Unique Home Stays Latest Press Releases
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ALL NEW UNIQUE NEWS- JANUARY NEWSLETTER
A huge happy new year to all our subscribers, and welcome to our exciting shiny new-look newsletter!
Properties featured in this article: The Fish Store, Grogley Farm, Castle Fionn, River Cottage, Rose Cottage, The Old Pilchard Press, Dreamcatchers, Bijou Cottage, Cherub´s Rest, The Sea Barn, Love Lane Cottage
UNIQUE HOME STAYS TO FEATURE IN NEW PRIMETIME TV DOCUMENTARY ON ITV
Caroline Quentin presents ITV1 prime time show about Cornwall, featuring luxury accommodation provider Unique Home Stays. Cornwall show set to air on ITV1
UNIQUE HOME STAYS TO FEATURE IN NEW PRIMETIME TV DOCUMENTARY
Luxury accommodation provider Unique Home Stays Unique Home Stays is set to feature on the small screen. Caroline Quentin presents this 8-part documentary, entitled ´Cornwall´.
UNIQUE HOME STAYS TO FEATURE IN NEW PRIMETIME TV DOCUMENTARY
Luxury accommodation provider Unique Home Stays is set to feature on the small screen after taking part in a brand new eight-part observational documentary series to be aired in January 2012; "Cornwall" with Caroline Quentin.
Properties featured in this article: Old Pear Tree Barn, Colenso House, The Limit
UNIQUE FESTIVE AND NEW YEAR GETAWAYS
It’s not too late to add a little sparkle to your Christmas and New Year!
Properties featured in this article: Silvanus, Clapper Bridge Cottage, The Parsonage, Plush Manor, Waters Reach, River Cottage, Rose Cottage, Grogley Farm, Worthyvale Mill
For the perfect celebration whatever the occasion you’re assured of finding a memorable venue with Unique Home Stays…
Properties featured in this article: Horsington Grange, Cotswolds Manor, Rocklyn Manor, Ayrshire House, Clayton Court, Pippins, The Looking Glass, Rydon, Rosewastis Manor
UNIQUE HOME STAYS CELEBRATES ITS TENTH ANNIVERSARY IN STYLE
To mark the milestone, the company is throwing an autumnal rustic feast on 7th October 2011 at one of its exclusive unique country manor houses in Cornwall. Over 100 people, including staff, property owners and local press will attend the birthday bash which will feature live Celtic music and a traditional Cornish hog roast inside a tipi tent.
UNIQUE HOME STAYS TO STAR IN NEW PRIMETIME TV DOCUMENTARY
Luxury accommodation provider Unique Home Stays is set to become a star of the small screen after being chosen to take part in a brand new eight part observational documentary.
Win an Original ‘Pawtrait’ of Your Pet by Cornwall-based Artist Caroline Rousseaux.
With autumn in full swing, ‘tis the season to turn our thoughts to winter festivities…
Properties featured in this article: The Pomeranian Manor, Mawgan, The Parsonage, Grogley Farm, Old Fox Cottage, Sea Breeze
The last year has seen the trend for luxury travel sway towards holidays that offer privacy and personal service, according to the latest research.
Properties featured in this article: The Olive Grove, The Hamptons, The Duck House, The Merchant´s House
With the Olympics less than a year away, those of you lucky enough to have bagged a money-can’t-buy ticket will no doubt be looking for world class accommodation to boot.
Properties featured in this article: 4 First Street, Seasalt, The Rushes, Cotswolds Manor, The Beach Haus, Winsmore Cottage, The Glamour House, The Merchant´s House, The Duck House
UNIQUE HOME STAYS UNVEILS ITS NEW LUXURY FOOD COMPANY
Luxury holiday accommodation provider Unique Home Stays has launched its new sister company, Unique Boutique, which specialises in delicious hampers, foodie accessories and gourmet treats.
LOOKING FOR LUXURY THAT DOESN'T COST THE EARTH?
We have a new wave of owners who appreciate that incorporating eco-friendly features into their accommodation doesn’t mean that luxury has to be compromised.
Properties featured in this article: Stone Farmhouse, The Olive Grove, Inglenook, Limpopo Safari Lodge, The Sky Ranch, Sleepy Meadow Cottage, Mill Pond Cottage
From beach parties to birthday bashes, wedding gatherings to honeymoon getaways, celebrating is what you do best at our properties. Here at Unique Home Stays we need little excuse to crack out the bubbly, but this month we’re feeling especially jovial as we celebrate the launch of our sister company Unique Boutique.
