From canals to coastlines: The many places boatels take you
Explore boatel stays on canals, coastlines, lakes and urban waterways. Discover how staying on the water opens up unique settings and slower-paced escapes.
Life afloat: What it’s really like to stay on a boatel
If you’ve been eyeing up one of our beautiful boat stays but aren’t quite sure what to expect, consider this your reassuring guide. From floating cabin houseboats in peaceful rural settings to characterful riverboats moored in the heart of the city, here’s what life afloat is really like.
What makes an adults-only stay special?
Across Coolstays, our collection of adults-only properties includes secluded cabins, cosy cottages, and quaint shepherd’s huts. While each stay is different, they share a common thread: they’re created with grown-up priorities in mind. Here’s what makes them feel distinct.
From fields to forests: Where shepherd’s huts take you
This is a guide to the kinds of places shepherd’s huts take you. Not the facilities, not the layouts, but the settings themselves, and why they feel so different from anywhere else you might stay.
Shepherd’s hut stays for every kind of break
From romantic retreats and solo escapes to dog-friendly stays and back-to-nature breaks, discover why shepherd’s huts are one of the most versatile ways to get away with Coolstays.
A love letter to British pubs you can stay in
Old beams, quiet mornings and the simple pleasure of staying put. Discover why pubs you can stay in offer one of the most comforting and characterful ways to travel with Coolstays.
More than a bed for the night: What makes a great pub stay?
So what really makes a *great* pub stay? It’s more than convenience. It’s more than comfort. It’s about character, care and a sense of place; and that magical feeling that you’ve found somewhere you’d happily return to again and again.
Coastal hideaways to rural escapes: The many styles of villa
This is a guide to the many styles of villa stays — not to narrow your choices, but to open them up.
Villa holidays for every kind of group
This guide explores why villa holidays work so well — and how different groups can make the most of them.
Different types of eco-friendly stays
Eco-friendly stays on Coolstays come in many forms, from off-grid cabins and restored barns to low-impact retreats set deep in nature. This guide explores the breadth of the collection and helps you discover the kind of sustainable stay that suits the way you want to travel.
What does an eco-friendly stay really look like?
This guide looks beyond the buzzword to explain what an eco-friendly stay really looks like, and why it works so beautifully for modern travellers.
A love letter to the cottage
The British cottage is more than a place to stay – it’s a feeling deeply woven into our national story. From honey-stoned villages to wild coastal paths, cottages symbolise comfort, familiarity and home. At Coolstays, they’re at the heart of who we are, which is why we’re celebrating what makes them so special.
How to choose the perfect cottage for your next escape
This guide is designed to help. Whether you’re planning a romantic retreat, a family getaway or a restorative break with friends, use this detailed checklist to choose a cottage that doesn’t just look good in photos, but truly delivers the escape you’re hoping for.
Six Reasons to Visit Wales in 2026
Make 2026 the year you soak in wild Welsh beach saunas, feast on local produce and explore some of the world’s best beaches.
Travel Trends Predictions for 2026
Coolstays' travel trend predictions for 2026 - get ready for wow-factor, dupe destinations and ‘farmcore’...
The Ultimate Checklist for a Luxury Weekend Away with Friends
To help you plan your next luxury retreat, we thought we’d put together our ultimate checklist, outlining some of the most important things you need to consider when looking for your ultimate luxury holiday home.
How to Find a Luxury Party House Without Blowing Your Budget
Discover smart ways to save on unique holiday properties for large celebrations. Enjoy extraordinary stays without breaking the bank.
How to Plan a Digital Detox Retreat in the UK
In our guide to planning a digital detox holiday we’ll look at what sort of digital detox works best for you, what you should bring along to replace the functions on your phone, and we’ll suggest the sort of holiday property you should book for your digital detox.
8 Cool Large Group Activities in the UK
No matter where you choose to go, a group break can always be enhanced by an activity or two. But what large group activities should you consider? Well, we’ve put together this handy guide listing eight activities that you should think about on your next group retreat in the UK.
Budget-Friendly Breaks in the UK: Where to Go for Less
We share our suggestions for some of the more affordable, under-the-radar areas of the country for a break and when you should book to get the best deals.
How to Find the Perfect Deal for Luxury Stays at Budget Prices
If you’re looking for a luxury stay then Coolstays most certainly is the place for you. Here's our guide to booking a deluxe stay at a cheaper price.
Top Tips for Meal Planning for Large Group Holidays
Follow our checklist to help you get organised when planning the catering for a large group holiday