Want To Be Lord of The Manor For a Night?

Daily Mail - June 2017

If you´ve ever fancied yourself as lord or lady of the manor, then you can play out those dreams with these luxury rental properties. Some of the mansions have a range of mod cons, with private cinemas, bowling alleys and hot tubs to keep you entertained. If you´re looking for a grand entrance, why not land on your own helipad? Other fancy perks include private chefs and spa treatments on demand.

Properties featured in this article: Bartholomew, Gatsby, Cornucopia, Castle Trinity

The Sanctuary Offers a Delightful Forested Retreat

One Kind Design - June 2017

The Sanctuary is a luxurious couples retreat surrounded by an idyllic rustic setting, nestled along the border of the New Forest, in rural Hampshire. This cosy haven features a mix of “New Forest country style with upstate New York cabin culture.” The retreat advertises itself as a “pocket-sized private health farm” offering amenities such as a Jacuzzi hot tub, fire pit and his and hers cruiser bikes for cycling through the picturesque countryside.

Properties featured in this article: The Sanctuary

5 of The UK´s Best Dog-Friendly Places to Stay

Design Hunter - June 2017

If you´re looking to get away for a holiday or short break and want to take your dog with you, then it can be tricky finding places that tick all the boxes. Well behaved dogs are increasingly welcome in more and more places to stay, but in our experience there can be quite a considerable difference between those that ´allow´ dogs and those that are genuinely dog-friendly.

Properties featured in this article: Delphin, Tickety-Boo

Daydreamer Beach House

Daphine´s Diary (online) - June 2017

Daydreamer is sublimely set on Freathy cliff in Whitsand Bay, one of Cornwall’s lesser known holiday destinations, with unspoilt sea views as far as the eye can see. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows blur the boundary between inside and out, filling the living area with natural light and giving the feel of a blue sky summer zephyr all year round.

Properties featured in this article: Daydreamer

The Best Holiday Companies - Chosen By Our Experts

The Telegraph - June 2017

Whether it’s the desire for privacy, peace, or a pool of your own, there are plenty of reasons to choose a villa holiday. With nearly 160 luxurious houses and cottages in the UK, Unique Home Stays are picked for great location, striking design or quirky features.

Properties featured in this article: The Stack

Luxury Reclaimed From the Wild

The Times (Ireland) - June 2017

Abandoned Irish cottages, some of which have housed only mountain goats in recent years, are being restored to command some of the highest prices for holiday homes in the country. Thick walls, thatched roofs and open fireplaces have been converted into five-star getaways and have caught the attention of tourists booking self-catering holidays. Lost Cottage in Glenbeigh, in the townland of Treangarriv, has been transformed into a romantic hideaway.

Properties featured in this article: Lost Cottage

Right Beside the Seaside

The Telegraph magazine - June 2017

The sun is setting over Camber Sands, famous for its vast skies, long, wide golden beach, and grass-fringed dunes that are softer under foot than a goose down duvet. Barefoot Beach House is a real home, which means as well as the guitar, it comes with books, board games, toys, fishing nets and framed family photos.

Properties featured in this article: Barefoot Beach House

Abandoned Irish Hill Shelter Which Was Home to Herd of Mountain Goats is Transformed

Daily Mail - June 2017

An abandoned farmers´ shelter which was once home to a herd of mountain goats is transformed into a luxury romantic hideaway. The derelict shelter, called Lost Cottage, quickly became a winter refuge for wild animals after it was abandoned by farmers in the 1960s. But it has received a remarkable makeover and is set in 85 acres in the remote lakeside townland of Treangarriv.

Properties featured in this article: Lost Cottage

A Romantic Boho-Chic Cottage in Cornwall

Dear Designer - June 2017

This romantic self-catering cottage by the sea is blissfully tucked away in Coverack Cove, commanding breath-taking sea views of the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall. Oh, to be there now. Enjoying the long summer days, sultry evenings, and late sunsets of this stunning county. And if the weather turns, as it often does, where better to cosy up than this cosy cottage?

Properties featured in this article: Siren

9 Small Spaces That Are Bursting With Colour

Dwell - June 2017

From city apartments to vacation rentals and boutique hotels, a daring and creative use of colourful paint, textiles, and other materials can add loads of personality to a small space. The Ink in the village of St Agnes in Cornwall is a bold, bohemian-coastal home with bold wallpapers and plenty of blue everywhere.

