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Take a Bow… Presenting Our Charmingly Unusual, Award-Winning Retreats of 2024!

6 December 2024

Here’s a question: what does “award-winning” really mean, in the ferociously competitive world of hospitality? We think it acknowledges the highest possible standards. This means not only can you naturally expect pristine cleanliness and a...

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Host Unusual Stays as seen on Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

8 October 2024

Nominated for several BAFTAs since its first airing in 2018, Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing is a popular TV show, in which much loved comedians Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse while away some time by...

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Our Best Stays for Enjoying the Colours of Autumn

7 October 2024

Does any season offer a wider colour palette than autumn? There's nothing quite like taking a stroll through carpets of crisp, vibrant leaves, breathing in that invigorating October air. Meanwhile, orchards heave with plump red-and-green...

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Top ‘Shoulder Season’ Sojourns for Couples, Young Families, and Solo Travellers

13 August 2024

In travel terms, the ‘shoulder season' refers to the lull between peak and off-peak travel times for popular holiday destinations. Usually, this means April to mid-June, and September to October... a ‘shoulder' on either side...

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Ten of the Best Vehicle Stays

22 April 2024

Who doesn't love a road trip? Or a rail trip, for that matter. Or how about the fresh, carefree feel of a gypsy caravan? (If only it wasn't so much of a hassle, organising the...

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Our Top Welsh Getaways to Celebrate St David’s Day

28 February 2024

Looking for a holiday destination with a difference? Wales is it! The land of the ancient Britons is a compelling blend of epic scenery, rich history, and adventure at every turn… indeed it’s no wonder...

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Spring into spring – with ten of Host Unusual’s best new season breaks

24 January 2024

It's always fun to celebrate a change of season, particularly when winter gives way to spring. Flowers begin to bloom, the days become longer and lighter, and you start thinking about how nice it would...

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Our Top 10 Romantic Getaways for Valentine’s Day / In the mood for love!

11 January 2024

At Host Unusual we go out of our way to find you the most unique, spectacular holiday properties to rent in the UK. February might not be a time of the year when you're typically...

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Huge Congratulations to Our Award-Winning Retreats of 2023!

6 December 2023

Winning an award is no mean feat, especially in the fiercely competitive world of hospitality. So you can be sure that if a retreat is “award-winning”, it won’t just be clean and well-furnished (let’s face...

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Say Hello to 2023 In Style! UK Retreats With New Year’s Eve Availability

26 October 2022

After such a tumultuous 2022, we can't wait for a brand-new year to begin! But whatever the goings-on of the preceding months, the end of December is always such a unique and magical time. Christmas...

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Swoonworthy Modern Holiday Homes for Instagram Devotees!

21 June 2022

If you're someone for whom a holiday isn't a holiday unless it's somewhere stylishly special, we see you! You're the reason why our latest list is a covetable parade of ‘wow-factor' loveliness; each retreat lavishly...

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Late Availability for May Half-Term AND Platinum Jubilee Holidays!

15 May 2022

We Brits are getting a lovely long weekend (Thursday 2nd - Sunday 5th June) to celebrate the Queen's 70 years of dedicated service, which basically means we've all got royal permission to book a holiday! ...

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Best UK Shepherd’s Hut Stays for Spring

13 April 2022

Shepherd's hut-style retreats have been springing up all over the country, and once you've stayed in one, you'll understand why they're so popular! Originally designed as a rustic form of shelter for shepherds watching over...

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Latest Blog Articles

Take a Bow… Presenting Our Charmingly Unusual, Award-Winning Retreats of 2024!

Host Unusual Stays as seen on Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Our Best Stays for Enjoying the Colours of Autumn

Top ‘Shoulder Season’ Sojourns for Couples, Young Families, and Solo Travellers

Ten of the Best Vehicle Stays

Our Top Welsh Getaways to Celebrate St David’s Day

Spring into spring – with ten of Host Unusual’s best new season breaks

Our Top 10 Romantic Getaways for Valentine’s Day / In the mood for love!

Huge Congratulations to Our Award-Winning Retreats of 2023!

Say Hello to 2023 In Style! UK Retreats With New Year’s Eve Availability

Swoonworthy Modern Holiday Homes for Instagram Devotees!

Late Availability for May Half-Term AND Platinum Jubilee Holidays!

Best UK Shepherd’s Hut Stays for Spring

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