Unique and unusual places to stay in Europe

Longberry Farm

Bethersden, Kent, England

Live your rural dreams with a group getaway on an exclusive, three-acre family-run farm filled with cosy comforts and a ‘secret' hot tub spa in the Garden of England.

Bedrooms: Open plan

Sleeps:

From

£77.50 pppn

The Dart House

Dartmouth, Devon, England

A jaw-dropping retreat for large group stays, gently elevated over the sparkling River Dart for magnificent views of South Devon at its finest.

Bedrooms: 5

Sleeps: 12

From

£2,129 / week

Le Bois de Rosoy

Rosoy-en-Multien, Picardie, France

Whimsical eco-retreats with private hot tubs, set amongst birdsong and rustling leaves on a forest estate full of fun activities, close to the bright lights of Paris.

Bedrooms: Open plan

Sleeps: 4

From

£160 /night

A divinely converted Somerset church, complete with a quirky indoor slide, glittering disco karaoke and an al fresco swimming pool, nestled in soothing countryside with plenty of scope for riverside picnics.

Bedrooms: 10

Sleeps: 26

From

£2900 /2 nts

Nymetwood Treehouses

Crediton, Devon, England

Sumptuous Scandi-inspired hideaways with al fresco copper bathtubs, secluded amongst acres of Devon woodland, meadow, and apple orchard, with idyllic views over Dartmoor.

Bedrooms: 1 per treehouse

Sleeps: 2 per treehouse

From

£250 / night

Sally Port Cottage

Truro, Cornwall, England

Self-catering holiday cottage at St Anthony's Lighthouse, St Mawes, Cornwall - the location for Fraggle Rock!

Bedrooms: 2

Sleeps: 4

From

£928 (7 nts)

The Bodmin Jail Hotel

Bodmin, Cornwall, England

Lock yourself up in a characterful Cornish landmark that's steeped in history and creative imagination, with elegant design features, dog-friendly rooms, and a gourmet restaurant in the gothic chapel!

Bedrooms: 70 rooms

Sleeps: Varies

From

£197 / night

Les Cabanes de Labrousse

Saint Julien Labrousse, Rhône-Alpes, France

Creative family treehouses that soar over the woodland of France's spectacular Monts d'Ardèche Natural Park.

Bedrooms: Varies

Sleeps: 2-5 per treehouse

From

£63 / night

Belle Tout Lighthouse B&B

Beachy Head, East Sussex, England

A historic Lighthouse B&B perched on the white cliffs of Beachy Head, with show-stopping panoramic views and many original features.

Bedrooms: 6

Sleeps: 2 per room

From

£155 / night

Redwood Valley

Presteigne, Powys, Wales

Refreshingly eco-friendly yurt and cabin glamping, secluded within 25 acres of soothing woodland on the Welsh borders.

Bedrooms: Open plan

Sleeps: 5 (yurts) 3 (cabin)

From

£100 / night

Kingfisher's Nest

Great Tay, Colchester, Essex, England

A hand-crafted hot tub retreat for two, secluded along a country track on the edge of a shimmering lake in the heart of Essex countryside.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2 (+2)

From

£220 / night

Lake Inari Mobile Cabins

Inari, Lapland, Finland

Lovingly hand-crafted havens, drawn by evening onto a vast, scenic ice-lake in Finnish Lapland, for the best possible chance of witnessing the captivating Northern Lights.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2 or 4 per cabin

From

£279 / night

Sails on Kos

Kos, Dodecanese, Greece

A warm Greek welcome awaits, on a sun-soaked, family-run glamping village that combines relaxation with seaside adventure.

Bedrooms: Varies

Sleeps: 1-8 per unit

From

£35 / night (bell tent)

Old Higher Lighthouse Branscombe Lodge

Portland Bill, Dorset, England

Leave everyday life far behind in this heartwarming cottage, romantically positioned by an 18th century lighthouse on Dorset's Jurassic Coast.

Bedrooms: 2

Sleeps: 4

From

£536 (7 nights)

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

£199 / night

The Black Rhadley Retreat

Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England

Start your digital detox in a luxury cabin with sublime outdoor bathing, peacefully secluded among whispering pine trees in the Shropshire Hills.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£175 / night

Sound of Harris - The Other House

Isle of Harris, Scotland

Deluxe self-catering accommodation on the Isle of Harris with panoramic coastal views and mid-century interior design.

Bedrooms: 1 per property

Sleeps: 2 per property

From

£580/3 nights

Marram Cottage, Beadnell

Chathill, Northumberland, England

A laid-back and lovely Northumberland beach retreat, with a relaxing sun room and a dune-sheltered garden that boasts direct access to the beautiful Beadnell Bay.

Bedrooms: 3

Sleeps: 6

From

£130 - £200/nt