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Vintage & Retro

Take a timewarp trip and enjoy a unique vintage vacation or retro retreat for your next break; from art deco villas to modernist classics, gleaming airstreams to cosy retro caravans and more, everything in this section includes a nostalgic nod to the past!
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A WWII operations bunker in Sennen Cornwall

Underground

Subterranea is where it's at with this range of underground accommodation, from bunkers to brochs! Each of these spectacular holiday lets has managed to make use of terrain by working and adapting it to create a special space for you to enjoy.
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A wooden cabin with an outside deck area with a table and chairs in the middle of a forest

Cabins

Step into a cabin hideaway away from busy modern life. Our chosen cool cabins are often hand-crafted or sleek, hip and modern, in idyllic, private settings and some even come with dreamy hot tubs. These are alternative boltholes far removed from the world of average hotels.
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A row of beach huts at Bournemouth beach

Beach Huts & Houses

Listen to the sounds of the sea and waves as you stay overnight in your very own blissful beach retreat by the sands. At Host Unusual we pride ourselves on finding the most unique and individual beachfront holiday accommodation possible.
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A silver Airstream Trailer on a hotel rooftop in Cape Town

Caravans & Airstreams

Embark on a unique and quirky airstream or caravan adventure with Host Unusual. Perfect for lovers of all things retro and kitsch, you'll experience a stay in one of our selected vintage vans or lovingly restored gleaming airstreams - taking 'glamvanning' to the next level.
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A shepherd's hut on a gravelled area in front of a tall oak tree with a table and two chairs outside the front of it and festoon lights decorating the fence behind it

Shepherds Huts

Shepherds Huts cleverly combine the tradition of these former shepherd's dwellings with current innovation and stylish decor. A short break in one of these properties will help to recharge the batteries and provide a romantic setting to unwind in.
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England

History, culture, royalty and folklore - England has it all. The range of magical destinations and unique accommodation options to be discovered in this surprisingly diverse country are sure to satisfy all holiday tastes...and contrary to popular belief, it isn't always raining! Take a look in every direction, and you'll…
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USA

America isn't known as "the land of endless possibilities" for nothing! Holiday-wise, the American Dream is a long and inspiring one, featuring everything from beaches to snow-covered mountains, buzzing cities with innovative cuisine, to redwood forests, jagged canyons and enormous star-filled skies - not to mention the many varied and…
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Wales

Mostly famed for its rural land (and plenty of sheep!), in reality there is something new and different to discover in every corner of Wales. From three amazing national parks - Snowdonia, the Pembrokeshire Coast and the Brecon Beacons - to the 870-mile Wales Coast Path and many cheerful seaside…
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New Zealand

Known as the ‘Land of the Long White Cloud' in native Maori language, New Zealand stretches gloriously out for almost one thousand miles across two main islands...both filled with characterful and quirky places to stay. Discover active volcanoes, island havens and rich Maori heritage on the North island, while the…
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Italy

When you think about Italy, what immediately springs to mind? Capital city Rome, with its Coloseum and ancient history-infused surroundings, style haven Milan, the picturesque canals of Venice, or Florence's famed Uffizi Gallery...no matter what you think about first, there's no denying that Italy is a heavy hitter when it…
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Scotland

Though geographically linked with England, Scotland has a mesmerising independent spirit. Not simply the home of whisky and golf, you'll be surprised at the diversity to be found here, along with some of the friendliest people you could meet, and some truly quirky and unusual places to stay. Surrounded by…
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Hot Tubs

Hot tubs: fun, relaxing and some would even say they provide health benefits! There's no mistaking the appeal of a hot tub in which to soak your cares away and we have no shortage here of unique pathways to hot tub accommodation heaven. Explore our collection of private hot tubs…
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Dog Friendly

If you feel that it's not a family holiday unless the pet pooch can come along too, then you'll be glad to know that all the unique & exciting Host Unusual places to stay in this category are either dog-friendly or offer options for your beloved four-legged friend.
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A see-through glamping pod on rocky land with rocky hillside and the sea behind it

Remote Location

Sometimes during the hectic fray of everyday life the saying 'to get away from it all' really needs to ring true. Well, your escape hatch is here with this selection of delightfully remote locations, where the only distractions are of your own creation.
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One Night Stays

One Night Stays

We've all been there: your annual leave has diminished faster than you can say 'long weekend break', but help is at hand with these truly special short but sweet breaks, and your pathway to one night of unusual holiday accommodation heaven.
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Northern Lights

Unusual accommodation is at its best when combined with unusual phenomena, and aurora borealis or 'Northern Lights' certainly tops this list! So now you can marvel at the most natural light displays on Earth from the comfort of your unique Host Unusual base.
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WIldflower meadow with a glamping wagon in the distance away

Rural Retreats

Venture into the fields and reconnect with mother earth on a rural retreat holiday, where the only distraction you'll have is the array of beautiful natural scenes; think rolling hills, wild flower meadows and fresh country air. Sounds perfect to us!
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The Merry Harriers Shepherd's Huts

Hambledon, Surrey, England

Sleeps:
Bedrooms: Open plan
From £195 / night

Tree House Retreats

Midhurst, West Sussex, England

Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 1 per treehouse
From £250 / night

Rewarewa PurePod

Helensville, Auckland, New Zealand

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £331 / night

Crown Inn, Woolhope

Woolhope, near Ledbury, Herefordshire, England

Sleeps: 16
Bedrooms: 8
From £2419 / week

Ketch

Killough, County Down, Northern Ireland

Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £318 (2 nights)

Grand Daddy Airstream Trailer Park

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Sleeps: 2 per airstream
Bedrooms: 1 per airstream
From £132 /nt

Special Offers & Late Availability

Warksburn Old Church lounge area
Availability within 6 weeks, see calendar for dates
Launch Offer: only £250/night to rent entire property. Experience style, luxu…

Warksburn Old Church

Wark, Northumberland, England

Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £250/night
Treat yourself! Now just £325 for two nights mid-week in September and October
Treat yourself! Now just £325 for two nights mid-week in September and October

Sapperton Yurt

Frampton Mansell, Gloucestershire, England

Sleeps: 2 (+2)
Bedrooms: 1
From £175 / night
Availability within 6 weeks, see calendar for dates
Hogmanay special discount: 3 night package for 10 people now just £4998!

Kilmartin Castle

Kilmartin, Argyll and Bute, Scotland

Sleeps: 10 exclusive
Bedrooms: 5
From 1100.00
September and October availability remains, with a 10% discount on stays!
September and October availability remains, with a 10% discount on stays!

Nine Olives Hvar

Stari Grad, Hvar, Croatia

Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5
From £300 / night
November weekend discount - three nights for the price of two
November weekend discount - three nights for the price of two

St Curig's Church

Capel Curig, County Conwy, Wales

Sleeps: Up to 16
Bedrooms: 6
From £750 / night
NEW YEAR AVAILABLE - £4200 for 28th December 2024 to 2nd January 2025
NEW YEAR AVAILABLE - £4200 for 28th December 2024 to 2nd January 2025

Beach House Mundesley

Mundesley, Norfolk, England

Sleeps: 16
Bedrooms: 7
From 1800
Special Offers Late Availability

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