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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

The Camber Beach Guest 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
£695 / 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

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

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

The Bide Bothy

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
£124 / night

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