Unique and unusual places to stay in Europe

Hillside Huts & Cabins

Morpeth, Northumberland, England

Bespoke-designed eco-havens, wood-fired hot tubs and wild fitness, beautifully secluded on a working Northumberland farm with idyllic views of the coast.

Bedrooms: Varies

Sleeps: 2 or 4 per unit

From

£180 / night

A soul-soothing, dog-friendly retreat with a private spa, peacefully nestled in a Somerset rewilding project with outstanding views and an award-winning pub in walking distance, just 20 minutes from Glastonbury.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 4

From

£225 /nt

The Tower Latchingdon

Latchingdon, Essex, England

An elegantly historic Essex retreat, set in an ancient village and surrounded by the fresh, rolling landscapes of the South Downs.

Bedrooms: 3

Sleeps: 6

From

£656 (3 nights)

Bodiam Glamping Coach

Bodiam, Sussex, England

A time-capsule railway carriage from the 1960s, beautifully styled and perfectly positioned in the unspoilt Rother Valley, with outstanding 14th century castle views.

Bedrooms: 2

Sleeps: 5

From

£610 inclusive

The Bonnie Wee Bothy

East Linton, East Lothian, Scotland

A ridiculously cosy off-grid couples’ retreat with an al fresco bathtub, pet-friendly and beautifully secluded on an eco-friendly farm in rural East Lothian, close to the scenic John Muir Way.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£135-£165 /nt

The Treehouse at Lavender Hill

Taunton, Somerset, England

Set among the branches of a magnificent lime tree is the spectacular Treehouse - a fairy-tale hideaway for four in gorgeous Somerset.

Bedrooms: 2

Sleeps: 4

From

£545 midweek

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

St Curig's Church

Capel Curig, County Conwy, Wales

Experience heaven on Earth in this charmingly converted 19th century church, with sociable village life and a backdrop of the breathtaking Snowdonia mountains built in.

Bedrooms: 6

Sleeps: Up to 16

From

£750 / night

The Windmill Suffolk

Nr Lavenham, Suffolk, England

You'll be swept away to the height of luxury at The Windmill Suffolk - a glorious towering bolthole as seen on George Clarke's 'Amazing Spaces' and overlooking idyllic countryside, just two miles north of historic Lavenham.

Bedrooms: 2

Sleeps: 4

From

£425 / night

Otro Mundo

Elche De La Sierra, Castilla La Mancha, Spain

Soak up the serenity of spectacular Southern Spain at Otro Mundo - an incredible retreat in the mountains of Sierra del Sugura, offering two retro-inspired, wonderfully exclusive Eco Domes.

Bedrooms: Studio

Sleeps: 2 or 4 per unit

From

£53 / night

Manowce

Nowe Warpno, Police, Poland

An elegant and historic palace, exquisitely decorated and surrounded by sweeping woodland, for the ultimate in luxurious group and individual stays.

Bedrooms: 16 Suites/Bedrooms

Sleeps: 1-42 Guests

From

£90 pppn

Hermanus Roundhouses

Winterton-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England

Charming Norfolk roundhouses with thatched roofs providing self-catering accommodation next to the beach at Winterton-on-Sea, Norfolk.

Bedrooms: 1-2 per unit

Sleeps: 2-4 per unit

From

£250 (2 night)

Dazzle Treehouse

Holditch, Dorset, England

A distinctive, design-led RIBA award-winning treehouse - complete with hot tub - inspired by warship camouflage, expertly crafted and blissfully secluded on an adults-only site in rural Dorset.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£280 /night

The Well House

Finstall nr Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England

A soothing Worcestershire sanctuary with a garden hot tub and a showstopping dining table created from a 40-foot well, secluded on a four-acre farm estate with rolling countryside views.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£520 (3 nights)

Seahorse Cottage

Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England

Seahorse Cottage is a TV-featured, iconic Suffolk seaside cottage infused with fresh style and plenty of coastal cheer - the perfect place to relax and unwind!

Bedrooms: 2

Sleeps: 3

From

£270/night

Wrinklers Wood Glamping

St Agnes, Cornwall, England

A back-to-nature retreat with luxury safari tents, treetop havens, wellness activities and al fresco hot tubs, secluded off the beaten Cornish track with the spectacular coast in easy reach.

Bedrooms: 1 per unit

Sleeps: 2 per unit

From

£120 / night

Looking Glass Cottage

Brighton, East Sussex, England

The oldest house in Brighton curiously re-imagined as Victorian Alice in Wonderland, filled with quirky surprises and sumptuous décor, superbly located in the heart of the Lanes.

Bedrooms: 3

Sleeps: 8

From

£890/wk

Rooks

Dartmouth, Devon, England

An award-winning, pet-friendly Devon eco-hideaway with a wood-fired hot tub and sauna, elevated over a wooded valley with spectacular views of Start Bay.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£323 / night

Forest Holidays Keldy

Keldy, North Yorkshire, England

What better way to escape from the world than to escape to nature? Forest Holidays at Keldy offers the perfect blend of a magical forest location and wonderfully luxurious cabins for a truly indulgent escape!