Unique and unusual places to stay in Europe

Eagle Brae Log Cabins

Struy, Inverness-shire, Inverness-Shire, Scotland

Take a well-earned break in a master-crafted luxury cabin, surrounded by the very best breathtaking scenery, tranquillity and adventure the Scottish Highlands can provide.

Bedrooms: 1-2 per cabin

Sleeps: Up to 6 per cabin

From

£753 (2 nights)

Yurt Reynolds

Frampton Mansell, Gloucestershire, England

A unique tribute to a pioneer of al fresco living, with a spacious deck for lounging and a wood-fired hot tub for stargazing, sublimely set amongst wildlife-steeped Cotswolds woodland.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2 (+2)

From

£163/ night

The Coastguard Lookout

Dungeness, Kent, England

Arguably one of the most fabulously positioned places to stay in the UK, offering some of the most unique accommodation you'll ever find, Coastguard Lookout is definitely one for your radar.

Bedrooms: 2

Sleeps: 5

From

£658 (2 nts)

High Cross Camping Coach and Living Van

Bridport, Dorset, England

Transport yourself back to days gone by with a truly unique stay at the High Cross Camping Coach and Living Van.

Bedrooms: 2

Sleeps:

From

£90 / night

Cartshed Cottages

Sharrington, Norfolk, England

Experience a stylish set of barn conversions, ideal for exploring the unique beauty of North Norfolk.

Bedrooms: 1 or 2 per cottage

Sleeps: 2 or 4 per cottage

From

Std£217/n Lo£175/n

Dragon's Eye

Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Wales

A wonderfully creative, TV-featured glamping pod with glass panels and a rotating bed to showcase the lush Welsh landscape.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£540 (7nt)

Ortenia

Podcetrtek, Savinja, Slovenia

Six eco-apartments and ‘stars of nature', discovered on a flower-strewn hill in the tranquil heart of natural Slovenia.

Bedrooms: 1 per unit

Sleeps: 2 per unit

From

£199 / night

Loch Ken Eco Bothies and Glamping

Loch Ken, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Off-grid lochside eco-retreat featuring beautiful bothies with private hot tubs, Mongolian yurts and more - plus a wide range of exciting on-site activities.

Bedrooms: up to 2 per unit

Sleeps: varies

From

£375 (3 nts)

Tiny Home Borders

Hawick, Scottish Borders, Scotland

Cosy, off-grid hillside retreats with magnificent views of the Border Hills, complete with wood-fired outdoor baths and a cedar sauna, neighbouring red deer, and your very own lochan.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£185 / night

Carriage 101

Batchmere, West Sussex, England

An expertly-restored ambulance carriage from World War Two, complete with vintage-style décor and an al fresco bathtub, peacefully secluded in lush West Sussex countryside that’s close to the coast.

Bedrooms: 2

Sleeps: 6

From

£90 / night

Manderley

Widemouth Bay, Cornwall, England

An impossibly elegant timber cabin-for-two, gently elevated in its own private space for spectacular, far-reaching views of the sweeping Widemouth Bay coastline.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£670 / week

Woodside Bay Treehouse

Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight, Isle Of Wight, England

Experience a romantic sense of the exotic just for two, set in the green and tranquil surroundings of the scenic Isle of Wight.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£756 / week

The Nest

Dolassey, Powys, Wales

A sumptuous, secluded retreat with a green roof, a wildflower garden, and double al fresco bathtubs, completely surrounded by idyllic views on a working family farm in Powys.

Bedrooms: 2

Sleeps: 4

From

£185 / night

Florence Springs Woodland Hideaway

Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales

A quirky, TV-featured grass-roofed storybook house with beautiful countryside views of Pembrokeshire.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 4

From

£598 / week

The Bonnie Wee Bothy

East Linton, East Lothian, Scotland

A ridiculously cosy off-grid couples’ retreat with an al fresco bathtub, pet-friendly and beautifully secluded on an eco-friendly farm in rural East Lothian, close to the scenic John Muir Way.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£135-£165 /nt

Coastal Cabins

Bideford, Devon, England

A selection of cosy award-winning hideaways for couples and families, with indulgent on-site facilities and surrounded by North Devon countryside.

Bedrooms: Open plan

Sleeps: Varies

From

£80 / night

River Camping Bled

Bled, Upper Carniola, Slovenia

A refreshing, eco-and-family-friendly retreat amongst nature at its most magical, surrounded by Slovenia's breathtaking Julian Alps.

Bedrooms: 2 per cottage

Sleeps: 4 per cottage

From

£128 / night

Tattenhall Marina Floating Pods

Chester, Cheshire, England

Watch your cares sail away from the comfort of a luxurious pod in the heart of rural Cheshire, with on-site facilities and a wealth of scenic waterways to explore.

Bedrooms: 1 per pod

Sleeps: 4 per pod

From

£99 / night