Unusual Places to stay by water

Prices from £225/night

House of Round 1-2

Special eco roundhouse with raised deck for treehouse feel, private hot tub & lots of woodland to explore.

Devon, England

Prices from £90/night

Elham Granary 1-2

Converted granary offers a romantic and peaceful stay for couples looking for time to reconnect. Set in the Kent Downs near Elham.

Kent, England

Prices from £250/night

Sula Lightship 1-4

The only Lightship stay in the UK for a luxury experience on the water at Gloucester, with outdoor deck.

Gloucestershire, England

Prices from £195/night

Wee Tree Howf 1-2

Romantic getaway with wood-burning stoves + star gazing window. Individual, unique and private, near Dunblane.

Perthshire and Kinross, Scotland

Prices from £200/night

Trunkquillity Treehouse 1-4

Top quality lakeside treehouse with HOT TUB for self-catering. Nr Hereford, views to the Brecon Beacons. Romantic for 2, but can add 2 kids + dog.

Herefordshire, England

Prices from £350/night

Temptation II 1-4

Stay on a 60ft Classic Motor Yacht in Southampton. Book 1 or 2 ensuite bedrooms for up to 4 guests. Hot Tub onboard!

Hampshire, England

Prices from £200/night

Owl Lodge at the Canal 1-2

Beautiful lodge with private hot tub offers a romantic and luxurious adult only break near Gainsborough. Add sauna or treatments to your stay.

South Yorkshire, England

Prices from £92/night

Long Barrow Windmill 1-4

A secluded windmill tower close to Torbay's beaches and with views to Dartmoor. No near neighbours!

Devon, England

Prices from £110/night

The Rising Sun 1-2

Quirky house inspired by nature, with warm decor and outside bathtub perfect for gazing at the stars, near Hay-on-Wye.

Herefordshire, England

Prices from £107/night

Duckling Log Cabin 1-4

Log cabin with hot tub + lake views from its lounge and terrace offers a romantic rural break for a couple between the Mendip + Quantock Hills.

Somerset, England

Prices from £110/night

Finding Inspiration 1-3

Floating pod in Brixham Marina offers a romantic stay on south Devon coast near cafe's, restaurants and shops. Fabulous views, free wifi and parking.

Devon, England

Prices from £104/night

Cynefin Roundhouse 1-2

Gorgeous roundhouse with roll top bath near Bude, within easy reach of North Cornwall's sandy beaches & coastal paths.

Cornwall, England

Prices from £88/night

Butterfly Log Cabin 1-4

Log cabin with lakeside location close to the north Somerset coast line near Burnham on Sea offers a rural retreat for couples or a family.

Somerset, England

Prices from £210/night

Boutique Toasty Tipi 1-2

Enchanted woodland for romance in a tipi with jacuzzi jet hot tub + outdoor living area. Located at a polo club in Southam with restaurant.

Warwickshire, England

Prices from £150/night

Boavista at Jackdaw Quarry 2-6

Modern cottage with hot tub and views over Jackdaw Quarry offers a rural retreat near Morecambe.

Lancashire, England

Prices from £130/night

Alde Barn 1-2

Gorgeous cottage with private hot tub and garden offers a great rural base to explore the Suffolk coastline.

Suffolk, England

Prices from £107/night

Vigilance, Maritime Suites 1-2

A stunning second floor luxury suite within an historic building that overlooks Brixham's harbour and marina.

Devon, England

Prices from £150/night

Orwell Barn 1-2

Spacious cottage with private hot tub and garden offers a great rural base to explore the Suffolk coastline. Dogs welcome.

Suffolk, England

Prices from £110/night

Jetstream 1-4

Fabulous converted plane sleeps up to 4 guests for a stay with a difference. Near Skegness!

Lincolnshire, England

Prices from £145/night

Foss Pod 1-4

Stay close to the North York Moors and Northallerton in a luxury pod with private hot tub and fire pit in a beautiful setting.

North Yorkshire, England

Prices from £110/night

The Scriptorium Apartments 1-2

Two apartments for 2 at a restored Abbey at Loch Ness, with use of club lounge, pool with sauna & steam room. 1 has garden / courtyard.

Highland, Scotland

Prices from £50/night

The Old Church of Urquhart 1-13

A former church converted into B&B or self catering apartment stays - close to the Grampian Highlands & the sea at the Moray Firth.

Moray, Scotland

Prices from £125/night

Dragonfly Log Cabin 1-6

Great family size log cabin with private hot tub near Burnham-on-Sea and the north Somerset coastline.

Somerset, England

Prices from £145/night

Topping Pod 1-4

Beautiful pod with private hot tub, fire pit and views over the open fields and North York Moors and a short drive from Northallerton.

North Yorkshire, England

Prices from £120/night

Hutty Over the Valley 1-3

A great combination of a shepherd's hut and a wagon, with outdoor whisky barrel soak, offers a quirky stay near Hay-on-Wye.

