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Follow the bright lights of the big city and explore the unusual gems that some of our most buzzing metropolises have to offer. From architect designed pads to houseboats and converted city towers, we've got it covered.
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Boutique Barges

Boutique Barges

England / London
Leave your cares far away on dry land in a relaxing and stylish river retreat, perfectly moored in the vibrant heart of Central London.
Sleeps: 4-5 per boat
Bedrooms: 1
Lendal Tower

Lendal Tower

England / York, Yorkshire
Make your visit to historic York even more special with a stay in Lendal Tower - your own 5-star medieval fortification.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Zero Box Lodge

Zero Box Lodge

Portugal / Porto, North Portugal
Experience Porto from a unique, groundbreaking concept and design-led lodge that thinks outside the box.
Sleeps: 2 per box
Bedrooms: 1 bed per box
The Cell Block

The Cell Block

USA / Clifton, Texas
Judge and jury have spoken: doing time just got a whole lot more fun at The Cell Block, where you're invited to holiday in luxurious solitary confinement at this old city jail in Texas!
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
GoOutside Venice

GoOutside Venice

Italy / Cavallino-Treporti, Venice
Visit Venice and relax, indulge and revel in the Great Outdoors, Italian style at a beachside glampsite offering gleaming airstream trailers and spacious Nordisk tents.
Sleeps: Up to 4 per unit
Bedrooms: Varies
Old St John Ambulance Station

Old St John Ambulance Station

England / Rye, East Sussex
A magnificent, award-winning conversion in the heart of Rye, master architect created and perfect for stylish group breaks.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
The Boathouse London

The Boathouse London

England / Paddington, London
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
TPS Overnight

TPS Overnight

England / Folkstone, Kent
A stylish, exquisitely converted vintage van secluded in a Folkestone courtyard with friendly resident chickens and an invitation to a ‘secret' cocktail bar included!
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Merseyside Luxury Barge

Merseyside Luxury Barge

England / Liverpool
A historic grain barge, lovingly restored for large group accommodation within walking distance of Liverpool's iconic city centre.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5
10 percent discount The Yays - Crane Apartment

The Yays - Crane Apartment

Netherlands / Amsterdam
Experience a taste of the high life in an iconic, refurbished crane offering luxurious living, an outstanding location and unbeatable views across Amsterdam East, North and the IJ-River.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Liberton Tower

Liberton Tower

Scotland / Edinburgh, Lothian
A 15th century tower house with a majestic ‘castle' feel, perfect for a private family stay just ten minutes from central Edinburgh.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
De Bossche Kraan

De Bossche Kraan

Netherlands / 's-Hertogenbosch, North Brabant
An architect-designed ‘luxury hotel room' in a crane nestled above the water, with rotational Old Town and city views from the south of the Netherlands.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Quetzalcoatl's Nest

Quetzalcoatl's Nest

Mexico / Naucalpan de Juarez, State of Mexico
A fantastical, fairytale stay in an architect-created sculpture garden, amidst the rugged landscape of the Valley of Mexico.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 5
The Clock Tower Stow

The Clock Tower Stow

England / Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire
Time to relax, in a stylish penthouse apartment in a historic church, gently nestled by a village green in the heart of the Cotswolds.
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 2
Harbour Crane

Harbour Crane

Netherlands / Harlingen, Friesland
Experience an out-of-this-world hideaway just moments from (and high above) the heart of historic Harlingen!
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Towed Town Camping

Towed Town Camping

England / Bristol
A fun and quirky indoor campsite with stylish vintage caravans, set in the heart of Bristol's thriving creative hub.
Sleeps: 2-3 per caravan
Bedrooms: 5 caravans
Laurel Canyon Box House

Laurel Canyon Box House

USA / Los Angeles, California
A unique, glass-constructed architectural marvel, set high above the Los Angeles hills for stunning natural views.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Culture Campsite

Culture Campsite

Netherlands / Rotterdam
An ingenious collection of upcycled, ‘tiny house'-style sleeping pods, on a creative campsite in the heart of Rotterdam.
Sleeps: 2-3 per unit
Bedrooms: Open plan
Floatel Cabins

Floatel Cabins

Wales / Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire
A serene quartet of luxury floating havens for two, set on the glistening doorstep of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
Sleeps: 2 per cabin (4 cabins)
Bedrooms: 1 per cabin
SWEETS hotel

SWEETS hotel

Netherlands / Amsterdam
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
Midweek offer The Harpy Houseboat

