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Stay somewhere surprising this summer
Published 8th June 2026
This summer, skip the ordinary and stay somewhere unique.
How do you fancy a break in a Cornish lighthouse cottage, a luxurious church, or a converted water tower?
We've picked out some of our coolest and most unusual UK holiday properties - still with some availability this July and August.
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Treehouse stays
Find a treehouse stay for the summer. See our full treehouse collection.
Hoots Treehouses
Mayfield - East Sussex
2 per treehouse
Luxurious designed treehouses in East Sussex with all the creature comforts, an outdoor bath, gas BBQs and gorgeous decks overlooking nature.
The Old Oak at Coleman's Farm
Ongar - Essex
Sleeps 2
A magical treehouse in Essex where a fabulous oak tree is literally part of the furniture
Treetop Hideaways
Woodhall Spa - Lincolnshire
Treehouses sleeping 2
Self-catering treehouses set within gorgeous Lincolnshire woodland overlooking a private lake - each with its own docked paddle boats.
Netherby Treehouse
Longtown - Cumbria
Sleeps 4
Delightful treehouse amidst the verdant Netherby Estate in Northern Cumbria - ideal for couples or a small family with kids 7+.
Tree House Retreats
Midhurst - West Sussex
Sleeps 4
Stunning treehouses with a sauna and romantic outdoor baths, nestled among the canopies in acres of ancient woodland in the heart of West Sussex.
Leckie Treehouses
Gargunnock - Stirlingshire
2-5 per treehouse
Escape to a wonderfully designed treehouse surrounded by nature in Central Scotland, the perfect romantic hideaway or family adventure.
Tilbury Farm Treehouse
Near Taunton - Somerset
2 +2 kids
Secluded luxury treehouse in the Quantocks with a wood-fired hot tub, outdoor copper bath and sweeping Exmoor views.
Churches, towers & castles
Find more historic stays - see our full collection of churches and castles.
The Tower
Bolsover Moor - Derbyshire
Sleeps 2
Utterly unique and marvellous former water tower that's now a striking and stylish retreat for two in rural Derbyshire.
East Gatehouse Lodge
Crieff - Perthshire
Sleeps 4
Discover the wistful romance of Scotland’s stunning landscapes, at this luxury, turreted lodge guarding the historic Monzie Castle…
Radio Tower
La Corbière - Jersey
Sleeps 6
Enjoy one of the best views in Britain in this unique holiday home built from a converted WW2 building
The Water Tower
Flockton - Yorkshire
Sleeps 8
Luxuriously converted water tower with 360 degree views of the countryside through floor to ceiling windows in Flockton, West Yorkshire.
The Old Church
Rossendale - Lancashire
Sleeps 10
Rest and unwind in this beautiful converted church tucked away in a peaceful Lancashire village with a hot tub and grand social spaces.
All Saints Room
Cockermouth - Cumbria
Sleeps 20
Magnificent converted church hall in Cockermouth near the Lake District with private spa, bar and grand entertainment hall for 20.
Windmills & lighthouses
Check out all our windmill stays and our full collection of lighthouses.
The Windmill Blackthorn Hill
Bicester - Oxon
1 - 4
Enjoy spectacular 360 views from the top of this majestic 300-year-old windmill, just down the road from Bicester Village.
Argus Cottage
Penzance - Cornwall
Sleeps 3
Feast your eyes on dramatic coastal views and feel a refreshing breeze from this unique location at Pendeen Lighthouse in West Cornwall.
Sally Port Cottage
St Mawes - Cornwall
Sleeps 4
A charming lighthouse keeper's cottage on the Roseland Peninsula in Cornwall...
Landward Cottage
Near Hallsands - Devon
Sleeps 5
Views in abundance, sandy beaches to explore, coastal walks to take...relax at this lighthouse in Devon.
Hunsett Mill
Stalham - Norfolk
Sleeps 9
Jaw-dropping and award winning holiday home incorporating a former mill keeper's cottage that recently featured on Grand Designs: House of the Year.
Llancayo Windmill
Usk - Monmouthshire
Sleeps 12
Stay in this Welsh windmill, with big balcony views of rolling hills, quirky, circular rooms and a host of interesting places to explore nearby.
Country cabins
We've got lots more amazing cabins to choose from - see our full cabin collection.
Alcoves
Nr Broadway - England
2 per cabin
Beautiful woodland cabins in the Cotswolds with outdoor baths, private sauna and sweeping countryside views.
The Stable Bothy
Rogart - Scottish Highlands
Sleeps 2
Escape to the wilds of Scotland in your luxurious and secluded bolthole for two, with stunning Highland views.
Jungle Cabin
Dover - Kent
Sleeps 2
A luxurious, hand-built cabin hidden in a lush, tropical garden with a private hot tub, just a few miles from the charming coastal town of Deal, Kent.
The Captain’s Cabin
Lochaline - Argyll
Sleeps 2
Enjoy a peaceful stay in this compact, innovative cabin in a spectacular location on the north-east shore of the Sound of Mull.
The Vacationist
Halland - East Sussex
Sleeps 4
Sleek and stylish eco-cabin with an outdoor bath in a fabulous location between the South Downs and the High Weald AONB.
Volcano Cabins
Kilchoan - Acharacle
Sleeps 3
Volcano Cabins on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula offering a magical stay inside an extinct volcano near Sanna Bay.
