Unique and unusual places to stay in Europe

Triumphal Arch Lodge

Colebrooke, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland

Make your holiday a triumph with a stunningly stately stay in the gateway to historic Colebrooke, set by the tranquil lakes of County Fermanagh.

Bedrooms: 2

Sleeps: 4

From

£386 (2 nights)

Glan yr Afon

Penbontrhydyfothau, Ceredigion, Wales

Experience unspoilt West Wales at its most glorious, in a beautifully restored thatched cottage set by a babbling brook near the coast.

Bedrooms: 2

Sleeps: 4

From

115 / night

The Old Matlock Hotel and Inn

Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, England

An incredible Georgian Grade II-listed former hotel – with two hot tubs and its very own pub! – for larger-than-life group stays in the scenic Derbyshire Dales.

Bedrooms: 15

Sleeps: 34

From

£6832 /wk

Palmers Folly

Holkham, Norfolk, England

An exclusive and luxurious Grade II-listed couples' retreat, set on North Norfolk's elegant 25,000-acre Holkham Estate.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£809 (7nts)

A sublime interior-designed farmhouse for large-group breaks, complete with a stargazing hot tub, landscaped outdoor spaces with Wye Valley views, and a concierge service to help you curate memorable, fun-filled activities.

Bedrooms: 9

Sleeps: 26

From

£3100 /3nts midweek

Forest Holidays Deerpark

Liskeard, Cornwall, England

When all you crave is peace and serenity, it's time to head to Deerpark. Here, 45 luxurious Forest Holidays cabins are set in a blissful woodland location, all just 15 minutes from the fabulous Cornish coast.

Bedrooms: Varies

Sleeps: Varies

From

£345 (3/4 nt)

Sheepfold and Sheepshed

St. Eval, Cornwall, England

Exquisite architecture, fabulous eco-credentials and sweeping views of countryside and coastline - that's what to expect at Sheepfold and Sheepshed, a pair of eco-barns in glorious North Cornwall.

Bedrooms: 3 (+2)

Sleeps: 8 (+4)

From

£595-2795/wk

Nant y Garnedd

Mallwyd, Gwynedd, Wales

A quirky storybook retreat with round windows and a luxury oak-barrel hot tub, peacefully secluded with spectacular views of Snowdonia National Park.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 4

From

£746 / week

Luna Domes

Edenbridge, Kent, England

Unique, year-round retreats with sumptuous furnishings, magnificent sunrises, and private stargazing hot tubs, beautifully positioned in the Garden of England.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£285 / night

Solo Office

Cretas, Aragón, Spain

Jaw-droppingly innovative architecture, secluded amongst untouched forest land set within the mountainous ‘Spanish Tuscany'.

Bedrooms: 4

Sleeps: 6 adults

From

£570 / night

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.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£110 / night

Airhouses

Lauder, Scottish Borders, Scotland

An award-winning selection of five-star retreats with hot tubs, enticingly set amongst acres of scenic, wildlife-steeped farmland in the big-sky Scottish Borders.

Bedrooms: Varies

Sleeps: 2-10 per unit

From

£320 /2 nts

Porth Eryri Glamping

Pentrefoelas, Conwy, County Conwy, Wales

Luxurious hand-built cabins with their own stargazing hot tubs, beautifully nestled on a working family-run farm in the midst of Snowdonia National Park.

Bedrooms: 1 or 2 per cabin

Sleeps: 5

From

£190 / night

Glenshee Treehouses

Glenshee, Perthshire, Scotland

Two sumptuous, architect-designed treehouses secluded on the edge of Scotland's stunning Cairngorms National Park.

Bedrooms: Open plan

Sleeps: 2

From

£220 / night

Fair Oak Farm

Mayfield, East Sussex, England

A private 12-acre country estate in East Sussex, offering stylish self-catering accommodation in historic farm buildings, treehouses and Shepherd huts for large groups of up to 32 guests.

Bedrooms: 18

Sleeps: 10-32 guests

From

£1000 /2 nts