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New to Host Unusual: Fairytale Glamping, Luxurious Jail Time, and a Private Greek Island!

3 November 2021

Here’s a confession… our latest selection of newly-added retreats could be our most unusual yet!

After all, how often is it that you get the chance to do (holiday) time in an iconic Cornish prison?  The Bodmin Jail Hotel even features a gourmet restaurant and Champagne bar in the original Gothic crypt.

Meanwhile, Nissos Sofiaia is a paradise-like, private Greek island for two. Not only will you’ll get to sleep on a restored fishing boat, but there’s a shimmering Ionian Sea-fed plunge pool to help you cool off in the heat.

Or how about glamping that’s straight out of a children’s fairytale, within a wild Norfolk moat surrounded by idyllic countryside, bedding down in a unique castle-hut-on-wheels?

We’ve got so much more to show you in our latest collection, from an authentic retro apartment in Margate, to a sun-soaked eco-farm retreat on the northern coast of Crete.

Come and take a look!

Author: Nina Jervis
Main image: Moat Island Glamping | Norfolk

The Hoot

Southwick, Wiltshire, England
A dog-friendly, charmingly converted horse box nestled in a green paddock amongst Wiltshire's rolling hills that's ideal for off-grid relaxation.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2 (+2) or 3 adults
From
£110 / night

The Bodmin Jail Hotel

Bodmin, Cornwall, England
Lock yourself up in a characterful Cornish landmark that's steeped in history and creative imagination, with elegant design features, dog-friendly rooms, and a gourmet restaurant in the gothic chapel!
Bedrooms: 70 rooms
Sleeps: Varies
From
£197 / night

Dunstan Hall

Craster, Northumberland, England
Spirit your loved ones away to a magnificent, Grade II*-listed country retreat, rich in fascinating history and secluded in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty close to the Northumberland coast.
Bedrooms: 10
Sleeps: 18
From
£1950 (3nts)

La Esperanza

Granada, Andalucia, Spain
A grand, authentic hacienda with luxury suites, a swimming pool, and a designer courtyard inspired by the Alhambra, nestled amongst private flower gardens just 35 minutes from Granada.
Bedrooms: 6
Sleeps: Up to 14
From
£394 / night

Bowland Retreat Lodges

Clitheroe, Lancashire, England
A sumptuous collection of self-catering lodges with Jacuzzi hot tubs and scenic decking, beautifully positioned in the heart of the Ribble Valley.
Bedrooms: 1-3 per lodge
Sleeps: 2-6 per lodge
From
£389 /night

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
£280 /night

Jess' Tree Bach

Upper Tysoe, Warwickshire, England
A luxurious lodge, complete with a Bluetooth hot tub and a fun children's slide, nestled on a friendly, family-run farm retreat amongst idyllic Warwickshire countryside.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4 (+1 infant)
From
£255 / night

The Nest

Dolassey, Powys, Wales
A sumptuous, secluded retreat with a green roof, a wildflower garden, and double al fresco bathtubs, completely surrounded by idyllic views on a working family farm in Powys.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
From
£185 / night

Kempt Tower

St Ouen's Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands
Indulge in a laughter-fuelled ‘sleepover' with your favourite people (and dogs) in an elegantly converted Martello tower that boasts magnificent 360-degree views of Jersey's longest beach.
Bedrooms: Open plan
Sleeps: 12
From
£707 2 nights

Fort Leicester

Bouley Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands
A historic military stronghold that's rich in comfort and historic drama, expertly transformed into a dog-friendly, distraction-free retreat elevated above Jersey's atmospheric coastline.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 8
From
588 2 nights

Nyth Robin

Aberdovey, Gwynedd, Wales
A welcoming, eco-friendly glamping site with eclectic accommodation, peacefully secluded amongst private woodland in Snowdonia National Park.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: 2-12
From
£70 / night

Seventies Studio Margate

Margate, Kent, England
A self-contained ‘time capsule' apartment covering the entire top floor of a townhouse in the heart of Margate, with fabulous views of Dreamland and the beach.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2-3
From
£50 / night

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