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‘Secret’ Local Gems – As Recommended By Our Host Unusual Property Owners

6 November 2025

Coming home from holiday can feel a little deflating… that is, unless you’re returning with a secret to share. If you’re staying somewhere new, it’s common to ask Google (or let’s face it, ChatGPT) for...

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Unusual Large Group Retreats for Dazzling Gatherings Next Year (Early Booking Recommended!)

29 October 2025

There are plenty of reasons to get the whole gang together again. Maybe someone’s getting married, celebrating a big birthday, or it’s just been way too long since you last saw each-other. Whatever your “why”,...

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Have a Very Unusual Christmas! Unique Retreats with Festive Season Availability

23 October 2025

It’s time for that perennial question: “…so, how will you be spending Christmas this year?” If you’re tired of the same old answers about staying at home, perhaps with a bracing post-lunch walk and seeing...

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Meet the Owners: Finca de Arrieta, Lanzarote

22 October 2025

Meet Michelle Braddock - co-founder of Finca de Arrieta - and her eldest son Joshua, who oversees the running of this luxury selection of self-contained couples, friends and family accommodation in the small fishing village...

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On the Map: Unusual Places to Stay in Ireland and Northern Ireland

14 October 2025

Two beautiful destinations on one island, there’s a lot to discover in Ireland and Northern Ireland alike. There are 26 counties in the Republic of Ireland, each one bursting with an addictive sense of magic...

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Out-of-Season UK & Ireland Coastal Escapes to Stir Your Soul

1 October 2025

On the face of it, coastal escapes go hand-in-hand with blue skies and summer sunshine. But for some of us, beach holidays are even lovelier on grey, windswept days out of season. Not only have...

Chillingham Castle looking 'moody' at twilight with dark sky and orange clouds

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Grand Castle Stays To Make You Feel Like A Traitor!

30 September 2025

A few years ago you may recall that ‘I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' relocated (thanks to Covid travel restrictions) from the Australian jungle to the grounds of Gwrych Castle, a 19th century,...

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Tried and Tested: Four-Night Writing Retreat at Starcroft Farm Cabins

29 September 2025

Starcroft Farm Cabins are set on a family-run farm that once formed part of the ancient Battle Abbey Estate. Each timber-crafted cabin is named and styled in honour of an extraordinary woman connected to Battle...

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Be a ‘Set Jetter’! Unique Stays in Iconic Filming Locations Across the UK and Worldwide

26 September 2025

OK, so you haven’t got the sneaky personality or the murderous chops of a Traitor. You can still book a luxurious castle-stay in the Scottish Highlands and revel in the grand rural atmosphere. That’s ‘set...

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New to Host Unusual – Woodland Glamping, Cosy Cabin Stays, Exotic Island Retreats, and Many More!

23 September 2025

The crisp autumnal weather and vibrant rural hues make glamping an irresistible holiday choice… and happily, our latest round-up includes plenty of natureful stays! You could opt for a master-crafted tree tent suspended in the...

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Presenting Our Most Unusual Conversions for Awe-Inspiring Holidays!

20 September 2025

There’s a special thrill to be had in staying somewhere extraordinary, which is one of the reasons why we love our Host Unusual properties so much. And when your chosen retreat used to be something...

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Unusual Foraging-Friendly Stays to Guide You Back to Nature This Autumn

14 September 2025

If you’re looking for a deeper connection with the natural world, it’s time to embark on a foraging expedition. The practice of gathering food from the earth is age-old (‘forage’ is a 14th-century term that...

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Unusual Sauna Stays to Warm Your Winter…

9 September 2025

The recent wind and rain means autumn is busily settling in, and it won’t be long before the temperature plummets. But if you’ve been missing the summer heat, don’t worry. A stay-with-a-sauna is guaranteed to...

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Blog Articles: Page 4

‘Secret’ Local Gems – As Recommended By Our Host Unusual Property Owners

Unusual Large Group Retreats for Dazzling Gatherings Next Year (Early Booking Recommended!)

Have a Very Unusual Christmas! Unique Retreats with Festive Season Availability

Meet the Owners: Finca de Arrieta, Lanzarote

On the Map: Unusual Places to Stay in Ireland and Northern Ireland

Out-of-Season UK & Ireland Coastal Escapes to Stir Your Soul

Grand Castle Stays To Make You Feel Like A Traitor!

Tried and Tested: Four-Night Writing Retreat at Starcroft Farm Cabins

Be a ‘Set Jetter’! Unique Stays in Iconic Filming Locations Across the UK and Worldwide

New to Host Unusual – Woodland Glamping, Cosy Cabin Stays, Exotic Island Retreats, and Many More!

Presenting Our Most Unusual Conversions for Awe-Inspiring Holidays!

Unusual Foraging-Friendly Stays to Guide You Back to Nature This Autumn

Unusual Sauna Stays to Warm Your Winter…

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