Looking for unique places to stay in england that feel a little different from your usual hotel? Think bedrooms beneath pointed windows, cabins tucked among trees and a bright blue double-decker bus.
These pictures give you plenty of ideas for the kind of getaway you might choose next.
You can keep things simple or go all out with a castle-style setting. Treat this as visual inspiration rather than a verified booking list: property names, locations, facilities and availability still need checking.
Unusual stay ideas worth saving
a treehouse with twinkling lights
We’re starting off strong with this gorgeous treehouse. I love the lights above the upper deck and the staircase winding around the trunk.
There’s so much to look at before you even reach the door.
If you like the idea of sleeping among the branches, save this one. The winding stairs are worth keeping in mind if access is a concern.
a bed beneath chapel windows
How beautiful are those tall pointed windows? The bed has a white cover with a blue accent near the pillows.
There’s even an organ against the back wall.
The room doesn’t need lots of decoration. I’d choose this kind of setting for the windows alone.
a little hut beside the fields
Those pale green doors are such a cute detail on this white hut. Gravel paths lead from the steps to outdoor chairs and a round covered tub.
I especially love how the fenced garden sits right beside the open field. Add an outdoor seating area to your wish list if you want a similar setup.
turrets and glowing windows
Want to go all out with the building itself? This castle-style exterior gives you twin turrets, pointed windows and a long path leading up steps toward the entrance.
The glowing windows against that evening sky are my favorite part. It’s a lovely reference if you’re drawn to dramatic architecture.
a tiny cottage by the waves
I am obsessed with this little seaside scene. The green door, uneven roofline and small decorations around the entrance are so pretty beside those huge rocks.
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The narrow path curves down between low walls toward the door, with waves just beyond the cottage. There’s so much to love in this tiny scene.
a cottage with a garden table
How cute is that sweeping roof? The low cottage, open pale door and flowers beside the wall make such a lovely combination.
The round outdoor table is already set in the garden. I’d put somewhere to eat outside high on the wish list for a cottage break like this.
a green canal boat
Don’t want another cottage or cabin? A narrowboat gives you a completely different starting point.
I love the dark green sides and the little red planter at the front.
For a boat holiday, check whether you’re booking a fixed mooring or a boat you’ll operate yourself. Those are two very different trips!
a round tower with a balcony
This round tower may just be one of my favorites here. There are little windows stacked up the sides and a balcony wrapping around the middle.
The curved path and lawn make the exterior even prettier. I especially love the smaller terrace above the doorway.
a woodland cabin with a crooked doorway
How adorable is this cabin entrance? The irregular branches around the doorway make it look a little like a storybook illustration.
Through the open door, you can see a bed, a rug and a line of tiny lights. I love that the unusual shape is the main decoration.
a curved roof and a glowing porch
If you’re looking for a cabin with something extra outside, save this one. A large round tub sits beside the steps while the curved roof extends over the porch.
The amber lighting around the glass doors is so pretty. I’d keep a covered porch on the wish list for a similar cabin break.
a little cabin behind branch railings
Don’t want to go overboard with an unusual shape? No problem!
This small rectangular cabin has double doors, lights on either side and a porch edged with irregular branch railings.
I love the trees rising behind it. The open lawn in front gives you a different view from the more enclosed woodland pictures.
a tall tower by the water
Now this is a different kind of getaway inspiration. The narrow tower rises above a lawn with striped deckchairs, with boats visible on the water behind it.
Those pale window surrounds are gorgeous against the red-brown exterior. The little bench beside the entrance is a lovely detail too.
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a green hut on wheels
This little green hut is just too cute. I love the curved dark roof, the wheels underneath and the plants gathered beside the entrance.
There’s a bicycle leaning outside too. If you fancy adding a bike ride to your break, you could look for a similar setting near a cycling route.
pale cabins above the beach
Who else would choose the sea view? These pale cabins sit above a rocky beach, with small terraces facing toward the water.
The roof windows and glowing doorway are lovely details. I love the pale pink sky above the dark roofs too.
big windows and a garden hammock
I love this barn-style building with its huge windows. But that white hammock stretched across the gravel courtyard might be my favorite detail.
There’s also an outdoor table beneath a pergola on the left. Save this if your wish list includes somewhere to sit outside as well as an interesting building.
pointed towers and a picnic lawn
How gorgeous are those pointed roofs? The little dormer windows and narrow arched windows below give these round towers such a storybook look.
I especially love the picnic table on the lawn. It’s such a simple detail beside a building with so much going on.
round tents on a raised deck
These round white tents are another lovely woodland idea. They sit together on a raised deck with railings, outdoor seating and a pale umbrella.
The trees wrap around the platform while fields appear farther away. That little circular window on the larger tent is so cute.
a bright blue double-decker
A double-decker bus with a roof terrace? This is such a fun change from the cabins and cottages.
I love the bright blue exterior and the little paper-plane designs along the side.
The windows show a lit interior on both levels. Save this one if you want your getaway inspiration to go beyond traditional buildings.
a bell tent beneath the leaves
Want the tent look with a furnished space inside? This open entrance reveals beds, a small stool and a patterned rug beneath a leafy canopy.
The little platform at the front is a nice detail too. For a similar stay, check the bathroom arrangements before you commit.
an a-frame with an outdoor tub
Last but definitely not least, we have this striking dark A-frame. I am in love with the tall triangular window and the chairs arranged on the deck.
A large white tub sits in the foreground with trees all around. Save this one if your favorite combination is an angular little cabin and plenty of outdoor space.