Unusual holiday homes (4666)
Looking for something outrageously different for your next holiday? Then take a look at these holiday castles, windmills, yurts and manor houses that are all available for you to book and make your holiday an extraordinary one.
And there’s plenty to choose from: you could set your loved one's heart racing with a fairy-tale break to a French chateau or rent a houseboat in Amsterdam with your pals. Or how about escaping to a cosy log cabin in the mountains, or going glamping on a yurt holiday in Devon or Cornwall.
If stunning and unusual architecture is for you, rent a regal castle in the Scottish Highlands, a quirky lighthouse by the sea or return to a bygone age on a windmill holiday in Greece.
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- Riad (330)
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4,666 Holiday homes
Plane Castle - Airth castle sleeps 18
Falkirk District / Airth
6 18 Min stay varies
- 6 bedrooms
- Sleeps 18
- Min stay varies
- Child friendly
- Ask about pets
- Private garden
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from £700 / night
The Cave. - Puncheston cave house sleeps 4
Pembrokeshire / Puncheston
1 4 2 nights min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 2 nights min
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
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from £35 / night
Tuckers Retreat Luxury glamping w Private Jacuzzi - Canungra tented camp sleeps 4
Scenic Rim / Canungra
2 4 2 nights min
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 2 nights min
- Private garden
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from £142 / night
Segrwyd Mill Holiday Home - 4* Converted Mill - Bylchau watermill sleeps 4
Denbigh / Bylchau
2 4 Min stay varies
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- Min stay varies
- Nearest beach 20 km
- Child friendly
- Private garden
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from £70 / night
“amazing property with very helpful owners”
this was an amazing property with everything you could need supplied. the owners were lovely and very helpful. tea coffee and milk were supplied. there was also chocolates and flowers which made our a… More
“Relax and relax some more !”
Had a lovely stay at the Mill - we used it as a base to visit the area and do some walking. A short drive takes you to the Coast and lovely towns like Conwy or go inland to Snowdonia . Within an hou… More
Old St Johns Church - Gamblesby converted chapel sleeps 8
Penrith / Gamblesby
3 8 Min stay varies
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 8
- Min stay varies
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
- Private garden
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from £110 / night
“A fantastic & unusual holiday home.”
I had looked forward to this holiday for many months as I had never been to a church for a holiday before ! It was every thing I had imagined and more. The old church from 1868 built of red sandsto… More
“A wonderfully restored Church in a beautiful village - perfect, comfortable & relaxing, surrounded by beautiful scenery”
I visited Old St. John's Church over a weekend, visiting friends and family I haven't seen in a long time. We all travelled from different countries to spend a weekend together away from home/work. Th… More
“Hallejulah!”
We had a fantastic time at Old St John's Church. The property is not only beautiful and comfortable but well equipped and located. We did a fantastic 12 mile hike from the doorstep, taking in Hartsid… More
Lake District Ullswater Far Boathouse - Ullswater boathouse sleeps 2
Lake District / Ullswater
1 2 Min stay varies
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- Min stay varies
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Private garden
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from £180 / night
houseboat golden hind - Srinagar houseboat sleeps 6
Kashmir / Srinagar
3 6 1 night min
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 6
- 1 night min
- Child friendly
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from £9 / night
Forest Yurt near Bruges - Oostkamp yurt sleeps 6
West Flanders Province / Oostkamp
1 6 1 night min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 6
- 1 night min
- Suitable for children age 5+
- Ask about pets
- Private garden
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from £65 / night
Old Dairy Shepherds Hut - Broadway shepherds hut sleeps 2
Cotswolds / Broadway
1 2 2 nights min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 2 nights min
- Pet friendly
- Private garden
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from £70 / night
“Perfect getaway”
Lovely, quirky little hut with everything you need. My girlfriend and I had an excellent weekend exploring the local villages and walking in the hills. There's a folder with local walks and its locate… More
“Perfect weekend getaway”
At first was sceptical about the size, but the Shepherd's Hut has everything you need and is perfect for a relaxing weekend away. The hot tub was amazing, be sure to take a dip on a starry night! … More
“The perfect,cozy, relaxing retreat”
We booked the hut for our first wedding anniversary treat and it was perfect! It was in the perfect location, close to Cotswolds towns but still secluded. What a peaceful place with wonderful surround… More
Rose's Cave - Oia cave house sleeps 4
Santorini / Oia
1 4 2 nights min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 2 nights min
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Ask owner if suitable for children
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from £108 / night
Bromo Executive - Probolinggo castle sleeps 4
East Java / Probolinggo
4 4 1 night min
- 4 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 1 night min
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from £70 / night
testing walkme walkthrough always - Semarang fort sleeps 14
Central Java / Semarang
16 14 1 night min
- 16 bedrooms
- Sleeps 14
- 1 night min
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from £12 / night
Mangalore Beach Resort - Mangalore boathouse sleeps 50
Karnataka / Mangalore
20 50 2 nights min
- 20 bedrooms
- Sleeps 50
- 2 nights min
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Swimming pool
- Child friendly
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from £31 / night
Hibiscus Beach Retreat - Kudat beach hut sleeps 4
Sabah / Kudat
1 4 1 night min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 night min
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Suitable for children age 5+
- Air conditioning
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from £125 / night
“Blissfully quiet and beautiful.”