Properties featured in this article: The Beach Haus, Honeystone Manor, The Snuggery, Blue Point, The Parsonage, Trebudannon Cottage, Little Linhay
The goldmine potential of creating a room for two...
Properties featured in this article: Bay View, The Beach Hut, The Potting Shed, The Limit, Bluebell Cottage, Pendower Beach Barn, Little Silver Birches, Grogley Farm, Petit Provence
We are delighted to present to you the most recent additions to our unique exclusive portfolio
Properties featured in this article: The Limit, The Old Sunday School, The Old Parisian, Westcott Farmhouse, Lodge Artisan, Crocodile Rocks, Gunwalloe House
MEMBERS' APRIL 2011 QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
Spring is a gorgeous season in Cornwall; from daffodils prettying the hedgerows to blue sky beach walks, at last Spring is in the air!
Properties featured in this article: The Olive Grove, The Beach Hut, Woodland Cottage, River Cottage, Romansleigh, Colenso House, The House in the Sea, Limpopo Safari Lodge, Crocodile Rocks, Highlander House, Millstream House, Castle Fionn, Bluebell Cottage, Wintergreen, The Old Parsonage, Firs Field House
THE WEDDINGS REVIEW (MIDLANDS & EAST ANGLIA)
The last couple of years have seen the trend for venues moving towards a need for more style, more exclusivity, more flexibility and more about what you want. Gone are the days of only having the option of tired run-of-the-mill hotels to hold your dream day - you have demanded more and the wedding market has listened and finally given in.
Properties featured in this article: Lady Elizabeth´s House, Artists´ Beach House, Rosewastis Manor, Limpopo Safari Lodge
Experience intimate and luxurious B&B home stays where you will be treated like special guests
Properties featured in this article: The Lake House, Bluebell Cottage, The Old Parsonage, The Garden House, Shore Cliff House, Wintergreen, Sea View Villa, The Rushes, Quay Cottage
UNIQUE WEDDINGS WITH UNIQUE HOME STAYS
2011/2012 has seen the trend for venues moving towards a need for more style, more exclusivity, more flexibility and more about what you want
Properties featured in this article: Lady Elizabeth´s House, Artists´ Beach House, Rosewastis Manor, Limpopo Safari Lodge
Unique and inspirational places to stay to ensure you don’t miss 2011’s must-see events. Be inspired by our Unique Home Stays guide, which we’ve conveniently paired with the most breathtaking places to stay, ensuring that you’ve plenty to look forward to.
Properties featured in this article: Trwyn House, Bluebell Cottage, The River Chapel, The Rushes, Pentonwarra, 4 First Street, Artists´ Beach House, Malvarrosa Beach Villa, River Cottage, A Sea Captain´s Manor, Island Sight, Woodland Cottage, Saddlewood Manor
From luxury festive foodie hampers to celebratory bubbly, let Unique Boutique assist with your Christmas wish list.
Gilly Cottage- A jewel in the English countryside
Properties featured in this article: Gilly Cottage
TAKE A SHOT AT WINNING A UNIQUE GETAWAY
Take a shot at winning a Unique Getaway Enter our photography competition and be inspired this Autumn. Have you been lucky enough to capture the myriad of colours of a particularly breath-taking sunset from the vista of one of our properties? Did you have a blissful break away with family and manage to freeze that special moment in time with a great snap shot? Did you happen upon a rare wonder of nature whilst out for a ramble and want to flaunt your photographic expertise? Then we want to hear from you!
All these B&Bs and hotels are a long way from the sort of place that passed for holiday accommodation 30 years ago. Chic, cosy and comfortable, the perfect combination at the beginning of autumn.
Properties featured in this article: The House in the Sea
Unique Home Stays has this festive season all wrapped up? from majestic manor houses perfect for New Year holiday gatherings, to cosy Christmas boltholes that guarantee a romantic Christmas break.
Properties featured in this article: Kingfisher Folly, Horsington Grange, Cliff House, Home Farm, Trwyn House, The Old Farmstead, Trebiffin Barn
UNIQUE HOME STAYS - CORPORATE EVENTS LESS ORDINARY
From bespoke getaways for corporate executives to incentive escapes and team building inspiration. Unique Home Stays now provide bespoke Corporate Events. So whether you´re looking for a memorable ´thank you´ gift for a valued client, a hotel-alternative for your next meeting or a team-building break to remember, we´ve properties to inspire.
