39 Unusual places to stay vacations found
Transylvania vacation accommodation
Stay at a Count's guesthouse
From 49 to 118 per person per night
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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
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Enjoy beauty & mild, sunny, No Frost climate, of Sintra, Portugal. Unique, mini resort veg Guesthouse off beaten track, close to towns & historic sites. Tailor Made walking/cycling tours. 7 trip bus pass for No-car holidays of 4 days or longer
Cave accommodation in Andalucia, Spain
Unique Cave Houses in the Andalusian mountains
From £400 to £700 per week
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Enjoy free car hire or £100 discount on all holidays of one week or more to our unique cave houses this Autumn. Offer valid on all available 2018 bookings.
Costa Rica homestay vacations
Homestay vacations - experience the real Costa Rica
From US $110 per person per night
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Tobago beach accommodation
15 beautiful accommodations in unique eco resort
From £95 to £270 per accommodation per night
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Unusual accommodation in Lanzarote, Canary Islands
360Ί views, ideal couples/single travellers, pick-up incl
From 665 to 910 per couple per week
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Beach vacation in Cirali, Turkey
Boutique beach bungalows with lots of rustic charm
From £320 to £390 7 days per person per week
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This beach holiday in Turkey is open between April to November
Cirali beach accommodation, Turkey
Luxurious beach bungalows on Cirali's stunning beach front
From £840 to £960 per cottage per week (sleeps 2)
Accommodation:
This beach accommodation in Turkey is open between April to November
Unusual rural accommodation in Sardinia
The first organic and eco-sustainable village in Sardinia
From 140 to 320 per accommodation per night
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Devon eco lodge accommodation, England
Award winning lodges on a wildlife-rich Devon farm
From £205 to £810 per accommodation per week
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Dordogne self catering cabin sleeping 4
Off-grid, off-beat self catering cabin
From 650 to 900 per week (sleeps 2-4)
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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
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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
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Log cabin holiday in Finland, with activities
Experience cosy log cabins and exciting activities
From £1,015 to £1,165 4 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the winter to suit your requirements
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)
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Algarve self catering eco retreat, Portugal
Great eco accommodation in nature reserve close to the beach
From 65 to 109 per accommodation per night (sleeps 2)
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Ayurvedic retreat in Sri Lanka
Ayurveda, Yoga & Wellness Retreat in Rural Sri Lanka
From US $110 to US $240 per person per night
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Atlas Mountains accommodation nr Imlil, Morocco
Berber guesthouse in the mountains
From £30 to £40 per person per night
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Stay with Elephants near Chiang Mai, Thailand
Conservation project returning elephants to the forest.
From £290 to £430 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Scottish Highlands vacation with yurt accommodation
Scotland highlights, Loch ness, Skye and the Highlands
From £1,065 8 days ex flights
Small group travel
Chitwan accommodation, Nepal
Beautiful Lodges, along the mesmerizing river Rapti
From US $350 to US $999 per accommodation per night
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Fogo Island luxury short break in Newfoundland, Canada
Stay in the award winning architect-designed hotel at Fogo
From £1,250 4 days ex flights
Tailor made
Sweden treehouse vacation, Grano Beckasin
Treehouse and active vacation in Swedish Lapland
From £890 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Stay in a castle in Italy
Three days to discover three impressive castles
From 545 3 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Iban longhouse experience in Sarawak, Malaysia
Take a 3 Day Tour to be part of the Iban Tribe!
