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Detail-Rich Retreats for Discerning Host Unusual Guests!

20 May 2025

People who search for out-of-the-ordinary places to stay are more discerning than the rest. For them, the finest details matter. Why else would you choose to stay somewhere that’s rich in fascinating history, full of magical quirks, or lovingly hand-crafted by the owner themselves?

Many of our lovely property owners have commented that guests who book with them via Host Unusual stand out for their curiosity and thoughtfulness (something we’re always proud to hear!) So, in tribute to you, we’ve pulled together some of the most detail-rich Host Unusual stays imaginable.

What does this mean? Each one of these unique retreats boasts close attention to the little things that elevate a break from good to glorious. Personal touches, like taking in your online shop and packing it away for your arrival, sit alongside luxurious hand-built facilities… such as a blissful eco-sauna and tree shower.

Other detail-rich delights include home-baked delicacies, home-made furniture and bespoke experiences (fairytale picnic in the woods, anyone?) along with havens that pay fond tribute to the beauty and history that surround them.

Browse the list now, and get ready to fall head-over-heels in love!

Author: Nina Jervis-Green
Main image: HOF Hut | Devon

Pinwheel Treehouse

Holditch, Dorset, England
An adults-only, master-crafted RIBA award-winning treehouse, complete with an al fresco hot tub and wood-fired pizza oven, beautifully secluded on an exclusive site in rural Dorset.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£395 /night

HOF Hut

Northlew, Devon, England
A relaxing haven, lovingly handcrafted by the owners and filled with sensory delights including a Japanese Onsen hot pool and a Finnish-style Eco Sauna, nestled in the deepest depths of Devon with magical, ever changing views towards Dartmoor.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£265/night

Hideaway Heath Hollow

Colchester, Essex, England
A unique, quirky cabin-for-two with an al fresco hot tub, rich in luxurious detail and beautifully secluded on the edge of ancient Essex woodland.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£225 /night

Ursabear Cabin

Morebath, Devon, England
A sumptuous, hand-built Amazing Space that takes inspiration from the stars, filled with bespoke elements and mesmerisingly nestled on the edge of Exmoor National Park.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£220 / night

Bertrams

Hartland, Devon, England
Step inside a classic mystery novel, in a characterful double decker bus set on the grounds of a North Devon country house.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 5
From
£135 / night

Brucefield Estate Schenbothies

Forestmill, Clackmannanshire, Scotland
Sumptuous woodland hideaways, privately nestled on a magical Clackmannanshire estate that's teeming with rich heritage and diverse, protected wildlife.
Bedrooms: 1 per bothy
Sleeps: 2 per bothy
From
157 3 nights

Sound of Harris - The Other House

Isle of Harris, Scotland
Deluxe self-catering accommodation on the Isle of Harris with panoramic coastal views and mid-century interior design.
Bedrooms: 1 per property
Sleeps: 2 per property
From
£580/3 nights

The Mission

Ventnor, Isle of Wight, Isle Of Wight, England
A delightfully quirky ‘tin tabernacle' on the Isle of Wight, a divine setting for a bracing island escape you'll soon be saying your prayers to return to!
Bedrooms: 4
Sleeps: 8
From
£220 / night

Walcot Hall Estate Chapel and Cabins

Lydbury North, Shropshire, England
Imaginative accommodation, set amongst 30 acres of picture-perfect grounds in the Shropshire Hills.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: Varies
From
£380/4 nts

Llanthony Castaway

Llanthony, Monmouthshire, Wales
A lovingly restored railway carriage for romantic couples, privately secluded amongst a deep, hidden valley in the Black Mountains for epic Dark Sky stargazing.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£135 / night

One Acre Wood

Bishop's Frome, Herefordshire, England
Magical, lovingly hand-crafted treehouses filled with creature comforts and exquisitely nestled on the rural Herefordshire and Worcestershire border, with fun fresh-air activities aplenty!
Bedrooms: 3 per treehouse
Sleeps: 6
From
£323 / night

The Forager's Cabin

Guilsfield, Powys, Wales
Steal away to a cosy Welsh sanctuary with a stargazing deck, sauna and hot tub, lovingly handcrafted from reclaimed materials and nestled amongst private woodland that feels like its own natureful world.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 3
From
£185 / night

Aikwood Tower

Selkirk, Scottish Borders, Scotland
Relax and enjoy the finer things in life surrounded by warmth and luxury, in an award-winning, authentic medieval tower set in the bracing Scottish Borders.
Bedrooms: 5
Sleeps: 10
From
£1,800 (3nts)

Boutique Farm Bothies

Drumblade, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Take a break from the strains of life at Boutique Farm Bothies in rural Aberdeenshire, comprising three hand-crafted, eco-friendly bothies and a charming farmhouse for large group holidays, set among spectacular rolling farmland.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: 2-8
From
£120 /night

The Vacationist Eco Cabin

Halland, East Sussex, England
A dreamy off-grid eco-haven with a hot tub trailer, packed with style and secluded in its very own East Sussex meadow, for a carbon-neutral stay with plenty of added luxury.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
From
£135 /night

The Dragon Cruck

Meifod, Powys, Wales
Behold The Dragon Cruck - a unique and lovingly hand-made Welsh haven, complete with beautiful views of the Vrynwy valley.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£105 / night

Praktyka

Bideford, Devon, England
Rediscover your creative spirit in a heavenly slice of North Devon, complete with wildflower meadows, artists' workshops, and lovingly-crafted retreats.
Bedrooms: 1 or 2 per unit
Sleeps: 2-4 guests per unit
From
£120 / night

Lights Camera Glamping

Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England
Retro dystopia and high-end luxury collide on an immersive, self-contained ‘film set’ complete with games and a bespoke hot tub, peacefully secluded in Buckinghamshire woodland.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
From
£350 /nt

Starcroft Farm Cabins

Battle, East Sussex, England
A trio of lovingly-crafted eco-retreats, beautifully secluded in the High Weald AONB with stargazing windows and unique themed décor for creative inspiration and historical wonder.
Bedrooms: 1 per cabin
Sleeps: 2
From
£320 /2nts

The Observatory at Frieda and the Moon

Lanreath, Cornwall, England
A uniquely romantic, ‘wow-factor'-packed celebration of the universe in an off-grid Cornish hideaway.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£95/ night

The Witchery by the Castle

Edinburgh, Scotland
A spellbinding retreat that boasts fine Scottish dining, and baroque, individually styled suites that look out over Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile.
Bedrooms: 9 Suites
Sleeps: 2 per Suite
From
£450 / night

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