Unusual places to stay holidays
Tours & holidays in 2017 & 2018
We are just finding your
dream holiday!
dream holiday!
96 Unusual places to stay holidays found
Transylvania holiday accommodation
Stay at a Count's guesthouse
From 49 to 118 per person per night
Accommodation
Sintra Natural Park accommodation in Portugal
Eco-friendly B&B, in Sintra Natural Park near lovely beaches
From 80 to 110 per room per night
Accommodation
Enjoy great walking holidays & beauty of amazing Atlantic coast & Sintra Natural Park, mild sunny, frost free climate. Country guesthouse, delicious vege/vegan breakfasts off beaten track Nov thru Feb stay 7 nights pay for 6 plus free bus pass.
Luxury yurt pod accommodation in Lanzarote, with eco car
Luxury large yurt, inc Hybrid car & airport transfers
From 2,100 to 2,730 per accommodation per week
Accommodation
Eco self catering accommodation in Yorkshire
Our cabin is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the countryside
From £350 per week (sleeps 2)
Accommodation
Beach holiday in Cirali, Turkey
Boutique beach bungalows with lots of rustic charm
From £290 to £360 7 days per week
Accommodation:
This beach holiday in Turkey is open between April to November
Devon eco lodge accommodation, England
Award winning lodges on a wildlife-rich Devon farm
From £250 to £730 per accommodation per week
Accommodation
Award winning Devon eco lodge, sleeps 4, now £50 off half term full week 21-28 Oct due to cancellation (book with code Nht50). Bikes, boats, campfire, dark skies, wildlife, scones on arrival. Explore northern Dartmoor and North Devon.
Kerala houseboat holiday, India
Cruise along the backwaters of Kerala
From £735 7 days ex flights
Tailor made
Tobago beach accommodation
15 beautiful accommodations in unique eco resort
From £95 to £270 per accommodation per night
Accommodation
Rural accommodation in Croatia, Vineyard Cottage
Unique stone eco cottage in vineyards of Dubrovnik Malvasija
From 59 to 99 per accommodation per night
Accommodation
Bali eco lodge bungalows in Indonesia
Eco bungalows in the mountains of Bali, Indonesia
From US $85 to US $210 per house per night
Accommodation
Houseboat holidays in Devon, England
Houseboats on private lake.
Fishing & superb wetland habitat
From £465 to £830 per week
Accommodation
Ayurvedic retreat in Sri Lanka
Ayurveda, Yoga & Wellness Retreat in Rural Sri Lanka
From US $110 to US $240 per person per night
Accommodation
Late availability for Nov - Feb
Cirali beach accommodation, Turkey
Luxurious beach bungalows on Cirali's stunning beach front
From £650 to £700 per person per week
Accommodation:
This beach accommodation in Turkey is open between April to November
Atlas Mountains accommodation nr Imlil, Morocco
Berber guesthouse in the mountains
From £30 to £40 per person per night
Accommodation
Sri Lanka eco lodge accommodation
Authentic Living in the Wild Camp, Experiential Eco Lodge
From US $123 to US $148 per person per night
Accommodation
Borneo ecolodge accommodation
Fantastic primate ecolodge in the Indonesian rainforest
From US $60 to US $160 per double room per night
Accommodation
Cochin homestay accommodation, India
Lakeside B&B near to Fort Cochin
From £40 to £70 per room per night
Accommodation
Eco lodge accommodation in Bali
Ecolodge situated in a conservation area
From US $60 per double room per night
Accommodation
Unusual rural accommodation in Sardinia
The first organic and eco-sustainable village in Sardinia
From 140 to 320 per accommodation per night
Accommodation
Cornwall converted railway carriage, England
Step back in time in our 1950's carriage
From £395 to £1,250 per accommodation per week
Accommodation
Unusual accommodation in Lanzarote, Canary Islands
360Ί views, ideal couples/single travellers, pick-up incl
From 665 to 910 per couple per week
Accommodation
Sami people winter holiday in Norway with ice hotel
Northern Lights, Igloo Hotel and dog sledding with the Sami
From £1,749 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can depart at any time throughout the year
Dordogne self catering cabin sleeping 4
Off-grid, off-beat self catering cabin
From 650 to 900 per week (sleeps 2-4)
Accommodation
Rainforest accommodation in Dominica
A small hotel set within mountain rainforest wilderness
From US $110 to US $130 per room per night
Accommodation
Komodo Dragon ecolodge in Flores
Small eco hotel for those wishing to visit Komodo National Park
From US $90 per double room per night
Accommodation
Cornwall railway carriage self catering, England
Two beautiful Victorian railway carriages in Cornwall
From £395 to £825 per cottage per week (sleeps 2-6)
Accommodation
Malaysia rainforest bungalows near Kuala Lumpur
A small orchard resort on the edge of the rainforest
From MYR400 to MYR1,100 per accommodation per night
Accommodation
Log cabin holiday in Finland, with activities
Experience cosy log cabins and exciting activities
From £995 to £1,255 4 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the winter to suit your requirements
Cave accommodation in Andalucia, Spain
Two traditional Spanish cave houses
From £400 to £600 per week
Accommodation
Luxury yurt accommodation in Lanzarote, Canary Islands
Eco yurt, beach setting, inc Hybrid Car & airport transfers
From 1,225 to 1,995 per week (sleeps 2-4)
Accommodation
From
80
per room per night
