Unique and unusual places to stay in Europe

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

The Bunker

Sennen, Cornwall, England

You wouldn't usually associate peace, quiet and boundless luxury with a former WWII operations bunker - but that's exactly what's on offer at The Bunker in Sennen.

Bedrooms: 4

Sleeps: 6

From

£693 / week

Honey Tree Lodge

Nr Canterbury, Kent, England

A luxury ‘grown-ups only' log cabin in the Garden of England, complete with outdoor hot tub and wood-burning sauna!

Bedrooms: 2

Sleeps: 6

From

£271/night

Forest Holidays Delamere Forest

Delamere, Cheshire, England

A seriously special, fully sustainable Cheshire nature escape, featuring amazing activities and cosy cabins.

Bedrooms: Varies

Sleeps: Varies

From

£345 (3/4 nts)

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

Eastside Cartshed

Nr Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Escape to a blissful, detail-rich architectural hideaway with an effortless blend of old and new (and a wood-fired Finnish sauna!) beautifully surrounded by Scotland’s magical Pentland Hills.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£910/week

Bodorgan Inn

Bodorgan, Anglesey, Wales

Host unique celebrations with your nearest and dearest, in a historic former pub on the atmospheric Isle of Anglesey, complete with a private bar, a games room, and a stargazing hot tub!

Bedrooms: 10

Sleeps: 24

From

£825 /night

The Poacher's Arms

Castleton, Derbyshire, England

An award-winning pub and restaurant conversion with games room, hot tub, and a fully operational bar, for memorable large group breaks in the scenic heart of the Peak District.

Bedrooms: 9

Sleeps: 30

From

£4,114 (7 nights)

Cozy Nook at Starry Meadow

Catfield, Norfolk, England

A romantic fairytale-dwelling peacefully secluded in a three-acre Norfolk woodland meadow, with relaxing therapies on hand and friendly rescued animals to meet!

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£98/night

Round Island Cottages

Poole, Dorset, England

Three scenic cottages set on a 15-acre, family-owned private island in Poole Harbour, with a sheltered sandy beach, resident peacocks, and idyllic views of flourishing birdlife for the ultimate digital detox.

Bedrooms: Varies

Sleeps: 21

From

£450 / cottage /nt

Muckrach Castle

Grantown-on-Spey, The Highlands, Scotland

An imposing 16th century retreat for grand group celebrations, secluded in private rural grounds with spectacular river-and-mountain views in the Scottish Highlands.

Bedrooms: 5

Sleeps: 10

From

£1295 -2695/wk

Hawthorn Hideaway

Doncaster, Nottinghamshire, England

Two stylish and romantic couples' cabins, each with their own private hot tub, soothingly secluded on a magical Nottinghamshire woodland site that features a wood-burning sauna and a barbecue cabin.

Bedrooms: 1 per cabin

Sleeps: 2 per cabin

From

£300 / 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

Treetops Hideouts

Richmond, North Yorkshire, England

A hand-built treehouse and a sumptuous cottage, both with private hot tubs and peacefully secluded amongst flourishing nature at the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales.

Bedrooms: 1 per unit

Sleeps: 2

From

£175/nt

Drylaw House

Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland

A luxurious country mansion ideal for large group celebrations, perfectly positioned to explore the delights of Edinburgh.

Bedrooms: 10

Sleeps: 21

From

£2,249 /night

Casa Modesta

Quatrim do sul, Algarve, Portugal

Award-winning rural luxury in a contemporary Portuguese country house hotel, where you will feel immediately at home.

Bedrooms: 9 suites

Sleeps: 2 or 3 per suite

From

£152 / night

Boutique Farm Bothies

Drumblade, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Take a break from the strains of life at Boutique Farm Bothies in rural Aberdeenshire, comprising three hand-crafted, eco-friendly bothies and a charming farmhouse for large group holidays, set among spectacular rolling farmland.

Bedrooms: Varies

Sleeps: 2-8

From

£120 /night

Gondel Gisela

Schluchsee, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

A unique, romantic retreat in a cosily-renovated cable car, nestled amongst the iconic beauty and natural adventure of the Black Forest.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£79 / night

Brookbank Folly

Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England

Step into another world at Brookbank Folly - a wonderfully secluded, utterly charming, hand-built hideaway for two, nestled on the edge of the stunning Royal Forest of Dean.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£294 (1 week)

HappenOak Treehouse

Balsham, Cambridgeshire, England

A hand-built oak haven with an elevated Finnish-style sauna and indulgent al fresco bathtub, beautifully secluded in peaceful Cambridgeshire countryside.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£270 /night