Quirky Places to Stay
Properties featured:The Island Cornwall | Newquay
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
20 of the coolest holiday cabins in Europe
Properties featured: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
Britain's 10 quirkiest places to stay this spring - from houseboats to horse boxes
Properties featured: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
Properties featured:Summer breaks: 20 of the best self-catering stays in the UK
Properties featured:Splendid isolation: 15 of the best off-grid stays in the UK
Properties featured:The 15 best treehouses and cabins to book in Britain
Properties featured: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
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
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
Properties featured:'Time capsule' 70s style Airbnb available for as little as £50 a night
Properties featured:The old farm building that's been transformed into the perfect staycation destination
Properties featured:Host Unusual's staycation placesto stay near south London
Properties featured:Cabin featured on Channel 4 documentary provides perfect stargazing adventure in Wales
Properties featured:Look inside south London's most unusual place to stay
8 beautifully rustic breaks in France for a late summer holiday
Properties featured: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
20 last-minute holidays to book now, at home and abroad
Properties featured:10 of the best holiday cottages in Pembrokeshire
Properties featured:10 divine UK holiday cottages with availability this summer
Properties featured:Hounds on holiday: the UK's best dog-friendly places to stay
Properties featured: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
From a jet-set treehouse to a jumbo hotel...
Properties featured:Staycation Scotland: Stay on a quirky and luxurious converted bus just 30 minutes from Edinburgh
Properties featured:10 quirky romantic weekend retreats less than 90 minutes from Edinburgh
Properties featured:Scottish island to rent: Isle of Torsa complete with motorboat and three bedroom cottage for hire
Properties featured:A stay in this unique and romantic Highland roundhouse could be the ultimate in remote Scottish staycations
Properties featured:You Can Now Stay In A Harry Potter Themed Lodge Called 'Hagrid's Hideaway'
Properties featured:11 Scottish Islands for Every Type of Traveller
Properties featured:The most historic places to stay in Britain
Properties featured: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
Properties featured:Tree Cheers! Live the high life while recapturing the magic of your childhood
The best independent travel companies
Properties featured: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
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
Properties featured: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
Properties featured:Look inside this incredible Host Unusual treehouse which you can book for a family staycation
Properties featured:Flight and holiday home bookings skyrocket as much as 600% after UK roadmap annoucement
Properties featured: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
Properties featured:30 UK campsites with availability for summer
Properties featured:Budget Britain: 30 of the best affordable breaks to book for summer
Properties featured: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
Properties featured: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
Properties featured: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
Property featured:Leave it all behind
Luxurious loopholes: The best remote hideaways to spend your five-day quarantine
Properties featured:21 Christmas staycations to book now, from a private pub to a log cabin in the forest
Properties featured: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
Properties featured:11 unusual hotels for a quirky UK stay
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Red Alert Fire Truck | Lake District
Lion Lodge | Kent
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
The Best Places to Stay in Portugal for a Late-Summer Break
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Casa Fontelheira
Colina Tranquila
Be Beside the Seaside: Uber-Stylish Modern Beach Boltholes
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The Blue House I East Sussex
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
Dive back into childhood by spending a night in the Fraggle Rock Lighthouse
Properties featured:A hand-picked directory featuring the most unusual and exciting holiday accommodation in the UK and worldwide.
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