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.
Balance Treehouse
Drumintee, County Armagh, Northern Ireland
A hand-crafted gem elevated high among the treetops in Northern Ireland’s Ring of Gullion AONB, complete with an al fresco hot tub and a gorgeous glass roof for stargazing
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£649 / night
Cocoon
Hay-on-Wye, near Hereford,, Powys, Wales
A dog-friendly, nest-like glamping pod peacefully secluded in the Brecon Beacons National Park close to Hay-on-Wye, with a woodland barbecue and private river access.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£559 /week
King Arthur's Cabin
Cemmaes, near Machynlleth, Powys, Wales
An award-winning, TV-featured ‘Cabin in the Wild’ with breath-taking Snowdonia mountain views and the iconic Glyndŵr’s Way walking trail right on the doorstep.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£598 /week
Roch Castle
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales
A 12th century fortress steeped in both ancient history and five-star modern luxury, soaring high above the Welsh landscape for breathtaking 360-degree views of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Sleeps: 2-12
Bedrooms: 1-6
From
£235 / night
Black Sheep Hotels Cabins
Loch Lochy, Scottish Highlands, The Highlands, Scotland
A luxurious collection of Scottish Highlands retreats with glorious views of evergreen forests and Loch Lochy, just a short drive from Fort William.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 2 or 3 per cabin
From
£350 / night
Stewton Stars Hideaway
Stewton, Lincolnshire, England
A luxurious glamping sanctuary created especially for stargazers and nature-lovers, privately secluded in the Lincolnshire Wolds with expansive dark sky views for the ultimate digital detox.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£90 /nt Little Bear
Wolds Wine Estate
Normanton on the Wolds, Nottinghamshire, England
"Cheers" to luxury glamping pods with soothing Nottingham vineyard views, private self-contained facilities and a scenic on-site café, surrounded by enchanting country walks
Sleeps: 2-4
Bedrooms: 1-2
From
£130 / night
Argovia Dutch Barge
Brightlingsea, Essex, England
Sleep under the stars, aboard a vintage vessel berthed in the historic heart of Brightlingsea Harbour, with full on-board facilities and the option of a chartered Sail Excursion along the North Essex coast.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 1
From
£200-210 / night
Hunstanton Lookout
Hunstanton, Norfolk, England
A pet-friendly former lighthouse in ‘Sunny Hunny’, elevated on the town’s striped cliffs with an enclosed garden and showstopping Norfolk coastal views from the balcony.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
From
£2075 / week
The Highland Lassie
Dochgarroch, The Highlands, Scotland
A luxurious and lovingly-restored vessel for holidays with family and friends, beautifully moored on the Caledonian Canal in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, close to Inverness.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5
From
£2400 / 3nts
Plas Dolguog
Felingerrig near Machynlleth, Powys, Wales
A heritage-steeped 16th century Welsh mansion for grand group stays, with lavishly-decorated bedrooms, a convivial bar, and glorious Snowdonia mountain views.
Sleeps: 21
Bedrooms: 10
From
£2570 /week
Ty Mawr Country House
Brechfa, Carmarthenshire, Wales
A three-storey retreat for pet-friendly group breaks, complete with a bar area and a landscaped river garden, beautifully secluded by Brechfa Forest in Carmarthenshire.
Sleeps: 16
Bedrooms: 8
From
£5499 /week
Paddy Mac's
Drumshanbo, County Leitrim, Ireland
An authentic, family-owned Irish pub with a working bar, assorted games and karaoke for craic-filled group stays, secluded in the rural heart of County Leitrim
Sleeps: 25
Bedrooms: 10
From
£1200 / night
The Painswick Retreat
Painswick, Gloucestershire, England
A private, large-group wellness haven in the “Queen of the Cotswolds” formed from three exquisitely-restored Grade II-listed properties, with a hydrotherapy hot tub and infrared sauna to revive weary souls.
Sleeps: 24
Bedrooms: 10
From
£2825 (2nt)
Mirante Átria
Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Goiás, Brazil
Two idyllic couples’ cabins with private hot tubs, each uniquely secluded in Brazil’s magnificent Chapada dos Veadeiros for jaw-dropping Cerrado views and complete immersion in calm nature.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1 per cabin
From
£105 / night
The Ark
Nr Whitsand Bay, Cornwall, England
A unique and luxurious houseboat for grand, dog-friendly group stays on Cornwall’s dreamy south coast, with ocean-view decking and a laid-back studio for movie nights, games and yoga.
Sleeps: 12
Bedrooms: 8
From
£1527 / week
Station House Malvern
Malvern, Worcestershire, England
Three first-class Worcestershire retreats, each with a private hot tub, set within the historic walls of a 19th century Station Master’s house right beside the scenic Cotswold Line.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 1 - 4
From
£225 / night
The Lettered Board
Pickering, Yorkshire, England
A modern-meets-traditional 18th century pub for laid-back group breaks, ideally positioned in the lively market town of Pickering for exploring the North York Moors
Sleeps: 15
Bedrooms: 4
From
£820 / 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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