Question 1

What is Coolstays?

Accepted Answer

Coolstays is a curated collection of unique places to stay in the UK and around the world. We handpick extraordinary holiday homes, cabins, treehouses, beach houses, boutique stays and architectural hideaways chosen for their style, setting and originality.

Question 2

What kinds of properties are featured on Coolstays?

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Our collection includes everything from off-grid cabins and luxury treehouses to coastal cottages, glamping escapes, villas and large group stays. Every property is selected because it offers something distinctive - whether that’s exceptional design, a spectacular location or a truly memorable experience.

Question 3

Are all Coolstays properties handpicked?

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Yes. Every stay featured on Coolstays is individually reviewed by our team before being included. We look for places with character, originality and a strong sense of place — not generic holiday rentals.

Question 4

How do bookings work on Coolstays?

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Coolstays helps travellers discover and book directly with trusted owners and agents. Depending on the property, you can either send an enquiry through our secure messaging system or click through to the owner’s own website or booking platform to complete your booking directly.

Question 5

Why book through Coolstays?

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Unlike large holiday rental marketplaces, Coolstays connects travellers directly with owners and specialist agents. That means a more personal booking experience, expert local knowledge and access to carefully curated stays — all through a trusted platform dedicated to unique places to stay.

Question 6

Where are Coolstays properties located?

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We feature unique stays across the UK, including England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, as well as handpicked holiday properties in Europe and worldwide. Whether you’re looking for a countryside cabin, seaside escape or mountain retreat, we help travellers discover extraordinary places to stay.

Question 7

Are there dog-friendly stays on Coolstays?

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Yes. Many Coolstays properties welcome dogs, including cabins, cottages and rural retreats with great walking nearby. You can use our search filters to find dog-friendly holiday homes.

Question 8

Do you feature romantic getaways and weekend breaks?

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Absolutely. Coolstays is popular for romantic escapes, including cabins with hot tubs, secluded cottages, treehouses and cosy stays for couples. We also feature unique weekend breaks for families, groups and solo travellers.

Question 9

What makes Coolstays different from other holiday rental websites?

Accepted Answer

Coolstays focuses on originality over volume. Rather than listing thousands of standard holiday rentals, we carefully curate unique places to stay with personality, beautiful settings and standout design. Our aim is to inspire memorable trips and help travellers discover places they wouldn’t find elsewhere - all booked directly with trusted owners and agents.

Question 10

Can property owners list their stay on Coolstays?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We’re always interested in hearing about exceptional properties with strong design, character and a unique guest experience. Owners can apply to list their property through our submissions page.

Question 11

How do I find the best unique places to stay?

Accepted Answer

You can browse by location, property type or travel inspiration using our curated collections and search filters. Whether you’re looking for a luxury cabin in the woods, a coastal retreat or an unusual UK stay, Coolstays makes it easy to discover extraordinary escapes.

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