Unique and unusual places to stay in Europe

Ben's Burrow

Upper Tysoe, Warwickshire, England

A luxury family retreat with an enchanting ‘rabbit warren' feel, complete with a stargazing dome, hot tub, and idyllic views of rural Warwickshire.

Bedrooms: 4

Sleeps: 9

From

£560 / night

Wild Meadow Huts

Doolin, County Clare, Ireland

Sumptuous adults-only shepherd’s huts with Japanese soaking tubs, peacefully secluded amongst a wildflower meadow in Ireland’s traditional music capital.

Bedrooms: Open plan

Sleeps: 2 per hut

From

£130 /night

The Gate Lodge at Mayen Estate

Rothiemay, The Highlands, Scotland

An exquisite Georgian cottage retreat nestled on a vast Scottish estate, beautifully reimagined with antique furniture, dreamy in-and-outdoor bathtubs, and a private sauna in the woods.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£440 /nt

Union Wharf Narrowboats

Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England

Chart your own course along the scenic Leicestershire waterways, aboard a family-and-pet friendly canal boat with full training – and plenty of freedom! – provided.

Bedrooms: Varies

Sleeps: 6

From

£503/ 2-3nts

Woodland Escapes

Ludlow, Shropshire, England

Feel compelled to relax in a luxury dome, lodge or treehouse, soothingly set amongst 45 acres of magical Shropshire countryside.

Bedrooms: Varies

Sleeps: Varies

From

£100 / night midweek

Clifftop Nest

Whitsand Bay, Cornwall, England

Inspire your senses with Cornish sea views that seem to stretch out forever, from an elevated, dog-friendly couples’ retreat with a private hot tub and direct access to the South West Coast Path.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£1,238, 7nt

Cambridge Lodge Water Tank

Wensley, Derbyshire, England

An historic water tank, transformed into unique, luxurious and sociable accommodation in the heart of the picturesque Peak District.

Bedrooms: 3

Sleeps: 6

From

£560 (1 week)

Eden Valley Glamping

Armathwaite, Cumbria, England

A nostalgic Art Deco-styled replica railway carriage and a dog-friendly brake van, both peacefully secluded in a sheep-dotted Cumbrian field where life is slow, simple, and beautiful.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£100 /night

GoOutside Naples

Procida, Campania, Italy

Sleep under the Italian stars, on a gorgeous green island perfectly positioned for you to explore the Bay of Naples.

Bedrooms: Varies

Sleeps:

From

£135 / night

Chateau Angus Glens

Airlie, Angus, Scotland

Be the kings and queens of a magnificent 18th century fairytale castle, set within a 30,000-acre estate that's in easy reach of both the Cairngorms, and the sweeping coast.

Bedrooms: 7

Sleeps: 14

From

£5,655 (3 nights)

Les Voltes

Barberà de la Conca, Catalonia, Spain

A magical, warmly welcoming eco-retreat with a retro rooftop chillout space, secluded in a vibrant, heritage-rich wine village for an authentic (and delicious!) taste of Spanish life.

Bedrooms: 5

Sleeps: 10

From

£95 / night

Boloquoy Victorian Farm and Watermill

Boloquoy, Orkney Islands, Scotland

A remote Orkney island farmstead, painstakingly restored for a deeply immersive experience of life lived in harmony with history and nature.

Bedrooms: 3

Sleeps: 6

From

£220/nt (1-2 guests)

Romantic and restorative eco-retreats, lovingly hand-crafted and nestled on a shimmering Devon farm lake, with an on-site vineyard and hammocks suspended over the water for the ultimate in digital-free luxury

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£220/night

Acorn Glade

Melbourne, Yorkshire, England

Reconnect and get back to nature with quirky, eco-friendly grown-up's glamping with resident wallabies, set in tranquil lakeside woodlands by the Yorkshire Wolds.

Bedrooms: 1 per unit

Sleeps: 2 per unit

From

£80 /nt

Chewton Glen Treehouses

New Forest, Hampshire, England

If your picture of a perfect treehouse hideaway comes complete with luxurious living areas, marble bathrooms and your own treetop hot tub, you'll love Chewton Glen Treehouses.

Bedrooms: varies

Sleeps: 2-8

From

£950 / night

Bunker Pavilion

Vuren, Gelderland, Netherlands

For a piece of Dutch military history, an ingenious architectural transformation and a countryside idyll, quick march to The Bunker Pavilion.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 4

From

£125 (3 nights)

The Guard's Van

Nr Stowmarket, Suffolk, England

All aboard for a refreshing break in an original guard's van, elegantly restored to provide luxury countryside accommodation for four.

Bedrooms: 2

Sleeps: 4

From

£334 (1 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.

Bedrooms: Varies

Sleeps: 2 or 4 per unit

From

£260 / night

Kaleb the Combine

Friskney, near Skegness, Lincolnshire, England

A former combine harvester expertly transformed into a unique and quirky pet-friendly retreat, peacefully set by a scenic lake on a Lincolnshire family farm.

Bedrooms: 2

Sleeps: 2 (+2)

From

£120 / 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.

Bedrooms: 2-3 per boat

Sleeps: 8-9 per boat

From

£150 / night