Its hard to choose from all the wonderful moments! The walks, the farmer's market, the tranquillity, the breakfast..... Just what was needed, such a peaceful location surrounded by a stunning landscape. (more)Vicki Lillicrap
The contrasts between historic and interesting but crowded Sintra, peaceful but no less fascinating places like the Convent Capuchos and glorious seas and sunsets at beautiful Agrada beach - all within easy reach of accommodation. (more)Margaret Welfare
The walks in the National Park were good, with fantastic views, and did start from the front door! The beaches were beautiful, with great surfing waves. (more)Charlotte Town
From
49
per person per night
the locale was wonderful - very peaceful and a beautiful peek into a different way of life. (more)Ilana Trachtenberg
The peace and tranquillity of this beautiful valley was stunning. All the staff and guides - particularly Gabo - were friendly and knowledgeable, and did their
utmost to make us feel comfortable and at home. Just fantastic, we would like to return to appreciate this special place at another time of year, probably spring or autumn. (more)Clio Whittaker
It was the perfect 'get away from it all' trip where you really felt like you were stepping back in time. The location, nature and wildlife were stunning and I particularly enjoyed meeting many different people staying at both the guesthouses. (more)Melanie Johnson
From
MYR400
per accommodation per night
Highlights were listening to the sounds of the jungle at dawn and dusk and certainly the guided jungle trek. Superb, if you are reading this then you have found the jungle retreat that you are looking for. (more)Chris Hutton
A truly unique location, and the ability to take the kids for a guided trek through a rainforest to a waterfall was a one of a kind adventure. It was a hugely successful and fulfilling stay. (more)Emma Shaw
Great pool and surroundings. Very environmentally friendly and conservation supported. Relaxing. (more)Graeme Hindhaugh
From
US $85
per house per night
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)Daphne Donkin
Most memorable was walking through the rice-fields... It was just great.
(more)Astrid Dello
From
1,225
per week (sleeps 2-4)
It is a wonderful place for a family holiday with small children and a great place to recharge your batteries. (more)Alison Brookes Day
Fabulously relaxing, beautiful island, relaxed yet very responsive hosts. A great experience...Great for kids with donkey rides, missions to collect eggs every day, and to hang out with other kids on the communal trampoline, pirate boat and playground.
(more)Michelle Levene
Most memorable were the rural location with an opportunity to see the landscape and vegetation. The space, both our private area around our yurt and outside where the kids were free to play on the trampoline and meet the chickens and donkey. The smallness of the resort and the uncrowded beach. The morning bike ride into the village for bread. (more)Roos Eisma
From
£400
per week
The stunning views from the cave-house and the peace and tranquillity there. The sense of history. The beautiful and varied geography. The friendly welcome from locals and the feeling that we found somewhere fascinating that the Spaniards come on holiday. (more)Fiona Armer
The holiday was a wonderful chance to explore a very interesting corner of Spain. Staying in the cave was wonderful and we would thoroughly recommend it. (more)Deborah Pole
WONDERFUL. Out first three generation family holiday in several years and it couldn't have been better. (more)Melissa Elliott
From
£350
per week (sleeps 2)
From
US $98
per person per night
Memorable parts?
I enjoyed every moment of my stay but being taught to dance Bachata by my
host family would have to be the highlight.
Tips?
If possible, ask to be placed at Dona Leila's house. She was the most
wonderful host - incredibly friendly, very patient with my basic Spanish and
an amazing cook.
Local benefits?
Definitely. I was immersed in the local small village community and the money from my homestay and other tours and activities was helping the locals sustain... (more)Elfie Burgess
From
65
per accommodation per night (sleeps 2)
There are many memorable parts to this holiday but a couple stand out for both my husband and myself. First was the night sky, sitting on the deck after sunset, listening to the crickets and frogs , while viewing the most beautiful night sky, full of stars...incredible... (more)Susan Hall
It was really special place that we'll never forget and it exceeded all our
expectations and we'd love to go back. Definitely rate it 10/10! Thank you. (more)Fflur Rees
Some of our lasting memories will be having our delicious breakfast looking down on the valley while our children fed the donkeys, ducks and dogs. We could not have asked for anything more. (more)Rachel Cavanagh
From
US $185
per room per night (sleeps 2)
Incredible - the lodge and its views over the mountains and forest were breathtaking and we had the most relaxing time. We will definitely be staying at the lodge again if we are ever back in Costa Rica. (more)Elfie Burgess
They create all their own electricity with a small hydro-turbine... virtually ALL the work done on this coffee plantation is by the owners and locals. They have many LONG TERM employees because they treat them very well, from what I saw and understood.
