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New to Host Unusual: an immersive ‘film set’ experience, a Starman shrine, fine wine-tasting in a Portuguese mill – and more

10 December 2024
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If you’ve ever wondered what it might be like to live inside a film set, or browse the archives of one of music’s greatest icons, look no further than our latest selection of retreats!

Tucked away in Buckinghamshire woodland is a dystopian ‘film set’ created by a family of experts in prop and set design for film and TV. Expect a full-on cinematic experience in which you are the scriptwriters, directors, and actors in your break… there’s even a hot tub to sink into after a long day’s work.

You could also opt for a futuristic, architect-designed Smart House that pays authentic homage to the Starman himself, David Bowie. Set close to Winchester, unique delights include buttons that control ‘Sound and Vision’, and original memorabilia – including Bowie’s 1975 police mugshot! – galore.

Meanwhile, unique European retreats include a Portuguese mill-on-a-hill with glorious mountain views, idyllic river beaches… and plenty of scope for fine-wine tasting. Or how about relaxing on a French farm, with an abundance of ‘pick your own’ veg for mealtimes and an al fresco swimming pool for lazy afternoons in the sun?

Other brand-new gems include luxury glamping buses, opulent treehouses, digital-free havens, and an adults-only eco-cabin named as one of The Times’ 25 Best Cabin Stays in the UK.

Come and browse the full list right here!

Author: Nina Jervis-Green
Main image: Lights Camera Glamping, Buckinghamshire

The Bowie

Kings Worthy, nr Winchester, Hampshire, England
A futuristic, architect-designed Smart House that’s styled and themed in detail-rich homage to David Bowie, peacefully secluded in a historic Hampshire village close to Winchester.
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
From
£186 / night

Moinho da Fadagosa

Alto Alentejo, Central Portugal
Refresh and revive your soul in an absurdly peaceful Portuguese mill-on-a-hill, surrounded by idyllic river beaches, stirring 360-degree mountain views, and fine wine.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£80 / 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

Wilding Wagon

Newchurch, Herefordshire, England
A peaceful, detail-rich haven with a wood-fired outdoor bath-for-two, blissfully elevated on the border of Wales and England for big-sky valley views and digital-free luxury.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£155 / night

Sunflower Sally Glamping Bus

Barrow, Suffolk, England
A cheerful double-decker for a fun family-and-dog-friendly break in rural Suffolk, with a private fenced garden and plenty of home comforts to enjoy.
Bedrooms: Open plan
Sleeps: 6
From
£100 /night

The Glebe Retreat

Edlingham, Northumberland, England
A super-luxe, adults-only eco-cabin with an al fresco stone bathtub for stargazing, peacefully secluded in a vast, wildlife-steeped field in Northumberland’s Edlingham Valley.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£185 /nt

La Ferme de Brouage

Poitou-Charentes, France
An architect-designed conversion of an 18th century barn with a swimming pool, offers a ‘pick your own’ organic veg experience in a historic French village, just 30 minutes from the glistening Côte Sauvage.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps:
From
£145 / night

Hoots Treehouses

Mayfield, East Sussex, England
Two luxurious, detail-rich tree-treats for couples and small families alike, eco-friendly and perfectly secluded among ancient East Sussex woodland in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Bedrooms: 1 or 2 per treehouse
Sleeps: 4
From
£275 /nt Hoots

Phoenix Star Bus

Goodrington, near Paignton, South Devon, England
A luxurious, pet-friendly bus with a private garden and a stargazing hot tub, beautifully secluded in a historic Devon coastal village with red-gold sandy beaches on the doorstep.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 4
From
£475 / week

Heartwood Treehouse at Oaklands Glamping

Welshpool, Powys, Wales
Pure escapism awaits in an opulent, adults-only treehouse with a wood-fired hot tub on the deck, set in the heart of mid-Wales
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£605 (2 nts)

Pond Mirror House

Great Glemham, Suffolk, England
A shimmering pondside sanctuary that melts into the rural Suffolk landscape, with luxurious facilities and magical, far-reaching country views
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£1,955 (7nt)

Denver Church

Denver, Colorado, USA
A divinely renovated mission-style retreat for large group breaks, packed with eclectic style and perfectly situated close to Denver’s bustling city centre
Bedrooms: 6
Sleeps: 18
From
£915 / night

Forest Windmill

Famalicao, Leiria, Portugal
A 19th century Portuguese haven, sublimely renovated and peacefully nestled among whispering eucalyptus and pine trees, temptingly close to the Silver Coast.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
From
£172 / night

Valetta

Thorpeness, Suffolk, England
Valetta is a unique single-storey former fisherman’s dwelling with rustic styling and sublime sea views, secluded in a Suffolk coastal village with direct access to the expansive beach
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
From
£1,229 (7 nts)

Wear Valley Treehouse

Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England
Step inside a luxuriously rustic, family-sized retreat with magnificent valley views (and an on-site ice-cream parlour!), secluded amongst thriving nature close to the North Pennines AONB.
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
From
£1,237 (7 nt)

The Tri-Pod

Pantcefn, Ceredigion, Wales
A sumptuous, metal-and-glass-crafted A-frame pod with a dreamy stargazing hot tub, adults-only and beautifully secluded amongst pure Welsh countryside
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£660 (7 nts)

Eleuthera Houseboat

Bembridge, Isle Of Wight, England
A family-friendly ‘hopper barge’ with handcrafted furniture and sleek design elements, beautifully moored at Bembridge Harbour with shimmering views to the Solent
Bedrooms: 4
Sleeps: 10
From
£961 (2 nts)

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