Properties featured in this article: The Ink

Converting An Historic Property

Economia - June 2017

When I saw The Stack, a 19th Century engine house with a Grade II-listed Cornish stone exterior, I knew there was something magical about it. The young family living there at the time had really embraced the history of the building, keeping the interior quite raw and industrial to enhance the original features.

Properties featured in this article: The Stack

Botanical Inspiration By The Sea

Casa Da Sogno - June 2017

Seaglass occupies an enviable secluded position overlooking Whitsand Bay with completely uninterrupted views to the West, making it feel as though you are both on the edge of the world.

Properties featured in this article: Seaglass

Rough-Luxe

Ristrutturare con Casa Chic - June 2017

This 19th century engine house is sure to inspire those with a love for unique architecture and rough-luxe interiors, having been stripped back to its brick bones to reveal a glimpse into its ancient mining heritage and offer a truly extraordinary escape.

Properties featured in this article: The Stack

Welsh Ruins Brought Back to Life With A Retro Twist

Casa Da Sogno - June 2017

Comprising a small stone farmhouse with detached cottage set in two acres within unspoilt Welsh. Following a tender renovation incorporating vintage travel art, sumptuous old-school furnishings and a prized vegetable patch, this remote self-catering retreat near Crickhowell captures a sunny feeling of nostalgia.

Properties featured in this article: Faraway House

A Bohemian-Inspired Prairie Wagon

Dear Designer - June 2017

Now that the summer is truly here, comes the desire to get away and do something different. Sometimes it’s a sandy beach that I crave. Sometimes the thrill of exploring a foreign city. And sometimes I just want to kick back and enjoy a simpler life. Not forever. Just a few days. Sundance is the stuff of dreams for a short break exploring the countryside and coast of one of our country’s loveliest counties (Cornwall).

Properties featured in this article: Sundance

Hobbit House - Nomad

Metro - June 2017

Grand plans hatched in the local pub rarely make it past the cold light of the morning hangover. But for Chris Jopling, a scheme concocted during a conversation in The Red Lion, Exmouth, ten years ago, not only outlived the Alka Seltzer but also resulted in one of Britain´s most enchanting hideaways.

Properties featured in this article: Nomad

New Directions: Our Travel Ideas Took Off!

Women And Home - June 2017

Unique Home Stays Sarah Stanley tells Fiona Wright how she found a way to make her passion for travel and leisure into a thriving business.

Properties featured in this article: Gatsby, The Beach Hut, The Find, Little Bear

Win A Four-Night Stay For Two

Manor - June 2017

A wonderfully secluded and stylish retreat for sea-lovers and surfers, the cottage is sublimely positioned amid pretty woodland and within easy reach of some of Cornwall´s most spectacular beaches and finest surf breaks.

Properties featured in this article: Libertine

High Life

Country Living Modern Rustic - June 2017

The Stack, a former engine house in Cornwall has been cleverly refurbished to reveal its industrial soul. This unique home binds a classically Cornish Grade-II listed exterior together with vogueish interiors in a blissful marriage of contraries.

Properties featured in this article: The Stack

Cabins in The Wild With Dick Strawbridge

Channel 4 - June 2017

The cabins this time include a laser-cut project inspired by the legend of King Arthur, a double-decker tepee, and a luxury getaway on a sea fort, as well as two iconic Unique Home Stays properties; Little Bear and The Limit.

Properties featured in this article: Little Bear, The Limit

Stay In...A Watermill

Country Living - June 2017

In the heart of the north Cornwall countryside this luxurious abode combines exposed stone with splashes of bold colour. Walkers can choose from coastal paths along rugged clifftops or rural hikes over Bodmin Moor.

Properties featured in this article: Worthyvale Mill

Featured Cabins

Cabins in the Wild with Dick Strawbridge C4 - May 2017

These are cabins that featured across the series in interstitial moments or for illustrative purposes. Many of these cabins are available to rent and visit. Cabins in the Wild with Dick Strawbridge airs at 8pm from Sunday 21 May on Channel 4.

Properties featured in this article: Little Bear

The Osprey Windermere

Cassidy Ashton - May 2017

This luxury self-catering boathouse designed by Cassidy and Ashton overlooks the serene waters of Lake Windermere in the Lake District National Park and boasts some of the most enviable vistas imaginable.