They are also re-foresting pasture land. Most of everything we ate was grown there except a few things they get from local farmers. (more)Korte Yeo
A fabulous situation , beautiful rooms, great service all round... We spent two weeks there and enjoyed every moment .Great thanks to the owners and their parents. (more)patrick heffron
From
£650
per person per week
Really excellent...The best thigs were the warm sea. the quiet. the beautiful mountains above the beach. Great food, reading books in the shade. (more)Sarah Gray
The beach, accommodations, food and friendly people were outstanding. (more)Joanne Albright
The absolute peace & tranquillity of the destination was the most memorable part of the holiday..Superb.
(more)Doris Monsell
From
£40
per room per night
We spent 3 weeks here,and loved every day of it. I can only discibe it as heaven.
3 weeks was not long enough. (more)Stanley Hammant
"Very good indeed. No fuss, no over ambitious expectations, just a beautiful place, kind people and time to chill. I can recommend it." (more)Gail Boardman
A wonderful retreat!! We had a couple of very relaxing days here... relaxing because there is nothing to do except chill and sigh at the beauty of it all. (more)Monica Aspell
From
US $60
per double room per night
This was an Eco lodge, which protects the local environment and employs local people, so a definite yes to benefitting local people, reducing environmental impacts and supporting conservation. (more)Julie Bruton-Seal
Re-invigorating and inspiring...Check out all the activities and make the most of them. (more)Rosemary Livingstone
Most memorable were swimming, reading, and relaxing by the pool at the resort. Taking a little trip to the beach and having a drink over looking the ocean. (more)Kate Birbilis
From
£95
per accommodation per night
There is a lot to do on the island but just relaxing and doing nothing was also lovely as the accommodation was very comfortable. (more)Penelope Robinson
Excellent, one of our best yet. (more)Lisa Williams
This is an amazing place to hang out and bond with those you love. Beautiful, relaxing and a place you will hope to return to. (more)JUDITH DOYLE
From
US $123
per person per night
Our stay was an absolute dream from start to finish. Kamal and the team made us feel so welcome and the food was superb. The most memorable part has to be the wildlife we saw. At the camp, and on our walks, we saw so many different birds as well as lizards, snakes and giant squirrels! (more)Nicola Round
I don΄t think that I've ever felt so relaxed. Staying in a simple (but clean and neat) hut in the jungle and listening to the sounds of birds and sometimes even elephants made me feel very, very, very happy and close to nature. (more)Camilla Berndtson
The whole experience of staying here was memorable, from the incredibly warm welcome through to the amazing food prepared by local staff on an open fire. (more)Rachel Morgans
From
£735
excluding flights
All of it. Every day was a new adventure. From the excellent food to the beautiful scenery and friendly helpful crew. (more)Fran Griffin
It was a wonderful holiday, and we would love to go back...The houseboat was run so professionally by Suresh and his team. Our room was spotless, the living accommodation at the front of the boat was comfortable and spacious, the food amazing (we were offered and enjoyed all manner of Keralan dishes) and plentiful, the staff genuinely friendly and helpful. (more)Fran Smart
Each place we visited was like a new holiday. Brilliantly put together, great choice of places to stay. And of course Kerala was amazing, and the food to die for. (more)Sarah Beard
From
£290
per week
From
£30
per person per night
Excellent. Both Douar Samra and Riad Samsara are wonderful places to stay. We were looked after and the food deserves a special mention. The arrival at Douar Samra in the evening to discover our candle lit room was magical. (more)evin dilber
We had the most wonderful time at douar samra, and the trekking was awesome. The hotel food is grown on site and cooked deliciously! (more)Martin Ross
Sitting on the rooftop listening to Berber life...10/10.
(more)Catherine Harris Hughes
From
US $110
per person per night
Memorable parts?
I spent the first week on the Plantation, having treatments (massages), eating
healthy, well cooked food, doing yoga and relaxing by the pool. In the second
week I ventured out on a couple of trips to see the turtles and the elephants.
The staff were warm and welcoming as were the other guests.
Tips?
