Unique and unusual places to stay in Europe

Bowland Retreat Lodges

Clitheroe, Lancashire, England

A sumptuous collection of self-catering lodges with Jacuzzi hot tubs and scenic decking, beautifully positioned in the heart of the Ribble Valley.

Bedrooms: 1-3 per lodge

Sleeps: 2-6 per lodge

From

£389 /night

The Cattle Sheds

Gayton Thorpe, Norfolk, England

The Cattle Sheds is a stunning Green Tourism Gold-awarded architect-designed barn conversion, ideal for luxurious large group breaks in rural Norfolk.

Bedrooms: 5

Sleeps: 10

From

£2900 (7 nights)

Dartmoor Domes

Plymouth, Devon, England

Luxurious eco-havens with private facilities, secluded in a sheltered valley with a stream running through it, on the edge of Dartmoor National Park.

Bedrooms: Open plan

Sleeps: 2-5 per dome

From

£135 - £185 / night

A truly distinctive Yorkshire retreat that's full of surprises - it's neither a library nor open to the public! - designed by a renowned art curator, and charmingly secluded by the ‘Gateway to the Dales'.

Bedrooms: 4

Sleeps: 8

From

£575 / night

Brackenhill Glamping

Ugborough, Devon, England

Cosily furnished, family-sized safari tents with hot tubs, dog-friendly and secluded amongst 1,5 acres of Devon nature that's close to both Dartmoor National Park and unspoilt South Hams beaches.

Bedrooms: 2 or 3 per tent

Sleeps: 5 or 6 per tent

From

£220 / night

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

The Windmill Blackthorn Hill

Blackthorn, Oxfordshire, England

The Heart of England’s only self-catering windmill, boasting breathtaking 360-degree views of three different counties

Bedrooms: 1-2

Sleeps: 2-4

From

£235/night mid week

Beach House Mundesley

Mundesley, Norfolk, England

A stunning, sea-facing Victorian house for seriously special group stays in Norfolk, complete with a large garden and a ‘mini spa'.

Bedrooms: 7

Sleeps: 16

From

1800

Beavers Retreat Glamping

Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales

Get back to nature on a luxurious, eco-friendly site with comfy domes, wood-fired hot tubs and alpaca treks, exquisitely set in the heart of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

Bedrooms: Open plan

Sleeps: 5

From

£90 / night

SWEETS hotel

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Take your pick from one of the unique bridge house suites, beautifully scattered along the canals of Amsterdam.

Bedrooms: 1 per house

Sleeps: 2 per house

From

£117 / 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

The Control Tower B&B

Walsingham, Norfolk, England

A restored Control Tower B&B bursting with history, period art deco features and furnishings on a former North Norfolk airfield.

Bedrooms: 4

Sleeps: 2 per room

From

£150 / night

The Windmill Scarborough

Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England

A unique and mesmerising Grade II-listed retreat, less than five minutes' walk from the town centre in England's original seaside resort.

Bedrooms: 1 per apartment

Sleeps: 2 per apartment

From

£115 / night

The Woolpack York

York, North Yorkshire, England

A luxurious converted pub that’s ideal for long-awaited catch-ups over fizz, perfectly set in York’s vibrant city centre with shops, bars and restaurants in ridiculously easy reach.

Bedrooms: 6

Sleeps: 12

From

£655 /nt

Wyes Workshops at Oak Cottage

Lydney, Gloucestershire, England

Whimsical fairytale retreats with wood-fired hot tubs and equine-focused wellness sessions, peacefully secluded on an adults-only site nestled between the Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean.

Bedrooms: 1 per retreat

Sleeps: 2

From

£100 /nt

Magherintemple Lodge

Ballycastle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Experience all the fun of the seaside while you stay in an charmingly historic chocolate-box haven on the North Antrim Coast.

Bedrooms: 2

Sleeps: 4 (2 adults 2 children)

From

£380 (2 nights)

Cuevas La Granja

Benalua, Andalucia, Spain

An exquisite collection of restored cave houses to suit every taste, set on an historic farm site in the rural heart of Granada.

Bedrooms: 6 units

Sleeps: 2-6

From

£52 / night (studio)

Gra Houseboat

Limehouse Marina, London, England

Step aboard a luxury 70-foot vessel with high-end fixtures and fittings, moored in the beating heart of London for tranquil river views and close proximity to city hotspots.

Bedrooms: 2

Sleeps: 4

From

£280/ night