Scotland

Ancient, mysterious and breathtakingly beautiful, this northernmost part of the UK truly has something for everyone, it’s just a question of which region to explore first.  Whether you're in search of a romantic beachfront retreat, an activity week with the family, or perhaps a group celebration in a spectacular historic building, there will be something to suit you in our Scotland portfolio.  Have a look at 8 of our favourites below to whet your appetite....

What are you up to on New Year's Eve?  Scroll down for some of our suggestions - a collection of gorgeous UK One Off Places still with NYE availability....(and if you're short of Christmas present ideas, then why not treat someone?)

Boutique barn retreat in Cheshire

Sleeps 2. Outdoor bath

Available 30th Dec - 2nd Jan (3 nights) / £799 including bottle of fizz

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Award-winning eco barn conversion in Yorkshire

Sleeps 6. Outstanding valley views

Available 30th Dec - 5th Jan / 3 nights from £750 (for 2) / £1250 (for 6)

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Medieval gatehouse in Monmouthshire

Sleeps 2. 700 years of history

Available 27th Dec - 7th Jan / £507 for 3 nights over NYE

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Cabin with private hot tub in Somerset

Sleeps 4.  Set on a rare breeds farm

Available 30th Dec - 2nd Jan / £495 for 4 people (reduced rate for couples)

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Victorian railway station conversion in Herefordshire

Sleeps 4. Available 30th Dec - 3rd Jan / *Discounted* Now from £565.25 for 3 nights

(1 bed Parcel Office also available £305 for 3 nights)

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Offgrid stone house with sea views in Cornwall

Sleeps 6-8. Set on a smallholding with beach access

Available 31st Dec - 7th Jan at 10% off / From £1230.30 for 7 nights. Shorter stays available

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Millhouse on a private estate in South Devon

Sleeps 6. Indoor pool, sauna, gym & games room

Available 30th Dec - 2nd Jan at 20% off / Now £1208 for 3 nights

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Pretty cottage in the Gloucestershire Cotswolds

Sleeps 4. Short walk to two pubs

Available 29th Dec - 8th Jan. Discounted / Now £1000 for 7 nights / from £600 for 3 nights

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Stunning church conversion in Lanarkshire, Scotland

Sleeps 18. Set in the market town of Strathaven

Available 30th Dec - 3rd Jan / £5000 for 4 nights

Cottage by the beach on the Isle of Wight

3 bedrooms.  Exceptional sea views

Available 17th Dec - 6th Jan at 25% off 7 night stays / Now £1571.25 for one week. Shorter stays available

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Victorian lodge on a private estate in Herefordshire

Sleeps 4. Home cinema & indoor pool

Available 30th Dec - 3rd Jan / £795 for 4 nights

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Country retreat on a private estate in South Devon

Sleeps 2. Indoor pool, sauna, gym & games room

Available 30th Dec - 2nd Jan at 20% off / Now £720 for 3 nights

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Contemporary apartment in Amble, Northumberland

Sleeps 4. Five mins walk to the harbour

Available 30th Dec - 3rd Jan / £835 for 4 nights

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Cosy tipi in the Derbyshire Peak District

Sleeps 4. Woodburner & private hot tub

Available 30th Dec - 2nd Jan / £575 for 3 nights

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Looking for an escape with a loved one? Here are 10 of the best romantic retreats for summer from One Off Places, all still with some availability.

The phrase ‘good for the soul’ probably means vastly varying things to different people, especially in relation to a holiday. Some may envisage rural escapism, others may picture a deserted beach, and perhaps your idea of a restorative retreat involves sunrise yoga, luxurious spa treatments or a reconnection with nature. Whether you’re looking for adventure and activity or silence and serenity, we’ve got an excellent selection of One Off Places that will help you soothe your senses…

It’s been a tough few months. And although the people of the United Kingdom have done an incredible job of turning negatives into positives (bread-baking, knitting, yoga, creative writing, touch-typing - you name it, we’ve done it), lockdown has been hard and we’re all looking forward to regaining some freedom.

Once we do, we’re probably going to want to travel further afield than our local park (as lovely as that might be) but we may want to ease ourselves in with caution, so here are some of the UK seaside ‘staycations’ that we at One Off Places would recommend…