate.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £1,199 / week