Properties featured in this article: Lady Elizabeth´s House, Northcott Beach House, Limavady Park, Sarsden Manor, Honeystone Manor, Shire Castle, Trwyn House
Quirky, interesting and breathtaking B&Bs, an alternative to a self-catered stay. Here at Unique Home Stays we´ve a selection of luxury Bed and Breakfast properties to choose from, whether you´re looking for a contemporary, antique-filled or coastal property. For the duration of your stay you will be thoroughly looked after...
From follies to farmhouses, we´ve coastal and country pads made for sharing. When it comes to the finer things in life it’s good to share. From treating your other half, to getting away with your immediate family or planning that long overdue reunion, our family-friendly pads combine great settings with stunning interior décor.
Properties featured in this article: Hele Linhay, The Sky Ranch, Bosneives Mill Barn, The Glamour House, Butterfly House, Waters Reach, The Hills, Laurel Manor, The Olive Grove
Don´t risk travel chaos, instead ensure a relaxing break with our stay-at-home summer suggestions. Relax in the knowledge that you are in the driving seat of reaching your chosen destination on time by holidaying closer to home this summer
From new challenges to feel-good days out, let us inspire you with our unique holiday experiences. Ensure your hard-earned timeout is spent doing something you really love. Whatever your passion, here at Unique Home Stays we can help you to tailor your stay to suit.
Properties featured in this article: North Rock Beach House, Saddlewood Manor, The Pavilion, A Sea Captain´s Manor, River House, Honeystone Manor, The Artist´s Farmhouse, Woodland Cottage
Quintessentially Cornish cottages, boutique B&B´s, wonderfully hidden beach huts, majestic manor houses and converted cow sheds, these are just some of the tempting abodes that make up the bespoke collection of Unique Home Stays.
Cherry pick your favourite waterside hideaway from our tempting collection of characterful properties; all you need do is choose the weekend, pack a bag and enjoy a restful break away from it all. Here at Unique Home Stays we go the extra mile to seek out luxury boltholes from charming cottages nestled on the river bank to stylish abodes offering panoramic water views - all guaranteed to make a splash!
Properties featured in this article: The River Chapel, The Old Postie, Downsteps, The Bay, Admiral´s Cottage, Pentonwarra, River House, Seasalt, Orchard Cottage
Kick start your New Year´s resolutions at a Unique Home Stay... As the Christmas decorations are boxed and stowed for another year and the snow begins to thaw, we can at last get to work on those New Year resolutions. Be it to shape up and get trim for the summer ahead or to spend more time with your nearest and dearest, enjoy a change of scene and tick the boxes with a Unique Home Stay. From a cosy winter hideaway to catch up on your reading, a country cottage or a Cornish riverside holiday from which to beat the bounds set the targets for 2010 and indulge in a homestay to compliment.
Properties featured in this article: Penkenna Beach Barn, Samphire House, River House, Butterfly House, Rose Cottage, The Artist´s Farmhouse, Dragonwood, Hele Linhay
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM UNIQUE HOME STAYS
Merry Christmas from Unique Home Stays Save the date for your 2010 getaway. As you turn the crisp white pages of your new 2010 diary ensure you pencil in some time out for a unique home stay.
VIP GETAWAYS - Treat your top clients to a Christmas thank you to remember. For the ultimate winter country pad , you can´t fail to impress clients with the spacious Tower Hill; as perfect for an intimate Christmas party as a blue sky thinking day
Properties featured in this article: Jax Barns, Fentafriddle, Laurel Manor, Dragonwood, Honeystone Manor, Mawgan, Shire Castle, Lamorna
LUXURY AUTUMN BREAKS LEAVE THE KIDS BEHIND AND ENJOY A LITTLE YOU TIME. If you´re looking for a more relaxed getaway, then Autumn is the perfect time to head to the best UK travel destinations, where you can embrace the real essence of coastal hideaways and country retreats far from the madding crowds
CHRISTMAS CRACKERS...LUXURY CHRISTMAS BREAKS 2009
Perfect Christmas breaks for a festive escape less ordinary. Here at Unique Home Stays we’re already dreaming of roaring fires, mulled wine and windswept walks as thoughts turn to planning your Christmas break for this 2009.
Properties featured in this article: The Potting Shed, Artists´ Beach House, Honeystone Manor, Queen Mary´s Castle, Candlewick Cottage, The Tower House, Pentonwarra, Lady Elizabeth´s House, Admiral´s Cottage
Why book a hotel room when you can book the whole house? Taking exclusive hire of an exquisite private property proves a more affordable and interesting alternative to a run-of-the-mill hotel.