Properties featured in this article: The Osprey

Mini (mini) Break

Mother Pukka - May 2017

This gargantuan rustic barn sleeps 20 people, has a 15m indoor swimming pool and it’s own rowing boat and lake – think Pride & Prejudice meets Fortnum & Mason. It’s all crisp white Egyptian cotton sheets, projector screen cinema-style TV viewing and acres of grounds to go for a ‘quick turn’ if you’ve hit the rioja a little hard the night before.

Properties featured in this article: Bohème

The Best Hot Tub Holidays in the UK

AOL. - May 2017

A paradise for pure escapism, Islander is idyllically positioned as the first cliff-top cabin on arrival at Whitsand Bay. The show-stopping holiday rental for two has a bubbling hot tub with gorgeous views and Bahamas-inspired interiors.

Properties featured in this article: Islander

23 Quirky Places to Stay in the UK for the Perfect Staycation

Good HouseKeeping - May 2017

So-called ´Staycations´ have risen in popularity in the last year or so. And while there are plenty of beautiful locations to see, it´s often the accommodation that can make or break your trip.

Properties featured in this article: The Beach Hut, Winterfell, Nomad, Charity, The Stack, Firefly, The Found

Getting Married? Check Out These Classy Hen Party Ideas

Suitcase - May 2017

A hen party has become a rite of passage, a final fling of freedom with your squad in tow as you celebrate the impending nuptials. These classy hen party ideas will leave you feeling spoilt and wedding-ready, rather than just red-faced…

Properties featured in this article: Charity

50 Reasons to get Really Excited About England

Easy Jet - May 2017

A wooden beach hut for two, with its own wooden deck and hot tub overlooking Cornwall´s pretty Whitsand Bay.

Properties featured in this article: Seaglass

Nomadic Living with Rustic Warmth

Il Mio Casale (Italian Interiors Magazine) - May 2017

Nomad was born as an open-minded dream. Inspired by a conversation in the pub, one evening, a Cornish craftsman decided to go to work and create his masterpiece of design.

Properties featured in this article: Nomad

Arts, Antiques and Collectibles

The Sunday Telegraph - May 2017

Period homes are highly sought after and represent traditional Britishness, encompassing the development of British architecture from the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian times, and all the rich history associated with those periods.

Properties featured in this article: Zenith

Chic and Cosy

Casa Da Sogno - May 2017

Get away from it all and take refuge in a luxury cottage made of stone, in the middle of the countryside or on the water´s edge in Mousehole, Cornwall.

Properties featured in this article: Voyager, Winsmore Cottage

Luxury in the Lakes

House of Coco - May 2017

Imagine renting your own lake house in the heart of the Lake District, with views that stretch to infinity and a place so remote that you feel a million miles away.

Properties featured in this article: Aquila

25 of the Best Cottages by the Sea in the UK

Evening Standard - May 2017

It´s already May and it´s time to start planning your summer holiday if you haven´t already. There are plenty of destinations that make a perfect getaway, but this is the year to think closer to home - the UK has hundreds of beautiful places to stay by the coast from the wilds of Scotland to the cliffs of Cornwall.

Properties featured in this article: Barefoot Beach House, Bluebird Cottage, Bramblewick, The Cable Hut, The Butlery, Castaway, The Oyster Catcher, Snow Goose, The Found, Tide Mill View

Where to Take Your Brood in Britain

Town & Country - May 2017

Five staycation ideas for May half-term.

Properties featured in this article: Bohème, The Riddle

Five Staycation Ideas for May Half-Term

Harpers Bazaar - May 2017

It´s not too late to book these British boltholes for May half-term. From a set of converted barns in Norfolk to the manor where the Gunpowder Plot was hatched, find your dream destination here…

Properties featured in this article: Bohème, The Riddle

Coast to Coast

John Lewis Edition - May 2017

When you want a holiday home to deliver serious seaside chic, you´d be hard pushed to beat Cornwall. The Salt House in Mousehole, close to Penzance, is a case in point.

Properties featured in this article: The Salt House

Siren Call

Reclaim - April 2017

Forget twee seaside style - with vintage finds, clever use of colour and some nifty space-stretching tricks, interior designer Jess Clark has breathed new life into this cosy coastal cottage.

Properties featured in this article: Siren

This 14th Century Cotswolds Millhouse is Simply Charming

House Beautiful UK - April 2017

This grade II-listed Midsummer Wood has a honey stone facade covered in purple wisteria and crawling ivy. It´s surrounded by 11 acres of grounds to explore, including rose arches, apple orchards and an enchanting woodland.

