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.
Romeo's Motel and Diner
Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain
Romeo's is a laid-back Ibiza hotel with an American-style diner, an informal wedding chapel (and a heart-shaped hot tub!), inspired by the Love Motels that line the legendary Route 66
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£109 / night
Tarka Trail Horsebox
Landcross, Devon, England
A lovingly-converted, off-grid lorry with a dog-and-child-safe garden and a stargazing hot tub, set in wide open North Devon countryside by the mesmerising Tarka Trail.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: Open plan
From
£89 / night
Mount Hooley Cabin
Alston, Cumbria, England
An award-winning Canadian-style log cabin with an outdoor hot tub and sustainability at its heart, peacefully elevated on a Cumbrian working farm with mesmerising South Tyne Valley views
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
From
£233 / night
The Nordic Barn
Morpeth, Northumberland, England
A clean-lined, Scandi-inspired retreat with an indulgent hot tub, a private gym, and wow-factor outdoor space that blends beautifully with the surrounding Northumberland countryside.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
From
£500 /nt midweek
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.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£670 / week
June Farms Hobbit & Huts
West Sand Lake, New York, USA
A magical Hobbit House and creative hut retreats - each with its very own sauna -secluded on a peaceful New York farm with friendly animals and an on-site restaurant
Sleeps: 2-3
Bedrooms: 1
From
£355 / night
Juniper
Nr Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Wales
An imaginatively-converted railway wagon with an indulgent outdoor bathtub, privately secluded among a wildflower meadow on a rewilded Welsh farm for sublime relaxation in nature.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£59 / night
The Old Mission Church
Paxford, Gloucestershire, England
A striking, architect-designed conversion of a 19th century church in the Cotswolds, with sleek designer furnishings, stained-glass windows, and a relaxing sunset-view patio
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£329 / night
The Hunting Tower
Bakewell, Derbyshire, England
A striking and grandly historic Peak District retreat that soars 400 feet above Chatsworth House, for awe-inspiring views over the estate’s Capability Brown-designed park
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£336 / night
Sheerness Hobbit Hole
Sheerness, Kent, England
A pet-friendly couples’ retreat with Kentish garden views and a private wood-fired hot tub for stargazing, secluded on a peaceful site with a communal swimming pool
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£149 / night
Bickington Chapel
Bickington, Devon, England
A divine, Grade II-listed chapel conversion with mesmerising original features and a private west-facing garden, in easy distance of iconic Devon beaches
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From
£1,169 (7nt)
Ynys Faelog
Near Menai Bridge, Anglesey, Wales
A luxurious Welsh island retreat for memorable group escapes, nestled in the Menai Strait with spectacular views, a private beach, and direct access to Anglesey.
Sleeps: 22
Bedrooms: 6 (house) 5 (cottage)
From
£2683 /wk (house)
Hotel Sidi Idriss
Matmatat-Al-Qadimal, Djebel Dahar, Tunisia
A unique, Berber-carved cave-hotel that was used as a filming location in iconic Star Wars movies, nestled in the uniquely mesmerising Tunisian desert landscape
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£70 / night
Bottle Lodge
Tixall, Staffordshire, England
A lovingly-restored stone retreat for two, infused with history and exquisitely secluded at the entrance to the former Tixall Estate among soothing Staffordshire countryside.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£175 / night
Bleibe Casitas Flotantes
Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico
A unique and sustainable floating house-for-two with private terraces, beautifully secluded on the shores of Mexico’s iconic Lagoon of Seven Colours
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£190 / night
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 / night
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
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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