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Christmas Shopping? Unusual Retreats with Creative Gifts for Lucky Loved Ones!

13 November 2025

When you combine a relaxing and creative holiday with stocking up on unique gifts, Christmas shopping transforms from a chore to a pleasure. And so, these unusual places to stay offer a wonderful opportunity: to...

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‘Secret’ Local Gems – As Recommended By Our Host Unusual Property Owners

6 November 2025

Coming home from holiday can feel a little deflating… that is, unless you’re returning with a secret to share. If you’re staying somewhere new, it’s common to ask Google (or let’s face it, ChatGPT) for...

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Unusual Large Group Retreats for Dazzling Gatherings Next Year (Early Booking Recommended!)

29 October 2025

There are plenty of reasons to get the whole gang together again. Maybe someone’s getting married, celebrating a big birthday, or it’s just been way too long since you last saw each-other. Whatever your “why”,...

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Have a Very Unusual Christmas! Unique Retreats with Festive Season Availability

23 October 2025

It’s time for that perennial question: “…so, how will you be spending Christmas this year?” If you’re tired of the same old answers about staying at home, perhaps with a bracing post-lunch walk and seeing...

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Out-of-Season UK & Ireland Coastal Escapes to Stir Your Soul

1 October 2025

On the face of it, coastal escapes go hand-in-hand with blue skies and summer sunshine. But for some of us, beach holidays are even lovelier on grey, windswept days out of season. Not only have...

Chillingham Castle looking 'moody' at twilight with dark sky and orange clouds

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Grand Castle Stays To Make You Feel Like A Traitor!

30 September 2025

A few years ago you may recall that ‘I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' relocated (thanks to Covid travel restrictions) from the Australian jungle to the grounds of Gwrych Castle, a 19th century,...

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Be a ‘Set Jetter’! Unique Stays in Iconic Filming Locations Across the UK and Worldwide

26 September 2025

OK, so you haven’t got the sneaky personality or the murderous chops of a Traitor. You can still book a luxurious castle-stay in the Scottish Highlands and revel in the grand rural atmosphere. That’s ‘set...

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Presenting Our Most Unusual Conversions for Awe-Inspiring Holidays!

20 September 2025

There’s a special thrill to be had in staying somewhere extraordinary, which is one of the reasons why we love our Host Unusual properties so much. And when your chosen retreat used to be something...

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Unusual Foraging-Friendly Stays to Guide You Back to Nature This Autumn

14 September 2025

If you’re looking for a deeper connection with the natural world, it’s time to embark on a foraging expedition. The practice of gathering food from the earth is age-old (‘forage’ is a 14th-century term that...

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Unusual Sauna Stays to Warm Your Winter…

9 September 2025

The recent wind and rain means autumn is busily settling in, and it won’t be long before the temperature plummets. But if you’ve been missing the summer heat, don’t worry. A stay-with-a-sauna is guaranteed to...

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Our Best Family-Friendly UK and Ireland Breaks for the October Half-Term Holidays

27 August 2025

What happened to the summer holidays? They seemed to flash by so quickly that if you’re anything like us, you’re feeling a tiny bit cheated! Luckily, there’s some more holiday-time on the horizon. And here’s...

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Jaw-Droppingly Unique Stays for Adventurous Travellers

20 August 2025

If you’re the kind of traveller who sees every holiday as an opportunity for adventure, this list is for you. Far from a common-or-garden place to stay, each retreat is a thrilling experience that’s begging...

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Unusual – and Cool! – Stays for Sweltering Days in the UK and Europe

14 August 2025

Summer heatwaves are here to stay. That’s great news if you’re a fan of lazy, sun-drenched holidays, but as the temperature soars, keeping cool poses more and more of a challenge! Dotted throughout the UK...

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Blog Articles: Page 3

Christmas Shopping? Unusual Retreats with Creative Gifts for Lucky Loved Ones!

‘Secret’ Local Gems – As Recommended By Our Host Unusual Property Owners

Unusual Large Group Retreats for Dazzling Gatherings Next Year (Early Booking Recommended!)

Have a Very Unusual Christmas! Unique Retreats with Festive Season Availability

Out-of-Season UK & Ireland Coastal Escapes to Stir Your Soul

Grand Castle Stays To Make You Feel Like A Traitor!

Be a ‘Set Jetter’! Unique Stays in Iconic Filming Locations Across the UK and Worldwide

Presenting Our Most Unusual Conversions for Awe-Inspiring Holidays!

Unusual Foraging-Friendly Stays to Guide You Back to Nature This Autumn

Unusual Sauna Stays to Warm Your Winter…

Our Best Family-Friendly UK and Ireland Breaks for the October Half-Term Holidays

Jaw-Droppingly Unique Stays for Adventurous Travellers

Unusual – and Cool! – Stays for Sweltering Days in the UK and Europe

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