Unique and unusual places to stay in Europe

The Old Matlock Hotel and Inn

Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, England

An incredible Georgian Grade II-listed former hotel – with two hot tubs and its very own pub! – for larger-than-life group stays in the scenic Derbyshire Dales.

Bedrooms: 15

Sleeps: 34

From

£6832 /wk

The Railway Carriage at Lavender Hill

Williton, Somerset, England

With an idyllic trackside location on the West Somerset Steam Railway, the Railway Carriage is the perfect escape for children, trainspotters, and everyone in between!

Bedrooms: 2

Sleeps: 4

From

£395 short brk

Praktyka

Bideford, Devon, England

Rediscover your creative spirit in a heavenly slice of North Devon, complete with wildflower meadows, artists' workshops, and lovingly-crafted retreats.

Bedrooms: 1 or 2 per unit

Sleeps: 2-4 guests per unit

From

£120 / night

Hidey-hole Cabin

Ticehurst, East Sussex, England

A sumptuous, uniquely designed retreat with a huge picture window that transforms into a cinema screen by night, and a well-being shelter, privately secluded amongst glorious East Sussex woodland.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£157 / night

Rifugio di Vino

Nr Rieti, Lazio, Italy

An exclusive collection of oak-crafted barrels with private facilities and a hot tub, surrounded by vineyards and timeless nature in the flourishing heart of Italy.

Bedrooms: 1 per barrel

Sleeps: 3

From

£127 /nt 2 guests

Chateau Angus Glens

Airlie, Angus, Scotland

Be the kings and queens of a magnificent 18th century fairytale castle, set within a 30,000-acre estate that's in easy reach of both the Cairngorms, and the sweeping coast.

Bedrooms: 7

Sleeps: 14

From

£5,655 (3 nights)

Cromwell's Hideaway

Raglan, Monmouthshire, Wales

A bespoke-crafted shepherd's hut, luxuriously nestled amongst the captivating Monmouthshire countryside.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£109 - £125 / night

Villa CP

Girona, Catalonia, Spain

A lovingly restored, eco-friendly Catalan farmhouse with natural swimming pool, for luxury group breaks steeped in peaceful tradition.

Bedrooms: 4 (+1)

Sleeps: 8 (+2)

From

£4,889 / week

Toll House

Nether Stowey, Somerset, England

Experience a lovingly refurbished former 18th Century toll house in Nether Stowey, Somerset.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£682 (7 nts)

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)

Mill Farm Glamping and Treehouse

Poulshot, Wiltshire, England

Luxury camping is taken to an organically opulent and lively new level in the wondrous Wiltshire countryside.

Bedrooms: 3 per unit

Sleeps: Up to 6 per unit

From

£350 (2 nights midweek)

Santa Marta de Portuzelo Castle

Viana do Castelo, Porto/North Portugal

A grand and captivating large group retreat, rich in historic detail and surrounded by North Portugal's trademark rural beauty.

Bedrooms: 9

Sleeps: 16+

From

£528 / night

Sleep under the stars, in a hygge-infused cotton tent secluded on the mesmerising grounds of an ancient wine estate in the heel of Italy's ‘boot', with dreamy white-sand beaches practically on the doorstep.

Bedrooms: Open plan

Sleeps: 4 per tent

From

£189 / night

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

Dungeness Railway Carriage

Dungeness, Kent, England

Indulge your love of the natural life with a quirky stay in a beautifully converted 19th century rail carriage in Dungeness - an abundant Kent nature reserve just a stone's throw from the beach.

Bedrooms: 2

Sleeps: 4

From

£390 (3 nights)

Llanthony Castaway

Llanthony, Monmouthshire, Wales

A lovingly restored railway carriage for romantic couples, privately secluded amongst a deep, hidden valley in the Black Mountains for epic Dark Sky stargazing.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£135 / night

Hush Hush Glamping

Presteigne, Powys, Wales

Naturally luxurious pods set on lush, wildlife-steeped Welsh farmland, with jaw-dropping views of the Radnor Valley.

Bedrooms: 1 or 2 per pod

Sleeps: 2 or 4 per pod

From

£115 / night

Manshausen

Manshausen, Leinesfjord, Steigen, Norway

Start your Nordic adventure story on this breathtaking island resort, where the sea and the mountains combine in a spectacular backdrop for relaxation, contemplation and activity alike.

Bedrooms: 2 per cabin

Sleeps: 4

From

£459 /night