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Unusual places to stay holidays

We've brought together a unique selection of unusual places to stay from across the globe. From tipis in Wales to tree houses in Thailand all our unusual accommodation owners are committed to supporting the local community and working to reduce the environmental impact of your stay.

unusual places to stay holidays
Yurt holiday in Andalucia
Stay in a mountain yurt hideaway in Andalucia, from £65 - £75 per double room per night
Eco self catering accommodation in Yorkshire
Cabin, from £260 - £290 per week (sleeps 2-3)
Ecuador ecolodge, Napo Wildlife Center
A luxurious eco-lodge, from US $865 (4 days) ex flights
Kerala homestay tour, India
Stay in homestays throughout Kerala, from £1156 (15 days) ex flights
Gambia holiday accommodation
9 large African huts all with en-suite facilities, from £60 per room per night
Luxury yurt accommodation in Lanzarote, Canary Islands
Luxury eco yurt in a beach setting including hybrid car, from €1085 - €1295 per week (sleeps 4)
Portugal Yurt holidays
B&B in a romantic Mongolian yurt in the mountains, from £65 - £120 per couple per night
Houseboat holidays in Devon, England
Traditional houseboats, from £385 - £750 per week (sleeps 4-6)
Kapawi Eco Lodge in Ecuador
Visit the Achuar tribe at Kapawi, Ecuador Amazon rainforest, from US $1420 (5 days) ex flights
Luxury accommodation in a castle, Monselice, Italy
Self catering & B&B accommodation in a castle, from €90 - €130 per room per night
Converted Monastry accommodation in Crete, Greece
Self catering replica monastery accommodation, from €122 - €162 per house per week (sleeps 6)
Pembrokeshire luxury barn accommodation in Wales
An unspoilt corner of Pembrokeshire, from £340 - £1365 per accommodation per week
Coorg homestays in Karnataka, India
Homestays in Coorg, close to Bangalorein in India, from £21 - £62 per room per night
Dominican Republic eco lodge accommodation
Located on the Puerto Plata-Santiago Panoramic Route, from US $35 per person per night
Chalalan ecolodge in Bolivia, Madidi National Park
Chalalan & the richest rain forest in the Amazon, from US $419 (5 days) ex flights
Christmas short break at the Icehotel, Sweden
An unforgettable Christmas at the Icehotel, Swedish Lapland, from £1303 (5 days) inc UK flights
Umbria hotel, 15th century country hotel, Italy
Modern comforts days gone by ambience, from €70 - €105 per double room per night
Icehotel holiday in Sweden
Experience the unique and simply magnificent ICEHOTEL, from £1093 (4 days) inc UK flights
Chalalan Ecolodge in Madidi National Park
One of the most diverse parts of the world, from US $390 (4 days) ex flights
Laguna Torca farmstay accommodation in Chile
Farmstay holiday on a Chilean farm beside Laguna Torca, from CLP70000 per villa per night (sleeps 4)
Dyfi Forest tipi & yurt accommodation, Wales
Luxury tipis and yurts deep in the Welsh mountains, from £195 - £369 per tipi for 2 nights (sleeps 2)
Northern Lights holiday in Swedish Lapland
A triathlon of Arctic activities and a night in the ICEHOTEL, from £1695 (5 days) inc UK flights
Ireland self catering eco cabins
Natural treatments in breathtaking surroundings in Ireland., from €450 - €750 per cabin per week (sleeps 4-6)
Northumberland self catering barn conversion, England
Barn conversion in Hadrian's Wall, from £265 - £505 per cottage per week (sleeps 5)

613 reviews for unusual places to stay holidays4 star overall rating

These full and frank independent unusual places to stay holidays reviews are from travellers who have booked directly through responsibletravel.com. They are not edited by us or any of the companies we work with. Find the real story, from real travellers below.