If you want to get off the grid, and find somewhere truly beautiful away from the usual resorts full of people, then this is it. The chalet is simple yet comfortable, and the location and view are… More
“Great weekend”
Not going to say too much but we had a wonderful weekend staying at the beach hut/villa. the surroundings are amazing, the sea view is breathtaking. it is not often you can feel like you are in a 5 s… More
“Wish I could stay every weekend!”
Our stay at Hibiscus Beach retreat was the most relaxing weekend I have spent in Sabah. With about half a mile of beach to ourselves, not a tourist in sight and no other buildings in this bay, a perfe… More
Tidelands Boathouse on the waterfront - Combeinteignhead boathouse sleeps 2
Devon / Combeinteignhead
1 2 Min stay varies
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- Min stay varies
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Private garden
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from £100 / night
“Excellent accomodation in a peaceful setting”
We stayed at Tidelands for a short break, Liz was there to meet us when we arrived and showed us around the accommodation. The boathouse was excellent, very clean and with all the little extras that s… More
“Tidelands Boathouse meets all expectations and more!!”
The Boathouse is situated in the most beautiful location. I was looking to escape the "Rat Race" and this was the ideal location. The tranquility allowed me to unwind and relax completely. I would hig… More
“The perfect location for sailing”
Within minutes of arriving at the boathouse we realised that we had made the right choice. The location was beautiful and ideally situated for ease of access and yet providing a quiet rural location. … More
Houseboat Finland: Houseboat Comfort 32 m2/ 6 pers - Jyväskylä houseboat sleeps 6
Central Finland / Jyväskylä
2 6 2 nights min
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 6
- 2 nights min
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Child friendly
- Car not necessary
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from £194 / night
Stunning 1750's Converted Watermill on the River - Baston watermill sleeps 8
Lincolnshire / Baston
4 8 Min stay varies
- 4 bedrooms
- Sleeps 8
- Min stay varies
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
- Private garden
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from £150 / night
Cottage 2 - Siargao Island beach hut sleeps 2
Siargao Island / Siargao Island
1 2 1 night min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 night min
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Child friendly
- Car not necessary
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from £12 / night
“Best vacation I ever had”
After travelling to the Philippines for over 25 years I was looking for somewhere unique, untouched & relaxing. I found Bamboo Garden on the web & and Tom replied to my email immediately. As I flew … More
“Magical spot on the beach”
Tom and his delightful Pilippino Wife Liz, could not do enough to make our stay in this Siargo secret more enjoyable, ther is heaps to do here but we chose to chill out and wind down for 10 days away … More
Fairytale Castle: Private Lake, Pool, Gym & Cinema - Meslay-du-Maine castle sleeps 14
Mayenne / Meslay-du-Maine
6 14 Min stay varies
- 6 bedrooms
- Sleeps 14
- Min stay varies
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 150 km
- Swimming pool
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from £500 / night
The Ladakh Camp - Spangmik tented camp sleeps 50
Ladakh / Spangmik
20 50 1 night min
- 20 bedrooms
- Sleeps 50
- 1 night min
- Child friendly
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from £70 / night
Luxury Apartment in listed water mill dover kent - Dover watermill sleeps 3
Kent / Dover
1 3 2 nights min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 2 nights min
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 1 km
- Child friendly
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from £70 / night
“lovely apartment in Dover”
We stayed here over New Year with our 1 year old and absolutely adored the apartment. Our stay was made extra special by the personal touches and attention to detail throughout. Thank you very much.… More
Thank you !
