Quirky Places to Stay

The A-Frame is the new shepherd's hut...

50 best places to stay in Britain for a mini-break

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The Little Lookout | Sussex
Corton Beach Retreat | Suffolk
Bancran School | County Derry

We left our banking jobs to build a shepherd's hut

Summer in Scotland 2022

Too posh to pitch? 10 of the UK's best new glamping sites

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Dartmoor Domes | Devon
Moat Island Glamping | Norfolk                

10 quirky and unique stays in Cornwall

Wacky and wonderful Wales

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Dolly the Circus Wagon | Ceredigion
Boatel | Powys
Dragon's Eye | Ceredigion

10 beautiful Scandi summerhouses perfect for a stress-free break

Win a beach lodge break for six in Dorset

Summer breaks: 20 of the best self-catering stays in the UK

Splendid isolation: 15 of the best off-grid stays in the UK

The 15 best treehouses and cabins to book in Britain

Bucket List Stays for 2022

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Sacromonte Landscape Hotel | Uruguay
La Esperanza | Spain
Madonna Inn | USA
Moon Conker | Wales
Retro Camping Bus | Portugal
The Pole House | Australia
Invisible House | USA

Fairytale of North Yorks: Chuffin' Great Places to Eat, Stay & Play

Extraordinary Holiday Homes

Best places for a British winter break

UK getaway: Here are 7 cosy cabins for a wholesome holiday

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The Nest | Powys, Wales
Eagle Brae Log Cabins | Inverness-shire, Scotland
The Birdwatchers' Cabin |Sutherland, Scotland
The Secret Yurts | Powys, Wales
The Stonehouses | The Highlands, Scotland
Yeworthy Eco Treehouse | Devon
Cabin on the Lake | Powy, Wales

Train-spotting: the coolest railway stays in the UK

What happened when I stayed the night at Britain's most haunted castle

Ready to unplug? Here's 11 unusual cabins, hobbit holes and private islands without WiFi

'Time capsule' 70s style Airbnb available for as little as £50 a night

10 of the best half-term holidays in Europe

The old farm building that's been transformed into the perfect staycation destination

Holiday prices could soar post pandemic

The 20 most unusual places to stay in Britain revealed...

No, you can't ride our sheep! 

Surge in Britons booking ahead for UK holidays in 2022

Host Unusual's staycation placesto stay near south London

Cabin featured on Channel 4 documentary provides perfect stargazing adventure in Wales

The quirkiest places to stay in the UK

Look inside south London's most unusual place to stay

8 beautifully rustic breaks in France for a late summer holiday

Inside the 'treehouse of dreams' with sauna, hot tub and open-air shower

Lothian Family Escapes

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Blue Cabin by the Sea | Berwickshire
The Bus Stop | East Lothian

Emerald Isle Escapes

20 last-minute holidays to book now, at home and abroad

10 of the best holiday cottages in Pembrokeshire

10 great places to stay on the Scottish coast

10 divine UK holiday cottages with availability this summer

Hounds on holiday: the UK's best dog-friendly places to stay

Amazing UK stays for under £100 a night

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Happy Days Retro Vacations | Suffolk
The Original Hut Company | East Sussex
Penny Rope Bed Chamber | Kent
Boris the Military Pod | Isle of Skye
The Little Barn | North Yorkshire
Stilt House | Scottish Borders
Howgills Hideaway | Cumbria
Dolly the Circus Wagon | Ceredigion

The UK's best vintage vans and trailers to stay in this summer

Host Unusual co-founder and director Alex is quoted in this feature, along with some of our member properties.

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The Oat Box | Londonderry
Dolly the Circus Wagon | Ceredigion

10 Gorgeous Treehouse Stays In The UK

From a jet-set treehouse to a jumbo hotel...