Herefordshire, England

Prices from £85/night

Wheelhouse 1-3

Unique boat conversion near the coast of Fraserburgh and harbour where Peaky Blinders was filmed offers a tranquil stay for couples or families.

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Prices from £75/night

Mill Farm Shepherds Hut 1-2

Stylish and cosy shepherd's hut for 2 in Skipsea, just a short walk from the sea. Closed in winter.

East Yorkshire, England

Prices from £99/night

The Old Oak 1-2

A wooden pod for 2 offers unique accommodation, a new design & concept with oak panelling and quirky features.

Somerset, England

Prices from £190/night

Toasty Tipi Treat 1-2

Romantic tipi for 2 with hot tub, hidden in woodland on the Dallas Burston Polo Club Estate in Southam. Gastro pub on site.

Warwickshire, England

Prices from £220/night

The Chilterns View 1-2

Secluded luxury private lodges on farmland each with private hot tubs. Plus Safari tent for 10! Views over fields near Henley.

Oxfordshire, England

Prices from £435/night

Little North Field 6-15

Enjoy a group stay with family and friends at this safari tent site near the Nidderdale Area of Natural Beauty.

North Yorkshire, England

Prices from £105/night

Kings Quay 2-6

An exceptional three bedroom home overlooking Brixham Harbour and Marina, with fabulous outside terrace.

Devon, England

Prices from £154/night

Waterview House 2-8

An immaculate waterside period property in Kingswear with a large rooftop terrace and spectacular views.

Devon, England

Prices from £2,019/night

Absolute Pleasure Yacht 2-10

This luxury yacht offers overnight stays for up to 10 guests and is ideally situated opposite the O2 arena. EXCLUSIVE HIRE ONLY.

Greater London, England

Prices from £98/night

YE37 1-4

Historic boat for a couple or small family with surprisingly spacious interior. Located near Thorpe Park. Self-drive day boat included for 90 minutes with 2...

Surrey, England

Prices from £65/night

High Seas Hideaways 1-13

Wooden pods with sea views offer affordable accommodation for families and friends near Fraserburgh.

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Prices from £112/night

Kingfisher Log Cabin 1-6

Hand built log cabin with private hot tub and riverside location on farmland near Weston-super-Mare. Add activities!

Somerset, England

Prices from £145/night

Hedgehog Hideaway 1-5

Stay in a safari tent with en-suite facilities on a small site on the edge of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales near Ripon.

North Yorkshire, England

Prices from £145/night

Foxes Den 1-5

Relax in a fabulous safari tent on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales near Ripon. Pub within walking distance!

North Yorkshire, England

Prices from £107/night

The Old Dairy 1-7

Lovely pet-friendly home with original features in the iconic North Cornwall village of Port Isaac, famed for the Doc Martin TV series.

Cornwall, England

Prices from £140/night

Okeltor Boathouse 1-4

An 18th century granary converted for a unique waterside stay with its own quay, in Calstock.

Cornwall, England

Prices from £110/night

Clifton Lodge 1-4

A beautiful two bedroom lodge with private hot tub and a wonderful lakeside position near Combe Martin.

Devon, England

Prices from £145/night

Joan, Lady of Wales Shepherd's Hut 1-2

Gorgeous shepherd's hut with lakeside location offers a romantic rural retreat for adults only near Pwllheli.

Gwynedd, Wales

Prices from £99/night

Bunkhouse at Caledonian Cabins 1-4

Handcrafted bunkhouse for up to 4 on the edge of Loch Garry. Enjoy use of the new boathouse and canoe, this one seating 4 people!

Highland, Scotland

Prices from £112/night

Otters Bank Log Cabin 1-6

Hand built log cabin with private hot tub + a riverside location offers a great base to explore this beautiful area near Weston-super-Mare.

Somerset, England

Prices from £130/night

Summer Howf 1-2

Romantic garden house getaway with outdoor kitchen area and in a beautiful rural setting near Dunblane.

Perthshire and Kinross, Scotland

Prices from £170/night

1 The Old Signal House 2-6

Situated on the Rame Peninsula, once lighthouse keeper's cottage, and with seaviews - a uniquely positioned in a wonderful coastal retreat.

Cornwall, England

Prices from £100/night

Riverside Lodge 2-6

Stunning waterside location for this 2 bedroom lodge for 4, with glamping pod for 2 more. Children 10+. Set within the New Forest National Park.

Hampshire, England

Prices from £120/night

Otter House 1-4

Fabulous wooden hut with a feature circular window has a loch side location close to the coast at Fraserburgh.

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Prices from £154/night

Plum & Custard MKl 1-6

Unique railway carriage accommodation set in a working steam railway station nestled at Northiam. Great for a family, or 2 couples - can sleep up to 6.

