Looking for Unsual and Quirky Accommodation for your next secluded and remote UK getaway. Then look no further as we’ve lined up some Windmills, Lighthouses, Castles, Towers, Shepherd’s Huts, as well as many other interesting unusual and quirky holiday accommodation from around the UK.


Elm Retreat, Blencowe, near Greystoke, Cumbria, England

  • Sleeps 2 people

  • No Pets please

  • Price from: £670 per week

Elm Retreat is sited in its own secluded spot along the River Petteril with a private river front woodland clearing.
There’s no WiFi here! A perfect romantic break or a chance to just enjoy the peace and solitude of the lovely Cumbria and Lake District landscape.


The Wagon, Ottery St Mary, Wiggaton, Devon

  • Sleeps 2 people

  • Pet Friendly

  • Price from: £355 per week

Enveloped by countryside near Ottery St Mary, Devon, is The Wagon at Burrow Hill, a lovingly hand-built, single-storey wagon. Enjoying a private surrounding and a bespoke design based on a traditional shepherd’s wagon. The property offers a rustic base for a rural escape, inviting two guests and one well-behaved dog.


Bull Hollow Cottage, Shropshire

  • Sleeps 2 people

  • Dog Friendly

  • Price from: £388

A romantic remote retreat nestled in the Shropshire countryside, in 10 acres of undisturbed private woodlands.


Kellacott Cottage, near Lifton, Devon

  • Sleeps 4

  • No Pets please

  • Price from: £428 per week

Enveloped by rural views in the Devonshire village of Kellacott near Lifton is Kellacott Cottage, a charming, two-bedroom, thatched dwelling. Resting upon acres of private and expansive grounds, whilst nestled near the Dartmoor National Park, Kellacott Cottage offers a charming abode for four adults, complete with exposed stonework, original artefacts, and lovely, stained-glass windows throughout.


The Summer House, Eyton on Severn, Near Wroxeter, Shropshire

  • Sleeps 2

  • No Pets Please

  • Price from: £799 per week

A luxuriously appointed property located north east of the Shropshire Hills AONB. The Summer House is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and is as tranquil as they come in a very secluded setting. Attingham Park is only 4 miles away and with a short twenty minute drive you could be in the medieval market town of Shrewsbury.


The Carriage At High Barn Heritage, Halstead, Essex

  • Sleeps 2 people

  • No Pets please

  • Price from: £405 per week

For a romantic, remote getaway to North Essex, look no further than The Carriage at High Barn Heritage. This single storey accommodation, complete with Air Conditioning throughout, offers a unique escape for couples or families wanting to explore the surrounding countryside, bustling market towns and idyllic villages.


Beaton’s Croft, Kilmuir, Near Uig, Isle of Skye

  • Sleeps 2 people

  • No Pets please

  • Price from: £412 per week

An unforgettable escape awaits at Beaton's Croft, boasting a hidden retreat among astonishing landscapes of the Skye.


Yew Tree Barn, Newtown, Peak District

  • Sleeps 2 people

  • Pet Friendly Cottage

  • Price from: £405

An amazing little barn conversion providing super accommodation in a peaceful Peak District setting close to Longnor village. This ‘quart into a pint pot’ cottage is ideal for couples looking to get away from it all.


Pink Cottage, Weston-under-Lizard, Shifnal, Shropshire

  • Sleeps 2

  • No Pets Please

  • Prices from: £1,061

Nestled in the depths of Temple Wood, the Pink Cottage is a romantic retreat sleeping two on the Weston Park Estate. There are an abundance of walks and things to do on the Estate, while medieval Shrewsbury and the Shropshire Hills AONB are also in easy reach.


The Log Cabin, Kilninver, Argyll and Bute, Oban

  • Sleeps 2 people

  • Hot Tub

  • No Pets Please

  • Price from: £508 per week

This lovely log cabin is situated 4 miles from the village of Kilninver, 10 miles from Oban and sleeps two people. All ground floor. Open plan living accommodation with double bed, fitted kitchen and sitting area with woodburning stove.


The Knoll Tower, Weston Park, Weston-under-Lizard, Nr Shifnal, Shropshire

  • Sleeps 2

  • No Pets Please

  • from £517

Built circa 1865, this fascinating house is located in ancient and historic Weston Park, with panoramic views of the Shropshire countryside and Welsh borders. Situated on the far side of the Estate, its top floor sitting room looks over Capability Brown’s stunning 18th century parkland.


The Spring, Bridge Barn, Steanbridge Lane, Painswick, Gloucestershire

  • Sleeps 2 people

  • Pet Friendly Lodge

  • Price from: £1013

Enjoying a rural position in the heart of the Cotswolds is this stunning, contemporary lodge, The Spring, offering a romantic retreat for two.


Seashore Shepherds Hut, Aldingham, near Ulverston, Cumbria

  • Sleeps 2 people

  • No Pets please

  • 2 mins walk to the Beach

  • Price from: £564 per week

This charming Seashore Shepherds Hut sits just 30 yards away from a beautiful, secluded beach, and is six miles away from the historic market town of Ulverston.