Properties featured in this article: Midsummer Wood

Win a Holiday to Cornwall

The Sunday Times - April 2017

An exclusive opportunity for subscribers; you won´t want to leave this idyllic cottage, The Salt House, courtesy of Unique Home Stays. Enjoy three nights relaxing by the water´s edge in stunning Mousehole.

Properties featured in this article: The Salt House

Dreamy House in Cornwall

Daphne´sDiary - April 2017

A holiday surrounded by nature and close to the sea, it was my perfect trip. A month ago we stayed at The Potting Shed, a characterful house in Cornwall.

Properties featured in this article: The Potting Shed

We Can´t Decide if This 14th Century Cottage is Magical, Charming or Both

House Beautiful US - April 2017

If you want your next vacation to ignite your inner child, Midsummer Wood is calling your name. The 14th Century cottage is located in the small town of Bourton-on-the-Water in Britain, which is known for being extremely picturesque. But even in one of the dreamiest parts of the world, this stunning vacation rental stands out for many reasons.

Properties featured in this article: Midsummer Wood

The Cotswolds Cottage You Can Rent That Looks Like a House From a Magical Fantasy Land

Mail Online - April 2017

It looks like a cottage that’s sprung forth from a pop-up fairy-tale book. Midsummer Wood is a 14th-century property in Bourton-on-the-Water – but even here this magical dwelling manages to stand out. What’s more, the unique Grade II listed millhouse is available for rent through Unique Home Stays!

Properties featured in this article: Midsummer Wood

Put Them On Speed-Dial

Tatler - April 2017

Beats Airbnb! The people with the pick of the poshest pads out there.

This Renovated Farmhouse and Cottage in Wales Boasts a Charming Retro Interior

House Beautiful UK - April 2017

Faraway House is a charming hideaway in the Brecon Beacons in Wales with a rough stone facade and a charming retro interior, surrounded by rolling hills and tumbling waterfalls.

Properties featured in this article: Faraway House

9 Places for A Brilliant British Break

Tatler - April 2017

Planning a weekend getaway but don´t fancy getting on a plane? You´ve come to the right place - we´ve put together seven of the swankiest places to stay in the UK. Get booking now!

Properties featured in this article: Aquila

7 English Cottages to Rent this Summer

The Gentleman´s Journal - April 2017

Often, some of the most relaxing holidays are the ones that involve very little travel. This summer, instead of packing up and hopping on a 12-hour flight, why not try something a little closer to home? Here are 7 luxury cottages for you to rent this summer – enjoy.

Properties featured in this article: Infinity, Moontide, Tickety-Boo, Filly Island, Firefly, Dragonwood Boat House, Twelve Penny Barn

A Rustic Contemporary Nest in Cornwall

Ristrutturare con Casa Chic - April 2017

A short distance from the beaches of North Cornwall, a dwelling vintage has been transformed into a precious nest open hospitality.

Properties featured in this article: Gypsea Rocks

Win a Luxury Break in Cornwall

The Sunday Times - April 2017

One lucky Times subscriber will win a three-night break for four people in a luxury cottage in Mousehole, Cornwall, courtesy of Unique Home Stays.

Properties featured in this article: The Salt House

Our First Holiday as a Family

Apartment Apothecary - April 2017

A couple of weeks ago I felt ready to slowly emerge from the baby bubble and get back into the real world by taking our first trip away to celebrate my first Mother’s day. We were invited to stay at one of the many beautiful homes managed by Unique Home Stays in the magical wooden cabin, Firefly, located in a small hamlet in Cornwall.

Properties featured in this article: Firefly

Witness the Incredible Transformation of a 19th Century Piggery

Cabin Obsession - April 2017

A wonderfully secluded and stylish retreat for the city surfer, this fashionista’s cottage is sublimely positioned amidst a peaceful milieu of pretty woodland and is within easy reach of Cornwall´s finest surf breaks.

Properties featured in this article: Libertine

Let´s All Have A Place To Escape

Adela Parvu - April 2017

We all yearn for a little peace and quiet from time to time. You won’t find distractions like television or Wi-Fi at Little Bear, allowing those in pursuit of a digital detox a deliciously luxurious haven in which to re-awaken their connection to nature and re-spark the simple passion which first ignited their romance.