The Harpy Houseboat

England / Tower Bridge, London
Welcome aboard London's oldest houseboat, The Harpy, with unrivalled majestic views of Tower Bridge.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
Jumbostay

Jumbostay

Sweden / Stockholm
Jumbostay is a totally out-of-this-world hostel at Sweden's Stockholm Arlanda Airport, where guests can sleep in an original Boeing 747 and experience a sky-high holiday without ever leaving the ground.
Sleeps: 1-4 per room
Bedrooms: Varies
Cleveleys Beach House

Cleveleys Beach House

England / Cleveleys, Lancashire
A media-featured, high-end beach retreat on Lancashire's Fylde Coast, complete with hot tub, cinema room, and spectacular sunset views.
Sleeps: 14
Bedrooms: 2
Crane Hotel Faralda

Crane Hotel Faralda

Netherlands / Amsterdam
View the beauty of Amsterdam from a unique position - a stylish and award-winning hotel at the top of a former crane!
Sleeps: 2 per suite
Bedrooms: 1 per suite
De Walvisch Captain's Cabin

De Walvisch Captain's Cabin

England / London
A sumptuous, creatively restored cabin aboard a captivating 19th century vessel, moored just 500 metres from Tower Bridge.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
THEKRANE

THEKRANE

Denmark / Copenhagen
Scandi Noir in its most unique and luxurious form - a private, soul-enriching Danish retreat set in a former coal crane.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Sub Bnb

Sub Bnb

USA / Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Be part of history, with a unique stay aboard a restored World War II sub, floating proudly in Wisconsin's historic Manitowoc River.
Sleeps: 16
Bedrooms: 9
Discount The Island Cornwall

The Island Cornwall

England / Newquay, Cornwall
Gaze dreamily out at the Atlantic Ocean, from the sumptuous comfort of your very own private, palm-fringed paradise.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Grand Daddy Airstream Trailer Park

Grand Daddy Airstream Trailer Park

South Africa / Cape Town, Western Cape
Seven gleaming, individually-styled airstreams secluded at the top of Cape Town's iconic city centre hotel.
Sleeps: 2 per airstream
Bedrooms: 1 per airstream
BaseCamp Bonn

BaseCamp Bonn

Germany / Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia
When it comes to BaseCamp Bonn, dispel any preconceptions about traditional campsites - this indoor campground offers some of the coolest, most creative and most extraordinary camping in the world!
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
Lightship Amsterdam

Lightship Amsterdam

Netherlands / Amsterdam
A cutting-edge floating haven, crafted by an award-winning architect, and peacefully moored in North Amsterdam's creative hub.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Retrome Barcelona

Retrome Barcelona

Spain / Barcelona, Catalonia
Experience vibrant, vintage designer style and cool comfort in the beating heart of a Catalan city that truly has it all.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
The Catacombs

The Catacombs

England / Plymouth, Devon
A heritage-soaked apartment, filled with captivating detail and contemporary mod cons, positioned in the heart of Plymouth's historic Barbican.
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 3
Galatee

Galatee

England / Kings Cross, London
Experience an oasis of calm and nature in the heart of London, aboard a designer houseboat that's privately and peacefully secluded in Regent's Canal.
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 1
Special offer Urgell Apartment

Urgell Apartment

Spain / Barcelona, Catalonia
An architect-designed, cutting-edge penthouse overlooking the heart of Barcelona's thriving Sant Antoni district.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Brooks Rooftop Rockets

Brooks Rooftop Rockets

England / Bristol
Hit the heights of groovy urban glamping in a Brooks Rooftop Rocket - a supercool selection of Airstream-style caravans on the rooftop of a boutique hotel, in the heart of Bristol's old town!
Sleeps: 2 per unit
Bedrooms: 1 per unit
LV14 SULA Lightship

LV14 SULA Lightship

England / Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Enjoy a unique and scenic stay aboard a historic British Lightship, beautifully restored and enchantingly moored in the Gloucester Docks.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
The Liverpool Boat

The Liverpool Boat

England / Liverpool
A cool and contemporary nautical retreat that's dog-friendly, permanently moored in the heart of Liverpool's vibrantly historic city centre.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 2
Nine Hours

Nine Hours

Japan / Shinjuku, Tokyo
Nine Hours represents convenient, stress-free capsule living, ideal for intrepid explorers of Japan's buzzing capital city of Tokyo.
Sleeps: 1 per capsule
Bedrooms: Capsules
Euromast

