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Best Stays on a Budget
Published 6th February 2023
Smart, stylish and affordable, these Coolstays offer luxury for less. Choose from snug glamping pods, lake-side cabins, eco-cottages, shepherd's huts and cosy yurts - all kicking off at well under £100 a night.
See our full collection of Coolstays on a budget. Affordable escapes
The Pod
Tywyn - Snowdonia
Sleeps 3
Spend romantic weekends at The Pod - a cosy bolthole with stunning sea views, located beside the Welsh coast in Snowdonia.
Cabin on the Lake
Machynlleth - Powys
Sleeps 2
Head back into nature at the Cabin on the Lake, a name which could not be more perfectly suited to this private getaway in the Welsh countryside.
Cosy Retreats
Hay on Wye - Herefordshire
Sleeps Apartments sleeping 2 and 4
A trio of beautifully renovated apartments, stylishly combining the modern and the traditional, in the literary town of Hay-on-Wye.
Great Langdale Glamping
Great Langdale - Lake District
Sleeps Pods sleeing 2 + 2 kids
A luxury handcrafted glamping pod in the heart of the Lake District, complete with underfloor heating, wood-fired hot tub, log-burner and spectacular views.
The Lodge at Duffus Estate
Elgin - Moray
Sleeps 3
Picturesque and cosy lodge nestled by the gates of Duffus Estate in Elgin, Scotland, just minutes from a stunning beach.
The Hideaways
West Pennard - Somerset
Sleeps 2
A hand-picked selection of unusual accommodation, tucked away in rural Somerset. The perfect countryside escape for couples, families or friends.
Casa Mimosa
Vejer de la Frontera - Cádiz
Sleeps 2 +2 kids
Contemporary holiday home surrounded by nature and with spectacular views in southern Spain, perfect for couples or families.
Tiny Cottage in Lewes
Lewes - East Sussex
Sleeps 4
Gorgeous little cottage with plenty of character in the heart of the vibrant town of Lewes, perfect for couples or family trips.
Kudhva
Tintagel - Cornwall
Sleeps 2
Truly unique accommodation set among the treetops - awake to the sound of birds, swim in the reservoir or relax in the meadow.
Beudy Bach
Lampeter - Ceredigion
Sleeps 3
The perfect romantic getaway with a log burner and hot tub in the wilds of West Wales.
The Bullpen
Truro - Cornwall
Sleeps 2
A fabulous barn, tucked away in rural Cornwall, with fantastic countryside views.
The Forge
Lyonshall - Herefordshire
Sleeps 3
This lovingly restored forge is the perfect romantic retreat set in 700 acres on a stunning historic landholding in Herefordshire
Hare's Form at Hush Hush Glamping
Presteigne - Powys
Sleeps 2
Charming, comfy and cosy wooden pod for two adults (18 years +) on a 90 acre farm in Mid-Wales with inspiring views of the Radnor Valley.
Diddylake Shepherds Hut
Liskeard - Cornwall
Sleeps 2
Tranquil shepherd’s hut retreat on Cornwall’s Bodmin Moor - A unique opportunity to stay in a breathtaking location, a world away from anything.
Treshnish Shepherds Hut
Isle of Mull - Argyll
Sleeps 2
Set amongst the breathtaking backdrop of the Isle of Mull, this self-catering shepherd’s hut boasts stunning sea views and makes the perfect rural retreat.
Graig Wen Glamping
Arthog - Gwynedd
Sleeps 2-5 per unit
A glamper's paradise for those wanting to get away from it all - gloriously located overlooking the Mawddach Estuary in Snowdonia National Park.
Cuddfan Bach
Welshpool - Powys
Sleeps 4
A luxurious bell tent with its own outdoor kitchen and eco toilet, Cudffan Bach provides a wonderful immersion in nature for up to four in Powys, Wales.
The Dilly
Llanfaelog - Anglesey
Sleeps 2
Charming shepherd’s hut for two near the Anglesey coast with its own wood-fired hot tub, perfect for a rural romantic escape.
Fisherman's Cabin
Busserolles - Dordogne
Sleeps 2-4
An inspirational, handcrafted cabin, hidden off the beaten track in the Dordogne
Cidermakers Cabin
South Molton - Devon
Sleeps 2
Secluded and romantic shepherd's hut, with beautiful design features and enviable views, close to Exmoor.
The Bunkhouse
Invergarry - Inverness-Shire
Sleeps 4
This rustic cabin is tucked away in the heart stopping scenery of the Scottish Highlands an offers groups of four a comfy, cosy place to stay.
Old Town Farm Cottages
Otterburn - Northumberland
Sleeps 4 per cottage
Two chic, country cottages on a small, working farm, with stunning views of Northumberland’s beautiful National Park…
Kingates Farm Shepherds Hut
Ventnor - Isle of Wight
Sleeps 2
This luxury, ensuite hut, has access to a private pool and is a short distance from the Isle of Wight's beautiful south coast.