unique holiday cottages

Unique Holiday Cottages

Have you ever dreamed of staying in a windmill or maybe even a lighthouse? Everyone needs an experience slightly out of the ordinary once in a while to provoke the imagination and inspire the mind, and a stay in a unique holiday property is the perfect way to do it. As well as unique holiday cottages we have renovated chapels and churches to incredible boathouses on the waters edge we think we will have something for you. Our selection of unique retreats will provide a quirky experience for a unique holiday in the UK. Whether you're looking to stay in one of our independent cottages with luxury amenities such as hot tubs and games rooms or to stay in unusual and impressive locations,  unforgettable holiday experiences abound at Handpicked Cottages.


Featured Cottage

Luxury Property South West England

The Classic Yacht Nadine

Cobbs Quay Marina, Poole, Dorset

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Lamorna View Kymaurah Cottages

Lamorna View -  Romantic Cottage with Private Hot Tub Cornwall

Lamorna, Penzance, Cornwall

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Adam Lodge At Lakes Edge

Adams Lodge

Pudleston Court, Leominster, Herefordshire

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Eve Lodge At Lakes Edge

Eve Lodge

Pudleston Court, Leominster, Herefordshire

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Cedar Lodge At Upthorpe Lodges

Relax on a luxury sun bed

Stanton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

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Maple Lodge At Upthorpe Lodges

Maple Lodge at Upthorpe Lodges – Suffolk luxury accommodation for two with hot tub

Stanton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

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Woodpeckers At Woody Park

Woodpecker at Woody Park

Bradfield, Cullompton, Devon

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Kingfishers At Woody Park

Bradfield, Cullompton, Devon

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The Retreat At Cheviot Holiday Cottages

Ultimate luxury at The Retreat

Ingram Valley, Alnwick, Northumberland

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The Gatehouse Lodge At Easton Holiday Cottages

The Gatehouse Lodge - Romantic English Holiday Cottage Lincolnshire

Easton, Grantham, Lincolnshire

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The School House At Easton Holiday Cottages

The School House - Cosy Country Cottage, Lincolnshire Vales

Burton-le-Coggles, Grantham, Lincolnshire

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Chapel Studio

Chapel Studio Front Door

Downhead, Frome, Somerset

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Winnow Nook

Winnow Nook - bedroom with four poster bed and roll top bath

Ilam, Ashbourne, Derbyshire

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The Lodge At Airhouses

Far View Of The Lodge At Airhouses

Oxton, Lauder, Scotland

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Higher Scholes Cottage

Oakworth, Haworth, West Yorkshire

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The Temple At Stancombe Park

The Temple at Stancombe – Luxury, romantic retreat in Gloucestershire

Dursley, Gloucestershire

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Boathouse On The Lake

Boathouse On The Lake

Bowness-on-windermere, Windermere, Cumbria

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The Shooting Folly

The Shooting Folly - Romantic holiday cottage in the Shropshire countryside

Chipnal, Cheswardine, Shropshire

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The Chapel

The Chapel - Unique holiday home to rent Finstall nr Bromsgrove Worcestershire

Finstall, nr Bromsgrove, Worcestershire

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The Garden Room

The Garden Room

Westmeston, Sussex

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The Well House

The Well House

Finstall, nr Bromsgrove, Worcestershire

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Ivy Cottage Brinsop

Ivy Cottage Brinsop

Brinsop Court, Ivy Cottage, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 7AX

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Clock Tower Apartment

Clock Tower Apartment - Romantic holiday apartment in Cumbria

Netherby Hall, Longtown, Cumbria

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Daphne’s Studio

Daphne’s Studio - Romantic retreat for two in Dorset

Tolpuddle, Dorset

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The Bothy At Stay On The Hill

The Bothy At Stay On The Hill

Fourstones, Hexham, Northumberland

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Owl Cabin At Hinton Hideaways

Owl Cabin at night

Fordscroft Farm, Crewkerne, Somerset

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The Nest At Hinton Hideaways

The Nest Deck

Fordscroft Farm, Crewkerne, Somerset

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Tilia Roundhouse At The Laundry Retreat

The Laundry Retreat. - Luxury glamping roundhouse in North Wales

Llanrhaeadr, Denbighshire

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Ilex Roundhouse At The Laundry Retreat

Ilex Roundhouse At The Laundry

Llanrhaeadr, Denbighshire

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The Stables At Kingates Farm

The Stables At Kingates Farm

Whitwell, Ventnor, Isle of Wight

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Shepherd's Hut At Kingates Farm

Shepherd's Hut - Luxury glamping hut on the Isle of Wight

Whitwell, Ventnor, Isle of Wight

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The Summer House

The Summer House

Near Wroxeter, Shropshire

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Pheasants Retreat

Pheasants Retreat

Galltfaenan Lodge, Trefnant, Denbighshire

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The Hawthorn Pod At Airhouses

The Hawthorn Pod At Airhouses

Oxton, Lauder, Scotland

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Barn Owl Retreat At Bettws Court Retreats

Private Decking Area at Dusk

Orcop, Hereford, Herefordshire

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Peregrine Retreat At Bettws Court Retreats

Peregrine Retreat Living Room with stunning rural views

Orcop, Hereford, Herefordshire

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Kestrel Retreat At Bettws Court Retreats

Kestrel Retreat Living Room

Orcop, Hereford, Herefordshire

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Unique Holiday Cottages

Why book unique cottages with Handpicked Cottages?

Sometimes, we all need to experience something totally new for a little inspiration and invigoration. Our range of unique holiday accommodation at Handpicked Cottages combines impressive design with awe-inspiring locations for a truly unmatched holiday escape. The UK has lots of unforgettable, unique holiday experiences to make the most of!

Surround yourself with spectacular design 

Immerse yourself in art and aesthetics staying in one of our unique holiday cottages. Led by design, these independent cottages feature striking architecture, antique or designer furniture and boundless attention to detail, making them truly impressive places to stay. Whether you're an artist looking for inspiration or just a style-conscious traveller, these cottages are perfect for you.

Unique holiday cottages around the UK 

It's not all about style - substance is key, too, when it comes to unique holidays in the UK. Whether you're planning a weekend break or a longer stay, there are countless unique experiences to be had on holiday in the UK. Stay in a cottage overlooking a tranquil Scottish lake, reside in a coastal lighthouse or on a peaceful heritage windmill in the middle of a meadow. Sometimes taking a break means a unique experience!

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