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New to Host Unusual: Historic Retreats, Gorgeous Glamping, Beachside Boltholes and More

23 February 2022

With springtime on the horizon, we can’t wait to celebrate everything that makes the Great Outdoors so very great!

That means you’ll find plenty of fresh-air-filled escapes in our latest collection.  

These range from the amazingly unique retreats at Westley Farm Glamping – each one nestled in its very own dell – to The Bolthole, a super-cool Victorian railway carriage secluded on the beach at Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve.
The Bide, an expertly styled contemporary cabin in Dorset, offers two lucky guests a rural retreat with cutting edge facilities, new sustainable technologies and a wood-fired hot tub for stargazing.
Last but by no means least, if you enjoy a side helping of history with your holiday, The Tower at Dollarbeg Castle dates all the way back to the 13th century. You’ll feel like a character in a fairytale, yet with modern delights that include a bespoke cinema room, there’s no need to miss out on 21st century comfort.

We’ve got so much more to show you – including an award-winning architect-designed haven on Cornwall’s Camel Estuary, and a glass-and-steel lodge with designer furniture and exceptional Cotswolds views.

Come and see!

Author: Nina Jervis
Main image: The Bide | Dorset, Jake Balston

Cabin X GPF

Catsfield, East Sussex, England
Make your escape to a blissfully soothing farm retreat, gently secluded in an ancient East Sussex village where the pace is slow, and the woodland scenery is magical.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£150 / night

Mor y More Beach House

Marros, Pembrokeshire, Wales
A family-sized beachside retreat on the Pembrokeshire coast, with private gardens and breath-taking panoramic sea views that lead all the way to Devon.
Bedrooms: 5
Sleeps: 10
From
£2500 /week

The Bolthole

Pagham Beach, West Sussex, England
A super-cool, first-class retreat that's rich in home comforts, expertly crafted around a Victorian railway carriage that's right on the beach at Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve.
Bedrooms: 4
Sleeps: 8
From
£295 / night

The Camber Beach House

Camber, East Sussex, England
A sociable, architect-designed retreat for large group breaks - dogs included - mere moments away from the atmospheric dunes and idyllic beach at Camber Sands.
Bedrooms: 5
Sleeps: 10
From
£395 / night

Westley Farm Stone Cottages

Frampton Mansell, Gloucestershire, England
Quintessential English countryside retreats, each set in its own meadow, rich in home comforts and traditional style for a soothing escape amongst glorious Cotswold countryside.
Bedrooms: 2 or 3
Sleeps: 4 or 7 per cottage
From
£225 / night

Westley Wood Glamping

Frampton Mansell, Gloucestershire, England
Self-contained, uniquely characterful retreats, each nestled in its own secluded dell amongst ancient Cotswold woodland, with friendly pubs in walking distance.
Bedrooms: 1 per unit
Sleeps: 2 or 2 (+2) per unit
From
£149 / night

Dartmoor Domes

Plymouth, Devon, England
Luxurious eco-havens with private facilities, secluded in a sheltered valley with a stream running through it, on the edge of Dartmoor National Park.
Bedrooms: Open plan
Sleeps: 2-5 per dome
From
£135 - £185 / night

The Tower at Dollarbeg Castle

Dollarbeg, Clackmannanshire, Scotland
A royally luxurious apartment in an ancient fairytale castle, complete with a cinema room and a panoramic rooftop tower, peacefully secluded in Scotland's smallest county.
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
From
£235 / night

Medley Meadow

Llanover, Monmouthshire, Wales
An eco-friendly, family-run glamping site, soothingly nestled amongst nine unspoilt acres of Monmouthshire meadow and woodland that's teeming with nature.
Bedrooms: 2 per tent
Sleeps: Up to 6 per tent
From
£135 / night

The Cabin by the Castle

Elgin, Moray, Scotland
A sumptuous, "coorie"-infused eco-cabin powered by nature, secluded on a historic Moray estate and boasting magnificent views of Duffus Castle.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£140 / night

Rusty Lane Safari Lodge

Seend, Wiltshire, England
A luxuriously rustic retreat with home-style comforts and an al fresco hot tub, beautifully secluded in the tranquil heart of the Wiltshire countryside.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
From
£196 / night

Hill Cabin

Catsfield, East Sussex, England
A warmly welcoming Scandi-style cabin for two, complete with an al fresco hot tub, bespoke-designed to showcase the incredible East Sussex countryside to perfection.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£175 / night

The Bide

Nr Milton Abbas, Dorset, England
A sustainable, architect-designed retreat with stylish interiors, curated entertainment, and a wood-fired hot tub, lovingly hand-built on a friendly working farm in a Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£115 / night

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