Properties featured in this article: Little Bear

A Castle Rental in Yorkshire That Was Voted Britain´s Best Home

Nylon Living - April 2017

Ever wanted to have a castle party with a few of your closest friends in a real English castle? Castle Trinity is a 19th-century castle in the Peak District which lets you live out your own fairytale. You can rent this castle set in 12 lush acres from Unique Home Stays.

Properties featured in this article: Castle Trinity

Shabby Chic Rustic Accents in a Birlingham Cottage

Interior Design Journal - April 2017

This Birlingham Cottage looks like it was removed from the pages of a fairy tale story book. Rustic and shabby chic decor accents bring a special charm to the interior and can be rented as a luxury home stay.

Properties featured in this article: Pollyanna

Style and Order in Suffolk

Casa Da Sogno - April 2017

Tickety-Boo which is an English expression meaning "everything is all right and in order" is set upon a corn field around the green English countryside. For two people, in Suffolk, near the village of Long Merlford, the bucolic setting of this small cabin is where you will find peace and serenity.

Properties featured in this article: Tickety-Boo

50 Best Cottages for Summer

The Times - April 2017

Planning a Brexit-inspired staycation? We track down great British boltholes of all styles and sizes — all with peak-season availability.

Properties featured in this article: Charity, The Found, The Edge, Blue Point, Aquila

22 Ways to Have the Best Honeymoon Ever

Martha Stewart Weddings - March 2017

Whether it’s a villa, pied-à-terre, or cabin, you’ll probably wind up with more amenities than you can take advantage of in a week. More importantly: Total. Privacy. Luckily, each of the three sites from the previous slide will work; we also love uniquehomestays.com.

Escape For a Weekend Away at One of These Cornish Retreats

Dwell - March 2017

For anyone who holds a weakness for charismatic cottages in the British landscape, we´ve done some research to find 10 cosy retreats that are more modern than you´d expect.

Properties featured in this article: Delphin, Libertine, The Oyster Catcher, Siren

Homes You Will Love with All Your Heart

Casa Da Sogno - March 2017

From Cornwall to the Cotswolds, we share these three inspirational homes all available to rent through Unique Home Stays. Each home has their own tale to tell and inspired interiors to match.

Properties featured in this article: The Ink, Little Scarlet, The Honey Bell

Intimate Weddings At The Stack Cornwall

Rock My Wedding - March 2017

If you’re looking for somewhere a little unusual to hold your wedding ceremony, then let me introduce you to The Stack. A converted 19th Century Cornish Engine house set in the idyllic hamlet of Trelion, Cornwall, it really is a magical place to have an intimate, house party style wedding for up to 40 guests. Getting ready in the Princess bathroom is a dream come true and you’ll feel so well rested after sleeping in one of the ridiculously comfortable beds.

Properties featured in this article: The Stack

A Very Stylish Cornwall Stay

Rock My Style - March 2017

A couple of weeks ago, Matt, Elle and I hopped ten miles down the road to stay at The Stack, a higgledy piggledy rustic luxe Cornish Engine House, which is available for holiday lets, weddings and events. As soon as I stepped through the door, I knew I had to share it with the Rock My Style readers – so today I’m talking interiors.

Properties featured in this article: The Stack

The Sounds of Somerset

Twins That Travel - March 2017

After a stressful few weeks trying to figure out that modern-day conundrum of how to combine full-time work with a travel blog, I’d been dreaming of a few days away; somewhere to forget about deadlines, unit objectives and office quarrels that fixated on the volume of a radio. Already a devoted fan of Unique Home Stays – I leapt at the chance to retreat to their fairytale inspired Bluebell Grey cottage, in rural Somerset.

Properties featured in this article: Bluebell Grey

House Crush - Cornish Siren

Abigail Ahern Blog - March 2017

I’ve been dreaming of the simpler life lately – a slower pace, an idyllic view, and a day or two out of the frantic scramble of work/life/London. A seaside holiday is just wistful thinking at this point, but in amongst my search for possible holiday getaways I found this gorgeous cottage and thought I’d share with you guys. We can all dream of holidaying right?

Properties featured in this article: Siren

Top 10 Wedding Venues in Cornwall

Cornwall Life - March 2017

Dreamy castles, wooded wonderlands and outdoor beach domes; Cornwall has a venue to suit every couple’s dream. A former 19th-century engine house turned exclusive wedding venue, The Stack can sleep up to six guests and features huge opulent gold mirrors, a cosy snug cinema room, hot tub and enough parking for 20 guests. Overlooking the Fal Valley, the venue is yours to dress up with fairy lights, organise garden games, host an al-fresco feast or hire a live band to play under the stars.