Properties featured in this article: The River Chapel, The Hills, Rosewastis Manor, Cotswolds Manor
Our summer holiday for this year is already booked, but next summer I would love to stay at one of these places in the UK. Beautiful B&Bs, country houses and self-catering accommodation - all the listings at Unique Home Stays are just gorgeous
Properties featured in this article: Chydane, Lamorna, Northcott Beach House, Artists´ Beach House, Minstrels Manor, Mawgan, Pentonwarra, The Beach Hut
COOL HOLIDAY PROPERTIES FOR A HOT SUMMER. CHECK OUT OUR PLUSH PADS FOR A SUMMER HOLIDAY…
Cool Holiday Properties For a Hot Summer. Check Out Our Plush Pads For a Summer Holiday…
SWALLOWS AND AMAZONS - LUXURY FAMILY HOLIDAYS
Stay in style while enjoying a luxury family holiday adventures on lochs, lakes and rivers... Whether or not you’ve read Arthur Ransome’s books about the Swallows and Amazons, any holiday splashing around on rivers and lakes will bring out the adventurous child in you.
Rectories Revisited. The Old Rectory at St. Mawgan is located over looking the village of St. Mawgan
It´s out with the chintz and in with the chic when you bag a hip holiday pad in one of the UK´s favourite family travel destinations
Properties featured in this article: Panorama, Stone Farmhouse, Hele Linhay, The Bay, Lavender House, Downsteps
Has the recession made you think about downsizing to the coast or the country? The economic downturn isn’t all doom and gloom; it could be a chance to get your hands on a dream property and a more leisurely lifestyle.
Properties featured in this article: Cliff House, The Old Farmstead, Shore Cliff House, Meadows, Mill Stream Manor, Quay Cottage
REJUVENATE. RELAX. RECHARGE - BEAT THE WINTER BLUES WITH A WELL-BEING BREAK IN A UNIQUE HOME STAY
Take the time and the space to revive and be pampered. With the festive frenzy of Christmas now over for another year and the ink not yet dry on your New Years resolutions, banish the winter blues and kick-start 2009 with a well-being break in a Unique Home Stay.
Properties featured in this article: Cowslip Barn, Penlees Hideaway, Artists´ Beach House, The White House, The Den, Sea Cottage
Inspirational Christmas Breaks. Its not too late to escape the mayhem of a formal family festive get-together.
A CRACKER OF A CHRISTMAS PARTY - THE ULTIMATE CORPORATE VENUE
Pop the cork on the festive fun and celebrations for your little helpers, and host a Christmas party to remember at one of our unique corporate retreats. Ultimate corporate venue for an office party
Properties featured in this article: Jax Barns, Lady Elizabeth´s House, Scudamore Court, The White House
LUXURY LOVE NEST MADE FOR TWO - ROMANTIC COTTAGES
Luxury Love Nest Made for Two, Romantic Cottages, Whitby cottages, coastal cottage uk, luxury cottges newquay, luxury villas crete, luxury holiday cottage bude
Properties featured in this article: Bay View, The Hide, Seapink Cottage, Lofty, Tide Mill View, Woodland Cottage
LUXURIOUS LOOKOUT - SELF BUILD AND DESIGN
Craig and Kate Smith stripped back their traditional barn style house to its bare bones to create an exciting and contemporary family home with views to die for...
INTIMATE WEDDING VENUES, ROMANTIC WEDDING VENUES
Intimate & romantic wedding venues to inspire. Take exclusive hire of one of our stunning wedding venues in breathtaking locations, whether your dream wedding is a laid-back beach house by the seaside or a Scottish Hideaway.
Properties featured in this article: The Glasshouse, Artists´ Beach House, The Ranch, The Beach Hut, Scottish Hideaway, Wincanton Farmhouse, Panorama, Cedar House Cottages
Once again, Unique Home Stays brings you some of the most exquisite private holiday homes available to rent from around the globe. Whether it’s the stunning architecture or designer-led interiors, these properties are guaranteed to inspire. Whatever your passion, we’ve houses that range from sleek contemporary to understated antique. And it’s not just here at Unique Home Stays that we think our properties are some of the most exclusive homes in the UK and overseas; our prize pads include the winner of Channel Five’s I Own Britain’s Best Home – Shire Castle. One thing’s for sure, we can guarantee a hedonistic haven that’s top of the league for location, luxury and buckets full of style.
