Unique and unusual places to stay in Europe

Cabanes des Grands Chênes

Raray, Picardie, France

A soaring nature escape for couples and families, set in fairytale forest land just outside the city bustle of Paris.

Bedrooms: Varies

Sleeps: 2-6 per cabin

From

£150/ night

Hand-crafted glamping retreats for couples and families (and their dogs!) nestled on an award-winning site that’s rich in natural beauty and fresh-air adventure, with Dorset’s iconic attractions in easy reach.

Bedrooms: Open plan

Sleeps: 4

From

£79.50 /nt

Cove

Dartmouth, Devon, England

An award-winning Devon eco-sanctuary with a private sauna and hot tub, exquisitely secluded in a wooded valley with soul-stirring views over Start Bay.

Bedrooms: 2

Sleeps: 4

From

£322 / night

Harbour Moon

Mousehole, Cornwall, England

Strikingly set in the scenic Cornish village of Mousehole, romantic waterfront living has never been more stylish than at Harbour Moon!

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£125 (1 night)

The Enchanted Faraway Tree

Nr Canterbury, Kent, England

Spirit yourself away to The Enchanted Faraway Tree - a storybook-inspired hideaway in the form of a unique treehouse pod, cosily nestled in the Garden of England.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£450 (2nts)

Little Poro

Bishops Nympton, Devon, England

A dreamy Scandinavian-inspired retreat, complete with a cider house, a firepit shelter, and a stargazing hot tub, all beautifully secluded in a Devon apple orchard close to Exmoor.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£159 / night

Driftwood Beach House

Pagham, West Sussex, England

A soothing coastal retreat with a Victorian railway carriage at its heart, perfect for families and friends and opening straight onto Pagham Beach.

Bedrooms: 3

Sleeps: 7

From

£200 / night

Poyntzfield House

Near Jemimaville, The Highlands, Scotland

A grand Georgian mansion with its own indoor/outdoor swimming pool, set amongst vast, immaculate garden grounds on Scotland’s atmospheric Black Isle, for unforgettable large-group escapes.

Bedrooms: 8

Sleeps: 18

From

£2995/ 3nts

Lydcott Glamping

Widegates, Cornwall, England

A unique, expertly handcrafted back-to-nature escape that showcases some of the best sea views in Cornwall.

Bedrooms: Varies

Sleeps: 6

From

£100 / night

Manshausen

Manshausen, Leinesfjord, Steigen, Norway

Start your Nordic adventure story on this breathtaking island resort, where the sea and the mountains combine in a spectacular backdrop for relaxation, contemplation and activity alike.

Bedrooms: 2 per cabin

Sleeps: 4

From

£459 /night

Juniper

Nr Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Wales

An imaginatively-converted railway wagon with an indulgent outdoor bathtub, privately secluded among a wildflower meadow on a rewilded Welsh farm for sublime relaxation in nature.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£59 / night

Samaritan Tank

Friskney, Lincolnshire, England

A former battlefield staple, jaw-droppingly restored and beautifully positioned on a lake, for peaceful, nature-steeped views of rural Lincolnshire.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£70 /night

Tattenhall Marina Floating Pods

Chester, Cheshire, England

Watch your cares sail away from the comfort of a luxurious pod in the heart of rural Cheshire, with on-site facilities and a wealth of scenic waterways to explore.

Bedrooms: 1 per pod

Sleeps: 4 per pod

From

£99 / night

Parcel Puits Carré

Dame-Marie, Normandy, France

Live slowly and freely amongst nature in a welcoming, eco-friendly tiny house set amongst picture-perfect French countryside, with pure-bred horses to meet and delicious local produce to sample!

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 3

From

£119 / night

The Vintage House

Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England

Wind your clock back to the style and beauty of the late 1920s, with an authentic Suffolk period cottage that's also packed with contemporary creature comforts.

Bedrooms: 2

Sleeps: 4

From

£150 / night

Eco Retreats

Machynlleth, Powys, Wales

Unwind in the welcoming arms of Welsh nature from the comfort of an off-grid yurt with a piping-hot outdoor bath, secluded on a vast working farm that feels like a magical forest secret.

Bedrooms: Open plan

Sleeps: 2 (+2) per yurt

From

£299 /2 nts

Old Summer Dairy

West Lydford, Somerset, England

A refreshingly off-grid slice of the great outdoors, indoors, set in a wonderful wildflower-strewn wildlife sanctuary in Somerset...perfect for breaks and bespoke group celebrations with a natural difference.

Bedrooms: 2

Sleeps: 5

From

£299 (2 nights)

Sumburgh Lighthouse

Shetland Isles, Scotland

Shetland's Sumburgh Lighthouse offers gorgeous self-catering accommodation, breath-taking views, and even a slice of television fame - all combining for that truly memorable stay.

Bedrooms: 3

Sleeps: 5

From

£553 / week