For those who like to be first in the know, these unusual stays are hot off the press! So sit back, relax and browse our newly-added retreats to discover your latest holiday favourite.
Lakeside Bus Retreat
Uckfield, East Sussex, England
An authentic American bus, luxuriously transformed into a quirky, self-contained couples’ retreat with a hammock and a hot tub, set by a peaceful lake in flourishing Sussex countryside
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£179 / night
The Bull Inn
Deiniolen, Gwynedd, Wales
Check into a laid-back, large-group retreat with stirring mountain views and a games room, secluded in a North Wales village at the foot of Snowdonia National Park.
Sleeps: 20
Bedrooms: 7
From
£2,199 (3nt)
The Pontoon
Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, England
A stylish houseboat with an extended deck for sunbathing and socialising, peacefully secluded with panoramic marina views in the quaint Essex fishing village of Leigh-on-Sea.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 2
From
£232 / night
Meadow Hide at Oakwood West Holidays
Chichester, West Sussex, England
A timber-crafted, dog-friendly sanctuary with a bubbling hot tub, rich in luxurious comfort and blissfully hidden away in wildlife-steeped West Sussex countryside.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£650 3-4 nts
Sandcastle
Wesley, Eastern Cape, South Africa
A sand-covered sanctuary nestled on a vast coastal forest reserve in South Africa, with a private beach and uninterrupted Indian Ocean views from every room
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 6
From
£1,200 / night
Milvil Art Deco B&B
Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, England
Four elegant, individually-styled rooms and a self-contained apartment, peacefully nestled in Lee-on-the-Solent with the seaside in strolling distance .
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
From
£110 / night
Eleuthera Houseboat
Bembridge, Isle Of Wight, England
A family-friendly ‘hopper barge’ with handcrafted furniture and sleek design elements, beautifully moored at Bembridge Harbour with shimmering views to the Solent
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 4
From
£961 (2 nts)
The Tri-Pod
Pantcefn, Ceredigion, Wales
A sumptuous, metal-and-glass-crafted A-frame pod with a dreamy stargazing hot tub, adults-only and beautifully secluded amongst pure Welsh countryside
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£660 (7 nts)
Hoots Treehouses
Mayfield, East Sussex, England
Two luxurious, detail-rich tree-treats for couples and small families alike, eco-friendly and perfectly secluded among ancient East Sussex woodland in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 1 or 2 per treehouse
From
£275 /nt Hoots
La Ferme de Brouage
Poitou-Charentes, France
An architect-designed conversion of an 18th century barn with a swimming pool, offers a ‘pick your own’ organic veg experience in a historic French village, just 30 minutes from the glistening Côte Sauvage.
Sleeps:
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£145 / night
Vermont Mirror House
Guildford, Vermont, USA
Savour magical, 360-degree pond-and-pine-forest views from an ultra-modern, glass-crafted haven with an enormous al fresco fireplace and private sauna.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 1
From
£249 / night
The Glebe Retreat
Edlingham, Northumberland, England
A super-luxe, adults-only eco-cabin with an al fresco stone bathtub for stargazing, peacefully secluded in a vast, wildlife-steeped field in Northumberland’s Edlingham Valley.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£185 /nt
Sunflower Sally Glamping Bus
Barrow, Suffolk, England
A cheerful double-decker for a fun family-and-dog-friendly break in rural Suffolk, with a private fenced garden and plenty of home comforts to enjoy.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: Open plan
From
£100 /night
Forest Windmill
Famalicao, Leiria, Portugal
A 19th century Portuguese haven, sublimely renovated and peacefully nestled among whispering eucalyptus and pine trees, temptingly close to the Silver Coast.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£172 / night
Wilding Wagon
Newchurch, Herefordshire, England
A peaceful, detail-rich haven with a wood-fired outdoor bath-for-two, blissfully elevated on the border of Wales and England for big-sky valley views and digital-free luxury.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£155 / night
Denver Church
Denver, Colorado, USA
A divinely renovated mission-style retreat for large group breaks, packed with eclectic style and perfectly situated close to Denver’s bustling city centre
Sleeps: 18
Bedrooms: 6
From
£915 / night
Lights Camera Glamping
Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England
Retro dystopia and high-end luxury collide on an immersive, self-contained ‘film set’ complete with games and a bespoke hot tub, peacefully secluded in Buckinghamshire woodland.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£350 /nt
Valetta
Thorpeness, Suffolk, England
Valetta is a unique single-storey former fisherman’s dwelling with rustic styling and sublime sea views, secluded in a Suffolk coastal village with direct access to the expansive beach
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From
£1,229 (7 nts)
Lakes Lochs & Rivers
Suffolk, England
All of these Host Unusual places to stay are situated next to or close to lakes, streams, lochs or rivers – so you can relax back and enjoy the soothing powers of water throughout your break.
Beach Huts & Houses
Suffolk, England
Grab your bucket, grab your spade and make your way to the nearest horizon! These quirky seaside retreats are just a stone’s throw from the sounds of waves breaking and some of the most gorgeous coastal scenery imaginable.
Cranes
Suffolk, England
Elevate your holiday potential in an incredible converted crane! Those with a head for heights and a sense of adventure will marvel at the transformation of these lofty gems from their former career in freight transportation into stylish, quirky lets.
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