UK campsites with half-term availability

Staycation Scotland: Stay on a quirky and luxurious converted bus just 30 minutes from Edinburgh

10 quirky romantic weekend retreats less than 90 minutes from Edinburgh

Scottish island to rent: Isle of Torsa complete with motorboat and three bedroom cottage for hire

A stay in this unique and romantic Highland roundhouse could be the ultimate in remote Scottish staycations 

10 of the coolest holiday rentals in Scotland

You Can Now Stay In A Harry Potter Themed Lodge Called 'Hagrid's Hideaway'

11 Scottish Islands for Every Type of Traveller

The most historic places to stay in Britain

Unique, historic places to stay in England for the Slow Traveller

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Prince's Carriage | Sussex
Bertrams | Devon

Born for fun: Hampshire's Springsteen-inspired glamping site

Our Top Staycation Recommendations 2021

Eight of the Best Beach Huts for a UK Staycation

The 50 greatest British weekend breaks for 2021

The UK's Best Destination Art Galleries

Tree Cheers! Live the high life while recapturing the magic of your childhood

The best independent travel companies

Still available for Easter: self-catering properties in England and Wales

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Coastal Cabins | Devon
Mad Dogs and Vintage Vans | Herefordshire
Cherry Pickers Cabin | Kent

Quirky UK stays to book for this summer

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Red Kite Conker | Powys, Wales

The best spring self-catering city breaks to book now

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Lendal Tower | Yorkshire
The Liverpool Boat

A 16th century fairytale tower is the perfect place for a unique Borders staycation

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Aikwood Tower | Scottish Borders

Remote Staycations: Secret Lakes To Beach Escapes

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The Beach Hut | Devon
Belle Tout Lighthouse B&B | East Sussex
Carnish Cabin Ebb | Outer Hebrides

Great British Getaways: The best self-catering holilday lets for family gatherings in summer 2021

20 Unusual Places to Stay in the UK

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Kaywana Hall | Devon
The Boathouse London
The Red Bus | Gloucestershire
Happy Days Retro Vacations | Suffolk
Chillingham Castle | Northumberland
Kudhva | Cornwall
Glamping Helipod | Lincolnshire
St Curig's Church | County Conwy
Campwell | Somerset
The Enchanted Faraway Tree | Kent
Red Kite Conker | Powys
Fog Signal Building | Kent
Aylsham Windmill | Norfolk
Tiger Lodge | Kent
Balancing Barn | Suffolk
LV14 SULA Lightship | Gloucestershire
Ketch | County Down, NI
The Bunker | Cornwall
Blue Cabin by the Sea | Berwickshire
Craighead Hobbit Howfs | Perthshire

20 amazing UK holidays with availability from April 12

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Hoe Grange Holidays | Derbyshire
Hideaway Camping | Devon

Glamping Yorkshire: The best glamping tents and huts on Host Unusual for a staycation in the wild this summer

Look inside this incredible Host Unusual treehouse which you can book for a family staycation

Flight and holiday home bookings skyrocket as much as 600% after UK roadmap annoucement

Where to stay in Norfolk: the new accommodation on offer this year

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Willow Roundhouse | Norfolk

Take a sneak peek inside Northamptonshire church now transformed as quirky 12-person B&B

30 UK campsites with availability for summer

Budget Britain: 30 of the best affordable breaks to book for summer

13 unusual places in Scotland you can hire for a staycation

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The Keep | Argyll and Bute
Torsa House and Island | Argyll and Bute
Knock Old Castle | Ayrshire
St Hilda Sea Adventures | Argyll and Bute
Dry Island | The Highlands
The Boathouse | Sutherland
The Bus Stop | East Lothian
Pilot House | The Highlands
Boris the Military Pod | Isle of Skye
Stilt House | Scottish Borders
Spiers Lodge | Perthshire
Airship 2 | The Highlands
Cummertrees Church | Dumfries and Galloway

Great British Getaways: 10 Peak District holidays to book now (before they sell out)

Great British Getaways: 10 summer breaks in Devon to book now (before they sell out)

15 unusual spaces you can hire for your Northern Ireland staycation

Bucket List Trips toTake Post-Lockdown

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The Underwater Room | Tanzania
El Coyol Private Island | Nicaragua
Hobbitenango | Guatemala
Keemala | Thailand
Atelier House | Barbados
T Island | Spain
Shipwreck Lodge | Namibia
Arctic Bath | Sweden
Kagga Kamma | South Africa
Koza Cave Hotel | Turkey
Tranquil Forest Haven | Brazil
Elewana Loisaba Starbeds | Kenya

