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Especially For George Clarke Fans – Our Amazing Spaces-Featured Holiday Retreats!

12 April 2025

On TV since 2012, the BAFTA-nominated Channel Four series George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces is all about transforming small, everyday, often unconventional spaces into the most incredible places to live, work, and play. As such, the...

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Be Yourself Again: Wellness Retreats and Restorative Breaks with an Unusual Twist

7 April 2025

Pressing life’s reset button can feel more vital in spring than at any other time of the year (1st January included!) As nature stirs from its winter slumber, we’re reminded of the importance of stepping...

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Here’s Another One For You: April Fools’ Day Jokes, As Told By Our Host Unusual Property Owners!

31 March 2025

While nobody knows the exact origin of April Fools’ Day, the tradition of joke-telling, harmless hoaxes, and general foolishness on 1st April has been popular throughout the world across centuries. (We happen to think there’s...

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Host Unusual Havens with Egg-cellent Easter Activities and Whole-Family Fun!

27 March 2025

Is there any better time than Easter to revel in the abundant joys of spring? Days are longer and lighter, school’s out, and there’s a lovely long weekend – hopefully streaked with sunshine – to...

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Host Unusual Retreats as seen on TV’s Four in a Bed

20 March 2025

Aired on Channel Four since 2010, Four in a Bed (previously Three in a Bed) is an addictively watchable game show involving different B&B owners across the UK. For those few who haven’t seen it,...

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Introducing Irish Landmark Trust – unique restored heritage retreats that give the past a future

14 March 2025

St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect time to shine our spotlight on Irish Landmark Trust (ILT): an all-island charity whose mission is to save, share, and sustain Ireland’s built heritage. ILT was founded in 1992,...

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#AccelerateAction: Inspiring Stories and Unusual Stays to Celebrate International Women’s Day 2025

6 March 2025

Ever since 1911, International Women’s Day (IWD) has celebrated the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women worldwide. Held on 8th March, IWD is a perfect opportunity to recognise the incredible achievements of the...

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New to Host Unusual: Legendary Cabins-by-the-Sea, Magical Tree Tents, and a Witchcraft-Inspired Windmill

25 February 2025

There’s plenty of myth and magic to discover in our latest selection of unusual retreats. For example: how about bedding down in an opulent clifftop cabin, whose cutting-edge design was inspired by a legendary Suffolk...

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Dog-Friendly Boats and Boathouses for Whole Family Waterside Breaks

20 February 2025

There’s something irredeemably relaxing about a holiday inspired by water… whether the wide open sea, a meandering river, or a shimmering lake. Most boat or boathouse stays offer up-close proximity to calming waters, with abundant...

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Our Favourite Holiday Retreats with Al Fresco Bathtubs

4 February 2025

"Splish, splash, I was taking a bath..." in the Great Outdoors! Let's be clear: when we say "al fresco bathtubs", we aren't referring to wood-fired hot tubs. We don't even mean luxury hot tubs with...

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Fun-Filled Family Stays for Big and Little Kids Alike!

30 January 2025

Going on holiday with the family should be a highlight of the year. But as many a stressed-out parent will attest, keeping everyone happy and entertained can be challenging. That means choosing the right place...

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Romantic Retreats to Make This Valentine’s Day Your Best Yet!

21 January 2025

Spiriting the love of your life away for an indulgent Valentine’s break is the ultimate in romantic gestures. Throw a unique retreat into the equation, with sublime views and sumptuous surroundings, and your memories will...

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New Year, New Retreat: Fresh Features and Shiny Upgrades for 2025!

17 January 2025

January’s “new year, new you” mantra can be hard to resist, which started us thinking about which of our fabulous properties might be undergoing a 2025-inspired transformation. So, we asked – and the responses we...

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Blog Articles: Page 8

Especially For George Clarke Fans – Our Amazing Spaces-Featured Holiday Retreats!

Be Yourself Again: Wellness Retreats and Restorative Breaks with an Unusual Twist

Here’s Another One For You: April Fools’ Day Jokes, As Told By Our Host Unusual Property Owners!

Host Unusual Havens with Egg-cellent Easter Activities and Whole-Family Fun!

Host Unusual Retreats as seen on TV’s Four in a Bed

Introducing Irish Landmark Trust – unique restored heritage retreats that give the past a future

#AccelerateAction: Inspiring Stories and Unusual Stays to Celebrate International Women’s Day 2025

New to Host Unusual: Legendary Cabins-by-the-Sea, Magical Tree Tents, and a Witchcraft-Inspired Windmill

Dog-Friendly Boats and Boathouses for Whole Family Waterside Breaks

Our Favourite Holiday Retreats with Al Fresco Bathtubs

Fun-Filled Family Stays for Big and Little Kids Alike!

Romantic Retreats to Make This Valentine’s Day Your Best Yet!

New Year, New Retreat: Fresh Features and Shiny Upgrades for 2025!

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