From £595 3 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Rural accommodation in Croatia, Vineyard Cottage
Unique stone eco cottage in vineyards of Dubrovnik Malvasija
From 59 to 99 per accommodation per night
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North Devon ecolodge, England
Uniquely quirky Devon eco lodge with fantastic views
From £501 to £1,100 per week (sleeps 8)
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Lanzarote yurt accommodation, Canary Islands
Luxury Yurts plus Pod, airport transfer & eco car included
From 1,890 to 2,450 per accommodation per week
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Central Portugal cottages and lodges
Picturesque, rustic holiday resort in Central Portuguese
From 390 to 630 per week (sleeps 2-4)
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Yurt vacation accommodation in Lanzarote, Canary Islands
Beach setting, off grid, pool access, family yurts
From 1,295 to 1,750 per accommodation per week
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From
£1,015
including UK flights
From
80
per room per night
The most memorable part of the vacation was...The beautiful property and surrounding landscape...The best. (more)Martin Betz
Most memorable was the Fado singing in the local restaurant on our final evening. Also loved exploring the Convento dos Capuchos- and the peaceful walk through the forest to get to it... We all loved it. Peaceful, healthy, authentic. (more)Ruth Knight
Definitely would come again! If you're looking for somewhere quiet to relax and enjoy the nature around you, or simply somewhere to retreat and take a break
from work or everyday life, I highly recommend this beautiful guesthouse, it ticks
every box! (more)Laura Williams
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
1,225
per week (sleeps 2-4)
Being able to walk to a great family beach (Arrieta) with spanish vacationmakers mainly. Our teenagers felt free to go swimming, body boarding & surfing. After a day of swimming or discovering the island it felt good to come back to the Eco Cabin with its pergola and small garden with fruit trees (fig, orange, mango, apple). (more)Sophie Nelson
It is a wonderful place for a family vacation 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
From
49
per person per night
There were many highlights - the meals together with the guests, the morning tours and the set up of the room. (more)Nehal Vora
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
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 vacation. (more)Fiona Armer
The vacation 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 vacation in several years and it couldn't have been better. (more)Melissa Elliott
From
£320
per person per week
Great....only wish I'd had more time (more)Helen Tighe
Just generally beautiful scenery, friendly people and good food. Enjoyed visiting the Yanartas. Ten out of ten! We love Cirali beach and Hotel Bellerofon! (more)Kathyrn Davy
Seeing turtles out at sea in the bay, whilst walking the Lycian Way footpath. (more)Diane Blakeley
From
US $110
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
£840
per cottage per week (sleeps 2)
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 vacation..Superb.
(more)Doris Monsell
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
65
per accommodation per night (sleeps 2)
The most memorable moment was surfing (but be prepare for cold if you are coming in April) (more)Karina Kempers
There are many memorable parts to this vacation 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
From
£30
per person per night
What I enjoyed most was being in a beautiful place and for a brief few days feeling a little like we belonged because the guest house and the local community feel seamlessly integrated. (more)Lucy Roberts
Excellent. Both the douar and riad are wonderful places to stay. We were looked after and the food deserves a special mention. The arrival in the evening to discover our candle lit room was magical. (more)evin dilber
We had the most wonderful time at this accommodation, and the trekking was awesome. The hotel food is grown on site and cooked deliciously! (more)Martin Ross
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
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
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
650
per week (sleeps 2-4)
Everything was exactly as we expected and wished. We really liked that we could be on our own little secret spot close to nature.
(more)Christine Leitner
Relaxing vacation 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
£100
per accommodation per night (sleeps 2)
The place is relatively small and isolated making it ideal for a quiet getaway. That said, Pizza and Film night on a Friday brings people from all around to share some time together. Great Pizza too. (more)David King
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
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 vacation was a relaxed and stress free experience beginning with traveling from the UK by train to the lovely surroundings and cosy cabin... It was a wonderful relaxed vacation, lovely setting, very friendly and helpful owners. (more)Birgitte Bruun
From
£205
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 vacation and would definitely highly recommend. (more)Louise Hiron
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 vacation. (more)Kate Macnab
From
72.5
per person per night
Experiencing outstanding natural beauty with welcoming proud local people. The freshly prepared local food was wonderful. Friendly like minded fellow travelers. (more)Simon Lupini
Absolutely brilliant...The hospitality and friendliness of the staff at Kasbah du Toukbal. The stunning views from the dining room. The amazing lunches high on the mountains and relaxing on a mattress after lunch before continuing the trek. Great guide and a schedule tailored completely to our needs. We were looked after so well. (more)James Osborn
Excellent -- would thoroughly recommend it! (more)Faizullah Parkar
From
£45
per person per night
From
US $119
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
£501
per week (sleeps 8)
Memorable parts?
The large pond/small lake was perfect. Our children spent most of their waking time in the water, on the paddle board, in the boat or on the island. Some of
us adults joined them ... but at the end of October, with no wetsuits, we mainly left it to them! It was heaven. We were able to sit nearby and talk, clutch hot
drinks and laugh and take photos, without spoiling their fun. And all the while knowing there was a cosy house with woodburner lit, just a minute away.
Tips?
Book... (more)Helen Adshead