Beyond the ordinary: 10 UK holidays you probably haven't thought of

18 unusual Sussex places you can hire for your staycation

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Seabank Selsey
Secret Shelters
Shooting Box Tower
The Sussex Roundhouse
TOAD Brake Van
Vista Point
Beachcroft Beach Hut Suites
Belle Tout Lighthouse B&B
Blackberry Wood
Coddiwomple Cabin
The Corn Bin
Driftwood Beach House
Hobbit House
Forest Garden
The Old Railway Station
Rye Windmill
The Original Hut Company
Sea Gem Camber

Unusual Places To Stay When We Can Travel Again

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Lion Lodge | Kent
The Windmill Suffolk | Suffolk
Dragon's Eye | Ceredigion
Glamping Boatshack | Cambridgeshire

Loch Tay Highland Lodges: a different kind of bubble break

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Loch Tay Highland Lodges | Perthshire, Scotland

Nomadic Life? Where to Buy or Rent a Tiny House

Cosy Cabins:  Sleep Under Starry Skies In One Of These Heavenly Hideaways

Leave it all behind

Luxurious loopholes: The best remote hideaways to spend your five-day quarantine

21 Christmas staycations to book now, from a private pub to a log cabin in the forest

I'm a Celebrity castle stays in Wales, from the Gwrych filming location to luxurious alternatives

The quirkiest and most unusual places to stay in the UK for a winter staycation, from a lighthouse to a camper van

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Twr Mynach | Gwynedd
Sumburgh Lighthouse | Shetland Isles

The five best places for winter sunr(rises) in Britain

11 unusual hotels for a quirky UK stay

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Red Alert Fire Truck | Lake District
Lion Lodge | Kent

Bubble Beds

The best of the UK: 25 classic breaks to start planning now

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Albion Nights | Norfolk

10 of the best cosy holiday cabins in the UK

Cosy Winter Cabin: Off-Grid Hideaways

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The Charcoal Hut | Carmarthenshire

Seven Cosy Hideaways in Scotland to Book Now

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57 Nord | The Highlands
Sound of Harris | Isle of Harris

24 Best UK Holidays for your Social Bubble: From an Art Deco Tower in Norfolk to a Foodie Retreat in Yorkshire

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The Control Tower B&B | Norfolk
Kaywana Hall | Devon

A Weekend on the Water

The Best Places to Stay in Portugal for a Late-Summer Break

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Casa Fontelheira
Colina Tranquila

Here are some of the innovative ways people are going on holiday during coronavirus

Host Unusual director Alex Wilson is quoted in this article on the unusual ways in which some people are spending their summer holidays during the coronavirus pandemic.

Escape (travel feature)

Be Beside the Seaside:  Uber-Stylish Modern Beach Boltholes

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The Blue House I East Sussex

3 of the Best Staycation property finders

Get Castaway in the UK

10 magical holidays on Europe's meandering waterways

6 Not-So-Busy Staycation Spots, Recommended By HuffPosters

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Hermanus Roundhouses | Norfolk 

Host Unusual: 15 of the Best Unique Hotels in the UK

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The Boathouse London  The Bus Stop | Scotland Tin Can Camping | Norfolk  Tawstock Castle | Devon  St Curig's Church | Wales  Craighead Hobbit Howfs | Scotland  Belle Tout Lighthouse | Sussex  Galahad at Windmill Campersite | Isle of Wight  Driftwood Beach House | Sussex  Melin Mabes | Wales The Oakey Koakey Treehouse | Sussex  The Bunker | Cornwall  The Windmill Blackthorn Hill | Oxfordshire The Island Cornwall  Lion Lodge | Kent

Ship that used to act as a lighthouse is transformed into a floating hotel in Amsterdam

Quirky Boatels: Britain's Best Boat Hotels 

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Secret Water | Suffolk

Dive back into childhood by spending a night in the Fraggle Rock Lighthouse