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Croft 103

Laid, The Highlands, Scotland

Sleeps: 2 per cottage
Bedrooms: 1 per cottage
From £2200 /week

Beacon Hill Hideaways

Morpeth, Northumberland, England

Sleeps: 2 per unit
Bedrooms: 1 per unit
From £230 / 2nts

Apukka Resort Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
From £307 p/n (Aurora)

Langwathby Station Cottage

Langwathby, Cumbria, England

Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £110 / night

4x4 Mountain Cabin

Capel Curig, County Conwy, Wales

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £100 /nt
2 night weekends across all units

Kaya at Blackhill Farm

Craswall, Herefordshire, England

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1 per unit
From 140/nt (Nook)

Special Offers & Late Availability

Last safari lodge left for May half term 10% off £180 a night. Monday 26th of May
Last safari lodge left for May half term 10% off £180 a night. Monday 26th of May

Tall Trees Glamping

Nr Glastonbury, Somerset, England

Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3 per lodge
From £170 - £200 /nt
10% loyalty discount for returning guests. Contact us for discount code.
10% loyalty discount for returning guests. Contact us for discount code.

Okel Tor Mine

Calstock, Cornwall, England

Sleeps:
Bedrooms: 1 per cottage
From £63 / night
Availability within 6 weeks, see calendar for dates
10% off stays if there is availability for the following week (last minute bookings).

Rushmere Farm Holiday Cottages

Hambledon, Hampshire, England

Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: Varies
From £79 /nt
Availability within 6 weeks, see calendar for dates
4 nights for the price of 3. Remaining mid week stays in May and June.

Wilding Wagon

Newchurch, Herefordshire, England

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £155 / night
Availability within 6 weeks, see calendar for dates
Some last-minute 2 night midweek stays available in April and May, at a speci…

Bracken Treehouse

St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £180 /nt
Availability within 6 weeks, see calendar for dates
Discounts of 10% on 3 nights or more, 15% on 7 nights plus.

Migdale Heights

Migdale, Scottish Highlands, The Highlands, Scotland

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1 per cabin
From £229 /nt
Special Offers Late Availability
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Glamping

Glamping ('glamorous camping') holidays have soared in popularity and variety in recent years both in the UK and worldwide.  Why not try something new and exciting?  Here you can browse our selection of unique & quirky glamping and luxury camping sites, with options including bell tents, yurts, tipis, geodomes, glamping…
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Castles & Follies

Relive history and stay in a fairytale castle or folly; a fun experience for the family or a romantic break for two. From Gothic chateaux or Scottish castles to ancient fortresses and follies, booking a holiday in a venue steeped in intrigue and tradition will not disappoint.
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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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Underwater

Sublime submarine adventures await for budding water babies with these incredible underwater places to stay. Watch shoals of fish and plenty of other marine creatures swim lazily by from your very own private nest-cum-aquarium.
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Unique Conversions

Enjoy a break in history and transformation with these extraordinary buildings, all of which once had very different former lives. From converted prisons to lifeboat houses, brewery vaults to seed stores, discover some truly fascinating converted gems, ready to holiday in.
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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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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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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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Australia

It may take over a day to reach Australia from the UK (even with the first ever non-stop passenger flight taking off in 2018), but the journey is more than worth it. From the moment you step off the plane, you'll be captivated by one of the most wildly beautiful…
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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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Northern Ireland

Created in 1921, the six distinct counties of Northern Ireland have a great deal going for them in addition to the wonderfully quirky, historic and unique holiday accommodation on offer. Antrim is home to the capital city Belfast, home of the Titanic ("she was fine when she left here" is…
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France

Vive la France! Rich in gastronomy, culture and je ne sais quoi, you can expect uninimitable style and hospitality plus an abundance of truly unique places to stay in just about any French location you care to visit. One of the most beautiful and distinctive regions, Alsace in the north…
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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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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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Adults Only

Stylish, unique and peaceful: these are all buzzwords in this selection of unique properties, all tailored for adults. So leave the kids behind and retreat to a romantic getaway, somewhere truly 'grown up' with your name on it.
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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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Family Friendly

Gather your clan and plan one of the most unique and exciting adventures as a family, whether it be stargazing from your own geodome to a fairytale treehouse, these spellbinding places are ideal for families and the kids will love them.
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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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