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Spring Forward: 21 Unmissable New Stays for ’21

26 March 2021

‘Spring Forward, Fall Back’

Never before has this old expression for the changing of the clocks (which, by the way, is this Sunday folks!) felt so appropriate.

As the lockdowns of last Autumn/Winter fell upon us it really felt like a step back in every sense, whereas we are all feeling a revived sense of optimism for the Springtime, and that includes being able to get out and explore the world once more as it gently reopens its doors. 

So we felt it only right to introduce a bevy of exciting newbies to the HU-fold. Think quirky converted vehicles, historic castles, mills & lighthouses, pop up summer glamping retreats, design-led eco homes and alluring huts & cabins.

These retreats are bound to figure on many an eager staycation-hunter’s wishlist, so we recommend booking early to reinstate that spring in your step!
Main image: Sea Eden | Sennen, Cornwall

Meadow View Hill House

Newcastle, Shropshire, England
A magical and gloriously romantic storybook retreat, gently nestled on an organic farm in Shropshire surrounded by rolling hills.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£120 / night

The Great Hall, Dollarbeg Castle

Dollarbeg, Clackmannanshire, Scotland
Stay in the stylishly converted, former Great Hall of a 19th century baronial landmark, close to Edinburgh and boasting spectacular views of the Ochil Hills.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
From
£150 / night

Rink Hill

Galashiels, Scottish Borders, Scotland
A glorious, architect-designed bolthole for two, gently nestled into the magnificent Scottish Borders landscape with views that stretch out for miles.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£800 3 nights

Llanidloes Hideaway

Llanidloes, Powys, Wales
A romantic, turf-covered roundhouse with whimsical décor and hot tub peacefully secluded in a fairytale rural setting in the heart of Wales, by the River Severn.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£671 (7nts)

Lark Rise

Camber Sands, East Sussex, England
A large, laid-back and luxurious family retreat with cinema room and hot tub, mere moments away from the dog-friendly beach at Camber Sands.
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
From
£1,620 (7 nts)

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