Properties featured in this article: Shire Castle, The Moroccan White House, The White House, Casa Phoenix, The Tower House, Ocean Drive, The River House (old page), Swinbrook Manor & Estate
Hot on the heels of the boom in foodie tourism, the world of wine is opening its doors - and the appreciation of fine vintages is no longer reserved for the elite. Smaller boutique wineries are cropping up from Surrey to Sancerre and there is universal applaud for the pleasures to be found in fine wines. ´There has always been a sense of romanticism about grapes gently ripening in the midday sun, cellars brimming with ageing wines waiting for that special occasion and the life of the chateau owner who spends his day tending his vines before dining al fresco to toast his latest vintage´ explains our wine expert Jen Morgan. ´So much has changed in the last ten years and there is a world of wine out there more accessible than ever.´ Which is why here at Unique Home Stays, we´ve hand picked some our of favourite retreats for wine connoisseurs and those of you that simply enjoy the viner things in life.
DRESSED TO IMPRESS FROM BED TO BREAKFAST
Discover a flawless union of luxury, style and service when you stay in one of Unique Home Stay’s boutique B&B’s. We believe that a first-class B&B has to be dressed to impress from its bed to its breakfast, and everything in between. Lavish creature comforts, mouthwatering cuisine and superlative service are guaranteed, but that’s just for starters; you can also expect extraordinary architecture, stunning locations and warm hosts that will welcome you into their immaculate homes.
DOES YOUR HOUSE HAVE THE WOW-FACTOR?
Do you have a fabulous home you don’t use year-round? A plush weekend pad, a country manor, a rock star villa overseas, or perhaps a beach house in Cornwall or Bermuda? Have you inherited a grand country pile that might prove profitable if you opened its doors to paying guests? Unique Home Stays is currently on the hunt for magnificent properties to add to its hugely successful Exclusive Hire property portfolio.
The southwest is a destination for the young and the young at heart to plunge into the waves of adventure, indulge in gourmet local fare and experience a whole range of activities on the coast and in the countryside. Which is why Unique Home Stays offers accommodation that combines the finest things in life with pure family fun. It’s not just an abundance of facilities such as games rooms, play areas, swimming pools and tennis courts that make our properties family havens; it’s the likes of super-plush suites, wine cellars, private chefs on call and spa treatments that ensure they are pleasure zones for adults as well as children.
The beauty of self-catering is that you can do what you want, when you want. You won’t miss breakfast if you get up after nine and you don’t have to share the lounge with strangers. And contrary to popular opinion, self-catering doesn’t have to mean doing it all yourself. At least not when you select one of our Unique Home Stays that comes with the key with a range of (optional) facilities including private chefs, gourmet picnics, delivery of local produce and daily housekeeping. So while the UK is hip, these self-catering palaces are hot for spring, summer or autumn.
CLASSIC HOUSE PARTY RETREATS A STEP BEYOND DUBLIN AND CORK
With flights now linking every corner of the UK to the Emerald Isle, it has never been easier to visit the home of Guinness. But you don’t have to follow the crowds into the city hubbub and settle for your fill of the black stuff with a dose of pre-packed culture at an Irish dancing show. The wild beauty and gourmet gems of Ireland await just a short hop beyond the tourist centres; which is why we’ve selected a handful of unique house party properties within an hour or so of Dublin and Cork.
WINTER WARMERS: LAST MINUTE UNIQUE FESTIVE ESCAPES
From windmills to manor houses, country farmhouses to cosy coastal cottages, embrace the festive season in style with Unique Home Stays. We’ve a finite selection of fantastic properties that are still available for Christmas and New Year 2007, whether you’re looking for a property that’s large enough to share Christmas with friends and family, or a romantic bolthole to see in 2008.
CORPORATE CHRISTMAS HOUSE PARTIES: UNIQUE FESTIVE TREATS WHERE YOU CAN BLEND BUSINESS AND LEISURE
Celebrate the festive season with clients and colleagues, at a unique corporate retreat where you can indulge in a heady mix of business and pleasure. Swap the office for a classic manor house, contemporary coastal escape or a historic castle, where you can blend networking, team building and boardroom meetings with gourmet feasts, fine wines and country pursuits.
FOODIE HAVENS: GOOD TASTE GETAWAYS
The best weekend breaks and holidays go hand-in-hand with good food. It´s all very well to find a fabulous B&B or a stylish self-catering cottage, but you don´t want to travel miles to track down the gourmet treasures of the area. Which is why we´ve decided to highlight a few of our favourite places to stay within a stone´s throw of some fantastic restaurants. Opt for one of our Unique Home Stays foodie havens and prepare for a full-pelt holiday feast of luxury accommodation, stunning scenery and fine food served in style. Tuck in and enjoy...
