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What makes a perfect holiday is so often the perfect holiday home: our range of alternative hand-picked properties, from big barns to beach huts, are a cut above the norm when it comes to luxury self-catering breaks.
Knowing where to start is often the first hurdle when it comes to choosing the best place to stay for you and your group, whatever the size. Luckily, we've done the hard work for you, scouring the UK from top to bottom to hand-pick the very best self-catering homes, from rural retreats to luxury lodges. Here at Unique Homestays, it's tricky to say what our favourite property might be from the extensive collection we've grown over the years. For some of us it's that tiny cottage on the side of the Irish lake, surrounded by nothing but blue waters and ozone-scented air, and no noise except the chatter of birds right outside the window. Others would say it's the huge manor house in its own private gardens with the cinema room and tennis court – perfect for the ultimate clan gathering. Whatever your taste, group size and holiday requirement, from short-stay to long-term, cultural breaks, wilderness retreats, surf spots, pooch and baby-friendly homes, wedding venues and more, we can cater to your needs and organise special extras too. We've even found properties in film-shoot locations (think Poldark and Cornwall). Still don't know where to start? Give us a call to discuss your needs in person: however tall the order, we love getting stuck into a challenge!
Photoshoots at Coswarth
With its romantic grounds and subtle hints of faded country house grandeur, this old Cornish manor and its collection of barns makes a striking photoshoot location for filming, product launches and fashion shoots in the South West. A blank canvas for storytellers; inspiring, captivating and beautifully rustic.
Firefly
Trebudannon, Newquay, Cornwall, UK
Nomadic types will love unique self-catering cabin Firefly, with its earthy, back-to-nature appeal and proximity to Mawgan Porth. Handcrafted using rough cut timber and complete with a hot tub and wildlife pond, this luxury woodcutter's cottage in North Cornwall is perfect for couples.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,495 per week, £1,150 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Hot tub
Sundance
Trebudannon, Newquay, Cornwall, UK
Sundance resides off the beaten track ten minutes inland between Mawgan Porth and Watergate Bay. Rustic yet sumptuous, with heavy French linens and indulgent inside-outside living, this handcrafted wagon’s wild heart beats a free-spirited rhythm throughout.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £950 per week, £750 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
The Wool Shed
Trebudannon, Newquay, Cornwall, UK
With an off-the-beaten-track feel, but set within a pretty North Cornwall hamlet, The Wool Shed is a hand-crafted luxury holiday cottage exuding rusticity, where scorched wooden floors, knotty textures, and a palette of calm greys combine to create a modern-day abode near Newquay.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,550 per week, £1,150 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Hot tub and outside stone fireplace
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