Pets aren't allowed at the ultra hi-tech Lux Pod in South Kensington, but if they were then you would be hard pushed to swing the proverbial cat, though hamsters might appreciate the extra leg room. The objective was clear: to create London's most luxurious and smallest property. Mission accomplished, with some style.

There can't be many log cabins with wetrooms featuring Grohe rain showers but then these aren't ordinary log cabins. Set in 14 acres and run by a long established bistro in North Yorkshire, these luxury boutique-style retreats also feature private hot tubs, Opus music systems and intelligent mood lighting.

Overlooking Dartmoor from above the Devonshire town of Tavistock, this former Victorian railway station has undergone a unique transformation. Having finally closed its doors in 1968, the station's ticketing hall, along with the refreshment hall and porter's office, now offers three spacious and elegant holiday retreats.

Just a short drive from the historic Roman town of Cirencester, this modern glass-fronted lakeside holiday home is set in a private nature reserve of the Cotswold Water Park. With more activities to hand than you can shake a stick at, guests also have unlimited access to the state-of-the-art leisure facilities on site.

This modern beach house forms part of a unique development combining contemporary design with environmental sustainability, making it ideal for a guilt-free romantic getaway or an eco-friendly family holiday. The three storey house is situated behind the dunes of Camber Sands, near the historic town Rye.

The enchanting fairytale appearance can be deceptive but rest assured, this is not a kid's play area but a spacious two-storey treehouse carefully designed to sleep up to five people in sumptuous surroundings. Beautifully situated in a conservation area of Somerset, the treehouse is the first of its kind in England.

Go wild in the country at this North American style tipi campsite in Cumbria. There are 7 tipis available ranging in size, with the largest ones capable of sleeping up to 12 people. A truly unique way to lessen your carbon footprint in the beautiful surroundings of the Lake District, whilst having some fun into the bargain.

Forget magnolia and minimalism, this boutique holiday home offers decadence with plenty of atmosphere in the heart of York, one of England's most historic and fascinating cities. With its oak panelled sitting room and well-stocked bookshelves, this Georgian town house evokes the air of a gentlemen's club.

The folks who run this unusual campsite know a thing or two about kitsch, having spent a few years attending car boot sales collecting nostalgic artefacts to furnish these vintage caravans. Situated in the North Yorkshire Moors near Whitby, this 20 acre campsite is designed to be low impact and environmentally aware.

You can't go anywhere these days without something receiving a boutique makeover. Even the Norfolk Broads, one of the last bastions of unpretentious holidays, has succumbed. If paying through the nose for the privilege of using Molton Brown floats your boat, then you're probably posh enough to hire one.

Hidden away in a peaceful corner of east Yorkshire, this eco-friendly cabin is situated in a wildflower meadow overlooking a pond. The subject of a thesis in sustainable architecture, the cabin was built with locally grown straw and other renewable materials, with energy provided by a wind turbine and solar panels.