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Like all the various things you find when you fully empty a rucksack, these places in wild landscapes are a pleasant surprise, with a bit this, a bit of that, and a lot of natural wonder. These quirky places to stay with eclectic design, all inspected and selected by us, are perfect for a holiday surrounded by natural wonders. We think you’ll really hit it off together. If you have a specific requirement in mind, don’t forget to use the “Sort & refine” button to find your true love. Or if you’re still looking for The One take the Sawday’s Matchmaker quiz again here.

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    Orchard Cottage Gallery

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    Orchard Cottage

    Chepstow, Monmouthshire
    • From £68 p/n
    • Self-catering
    • 1 place for 2

    A countryside escape for 2 near Chepstow with traditional interiors and cheery wood-burner. Not suitable for children but dogs very welcome

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    The Old House Gallery

    View of the exterior of the house from the garden wall
    View of the exterior of the house from the garden wall
    Large living room with log burner and door leading into the garden
    Large living room with log burner and door leading into the garden
    Large double bedroom with four poster bed
    Large double bedroom with four poster bed
    Larger living room with log burner and traditional hearth, with double doors leading on to the grounds
    Larger living room with log burner and traditional hearth, with double doors leading on to the grounds
    Large open plan kitchen with a family size dining table leading on the living room
    Large open plan kitchen with a family size dining table leading on the living room
    Outside seating area over looking the rolling Scottish hills
    Outside seating area over looking the rolling Scottish hills
    Standing on the bank of the river
    Standing on the bank of the river
    Waterfall surrounded by vivid green ferns
    Waterfall surrounded by vivid green ferns
    Twin bedroom with large windows letting in the light
    Twin bedroom with large windows letting in the light
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    Large twin bedroom
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    Bathroom with colourful floral wall paper
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    Bathroom with shower over the bath
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    Large double bedroom with 4 poster bed and ensuite
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    Large twin bedroom
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    Large family bathroom with double size shower
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    View of the house and gardens
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    View of the property and gardens
    The Old House Scotland exterior of the house nestled into the rolling hills
    The Old House Scotland exterior of the house nestled into the rolling hills

    The Old House

    Glen Orchy, Argyll & Bute
    • From £170 p/n
    • Self-catering
    • 1 place for 6

    An old sporting lodge in Argyll renovated with sensitivity – fish in the river, gaze at the night skies, climb Ben Udlaidh

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    Casona de Indias Gallery

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    Casona de Indias

    Piloña, Asturias
    • From €115 p/n
    • Bed & Breakfast
    • 7 rooms for 2 - 3

    A small hotel in the greenest valley facing super views of Picos de Europa National Park. Head out walking, spot wildlife, climb the peaks

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    The Studio Gallery

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    The Studio

    Betws-y-Coed, Conwy
    • From £100 p/n
    • Self-catering
    • 1 place for 2

    A snug Snowdonia bolthole arranged around a vast boulder, once home to Victorian artists inspired by the setting. For romantic hikers

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    Tigharry Schoolhouse Gallery

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    White sands and clear blue sea
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    Walking through the grass with a view of mountains in Scotland
    Walking through the grass with a view of mountains in Scotland
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    Double bedroom at Tigharry Schoolhouse
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    Tigharry reflecting in perfectly still water
    Tigharry reflecting in perfectly still water
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    The road down to Tigharry Schoolhouse during the sunset

    Tigharry Schoolhouse

    Tigharry, Western Isles
    • From £300 p/n
    • Self-catering
    • 1 place for 8

    Come for the utter silence and the rare beauty of this far north-westerly landscape, teeming with wildlife. An antidote to city life

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    The Old Vicarage Richmond Gallery

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    The Old Vicarage Richmond

    Richmond, Yorkshire
    • From £336 p/n
    • Self-catering
    • 1 place for 9

    A lovely big old farmhouse for gatherings of friends and family with your own indoor pool, sauna, gym and jacuzzi

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    Hambleton Hall Hotel & Restaurant

    Oakham, Rutland
    • From £395 p/n
    • Hotel
    • 17 rooms for 2 - 4

    An unbeatable position on Rutland Water, a Michelin star in the restaurant, a roaring fire in the bar and a swimming pool in the garden

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    Gilpin Hotel

    Windermere, Cumbria
    • From £280 p/n
    • Hotel
    • 30 rooms for 2

    Woodland and fells encircle you, spa suites hang above water, food in the Michelin-starred restaurant is sublime – come for a real treat

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