Euromast

Netherlands / Rotterdam
Live the high life with your head in the clouds, in an exclusive suite set within the highest building in the Netherlands.
Sleeps: up to 3
Bedrooms: 2
Harlingen Lighthouse

Harlingen Lighthouse

Netherlands / Harlingen, Friesland
Rest your heads in an iconic Dutch monument, filled with fun, quirky features and boasting spectacular panoramic views.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Inn at the Old Jail

Inn at the Old Jail

USA / New Orleans, Louisiana
Get yourself locked up in the thriving heart of New Orleans in an histroic police jail, without the bother of committing a crime!
Sleeps: 2-4
Bedrooms: 9
Underground Designer Apartment

Underground Designer Apartment

USA / Provo, Utah
Stay in a unique, fun and funky Utah space, set in the underground basement of an historic building close to the buzzing city centre.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Langholmen

Langholmen

Sweden / Stockholm
Stay in blissful captivity, in a former prison set within the heart of scenic Stockholm.
Sleeps: up to 4
Bedrooms: varies
Church Quarters

Church Quarters

England / Matlock, Derbyshire
Stay in a divine apartment in the heart of a picturesque Peak District town that's an ideal base for exploring the stunning National Park.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Casa 15

Casa 15

Spain / Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands
A uniquely imaginative house, light-filled and created from container modules, set just 15 minutes from the historic heart of Palma.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Dovecot Cottage

Dovecot Cottage

Scotland / Edinburgh, Lothian
A captivatingly historic, 16th century tower-retreat, filled with rustic delights and peacefully nestled in a private garden close to Edinburgh.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 1
Waterlander

Waterlander

Netherlands / Amsterdam
Experience authentic Amsterdam from the comfort of a light, bright, impeccably stylish houseboat for two, peacefully set on a sparkling canal.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Evening Star @ Engine Shed

Evening Star @ Engine Shed

England / Whitby, North Yorkshire
A historic Grade II listed local landmark, charmingly converted to provide unique family accommodation in the coastal heart of Whitby.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Edinburgh Green Boat

Edinburgh Green Boat

Scotland / Edinburgh, Lothian
Enjoy life on the water with a relaxing stay in the centre of buzzing and historic Edinburgh in this moored, stylish houseboat.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Catharina

Catharina

Ireland / Galway, County Galway
This stylish Dutch sailing barge for two is beautifully moored on the scenic banks of Lough Atalia, with easy access to the delights of Galway City.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Roosi 21 Mirror House

Roosi 21 Mirror House

Estonia / Parnu, Parnu Maakond
Experience an architect-designed, breathtakingly creative ‘tiny house' with mirrored walls that reflect Estonia's magnificent rural landscape.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
The 1066

The 1066

England / Hastings, Sussex
The 1066 is a vintage-inspired Grade II listed house in the heart of Hastings Old Town, ideal for group breaks by the sea.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5
Gerda of Glasgow

Gerda of Glasgow

Scotland / Glasgow, South Lanarkshire
Stay on a beautiful Dutch barge, furnished with home comforts and moored on a quiet hilltop close to buzzing Glasgow city centre.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Arrowtown River Hut

Arrowtown River Hut

New Zealand / Arrowtown, Otago
A cosy, architect designed studio for two, beautifully positioned in a historic ‘gold rush' New Zealand village that's packed with nature.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
The Mushroom Houses

The Mushroom Houses

USA / Charlevoix, Michigan
Storybook magic awaits, in a distinctive collection of architect-inspired homes nestled in Charlevoix, Michigan.
Sleeps: up to 36 total
Bedrooms: 14
The Emil Bach House

The Emil Bach House

USA / Chicago, lllinois
Explore the ‘Windy City' from the striking comfort of the ultimate in architect-designed homes, designed by a world-renowned great.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 2
Intown Treehouse

Intown Treehouse

USA / Atlanta, Georgia
A deliciously secluded, magazine-featured tree-suite for two, positioned in the heart of intown Atlanta, yet with a gentle feeling of calm.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
The Art Deco Apartment

The Art Deco Apartment

England / Brighton, East Sussex
An elegant, light-filled apartment that's dripping with old school glamour, perfectly located in a chic Brighton house that faces the sea.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Brunswick Church

Brunswick Church

Australia / Brunswick, Victoria
A breathtakingly converted, three-storey celestial retreat, with some of Melbourne's best shops, bars and eateries right on the doorstep.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
The City Palace Gudliya Suite

