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.
Willow Grove Glamping
Lakenheath, Suffolk, England
Country-themed, dog-friendly bell tents with private facilities, peacefully secluded on a family-owned Suffolk farm with friendly resident animals and glorious sunset views.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: Open plan
From
£155 /nt
The Old Kings Head
Burrowbridge, Somerset, England
A former country pub, expertly transformed into a laid-back Somerset small-group retreat with a bar room, furnished patio and al fresco swimming pool
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
From
£1,374 / week
Tangle Tower
Inverness, Inverness-shire, Inverness-Shire, Scotland
Watch dolphins play and unwind with your loved ones from a beautifully converted Victorian retreat on the shore of the Moray Firth, close to Inverness
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 2
From
£149 / night
Hotel Winebox Valparaiso
Baquedano, Valparaiso, Chile
Savour breathtaking ocean views, fine local wines, and graffiti murals from the comfort of quirky Chilean shipping containers set just moments away from the beach
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£99 / night
Ingham Old Chapel
Lincolnshire, England
Discover a divine, pet-friendly rural retreat for group stays set in Lincolnshire loveliness, complete with a garden hot tub and ample space to socialise in comfort
Sleeps: 11
Bedrooms: 6
From
£2,334 (7nts)
Onera Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg, Texas, USA
Lovingly handcrafted, Insta-worthy retreats with private hot tubs and luxurious facilities, secluded among pure forest nature and soothing vineyards in Texas Hill Country
Sleeps: 2-3
Bedrooms: 1
From
£199 / night
Onera Wimberley
Wimberley, Texas, USA
A collection of sustainable and breathtakingly scenic suites nestled in the midst of Texas Hill Country, complete with private hot tubs and ultra-luxe amenities
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£259 / night
The Red House
Farndon, Cheshire, England
A wow-factor family-and-dog-friendly retreat set by the River Dee in Cheshire, complete with a freshwater plunge pool and an al fresco bathtub for bubble soaks by sunset
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£809 (7nts)
Ty Crwn Roundhouse
Lampeter, Ceredigion, Wales
A dog-friendly Celtic retreat nestled among picture-perfect countryside on the outskirts of Cardigan Bay, with large windows and a wood-fired hot tub for romantic bliss
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£786 (7nts)
The Burleigh
Hunstanton, Norfolk, England
A former B&B transformed into a characterful retreat on the sunny Norfolk coast, with a bar area, games room and cosy en-suite bedrooms for the ultimate group getaway.
Sleeps: 20
Bedrooms: 9
From
£3559 /7 nts
The Cabin
Matlock, Derbyshire, England
A romantic, luxury-rich haven with a sunken outdoor bath for stargazing, nestled among flourishing Amber Valley wildlife with soul-stirring, far-reaching Peak District views.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£380 /2 nts
The Old Granary
Matlock, Derbyshire, England
A luxurious, award-winning cottage with an outdoor copper bath and sublime Amber Valley views, lovingly renovated from a 19th-century Grade II-listed grain store in rural Derbyshire.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 3
From
£650 /2 nts
The Gin and Thresher
Langley on Tyne, near Allendale, Northumberland, England
An innovative holiday haven with an indoor Victorian botanic garden and a heated al fresco infinity pool, secluded on a working farm in idyllic Northumberland countryside with views of grazing horses and rolling hills.
Sleeps: 18
Bedrooms: 8
From
£3966 / wk
Corylus Retreats
Ullapool, The Highlands, Scotland
Two sustainably-crafted, architecturally-designed retreats peacefully elevated on a hillside above Ullapool, for jaw-dropping views towards Loch Broom and the mountains beyond.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 1 or 2 per apartment
From
£522 /3 nights-Fjell
Lewie's Croft
Cove, Wester Ross, The Highlands, Scotland
A remotely secluded, architect-designed eco-lodge taken from the pages of a rustic Highland folktale, surrounded by soaring mountains with an outdoor sauna and breath-taking views of Loch Ewe.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£400 / night
Nestled Stays
Walberton, West Sussex, England
Sumptuous, family-run retreat collections in idyllic nature-led West Sussex spaces, each with private hot tubs and bespoke site facilities that include on-site fishing and al fresco cinema.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£250 /nt
The Arts Barge
Lower Clapton, East London, England
A pet-friendly boutique canal boat furnished with designer flair and peacefully moored on the tranquil River Lea, with a pub in wandering distance and the creative buzz of Hackney close by.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£190 /nt
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.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£225 /nt
Lakes Lochs & Rivers
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
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
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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