East Sussex, England

Prices from £70/night

6 At the Beach 1-4

Contemporary beach side apartment with large terrace for enjoying the stunning sea views at Torcross.

Devon, England

Prices from £120/night

The Owl Nest 1-4

Raised woodland cabin offers rural getaway plus option to add birds of prey experience, near Lostwithiel.

Cornwall, England

Prices from £129/night

Bertram's Hotel 2-5

Red London bus with Agatha Christie theme - a quirky stay with access to hot tub for guests. Sleeps up to 5 guests, near Hartland.

Devon, England

Prices from £64/night

Harvest Moon Yurt at Walcot Hall 1-3

Gorgeous lakeside yurt set on the rural Walcot Hall Estate offers an off grid romantic retreat or a break for a small family near Bishop's Castle.

Shropshire, England

Prices from £85/night

Harbour Hideaway 1-2

Contemporary luxury pod for 2 with hot tub, located just a few metres from Newlyn's pretty harbour.

Cornwall, England

Prices from £161/night

Inner Visions Dunes 1-4

Perfect Cornish holiday cottage, with surf and dune, Hayle & St Ives on the doorstep. Relax in a stylish open plan space with hot tub through large patio do...

Cornwall, England

Prices from £105/night

Miller's Huts Dorset 1-4

Treat yourself to some well deserved rest and relaxation at these gorgeous millpond-side huts near Shaftesbury. Book 1 or both huts. Breakfast basket includ...

Dorset, England

Prices from £154/night

Cedar Lodge, Exeter 1-2

Modern lodge with private hot tub and lakeside views offers as romantic retreat, in a tranquil woodland setting near Exeter.

Devon, England

Prices from £200/night

Swan Lodge 1-2

Beautiful waterside location for a romantic lodge stay with private hot tub near Gainsborough. Every little detail thought of for a special break.

South Yorkshire, England

Prices from £200/night

Velvet Morning 1-4

An unusual and fun way to discover Central London with a stay on this beautifully refurbished and comfortable 57 ft narrowboat. Moored in Little Venice.

Greater London, England

Prices from £70/night

Still Waters & Green Pastures 1-4

Take in the seaview from this shepherd's hut for 2 near Llanelli. Add a second hut for more guests.

Carmarthenshire, Wales

Prices from £177/night

Stone Barn 2-6

A converted Barn oozing quality and style with a hot tub in Minehead.

Somerset, England

Prices from £200/night

Kingfisher Lodge, Exeter 1-4

A luxury lodge for 2-4 has private hot tub on a 6 acre landscaped woodland with lake but close to the city of Exeter. One dog welcome.

Devon, England

Prices from £130/night

Oyster 1-2

Romantic getaway on the Kingsbridge Estuary. Enjoy a peaceful and relaxing stay with the one you love. Closed in winter.

Devon, England

Prices from £89/night

Atlantic Surf Pods 1-4

Luxurious and spacious eco-pods with lots of outside space to enjoy set on farmland close to beaches in Bude.

Cornwall, England

Prices from £80/night

Coastal Carriage 1-3

Off grid train carriage on rural farmland with coastal views near Fraserburgh offers a romantic retreat for couples looking to reconnect.

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Prices from £168/night

Woodfarm House 1-2

Beautiful 15th century cottage with hot tub, exposed wooden beams and inglenook fireplace offers romance near Stowmarket. Dogs welcome!

Suffolk, England

Prices from £100/night

Toasty Bell Tent Village 1-24

Six bell tents offer couples and families the chance to enjoy a close-to-nature getaway on the Dallas Burston Polo Club Estate, Southam. Gastro pub on site.

Warwickshire, England

Prices from £64/night

11 At the Beach 1-4

Stylish beach side apartment with stunning sea views offers a great base for exploring the South Devon coastline at Torcross.

Devon, England

Prices from £149/night

The Cowshed, Brent Knoll 2-6

A converted farm building now offers a stylish interior for guests to enjoy, plus outdoor seating, garden and hot tub. Close to Wells & Glastonbury.

Somerset, England

Prices from £90/night

Seaspray Log Cabin 1-4

Private log cabin perched on the cliff above Portholland. The perfect escape with only the sounds of the waves & birds, sleeps couple or 2+2.

Cornwall, England

Prices from £230/night

The Cru Houseboats 2-6

2 luxurious widebeam canal boats for exclusive use bed and breakfast stay in Bath.. Dogs welcome.

Somerset, England

Prices from £120/night

The Wee Bothy 1-4

Well designed wooden bothy, great for couples or families located on the famous NC500, close to the Cromarty Firth.

Highland, Scotland

Prices from £85/night

ICI Salt Van 1-3

Historic Salt Van set at Northiam steam railway station offers a quirky stay in the beautiful High Weald area of natural beauty.