Be prepared for the Ayurvedic diet, it is different and can take some getting
used to. Be prepared to feel awful on some days, detoxing can be hard, but it is
worth... (more)Jill Atkinson
From
£250
per accommodation per week
The setting of our accommodation was amazing. Absolutely amazing going to go again and will recommend it to lots of friends. (more)Amanda Smith
Seeing the voles playing in the meadow was the most memorable. (more)Linda Walker
The farm was fantastic for the kids, we have made lots of memories that we will treasure. Fantastic holiday and would definitely highly recommend. (more)Louise Hiron
From
59
per accommodation per night
Memorable parts?
The scenery. Peace and tranquility
Tips?
Not an awful lot to do, it was the perfect place to relax after Dubrovnik. We just sat and admired the view and drank wine in the evening watching the sunset. Can't use high power electrical devices like hairdryers - Phone chargers ok.
Local benefits?
Yes definitely. Solar powered electricity. Lots of local produce for sale.
Overall rating?
It was fantastic. After 12 days touring Croatia it was the perfect... (more)Kirsty Sullivan
From
545
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Staying in the Castello di Pavlone. It is a genuine medieval castle perched on a hill but it has all the comforts of home. There are various restaurants in the Castello and we had dinner on two nights and it was delicious. We also toured two other castles in the region and they were beautiful and amazing. The winery visit to Tenuta Roletto was also very memorable as our hosts were excellent and the wines were fabulous.
Tips?
Local benefits?
Our trip... (more)Merinda Northrop
From
£1,749
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
As we came out of the woodland and onto the frozen lake, the thrill of running a team of 8 huskies gave way to awe at the sheer magical beauty of the landscape. The trees were heavy with snow, everything was white, touched by the light of the low sun. I have never felt so alive.
Tips?
Don't skimp on the layers!
Although the Sami guides don't expect tips, we took some of our own produce (honey) to give as a thank you gift. This went down extremely well!
Norway is... (more)Matt McCabe
From
US $65
per double room per night
Memorable parts?
The 2 most exciting parts of my trip were the river boat trip where I got to see monkeys and birds close up and riding an elephant.
Tips?
Enjoy the rhythym and pace of life in Sumatra. Make the most of the hot middle of the day by resting up for your afternoon/ evening activities.
Local benefits?
This lodge is a beautiful, accomodating place to stay. The food is excellent and plentiful-- I even got to try durian fruit. The host and guides were knowledgable... (more)Deb Dench
From
US $12
per accommodation per night
Searching for whales, being greeted by dolphins, snorkelling above seahorses leave a warm fuzzy feeling inside. I feel truly privileged to have been a part of the ecolodge and Dominican way of life, even if it was just for 2 weeks. (more)Nicola Beldham
We had a wonderful time at the eco lodge in Dominica; I can't recommend this highly enough. It's beautiful, unspoiled, and absolutely perfect for families, and is a genuine example of positive interaction with the local community and environment. (more)Lee Jenkins
The whole trip was amazing the tree house, the family dinners, the fruit, the waterfalls. (more)Rachel Donahue
From
£100
per accommodation per night (sleeps 2)
Absolutely brilliant Rachel was a perfect host and I will return. (more)Gaynor Sharp
It was just incredible- I honestly, honestly mean that and I can be very hard to please! I will never forget it and have come home feeling more rested and content than I have ever been before. It was the best start to married life for us we could have possibly had. (more)Aoibheann Kelly
It was all memorable. We pretty much had the whole island to ourselves, total tranquility and relaxation. Rachael and the staff made the whole holiday unforgettable...10 out of 10. We have come back feeling completely relaxed. (more)Katherine Ford
From
650
per week (sleeps 2)
Excellent, a unique place to spend a week or so, totally relaxing, lovely people. (more)Rupert Green
Most memorable was the peace and tranquility, staying somewhere off grid. Different, enjoyable, relaxing, peaceful and fun. (more)Maria Masselis
The whole holiday was a relaxed and stress free experience beginning with travelling from the UK by train to the lovely surroundings and cosy cabin... It was a wonderful relaxed holiday, lovely setting, very friendly and helpful owners. (more)Birgitte Bruun
From
650
per week (sleeps 2-4)
Relaxing holiday in the middle of the countryside - birds, deer, catfish and siebenschlafer for neighbours - so pretty cool! (more)M Scott
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)Sally Cowburn
From
1,295
per accommodation per week
The most memorable part was watching my daughter see the stars for the first time! Zero light pollution! Also, I was so surprised by how much there was to do on the island. Nice to wake up each day and know it was going to be sunny and dry! (more)Angellique Sunter
We really enjoyed the boat trip to Isle Graciosa the operator organised it. We went on a RIB speed boat to get there, then went snorkelling, walking through the town and a beautiful lunch. (more)Michelle Christensen
Absolutely lovely. It is probably a huge cliche but seeing the children laughing and playing by themselves and with new friends meant I was more relaxed - it all just ticked over perfectly and resulted in a great holiday. (more)Kate Macnab
From
£45
per person per night