Laguna Torca farmstay accommodation in Chile
Our holiday was WONDERFUL, and we hope to go back someday. ..Soledad and Charles were incredible hosts. The surroundings were beautiful, the house was incredibly comfortable, and we enjoyed the serene nature all around us. (more)
From CLP70000 per villa per night (sleeps 4)
Bali eco bungalows in Indonesia
I hesitate to write this review for selfish reasons. Why? Because this holiday is so wonderful I'd rather keep it a secret! Situated on the southern slopes of Mt Batakaru in remotest Bali, this place is a pocket of paradise, far removed from the ravages of the 21st century. Having spent a week there I did not want to leave.  (more)
From US $85 - US $210 per house per night
Kerala homestay tour, India
Will never ever forget this paradise on earth, the people, the staff of CGH group of hotels. Best of of all the absolute jewel of a homestay at Dewalokam Resort... (more)
From £1156 excluding flights
Sintra Natural Park accommodation in Portugal
The most memorable parts were being able to catch public transport to most places with a toddler; the fantastic location of the guesthouse; and the great innkeepers & their fantastic hospitality. (more)
From €55 - €115 per room per night
Luxury yurt accommodation in Lanzarote, Canary Islands
Beautiful accommodation and right next to a lovely beach with great and unpretentious Spanish restaurants... Excellent. As good as we had hoped and will go back with our children next year who will also love it!  (more)
From €1085 - €1295 per week (sleeps 4)
Ecuador ecolodge, Napo Wildlife Center
The tapir emerged from the forest and remained at the clay lick drinking water for an extended period of time. Simply remarkable. (more)
From US $865 excluding flights
Cirali beach accommodation, Turkey
It's hard to say what the most memorable thing was but one memory that stands out is being served an absolutely delicious breakfast every day at a table with a perfect white table cloth surrounded by flowers, friendly hens and kittens - all right on the edge of a stunning beach! (more)
From £790 - £890 per accommodation per week
Transylvania holiday accommodation
The entire experience was an absolute blast. The kindness of the staff - the peaceful location - the delicious food - the interesting history of the place- the wonderful antique furniture - the eccentric fellow travellers.... If you are after a different kind of holiday where you can both relax and have a few adventures this is it. (more)
From €36 - €49 per person per night
Devon self catering accommodation, England
The most memorable part were the ...scones on arrival (they were the best I have ever tasted!), walking around the beautiful country side and the farm... (more)
From £200 - £595 per week (sleeps 4-8)
Houseboat holidays in Devon, England
Simply sitting back, enjoying the peace and tranquillity was the most memorable...We genuinely think we had very little impact on the environment. We spent money in local shops - although the nearby Waitrose was a temptation! (more)
From £385 - £750 per week (sleeps 4-6)
Eco self catering accommodation in Yorkshire
We loved the location of the straw bale cabin, right in the middle of a working farm, beautiful countryside all around. The only noises the sounds of the animals and birds. Bliss for get away from it all city dwellers. (more)
From £260 - £290 per week (sleeps 2-3)
Dordogne self catering cabin sleeping 4
Marks out of 10 - 10! Really enjoyed the set up of the cabin, very thoughtfully done with lots of information, loads of smashing little touches (loved the walkie talkies!) & fresh baked muffins as a welcome did it for me. The location was exquisite.  (more)
From €550 - €800 per week
Costa Rica eco lodge in a private reserve
We loved every aspect of this accommdation... We dream of returning soon. My daughter and I rank this accommodation as our best holiday ever. (more)
From US $190 - US $300 per couple per night
Northern Lights holiday in Swedish Lapland
We all had a fantastic time and have many wonderful memories. The service at the ice hotel was more than expected... It was one, if not the best holiday we have had. I would definitely book a holiday with you again and also do this type of holiday again. Thank you for all the help you have given us.  (more)
From £1695 including UK flights
Northern Lights and the Icehotel holiday, Sweden
The most memorable part was the dog sledding activity, as we harnessed the dogs and had a wonderful experience sledding with them through a blizzard in the Arctic wilderness. (more)
From £1495 including UK flights
Yurt holiday in Andalucia
This was our first visit to Spain, our visit stay in a yurt and it will not be the last. This holiday was more than what we expected it to be and we had an amazing adventure. (more)
From £65 - £75 per double room per night
Icehotel holiday in Sweden
Being in the Arctic environment was a truly memorable experience - the stillness, the frosted beauty of the landscape, the sense of awe at how Nature simply is as it is. Snowmobiling through the white and silver forest was both thrilling and humbling. (more)
From £1093 including UK flights
Christmas short break at the Icehotel, Sweden
All of it......was a fantastic way to spend Christmas with our 8 year old daughter. If I had to say one thing....I guess dog sledding on Christmas Day. (more)
From £1303 including UK flights
Cirali beach holiday, Turkey
At every state Ihsan and everyone else gave us the impression that serving us at all hours of the day and night was their pleasure. It was a delight.  (more)
From £690 - £790 excluding flights
Beach holiday in Cirali, Turkey
We thought the service was excellent. We loved the laid back attitude...On a few evenings we had dinner on the beach with a fire underneath the beautiful starry sky which we thought was quite special. (more)
From £690 - £790 excluding flights

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5 stars
I am reborn! Simply the best holiday I have ever been on
4 stars
Some great stories to tell the grandchildren. Would recommend to a friend
3 stars
Very enjoyable
2 stars
It was OK
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A bit disappointing really
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