“Extremely comfortable”
Really lovely apartment - light and bright and airy. Beautiful decorative accoutrements, very luxurious looking. We loved the massive corner bath, my son thought it was like a swimming pool! The sofa … More
I will go In search of a small step ladder for the bed ! Thank you for your positive review ! It's lovely to hear we have got something right ! Hope to see you again , take advantage of our return bookings special rates offer ! ( contact Mick ) : )
Beachside Retreat Tifnit Agadir - Ait Melloul beach hut sleeps 2
Agadir / Ait Melloul
1 2 1 night min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 night min
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Child friendly
- Ask about pets
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from £35 / night
Petit Payot Beach Hut - Ste Anne beach hut sleeps 4
Praslin Island / Ste Anne
2 4 5 nights min
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 5 nights min
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 0.2 km
- Child friendly
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from £131 / night
Narrowboat Puzzle - Ely houseboat sleeps 2
Cambridgeshire / Ely
1 2 2 nights min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 2 nights min
- Child friendly
- Car not necessary
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from £99 / night
The Landmark, Dundee Beach - Dundee Beach beach hut sleeps 8
Northern Territory / Dundee Beach
2 8 2 nights min
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 8
- 2 nights min
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Child friendly
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from £130 / night
Craufurdland Castle- Tower Hse - Kilmarnock castle sleeps 16
East Ayrshire / Kilmarnock
6 16 Min stay varies
- 6 bedrooms
- Sleeps 16
- Min stay varies
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 15 km
- Child friendly
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from £364 / night
APARTMENT IN A CASTLE NEAR ALBA - Coazzolo castle sleeps 4
Province of Asti / Coazzolo
2 4 2 nights min
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 2 nights min
- Swimming pool
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from £216 / night
Private Bush Camp - Amboseli - Amboseli Eco-system tented camp sleeps 8
Rift Valley Province / Amboseli Eco-system
3 8 Min stay varies
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 8
- Min stay varies
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
- Private garden
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from £74 / night
Red Sky Shepherd's Hut - Broadway shepherds hut sleeps 2
Cotswolds / Broadway
1 2 2 nights min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 2 nights min
- Pet friendly
- Private garden
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from £70 / night
“Fantastic couple of days”
What a lovely place. The Shepherds Hut is beautiful, it is small but perfectly adequate for two - it is also perfectly decked out, everything is excellent quality and it is spotlessly clean. It is s… More
So glad you enjoyed yourselves! Thank you for the lovely comments..
“Brilliant absolutely loved it”
2nd time in shepherds hut. Home from home for def, and the bed was so comfortable. Everything you need in that little space. Loved it managed walk to pub even though it was raining with our two dogs, … More
Glad you appreciated the bed! We loved your dogs too - look forward to welcoming you back in November! (and then hopefully for a wedding!)
Lake Shkodra Resort Bell Tent - Shkoder tented camp sleeps 2
Shkoder County / Shkoder
1 2 1 night min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 night min
- Child friendly
- Private garden
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from £21 / night
Halong Paloma Cruise - Halong Bay houseboat sleeps 46
Quang Ninh Province / Halong Bay
20 46 1 night min
- 20 bedrooms
- Sleeps 46
- 1 night min
- Child friendly
- Air conditioning
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from £189 / night
Boat House at Alleppey Kerala India - Kumarakom boathouse sleeps 4
Kerala / Kumarakom
2 4 1 night min
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 1 night min
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 7 km
- Child friendly
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from £113 / night
Tigh Bata, Carnach, Waternish, Isle of Skye - Waternish boathouse sleeps 8
Isle of Skye / Waternish
4 8 Min stay varies
- 4 bedrooms
- Sleeps 8
- Min stay varies
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
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from £115 / night
The Old Kirk - Dalguise converted chapel sleeps 9
Perth and Kinross / Dalguise
4 9 Min stay varies
- 4 bedrooms
- Sleeps 9
- Min stay varies
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
- Private garden
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from £150 / night
“Lovely spacious house in a fantastic location with great facilities for children”
We had a lovely relaxing week in a great location. We rented the property as two families with four small children and a dog. There was plenty of space both inside and out for children to run around w… More
Dear guest, we are delighted that you and your friends enjoyed your stay at the Old Kirk. It is particularly suited to such 2 family holidays.
“Fantastic holiday home”
We would not change anything about this wonderful holiday home. Everything we could have required, and more, was provided. We visited as a three generation family of seven and three dogs, and there wa… More
I always love it when extended families have a get-together at the Kirk. Thanks for sharing your experience. Heleen