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New to Host Unusual: Rural Views, Lakeside Hot Tubs and a Secret City Break

7 April 2019

As you will know by now it is our unrelenting mission at Host Unusual to bring you accommodation of the highest curiosity, places to lay your head that spark the imagination and, well, to make you feel inspired about making holiday plans! 

Our latest UK arrivals are no exception to this, and they are a diverse bunch.

From rustic and rural huts to expertly converted windmills with stunning views, vintage caravans, a luxury widebeam boat in London, hot tub retreats and off-grid escapes – take a look at these holiday marvels and start planning that getaway!
Main image: Glorious views from Caban-y-Bryn, a rural retreat in Powys, Wales 

The Shepherds Hut Retreat

Crewkerne, Somerset, England
Six beautiful huts for two each with its own private hot tub, perfectly positioned in Somerset for a naturefully romantic escape in luxury.
Bedrooms: Open plan
Sleeps: 2 per hut
From
£90 / night

The Windmill Blackthorn Hill

Blackthorn, Oxfordshire, England
An extraordinary adults-only escape, in a historic Oxfordshire landmark that boasts breathtaking 360-degree views of three different counties
Bedrooms: 1-2
Sleeps: 2-4
From
£235/night mid week

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