Cuir na Bhoir, Creagorry, South Uist, Western Isles

  • Sleeps 2

  • Pet Friendly Cottage

  • A Short Walk to the Beach

  • Price from: £693 per week

Occupying a wonderful setting near Lochdar on the Isle of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides is this simply magical thatched cottage, Cuir-na-Bhoir. The ultimate hideaway for couples, Cuir-na-Bhoir is small but perfectly formed and its signature thatched roof helps to set the tone for this enchanting property.


Rusty Boathouse, Llanarth, Ceredigion, Wales

  • Sleeps 2 people

  • Hot Tub

  • No Pets please

  • Price from: £717 per week

Nestled in the Welsh countryside is the quaint village of Llanarth, which is home to the beautiful, Rusty Boathouse. This single-storey retreat sleeps up to two guests and is perched lakeside with private decking and a jetty, ideal for a romantic retreat set in the luscious landscape of Mid Wales.


The Lookers Legacy, Stone, Kent

  • Sleeps 2

  • Pets Friendly Cottage

  • Hot Tub

  • Price from: £806

If you are looking to escape from daily life for just a few days, then The Lookers Legacy is the perfect choice for you. An original brick built lookers hut fully converted and extended into a luxury retreat.


The Triumphal Arch West, Holkham, Norfolk

  • Sleeps 2

  • Pet Friendly

  • Price from: £969

A truly romantic retreat for two, with the Holkham Estate literally on your doorstep. The Triumphal Arch on the Holkham Hall Estate was designed by the renowned architect, William Kent, to impress travellers passing through to the North Norfolk coast.


Hebridean Earth House, Daliburgh, South Uist, Western Isles

  • Sleeps 2

  • Pet Friendly

  • Price from: £974 per week

Perfect for honeymooners and couples looking for a taste of the wilderness of the Highlands, this property offers both a secluded spot amongst the landscape and opulence within such a wonderfully decorated space.


Moss Bank, Jacobs Wood, Silsden, West Yorkshire

  • Sleeps 2 people

  • Hot Tub

  • No Pets Please

  • Price from: £1059 per week

Tucked away in a secluded location on the outskirts of the charming town of Silsden rests this quirky roundhouse. Encompassed by the picturesque countryside of West Yorkshire, makes this an idyllic base for an intimate romantic escape for couples.


Duke & Duchess, Ullswater, Penrith, Cumbria

  • Sleeps 2

  • No Pets please

An isolated, romantic boathouse on the shores of Lake Ullswater, 15mins from the village of Pooley Bridge.


Eglwys St Cynfil, Pwllheli, Snowdonia

  • Sleeps 4 people

  • No Pets please

  • Price from: £441 per week

A beautifully-converted stone-built detached church, dating back over 200 years, in the quiet hamlet of Penrhos just 2 miles from the popular seaside town of Pwllheli.


Brynkir Tower, Garndolbenmaen, Snowdonia

  • Sleeps 4 people

  • Pet Friendly Cottage

  • Price from: £647 per week

Located in the Snowdonia National Park, this gothic folly is perfect for a romantic secluded getaway. An internal spiral stone staircase leads you to each of the six rooms, with the sitting room at the top.


Sham Castle, Acton Burnell, Shropshire

  • Sleeps 4

  • No Pets Please

  • from £867

A grade II listed folly in 75 acres of countryside that’s a truly romantic or family place to stay for a remote getaway break.


Sandridge Boathouse, Stoke Gabriel, Devon, England

  • Sleeps 4

  • No Pets please

  • Price from: £1,409 per week

It sits in one of the most secluded, private and romantic settings in south Devon where the Dart meanders between Stoke Gabriel and Dittisham. A haven from almost everything, the Boathouse is accessed by walking 600 yards through a gentle valley and woods.


Cambridge Lodge, Wensley near Matlock, Peak Distict & Derbyshire Dales

  • Sleeps 6 people

  • No Pets please

  • Price from: £708 per week

An amazing cottage, the type of property that you would marvel at if you saw it on a television programme. This unique cottage has been expertly converted from a water tank that dates from 1909, and which now offers luxurious accommodation in the heart of the Peak District and was featured in The Times, 50 best cottages in Britain for 2016.


Temple of Diana, Weston Park, Weston-under-Lizard, nr Shifnal, Shropshire

  • Sleeps 6

  • No Pets Please

  • from £900

The Temple of Diana, built in the 1760’s for Sir Henry Bridgeman, is located within 1,000 acres of Capability Brown Parkland on the Weston Park Estate. The Temple will sleep six in three double bedrooms, set over three floors with two being en-suite. The estate benefits from the on site Granary Grill, Deli and Cafe, a children;s adventure playground (with one of the longest zip wires in the country) and also miniature railway.


Barns Ness Lighthouse Cottage, Dunbar, East Lothian, Scottish Borders

  • Sleeps 12 people

  • Pet Friendly Cottage

  • Price from: £1084 per week

Barns Ness Lighthouse is a fascinating cottage tucked underneath the actual lighthouse itself, boasting breath-taking views of the far-reaching deep blue sea and the rocky coastal beach.