Properties featured in this article: The Stack

The 50 Best Cottages in Britain

The Times - March 2017

From a Scandi-chic bolt hole near Southwold to a beach house in Cornwall, here are some great places to book.

Properties featured in this article: Barefoot Beach House, Rydon, Little Bear

Meet the Designer: Jess Clark of Unique Home Stays

Layer Home Blog - March 2017

The Layer Team are passionate about unique designs. So when we came across Unique Home Stays, we lost a few hours browsing their stunning properties. Here, we chat to their interior designer Jess, who shares her love for mid-century design and the vision behind her latest project The Stack (just look at these images – seriously swoon-worthy!)

Properties featured in this article: The Stack

Take it to The Limit

Flight Time - March 2017

Pastel historic beach huts make for a delightful holiday home by the sea near Newquay. At the end of Holywell Bay is The Limit, which was rescued from brambly overgrowth and renovated by a local couple.

Properties featured in this article: The Limit

Three Coastal Getaways

Crew Clothing - March 2017

Salty sea air, rugged cliffs, rolling waves and brisk dog walks in the sand... when the sun is shining (and even when it´s not) there´s no lovelier place to drop anchor and stay awhile, interested? Read on because these are, the three best luxury homes right by the water´s edge.

Properties featured in this article: Supernova, The Cable Hut, The Salt House

Décor Inspiration | Places: A Coastal Cottage in Cornwall

This is Glamorous (UK Blog) - March 2017

The village of Mousehole, almost at the tip of Cornwall in the South West of England, is one of those storybook villages that makes you feel like you may have stepped onto a film set. It´s picture perfect cottages cluster around a tiny harbour full of colourful boats that still fish the seas around the coast to this day.

Properties featured in this article: The Herringbone

Five of the Best Holiday Cottages for Foodies in the UK

Olive Magazine - March 2017

Check out our top 5 UK holiday cottages for foodies. Cuddle up by the fire in Pembrokeshire, go foraging in Monmoutshire or hide out in a fishing village in Cornwall. Think bespoke foodie hampers, private cooking courses and fully equipped country kitchens.

Properties featured in this article: The Fish Store

A Fairy Tale Home

Cestonvani Magazine (Czech interiors Magazine) - February 2017

This luxury, self-catering country house in the heart of Wiltshire, is a dreamlike home where guests are invited to escape their daily worries and find paradise. Inside there is a tasteful mix of modern and rustic elements.

Properties featured in this article: Faerie Door Cottage

Must-See Wedding Venues in the UK

Bridebook - February 2017

Looking for venue inspiration for your upcoming wedding? Look no further! Bridebook has compiled a list of our favourite stunning wedding venues across the UK. Browse the list below, click the links to find out more and message each of these beautiful venues. There are photos, videos and more for each of these truly fantastic locations.

Properties featured in this article: Valentina´s Lost Orangery, Weddings at The Lost Orangery

Artists and Lovers

Tatler - February 2017

Augustus John was a philandering creative genius who sired generations of hard-living and beauty-loving-bohemians - not least Ben John, furious smoker, wonderful whittler and creator of Charity, his rural hideaway, now restored by his son, the artist Henry John.

Properties featured in this article: Charity

Unique Home Stays: Dragonwood Boat House, Oakham, England

The Arcadia Online - February 2017

The Dragonwood Boat House is a hidden gem, nestled in 15 acres of luscious private grounds just outside of Oakham, Rutland.This idyllic country dream is one of the largest man-made lakes in Europe. There is much to see and do; wildlife tours, romantic cycle rides, archery, shooting and fishing.

Properties featured in this article: Dragonwood Boat House

This Quirky North Cornwall Property is Joined by a Secret Tunnel

Country Living UK - February 2017

Luxurious features include a cast iron slipper bath, super king-size bed, open fire, and a hot tub, all overlooking the rolling hills of Cornwall. The interiors are rustic and bohemian, with stone walls and sheepskin rugs. Quaint ornaments adorn the walls of the rooms to add to the countrified feel.