ACTION-PACKED ESCAPES IN THE LAP OF LUXURY
Unique Active Nreaks for Autumn and Winter. When the sun goes down early and the leaves turn brown, it´s all too easy to opt for the sort of holiday pad where you can curl up in front of the fire with your nose in a good book. Which is very nice and cosy, but you´re missing out on the action. Many of our properties in the UK and overseas offer all sorts of outdoor activities that are perfect for grabbing a hearty slice of the great outdoors throughout the autumn and winter months.
ECO-FRIENDLY LUXURY RETREATS UNIQUE ACCOMMODATION THAT DOESN'T COST THE EARTH
When it comes down to finding somewhere fabulous to stay, doing your bit to save the planet doesn’t have to mean scrimping on style and luxury. Many of our Unique Home Stays incorporate eco-friendly features that lessen their impact on the environment without lessening their wow-factor. Leave your car at home and getaway the greener way, staying at one of our properties that encourages recycling, offers on-site activities, uses eco-friendly cleaning products or heats its water with solar panels. Most of our catered properties flaunt menus brimming with fresh local ingredients, and at self-catering properties arrive to hampers of local produce and organic veggie boxes (by arrangement). Of course, here at Unique Home Stays we’re doing our bit to reduce our carbon footprint too. Instead of a printed brochure, you can find all the details for the properties below, and many more, listed on our website
Conjure up a spec for your ultimate dream home, and how can you resist including the azure blue oasis of a private swimming pool? If you´re looking for the perfect holiday pad - or even a plush palace to purchase.
PAINT A PICTURE OF LUXURY AT AN ARTIST'S RETREAT. IT CAN DO WONDERS FOR YOUR HEART AND SOUL
Discover your artistic flair or rekindle creative passions on a unique art break. Under the tutelage of an internationally acclaimed Trompe l´oeil artist, improve your painting technique whilst enjoying the luxuries of a Unique Home Stay.
SUMMERS SORTED, SO WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
You´ve finally picked the perfect beach pad to spend lazy summer days with friends and family. And whilst you languor in the fine life and the sunshine, the question of what to do for Christmas and New Year arises. Shirking responsibility for hosting a Christmas feast at home you find yourself dreaming of a large and luxurious house party pad where you can get away from it all.
SEARCHING FOR UNIQUE PROPERTY - LOOK NO FURTHER THAN UNIQUE PROPERTY SEARCH
The hardest part of acquiring a dream home is finding it. Which is why we have recently set up our Unique Property Search service. With a nose for only the most extraordinary properties, and years of experience in the unique property market, we take the hard work out of your hunt for the perfect property.
Katrina Brown first came to Kent to buy oysters. Instead she found a delightful beach house where she discovered inspirational coastal living all year round.
A HOME AWAY FROM HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Nobody really wants to go abroad and find themselves in a place that´s just like home. Which is why Unique Home Stays´ collection of overseas properties consists of extraordinary, unusual and unique places to stay.
EXCLUSIVE COUNTRY RETREATS A STONES THROW FROM THE NORTH CORNISH COAST
It´s no surprise that North Cornwall is one of the UK´s hottest locations to holiday, with its sweeping sandy beaches, rugged sea cliffs, Atlantic breakers and king foodie reputation. But why fight the crowds for a beachfront room when some of the area´s most exclusive accommodation is squirreled away in the undulating countryside on the brink of the coast?
Fancy spending Christmas or New Year in a pile with shooting, fi shing or surfi ng on the doorstep? Do a fl it to a perfect property chosen by Arabella Youens
LONDON IS THE TOWN TO SEE... IF ONLY I COULD FIND A LUXURY B&B
There´s no place more glam than London town to splash your Christmas cash and indulge in the heart of British culture. But who needs the expense of an impersonal hotel room to bite into the spending spree? Indulge in...
A HOME AWAY FROM HOME... AND A STEP AHEAD OF THE REST
The accommodation business has undergone a face-lift in recent years - we´ve seen chintz swapped for chic, butlers opening manor doors to exclusive house parties and even self-catering now comes with luxury knobs on. And as more accommodation companies crowd the market in the competitive race to catch the latest fads, Unique Home Stays has remained at the centre of the game for quality, unique and simply gob-smacking places to stay. Since 2001 we´ve been sourcing the most luxurious, unusual and outstanding venues to retreat in style - whether you want to cosy away with a loved one or celebrate a special occasion with friends and family.
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM UNIQUE HOME STAYS
It´s that time of year that you´re all winding down in time for the festive break, or you´re manically busy wading through the workload to ensure you can take time off for Christmas! So we won´t bog you down with any more work or too much to think about. On behalf of the team at Unique Home Stays, we would just like to wish you a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
A UNIQUE WAY TO DO BUSINESS: EXCLUSIVE CORPORATE RETREATS
You don´t have to be in London to do big business. Swap the hustle and bustle of the city for a corporate retreat, where inspiration, action and decision-making can be undertaken with a breath of fresh air and all the trimmings you need to impress clients and colleagues.