The City Palace Gudliya Suite

India / Jaipur, Rajasthan
Live the regal life, in an opulent suite with a butler and a private indoor swimming pool, in Jaipur's iconic, 300-year-old royal palaceOccupying prime position in the city centre, The City Palace is home to Jaipur's Royal Family.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Boutique Houseboat Cambridge

Boutique Houseboat Cambridge

England / Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Set sail for romance, aboard a privately moored, luxurious boat that's just a short walk from Cambridge city centre.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Windsor Houseboat

Windsor Houseboat

England / Windsor, Berkshire
A luxurious floating retreat with stunning River Thames views from the roof deck terrace, and the historic delights of Windsor close by.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 2
Chattanooga Choo Choo

Chattanooga Choo Choo

USA / Chattanooga, Tennessee
Enjoy a piece of authentic American history in a fun and beautiful Chattanooga terminal station hotel.
Sleeps: varies
Bedrooms: 145
Rome Sculpture House

Rome Sculpture House

Italy / Rome
A creative, light-filled space on the roof of an historic Roman villa, in a tranquil setting just half an hour from the iconic city centre.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Covington Houseboat

Covington Houseboat

USA / Saint Paul, Minnesota
Serene seclusion and lively city life await, from the comfort of an elegant houseboat moored on the Mississippi River.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 4
The Up Atlantic Room

The Up Atlantic Room

England / London
A rare opportunity to stay in a guest room in an architect's residence, The Up Atlantic Room is the result of an extraordinary renovation within a Victorian house in South London.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
NOTEL

NOTEL

Australia / Melbourne, Victoria
A seriously Instagram-worthy airstream ‘trailer park', quirkily nestled on a rooftop car park in the buzzing heart of Melbourne.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: 6
Retrome Rome

Retrome Rome

Italy / Lazio, Rome
Experience a retro twist on the traditional Roman Holiday, in a soulful retreat that's slightly off the beaten track.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: 5
Forest and Heaven

Forest and Heaven

Australia / Melbourne, Victoria
Sleep amongst the clouds, in a magical apartment styled from the pages of a fairytale, set close to some of Melbourne's finest attractions.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Verbeke Foundation

Verbeke Foundation

Belgium / Stekene, Antwerp
Live life amongst art in this exceptionally creative Belgian haven for imaginative minds.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: varies
Hüettenpalast

Hüettenpalast

Germany / Berlin
The self-titled Berlin ‘Agency for Everything', where you will experience a friendly welcome and cosy accommodation with a creative twist.
Sleeps: varies
Bedrooms: 6
East Side Beehive

East Side Beehive

USA / Austin, Texas
A funky, architect designed Tiny House retreat that's dripping with laid-back Texan charm, peacefully set close to downtown Austin.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
The Brandy Bus

The Brandy Bus

Kenya / Karen, Nairobi
Relax aboard a family-friendly bus that's cosy, colourful, and surrounded by lush Nairobi gardens that feel like your very own slice of paradise.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 2
Lifeboat Harlingen

Lifeboat Harlingen

Netherlands / Harlingen, Friesland
A cosy and authentically restored former lifeboat, ideal for a nautical holiday for two in the enchanting Dutch ‘city of ships'.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Cubehouse

Cubehouse

Netherlands / Rotterdam
An iconic, three-storey ‘cube' with exceptional 360-degree city views, just a short walk away from the thriving centre of Rotterdam.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Lady Bluebird

Lady Bluebird

USA / Portland, Oregon
Lady Bluebird is a charming, fun and authentic 1980s bus, perfectly parked close to a buzzing array of Portland hotspots, yet with a cosy feeling of seclusion.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 1
Urban Tranquilatree

Urban Tranquilatree

Ireland / Cork, County Cork
A cosily rustic retreat for two, privately elevated amongst the trees of Cork, for mesmerising panoramic views of the city and beyond.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Harmonie

Harmonie

France / Paris
A gloriously spacious houseboat, moored on the river Seine in the Parisian suburbs, for fun group stays with an injection of nautical style.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 4
Mid-Century Clearwater

Mid-Century Clearwater

USA / Clearwater, Florida
A cosy, light-filled, vintage-styled Florida haven, filled with sociable space and achingly close to the famous beach and restaurants.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Glass Treehouse

Glass Treehouse

USA / Atlanta, Georgia
A soul-soothing, architect designed retreat that floods with natural light, beautifully elevated amongst towering mature trees in Atlanta.
Sleeps: 3
Bedrooms: 1
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