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New to Host Unusual: Fifteen Brand New Post-Lockdown Escapes

8 April 2020

With the world slowing right down, under temporary lockdown, it gives us all the chance to collectively take stock and appreciate what we have, during challenging times.

Certainly for us here, we are appreciating the wonder of travel, and will never take the ease or freedom of movement for granted again once restrictions are eventually lifted. 

We also all need to aspire, and look forward to brighter days, so whilst the message is loud and clear to stay at home, we continue to showcase new and exciting locations to put on your future plans wishlist!  

This selection of 15 beautiful places to stay ranges from UFO houses, underwater suites, designer cranes and eco retreats to unique glampsites, mirrored cabins, expertly converted barns and more. Because we all need to dream, and when the time is right, we’ll be ready to explore again! Author: Alex Wilson | Host Unusual
Image: Glamping Boatshack | Cambridgeshire

Eco Fisherman's Cottage

Arrieta, Lanzarote, Spain
A quaint and historic off-grid retreat, featuring soothing sea views and an authentic slice of rustic village life in Lanzarote.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps:
From
£110 / night

River Camping Bled

Bled, Upper Carniola, Slovenia
A refreshing, eco-and-family-friendly retreat amongst nature at its most magical, surrounded by Slovenia's breathtaking Julian Alps.
Bedrooms: 2 per cottage
Sleeps: 4 per cottage
From
£128 / night

Näsets Marcusgård

Furudal, Dalarna, Sweden
A quirky and historic farm in the calming Swedish countryside, with colourful, ever-changing seasons, and a relaxed pace of life.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: Varies
From
£215 / night

THEKRANE

Copenhagen, Denmark
Scandi Noir in its most unique and luxurious form - a private, soul-enriching Danish retreat set in a former coal crane.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£1,069 / night

Reefsuites

Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view the magical Great Barrier Reef in all its glory, with a jaw-dropping stay in Australia's first underwater suites.
Bedrooms: 2 suites
Sleeps: 2 per suite
From
£410pp /nt

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