Cosy church conversion for 4 in rural perthshire

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Christmas With a Twist

1st October 2025

The Tabernacle, Perthshire

You'll always remember a Christmas you spend somewhere fun.

This year ditch the usual fridge-to-sofa shuffle and change it up. Why not spend Christmas in a medieval style treehouse? Or how about a super-snug converted church?

Take a look at these 12 unique festive getaways - all still available for Christmas.

See our full collection of places available over Christmas.
Festive Coolstays

Ice House

Laide - Wester Ross

Sleeps 4

Super stylish home right on the coast in North West Scotland offering incredible, dramatic views and wonderful access to beautiful beaches.

Starling Treehouse at Nymetwood Treehouses

Crediton - Devon

2 +2 children

Retreat to Starling Treehouse, a romantic bolthole in Dartmoor with an outdoor copper bathtub.

The Water Shed

Bosham - West Sussex

Sleeps 10

Spectacular eco home by the coast in West Sussex, as featured on Grand Designs, with wild swimming pond, hot tub, sauna, tennis court and huge social spaces.

The Harpy Houseboat

Tower Bridge - London

8 adults + 2

An historic London floating home with the postcard view of Tower Bridge - The Harpy is like no houseboat you’ve ever seen!

Eilean Sionnach Lighthouse Cottage

Isleornsay - Sleat

Sleeps 8

Extraordinary four bedroom coastal home off Skye, with access to a private beach and four bedrooms, on its own island.

Philham Water Cottage

Hartland - North Devon

2 (plus 2 at a pinch)

A thatched cottage straight out of a fairy tale hidden beside a babbling brook just two miles from the wild rugged coast of north Devon

Skoolie Stays

Pulborough - West Sussex

Sleeps 4

Off-grid glamping in a converted American school bus near the South Downs with a wood-fired hot tub, firepit and hammocks.

Journeyman

Bromyard - Herefordshire

Sleeps 8

Gorgeous cabin in an ancient wood with two alfresco baths, a movie projector and a private deck, offering families and friends a peaceful stay.

The Boathouse

Totnes - Devon

Sleeps 4

Incredible stay perched on the scenic banks of the River Dart in Devon offering cosy comfort and incredible views across the water.

Oolert at Rhiw Wood Treehouses

Llandrindod Wells - Powys

Sleeps 7

Gorgeous treehouse for seven with incredible views and a private hot tub in a tranquil Powys setting.

The Tabernacle

Aberfeldy - Perth and Kinross

Sleeps 4

Unique, remote and beautiful dwelling with a wood burner, fire pit, hot tub and stunning views of Tay Valley in Aberfeldy, Scotland.

King Arthur's Willow Tree House

Devizes - Wiltshire

Sleeps 6

Escape into the Wiltshire countryside at the King Arthur's Willow Tree House complete with whirlpool bath, rainfall shower and panoramic views across the meadows.

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