LUXURY HOUSE PARTY HAVENS... EXCLUSIVELY YOURS
Milestone birthdays, Christmas, New Year, reunions, anniversaries and special occasions all deserve a unique celebration. So why not throw a luxury house party? All you have to do is choose the house of your dreams from the Unique Home Stays Exclusive Collection.
Do you fancy doing something unique for your hen party? How about something a bit more girlie, luxurious and glamorous than a night out on the lash in Newquay? Book you and your girlfriends into one of Unique Home Stays’ havens for hen parties, and enjoy a treat of a weekend that you and your best friends will cherish forever.
TASTE THE HIDDEN GEMS OF A TROPICAL PARADISE
Dispel preconceptions of India as a destination where visitors are prone to a dose of Delhi Belly – the region of Kerala boasts divine cuisine plucked straight from the arms of Mother Nature. And whilst tourists flock to the beaches of South Kerala to bask in the winter sunshine, Unique Home Stays has strayed away from the crowds to the heart of Malaylee traditions, culture and cuisine.
When it´s time to roast the festive turkey do you find yourself dreaming of a private chef? How about a luxurious house large enough for all your friends and family to host the New Year´s celebrations? And your own housekeeper to clear up the mess while you nurse your hangover?
FROM RUINS TO RICHES: A HELPING HAND TO PURCHASE AND RESTORE A RARE PIECE OF UMBRIA...
Ever dreamt of owning an idyllic home in the green heart of Italy? It’s time to invest in Umbria
DITCH RUN-OF-THE-MILL HOTELS FOR PERSONAL SERVICE IN LUXURY HOME STAY ACCOMMODATION
Book into a big luxury hotel and you can guarantee it will have all the trademarks of plush accommodation all over the world? But more and more people are looking for somewhere a bit special to stay. Somewhere unique, that still offers the predictable trimmings of the five-star hotels - the quality linen, the huge comfy beds, the stylish décor, the gourmet food and the pampering. Which is why Unique Home Stays has hand-picked a collection of extraordinary, intimate accommodation that offers personal service and a bit of pizzazz in outstanding locations across the UK and overseas.
LUXURY HOUSE PARTY HAVENS... EXCLUSIVELY YOURS
Milestone birthdays, Christmas, New Year, reunions, anniversaries and special occasions all deserve a unique celebration. So why not throw a luxury house party? All you have to do is choose the house of your dreams from the Unique Home Stays Exclusive Collection, discuss your requirements with the private chef and the owner, then send out the party invites. From Scottish castles, Devonshire fishing lodges, and country manors, we can offer you the most glamorous and simply unique venues for lavish parties, intimate gatherings or royal banquets. All properties are available for hire on an exclusive-use basis.
UK COASTAL RETREATS WITH THE WOW FACTOR
Whether you fancy a beach house for two with uninterrupted views of the ocean, or an exclusive coastal retreat for friends and family, you´ll find the perfect pad in our handpicked collection of UK seaside homes with the wow factor.
Whilst the UK summer comes and goes in a tepid flash, it´s time to think about escaping for some autumn and winter sun so that you can snare the warm beauty of a long, lingering Indian summer.
BOUTIQUE RETREATS AND UNIQUE ESCAPES FOR THE SUMMER
It´s almost time to take a break and enjoy the long lazy days of summer. Which is why at Unique Home Stays, we´ve been busy seeking out a handful of unique and luxurious escapes especially for you...
UNIQUE LOCATIONS FOR HEN PARTIES, WEDDINGS AND HONEYMOONS
Spring has sprung and love is in the air. And to help you plan the perfect wedding, Unique Home Stays has hand-selected some glamorous havens for hen parties, extraordinary locations for civil ceremonies and romantic retreats exclusively for you and your lover.
Do you want all the luxuries of an exquisite country house hotel with the privacy and independence that comes with self-catering accommodation? Take a break in one of our luxury cottages in the UK or overseas and your perceptions of ‘self catering’ accommodation will be changed for good.
When you’re up to your ears in wedding plans, a romantic honeymoon might feel a world away. But choose to honeymoon, or spend your wedding night, in one of our Unique Home Stays retreats made exclusively for two, and you’ll be keen to get the nuptials over with so you can retreat to a romantic escape with just your lover.