The Signal Box
Melton Constable - Norfolk
Sleeps 2
A renovated former railway signal box resplendent in every way, and nestled nicely in glorious gardens on the North Norfolk Coast
Shire Houses
Devizes - Wiltshire
Sleeps 4
Gorgeous, hand-crafted cabins in a picturesque meadow in Wiltshire. Fire up the BBQ, enjoy a board game and relax in the hot tub with a glass of bubbly.
The Sheiling
Abernyte - Perthshire
Sleeps 2
Striking contemporary cabin set high on a hill with stunning views of rural Perthshire, perfect for couples looking for a quiet escape.
The Hayloft
Curry Rivel - Somerset
Sleeps 2
Charming Somerset retreat in a peaceful village with a courtyard wellness area featuring a hot tub, sauna, cold plunge and outdoor shower.
Greengairs Highland Bothies
Blairgowrie - Perthshire
Cabins sleeping 2+2 kids
Luxurious, five star eco-bothies offering a romantic retreat on the Cateran trail, with private hot tubs, high end-kitchens, and stunning views over the valley.
The Nook Lodges
Wrenbury - Cheshire
2-6 per lodge
Luxury countryside lodges in rural Cheshire with copper baths, cosy wood-burners and peaceful scenic views.
The Old Grain Store
Knighton - Powys
Sleeps 5
Beautifully converted farm building with a hot tub in a peaceful part of Mid Wales’ countryside, perfect for a quiet rural escape.
Cool cottages
Find yourself the perfect summer cottage - take a look at all our cottage Coolstays.
The Snug & River Hideaway
Gartness - Stirlingshire
Sleeps 2
Peaceful riverside stone cottage near Loch Lomond offering a private garden hideaway and cosy fireside living.
Liongate Lodge
Bolesworth Estate - Cheshire
Sleeps 2
This stunning and opulent lodge for two offers a true romantic retreat in the marvellous Cheshire countryside with a hot tub and luxury interiors.
Woolmers
Bishops Stortford - Essex
Sleeps 4
Contemporary cottage set on 180-acres of Hertfordshire farmland. A luxury country retreat that sleeps up to four people.
Lewie’s Croft
Achnasheen - Wester Ross
Sleeps 4
Designed by an award-winning architect, this outstanding retreat offers stunning exteriors, grand social spaces and breathtaking views of Loch Ewe.
Gardener's Cottage
Crieff - Perthshire
Sleeps 4
A romantic, country cottage in the grounds of an ancient Scottish castle, with stunning rural views across secluded landscapes…
Weavers Cottage
Kirkcaldy - Fife
4+1
This peaceful and charming cottage in rural Fife offers wonderful interior design and striking views across rolling hills.
Llety Cariad
Montgomery - Powys
Sleeps 6
Spoil yourself at this magnificent, architect-designed holiday cottage with a hot tub and far-reaching views of rolling countryside in the heart of rural Montgomeryshire.
Longleat Deer Keeper's House
Warminster - Wiltshire
Sleeps 6
This beautiful Grade II listed property sits in the heart of Longleat Safari Park and offers a cosy, opulent home for groups of up to six.
Ty Pandy
Rowen - Gwynedd
Sleeps 10
Gorgeous old stone cottage, with a hot tub and an outdoor kitchen, made from a former working mill offering large groups a peaceful retreat in Snowdonia.
Pods, huts & boats
The very best and most unique glamping properties, just perfect for summer - see our full glamping collection.
Red Kite Conkers
Newbridge-on-Wye - Powys
2 per pod
These fully sustainable conkers can be found nestled in the grounds of a private conservation estate in gorgeous Mid-Wales.
Heartwood at Honeydown
Hatherleigh - Devon
2 + 2 children
Cosy wooden dome hidden away in fairytale woodland in the heart of Devon, perfect for couples looking for a peaceful escape surrounded by nature.
Oaklands Glamping - Luxury Safari Tents
Welshpool - Powys
2 adults
Grown up chic safari tents that are just waiting to be discovered in the stunning wilds of Mid-Wales.
The Carriages Ely
Wayhead Coveney - Cambridgeshire
2 per carriage
Relax in the perfect couples getaway at one of two luxury converted train carriages with private hot tub nestled in the heart of Cambridgeshire.
Riverdale Shepherds Huts
Ripon - North Yorkshire
2 per hut
Four stunning shepherd's huts with outdoor baths and incredible views, close to the River Ure in North Yorkshire.
The Woodland Boat
Thetford - Norfolk
Sleeps 2
Restored boat in rural Norfolk offering a unique glamping stay with a secluded hot tub and peaceful woodland setting.
Eco Retreats Forest Retreat
Machynlleth - Powys
2-4
Stunning, remote forest retreat in Powys with cosy yurts each with private outdoor wood-fired bath - relax by the river or under the stars...
Birdholme Glamping
Nottinghamshire
Lodges sleeping 4 adults & 2 kids
Enjoy a luxury glamping experience complete with a private hot tub - set among woodland and meadows in Nottinghamshire at Birdholme Glamping.
The Lady of the Twizzle
Walton-on-the-Naze - Essex
Sleeps 14
A floating maritme retreat with its own private quay, complete with a bubbling outdoor hot tub and a luxurious interior.