Unusual places to stay in the UK
Our collection of unusual places to stay in the UK come in all shapes: a three-storey beehive shaped cabin deep in the forest, a turf-roofed Viking retreat lit by oil lamps, a boat moored in a quiet Salcombe creek, or a grain silo set between vineyard rows.
These are unique glamping escapes where design meets wonderful human imagination, made for unusual romantic weekend breaks, fun adventures with friends and family, and memories you couldn’t make anywhere else.
Book your next unusual place to stay in the UK
Why book with Canopy & Stars?
✓ We specialise in the unusual. From wild architectural designs to handcrafted spaces built with love, we curate stays that don’t exist anywhere else.
✓ Every stay helps us support small independent owners, protect nature, and invest in greener ways to explore the outdoors. It’s a holiday for you, and a small win for the planet.
✓As a B Corp company, we put sustainability at the core of everything we do. Your holiday supports our charitable trust, which funds environmental projects across the UK.
Our unusual place types
We inspect every place in our collection
Unusual places only work when the creativity is matched by comfort, so we visit every stay in person to make sure the magic delivers in real life. We check the layout, the lighting, and the details that turn a quirky idea into an experience that actually feels good to live in.
Just as importantly, we look for owners who care deeply about their land, who build with imagination and sustainability in mind, and who create spaces guests will remember for years, whether that’s a hidden stargazing nook, or a cleverly designed double-decker bus complete with climbing wall and a hot tub on the upper deck. If a place doesn’t spark that “wow, I’ve never stayed anywhere like this” feeling, it doesn’t make the cut.
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