It’s never too late to plan an unusual escape. Whether you’re a ‘last minute’-type, or you’ve got unexpected time on your hands, these awe-inspiring retreats all have late availability… so take your pick!
Ekopod
Launceston, Cornwall, England
Embrace the natural life and get some literary inspiration under clear starry skies, with the scenic backdrop of Cornwall's ‘Peaceful Valley' to keep you company.
Sleeps: 2/4/8 per unit
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£155 / night (geodome)
Rest on the Hill
Oswestry, Shropshire, England
Luxury, architect-designed, self-catering accommodation near Oswestry, Shropshire, close to English-Welsh border.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£685 (3 nts)
Loose Reins
Shillingstone, Dorset, England
Mosey on down to the Wessex Ridgeway, where a luxurious pioneer's paradise awaits. Time for a ranch-inspired family escape complete with cedar cabins (wood-fired hot tubs included) that chart the history of the Wild West...
Sleeps: 4-6
Bedrooms: 2
From
£125 /night
Chicken Shed Lodge
Upper Tysoe, Warwickshire, England
Your family home-from-home amongst nature, filled with luxurious delights and nestled on the edge of the Cotswolds.
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 2
From
£205 / night
The Stonehouses
Ullapool, The Highlands, Scotland
Modern luxury, exceptional design and views to die for await at The Stonehouses - two truly unique holiday homes in the magnificent North West Highlands of Scotland.
Sleeps: 3-4 per property
Bedrooms: 2 per property
From
£255 / night
Wild Meadow
Presteigne, Radnorshire, Wales
Welcome to Wild Meadow - a heavenly spot of orchards and meadows on the English-Welsh border, home to the eco-friendly Meadow Cottage and Shepherd's Hut.
Sleeps: 7
Bedrooms: 3
From
£85 / night
Fair Oak Farm
Mayfield, East Sussex, England
A private 12-acre country estate in East Sussex, offering stylish self-catering accommodation in historic farm buildings, treehouses and Shepherd huts for large groups of up to 32 guests.
Sleeps: 10-32 guests
Bedrooms: 18
From
£1000 /2 nts
Ty Felin
Newport, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Escape to the magnificent Pembrokeshire Coast National Park with a stay at Ty Felin - a beautiful, accessible barn conversion for up to eight people.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 3
From
£415 / week
Boutique Barges
London, England
Leave your cares far away on dry land in a relaxing and stylish river retreat, perfectly moored in the vibrant heart of Central London.
Sleeps: 4-5 per boat
Bedrooms: 1
From
£460 / 2 nts
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!
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£395 short brk
The Railway Cottage at Lavender Hill
Williton, Somerset, England
Pack your bags for a special railway adventure at Railway Cottage - a gorgeous Somerset bolt hole built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel himself!
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From
£425 short brk
Clifftop Railway Carriage
Aberporth, Ceredigion, Wales
Perhaps one of the last things you'd expect to find overlooking Cardigan Bay is a converted Edwardian railway carriage, but that's just one reason why the Clifftop Railway Carriage is so special.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£390 / week