UNIQUE LOCATIONS TO SAY 'I DO'
Not everyone wants a frilly meringue dress and a traditional church wedding these days. With so many stunning wedding venues to choose from, you can have a tailor-made wedding day in the location of your choice.
Take a unique and luxurious route along the ´plant-lovers´ trail, visiting the paradise gardens scattered from the tip to the toe of the West County.
SHOW YOUR CLIENTS AND COLLEAGUES YOU REALLY MEAN BUSINESS WITH UNIQUE CORPORATE TREATMENT
Is your company planning an important meeting or team-building event? Step away from the ringing phones and the pressure of the office environment and take your business to a unique corporate retreat...
INVEST IN A PROPERTY FOR BUSINESS AND LEISURE: BUY YOUR VERY OWN UNIQUE RETREAT
Spring is the perfect time to abandon the doldrums of city living and flee to your dream home in the country or by the sea. And if it’s just the financial constraints and job commitments stopping you, why not set up your own unique retreat that will keep the money rolling in once you’ve relocated.
NEW TOURIST BOARD RATINGS FOR ACCOMMODATION IGNITE NATIONWIDE SUPPORT FOR UNIQUE HOME STAYS
Following a massive response to our recent press release that emphasised the alternative way we assess the quality standards of Unique Home Stays...
UNIQUE HOME STAYS IS NO COMMON STAR: OUR ACCOMMODATION IS IN A CLASS OF ITS OWN
Under a revised scheme to unify the rating of serviced accommodation across England, Scotland and Wales, B&Bs are grappling in the race for ´common stars´ that will merit the quality of their facilities...
POSH PASSION IN THE UK’S BEST HOLIDAY DESTINATION
Who said the glamour’s gone from English romance? Surprise your lover and put a spark of opulence into your love life when you stay in this luxury retreat nestled in England’s last great wilderness.
ANTIQUE APPRECIATION IN THE LAP OF CLASSIC CHIC
Indulge your passion for antiques, take a master-class in period interior design, and relax in decadent elegance in a magnificent historical house nestled in Dartmoor National Park
The social whirlwind of the festive season has finally come to end....So we’ve come up with some the most secluded, intimate and luxurious private retreats.
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS SOME TIME OUT: UNIQUE FESTIVE GETAWAYS
Leave Auntie Maud and Mother squabbling over the Christmas turkey, this year escape the mayhem of a formal family Christmas and the pressure of New Year, and celebrate the festive season in style.
THE FEEL GOOD FACTOR: ORGANIC BREAKFAST PARTIES
What we add at Unique Home Stays is immense care, attention to detail, and the best fresh produce either bought locally or home-grown.
KING OF THE CASTLE IN JUST 7 HOURS!
Book your direct flight into Bristol airport, the UK’s gateway to the West Country ...the ´Cream of England´!
With the West Country forecast more sunshine than the rest of the UK over the coming months, it´s no surprise...
So, you’ve decided to escape the city-lights and steal away to a life of sand between your toes? While you search for your perfect property-on-sea, why not...
ENJOY THE INDIAN SUMMER ENSCONCED IN CLASSIC CHIC AND THE CHAMPAGNE LIFESTYLE
Swap those designer heels for designer wellies and head for the hills for a classic ´Indian Summer´ getaway...
SWELL SEASON: RIDE THE AUTUMN WAVES
If you think the beach season is over once the bucket-and-spade brigades have packed up and gone home, think again...
Taste the treasures of Tuscany on a sumptuous stay in the lap of Italian luxuries. As a guest of some of the finest ...
IT'S MY EXCLUSIVE HOUSE PARTY AND I'LL...
Whether you are planning an anniversary or birthday celebration, or even a business retreat, run-of-the-mill accommodation no longer takes the cake...
A SPECIAL PLACE TO LAY YOUR HAT
It´s not often a case of ´wherever I lay my hat that´s my home´... More that of...
FIRST-CLASS DELHI AND AN INTIMATE INDIAN EXPERIENCE
Say goodbye to Delhi-belly and experience fresh Indian cuisine and first-class home-stays in India...
NORTHERN IRELAND OPENS ITS CASTLE DOORS
Experience a luxury Unique Home Stay in an enchanting Victorian Castle in Co Fermanagh, Northern Ireland...
COASTAL ESCAPES: I WANT TO BE BESIDE THE SEA
Kick-off your city boots to dig your toes into the golden sands of the UK seaside...
Take a unique and luxurious route along the plant-lovers’ trail, visiting the paradise gardens scattered from the tip to the toe of the West County. Unique Home Stays presents a tantalising array of garden tours that include secret gardens, horticultural gems, exquisite accommodation and sumptuous cuisine.
