Unique and unusual places to stay in Europe

Hoe Grange Holidays

Matlock, Derbyshire, England

Eco-friendly, accessible, self-catering log cabins, camping pods and a gypsy caravan on a working farm in the Peak District.

Bedrooms: Varies

Sleeps: Varies

From

£180 /2 nts

The Hideaway

Crewkerne, Somerset, England

A sleek and sumptuous 19th century barn conversion with private hot tub, set on a private organic farm surrounded by Somerset countryside.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£175 / night

Comrie Croft Nordic Kata Tents

Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland

Enjoy a wee slice of gloriously green relaxation and fresh adventure in an authentic Scottish heartland home-from-home.

Bedrooms:

Sleeps: Up to 6 per tent

From

£99 / night (Sun-Thurs)

A unique, breath-taking former Devon reservoir that’s perfect for entertaining friends and family, with glass-lined rooms, an incredible al fresco courtyard, and a beautiful garden with a bar and hot tub.

Bedrooms: 6

Sleeps: 16

From

£4249 /week

Ty'r Derw Treehouse

Talybont, Ceredigion, Wales

A treetop sanctuary, complete with an al fresco copper bath and an indulgent hot tub, blissfully secluded deep in the Cambrian mountains, close to the Ceredigion coast.

Bedrooms: 2

Sleeps: 5

From

£309 / night

Toadlands Shepherd's Huts

Mickleton, County Durham, England

Sumptuous, romantic hideaways with hotel-suite facilities, plus your own stargazing wood-fired hot tub, nestled in one of Northern England's most beautiful ‘secret' settings.

Bedrooms: 1 per hut

Sleeps: 2 per hut

From

£150 / night

The Far Out Yurt

Chalford, Gloucestershire, England

A lovingly-crafted haven with a wood-fired hot tub for stargazing, elevated among the whispering trees in its very own magical Cotswolds dell.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 4

From

£175 / night

Green Acres Glamping

Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, England

A family-run glampsite where everyone is welcome, perfectly set between the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley.

Bedrooms: Open plan

Sleeps: Up to 4 per unit

From

£55 / night

Treeopia

Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, England

A duo of award-winning, adults-only treehouses with private hot tubs, sustainably crafted and romantically secluded amongst four sublime acres of historic landscaped grounds in rural Worcestershire.

Bedrooms: 1 per treehouse

Sleeps: 2

From

£365 /nt

Carry Farm Lodges

Tighnabruaich, Argyll and Bute, Scotland

A sumptuous trio of architect-designed rural retreats, breathtakingly secluded between sea and ancient woodland on Scotland’s unspoilt west coast.

Bedrooms: 2 or 3 per lodge

Sleeps: 6

From

£405 /3 nights

Kaleb the Combine

Friskney, near Skegness, Lincolnshire, England

A former combine harvester expertly transformed into a unique and quirky pet-friendly retreat, peacefully set by a scenic lake on a Lincolnshire family farm.

Bedrooms: 2

Sleeps: 2 (+2)

From

£120 / night

Moinho da Fadagosa

Alto Alentejo, Central Portugal

Refresh and revive your soul in an absurdly peaceful Portuguese mill-on-a-hill, surrounded by idyllic river beaches, stirring 360-degree mountain views, and fine wine.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£80 / night

Cley Windmill

Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, England

Visit the charming ‘Old Lady by the Sea' on the bracing Norfolk coast, for an exquisitely warm and inviting break that will restore the wind in your sails.

Bedrooms: 9

Sleeps: 2 per room

From

£159 / room / night B&B

The Bothan at Mackay's

Durness, The Highlands, Scotland

A cosy self-contained studio with breath-taking Atlantic Ocean views, dog-friendly and secluded in a Scottish Highlands village just moments from the beach.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£338 /2 nts

Margate Beach House

Margate, Kent, England

A light-filled, design-led gem with quirky artwork, a hot tub, and a glorious outdoor lounge, beautifully positioned for magnificent beachfront views.

Bedrooms: 4

Sleeps: 8

From

£1125 / 2 nts