With fourteen award-winning cottages across two sites in the tranquil countryside of Pembrokeshire, there's something for everyone at Clydey Cottages. The character of old farm buildings has been retained, with wooden beams and log burning fires combining with contemporary and traditional furnishings. Perfect for families.

Secluded, imposing and unique are just some of the words used to describe this elegant Victorian hunting lodge now a private self-catering holiday let in Somerset. Located in Porlock, a coastal village and one of the loveliest in Exmoor, the house has nine bedrooms making it ideal for groups of friends or family gatherings.

Proving that it doesn't have to be boutique to be romantic, this unpretentious restaurant with rooms is literally perched at the water's edge in a secluded bay in Crete. A traditional family run taverna offering simple-but-comfortable rooms with balconies, the emphasis here is on fresh food in an idyllic location. What a find!

Hidden in an alleyway of Marrakech's ancient medina, this luxury riad is a private oasis with two members of staff to attend to your every need. The house has four guest rooms opening on to an internal courtyard, a roof terrace with great views of the city and a heated pool. Djemaa el Fna is nearby for those weary of tranquility.

For lovers of wildlife and the great big outdoors, this private bison reserve in the wilderness of Montana is exclusively available to only one group at a time - yours! Bison Quest offers all-inclusive adventure packages and the unique chance to study a buffalo herd, with a choice of log cabins or tipis as your accommodation.

Built in 1895 and only ever used as a church meeting hall, this tin tabernacle near the village of Chale on the Isle of Wight has undergone a unique transformation by our friends at Vintage Vacations, in keeping with the stylish retro charm that we've come to love them for. 

Not strictly a treehouse, rather a house with a giant redwood tree growing up through the middle of it, encased in glass as proof. Situated on the banks of the Russian River in Healdsburg, this unique property has been described as one of the most enchanting vacation rentals in all of California Wine Country.

 

Described by The Times as "the most stylish backpackers' hostel you'll ever see", Deepdale Farm provides eco-friendly group accommodation centered around an old stable courtyard, with buildings dating back to the 17th century, from its location in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the north Norfolk coast.

Boasting an uninterrupted sea view from its huge French windows, this beachfront apartment is situated on the ground floor of the historic Hotel des Roches Noires in Trouville, immortalised by Monet in his painting of the same name. Built in 1865, this former hotel inspired many other artists and writers during its time.

Rescued from neglect, this noble 18th century villa near Brindisi has been beautifully transformed into an intimate eco-friendly hotel. Set in ancient olive and almond groves, sustainability is very much at the heart of Villa Magnolia with energy produced from solar cells, and water pumped from an artesian well.