East Sussex, England

Prices from £161/night

Ryb by the Sea 1-10

A wonderfully positioned refurbished period cottage in the heart of St Ives.

Cornwall, England

Prices from £100/night

Robin the Shepherds Hut 1-2

Secluded shepherd's hut with wood fired Hot Tub offers a romantic break for 2 in a rural location. Many thoughtful details to create a great break.

Staffordshire, England

Prices from £161/night

Salt Life 2-4

A beautiful eco home on the edge of a nature reserve, with a private garden and hot tub near Hayle.

Cornwall, England

Prices from £118/night

Tantalising Thames Temptress 2-6

Classic heated motor Yacht next to Thorpe Park, ideal for those wanting private cabins. 90 minute self-drive day boat included with a stay or 2 or more nigh...

Hampshire, England

Prices from £80/night

Raven's Retreat 1-3

Good value stay at a shepherd's hut near Caersws in a beautiful valley. A unique glamping experience for 2 (plus 1 child 8 or over) - and perfect for yo...

Powys, Wales

Prices from £115/night

Birdcage Cottage 2-4

Stay in this homely cottage with seaside feel for up to 4 guests in the village of Kingsand, just a short stroll from the beach.

Cornwall, England

Prices from £159/night

Mariners Cottage 1-4

A beautifully refurbished 18th Century fisherman's cottage with sea views in Mousehole, Cornwall.

Cornwall, England

Prices from £225/night

The Merry Harriers 1-3

Luxury shepherds hut for 2 (plus child) with ensuite facilities in the grounds of a traditional inn near the town of Godalming. Add llama trekking or gin ta...

Surrey, England

Prices from £99/night

Blueberry Glamping Pod 1-4

Blueberry Pod offers a unique glamping pod stay for up to 4 guests in the Somerset Shire near Burnham-on-Sea.

Somerset, England

Prices from £99/night

Cranberry Glamping Pod 1-4

Stay in a pod in farmland and enjoy all the facilities on offer whilst being just 1 hour from Bath.

Somerset, England

Prices from £99/night

Elderberry Glamping Pod 1-4

Glamping pod with lake views, including all the luxuries of home and access to fantastic facilities. Close to Burnham on Sea.

Somerset, England

Prices from £127/night

Wayfarer Bell Tent 1-4

Bohemian bell tent set in 21 acres of lakes, gardens and forest, just 2hrs from London. Magical atmosphere and great restaurant on site.

Norfolk, England

Prices from £142/night

Gwithian Lookout 1-5

Luxury beach house with direct access to the sandy dunes at Godrevy Beach.

Cornwall, England

Prices from £145/night

Owls Hollow 1-5

Luxurious en-suite safari tent stay on a family run site on the edge of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. Near Ripon.

North Yorkshire, England

Prices from £82/night

Muntham Garden Apartment 1-3

Gorgeous ground floor apartment set within a villa in Torquay offers a great base for exploring this beautiful area.

Devon, England

Prices from £250/night

Serenity Cube 1-4

Modern cube accommodation with cinema experience and hot tub for a luxury stay. Rural location with lake, not from the coast.

Devon, England

Prices from £130/night

Ty Cwch Cabin 3 1-4

Converted shipping container with bunk accommodation with shared facilities. Just a short stroll to the beach, great for those who enjoy watersports near Ne...

Ceredigion, Wales

Prices from £121/night

Ocean View 1-8

An utterly gorgeous four bedroom maisonette situated within a short stroll of Fistral Beach in Newquay.

Cornwall, England

Prices from £140/night

Weavers Yurt 1-4

Gorgeous yurt with woodland + riverside location comes with a sauna, outdoor + indoor shower and firepit on the edge of the Blackdown Hills AONB.

Devon, England

Prices from £140/night

Beehive Yurt 1-6

Spacious yurt with interior dining area and en-suite shower room offers a great stay close to the coast at Fraserburgh.

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Prices from £100/night

Mosedale End Farm Glamping 1-4

Charming family friendly glamping pod set on a working farm in the beautiful Cumbria countryside.

Cumbria, England

Prices from £182/night

Woodside Bay Treehouse & Lodge Retreat 1-2

Spectacular Treehouse, or lodges, hidden within idyllic woodland on the North shores. Private hot tubs, restaurants + spa facilities.

Isle of Wight, England

Prices from £107/night

Woody Safari Tents with Hot Tub 2-4

Safari tents, perfect for couples or families, each with private hot tub close to the coast at Abersoch! Closed in winter.

Gwynedd, Wales

Chewton Glen & Treehouses 1-8

A real treat! High budget New Forest hotel with spa offers luxury rooms, elegant suites and popular treehouse suites with hot tubs.

Hampshire, England

Prices from £280/night

Woodpecker Treehouse 1-5

Stunning secluded treehouse with hot tub near Totnes. Bring your dog along too!

Devon, England