Unique and unusual places to stay in Europe

The Roost Treehouse and The Hideaway at Into the Woods

Whippingham, Isle of Wight, Isle Of Wight, England

Naturally secluded woodland retreats, steeped in an intoxicating blend of fun, excitement, adventure and romance on the picturesque north coast of the Isle of Wight.

Bedrooms: 2 -3 per unit

Sleeps: up to 6 per unit

From

£350 (2 nts)

The Bali Box

Crewkerne, Somerset, England

A stylish couples’ sanctuary with an al fresco bathtub and fireside loungers for stargazing, blissfully nestled by its very own lake on a private and sumptuous site in the rolling Somerset Hills.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£180 / night

Bob's Lodge

Upper Tysoe, Warwickshire, England

A sumptuous and spacious wood-crafted holiday home with a geodome & hot tub, nestled on a working farm in the scenic Cotswolds.

Bedrooms: 3

Sleeps: 6

From

£335 / night

Rufus's Roost

Husthwaite, Yorkshire, England

A luxurious family treehouse, privately secluded in medieval woodland with incredible views of the North Yorkshire Moors.

Bedrooms: 3

Sleeps: 6

From

£275 / night

Walden Lodge

St Donat's, Glamorgan, Wales

Escape to serenity at Walden Lodge - a unique handcrafted retreat where the spirit of American Transcendentalism blends with the heritage of Wales, all just moments from the Glamorganshire coast.

Bedrooms: 2

Sleeps: 4

From

£130/night

Treehotel

Harads, Norrbotten County, Sweden

An incredible experience waits in Swedish Lapland's treetops - the sensational architect-designed Treehotel, promising stunning design, breath-taking views and an unforgettable escape from life!

Bedrooms: Varies

Sleeps: Varies

From

£385 / night

LandyCampers

Broxted, Essex, England

Indulge your wanderlust with an off-grid, self-drive adventure aboard your very own Land Rover Defender, complete with rooftop tent set-up, a cosy lounge, and all the equipment you could want!

Bedrooms: 1 or 2 roof tents

Sleeps: 2-7 guests

From

£175 / night

An avant-garde, architect-designed hotel inspired by the structure of a tree, with an indoor pool, gourmet restaurant, and luxurious nest-like rooms that soar over the serene north west-French countryside.

Bedrooms: 1 per room

Sleeps: 2

From

£130 / night

Les Gouttes d'Eau

Labastide-de-Penne, Midi-Pyrenees, France

Quench your thirst for a relaxing nature-inspired break, in a transparent dome that overlooks the beauty of rural France.

Bedrooms: Studio

Sleeps: 2 or 4 per dome

From

£118 /night

Ty'r Onnen Treehouse

Talybont, Ceredigion, Wales

A gorgeously grown-up treetop bolthole for two, romantically secluded amongst enchanting Ceredigion countryside.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£176 / night

Croft 103

Laid, The Highlands, Scotland

With awe-inspiring design, enviable eco-credentials, and even outdoor bathtubs overlooking Loch Eriboll, Croft 103 certainly has it all.

Bedrooms: 1 per cottage

Sleeps: 2 per cottage

From

£2200 /week

Fallen Angel

Mousehole, Cornwall, England

Leave the rest of the world far behind in a heavenly hideaway for two, architect-designed for luxury and sumptuously secluded on the Cornish coast.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£900 (3 nights)

The Clock Tower at Barton Court

Colwall, Herefordshire, England

A cosy couples’ bolthole filled with historic charm, dog-friendly and beautifully set within a country estate on the western slopes of the Malvern Hills.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£225 /nt

The Boathouse, Devon

Lee, Devon, England

A characterful, dog-friendly cottage nestled on the cliffs above Lee Bay Beach, with superlative ocean views and the South West Coast Path practically on the doorstep.

Bedrooms: 2

Sleeps: 4

From

£280 /nt

Secret Water

Beccles, Suffolk, England

Escape to Suffolk's beautiful Waveney Valley, in a unique floating glamping pod positioned on the shimmering Southern Broads.

Bedrooms: 2

Sleeps: 4

From

£200/night

Glenshee Treehouses

Glenshee, Perthshire, Scotland

Two sumptuous, architect-designed treehouses secluded on the edge of Scotland's stunning Cairngorms National Park.

Bedrooms: Open plan

Sleeps: 2

From

£220 / night

ARC Painswick

Painswick, Gloucestershire, England

A Grade II-listed retreat with a heated outdoor pool for the ultimate in large-group breaks, beautifully restored by a renowned team of architects and secluded in the heart of the "Queen of the Cotswolds".

Bedrooms: 9

Sleeps: 24

From

£821/night

The Horse Hut & Lotus Spa

Medstead, Hampshire, England

A unique, lovingly bespoke-crafted country escape (with an ingenious hot tub created from a Lotus Elan!) peacefully secluded with beautiful Hattingley Valley views.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£229 /night

AirShip 2

Drimnin, The Highlands, Scotland

View the Scottish Highlands at their most breathtaking, from the romantic comfort of a deliciously secluded, architect-designed pod.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£160 / night

Les Ormes Domaine & Resort

Dol-de-Bretagne, Brittany, France

A welcoming, laid-back resort with unique retreats and fun-filled activities for all ages, set on a magnificent two-hundred-hectare nature estate in Brittany.

Bedrooms: Varies

Sleeps: Varies

From

£86 / night