Properties featured in this article: Nomad

In The Land of Fairies

Bellevue (Germany) - February 2017

The Fable takes you on a whimsical journey of luxury and indulgence through ambrosial countryside, the prettiest of rose gardens and inside to where vintage farmhouse interiors and a log fire await.

Properties featured in this article: The Fable

Gypsy Wagons Connected to Rustic Bothy is Bursting with Fairytale Charm

House Beautiful UK - February 2017

Located in Marhamchurch, near the picturesque setting of Widemouth Bay in north Cornwall, Nomad is an extraordinary property that joins two 12-foot gypsy wagons with a bothy. Bursting with character and fairytale charm, Nomad epitomises the traditional bohemian theme.

Properties featured in this article: Nomad

When all you Desire is to Retire in Your Cosy Nest

Adela Parvu - February 2017

As the world becomes increasingly agitated when society no longer seems to find tranquility because of various economic and political events, people think about how to create home as a place of refuge.

Properties featured in this article: The Fable

The Bathroom and Bedroom are Showman Carts on Wheels

Adela Parvu - February 2017

If you see Nomad from the outside, you´d think this house had two carts parked in the garden, but if you step inside you realize that these carts form two rooms, that are all connected. The owner worked for more than four years to materialize the dream, now it is one of the biggest attractions in Cornwall, available to rent through Unique Home Stays.

Properties featured in this article: Nomad

Cave, Castle or Yurt?

Manager Magazine - February 2017

If you are looking for peace and quiet amongst nature and you can do without hotel services, you should visit Unique Home Stays. The English portal does not have any hotels on offer, but 160 private luxury cottages, which can only be booked through the website - from historic cottages to modern, beautiful miniature beach uts on cliffs by the sea.

This Cottage is as Close to Magical as You Can Get

Country Living US - February 2017

This countryside cottage totally proves that you don´t have to be Harry Potter to have a mystical, storybook getaway in England. Called the Faerie Door, this beautiful rental is hidden away in Wiltshire, England and is simply oozing woodland charm.

Properties featured in this article: Faerie Door Cottage

Valentina’s Lost Orangery Evokes Romance and Magic

B.Loved - February 2017

Just the name, Valentina’s Lost Orangery evokes romance and magic. The place itself certainly lives up to that! It’s an idyllic retreat in The Cotswold’s and the setting of this beautiful shoot by Susan Arnold Photography which is filled with refined details, elegance and luxe touches! The colour palette of light creamy tones with the lush green tones of the grounds – is so on trend for Pantone’s colour of the year!

Properties featured in this article: Valentina´s Lost Orangery, Weddings at The Lost Orangery

The Hop Store – One of Unique Home Stays Luxury Properties

Luxuria Lifestyle - February 2017

Meandering up the farm track towards The Hop Store instantly immerses you in life on the farm. Away from the hustle and bustle of urban existence, the exquisitely appointed property sits in peaceful surroundings amidst the beauty of the Malvern Hills. Row upon row of perfectly aligned hop bines surround the converted red brick barn, on one of the UK’s last remaining hop farms.

Properties featured in this article: The Hop Store

The Perfect Bolthole Getaways that Embrace Winter

Neptune - February 2017

Here at Neptune, we believe in celebrating each of the seasons. Rather than jetting off for an escapist dose of winter sun, we prefer weekend breaks that rejuvenate in harmony with all that nature has to offer. Even if, in January and February, that means layering up with plenty of hats and scarves.

Properties featured in this article: The Oyster Catcher

A Stylish Retreat from Unique Home Stays in the Wilds of Dartmoor

Harpers Bazaar - February 2017

It´s safe to say that as you wind down the lane which leads to Peacock Blue, slowing to pass wild ponies on the way, you have little idea of what awaits ahead. Situated deep in Dartmoor National Park, at the heart of this most rugged and dramatic landscape, a former farmstead has been transformed by its interior designer owner into an unbelievably chic retreat.

Properties featured in this article: Peacock Blue

Solve the Riddle at this Sherlock - Inspired Cottage

Riddle Magazine - February 2017

As Sherlock returns to our screens for the fourth series, Conan Doyles´ master detective has sprinkled his mystery and intrigue through the twisting narrow roads of North Bovey in Devon. Luxury thatched cottage The Riddle has been inspired by the mystery and seclusion of the moorland´s breath-taking surroundings; recently re-designed to flaunt its own quirky stylish Sherlock-inspired touches.

Properties featured in this article: The Riddle

Regency: The Fable

Stovax - February 2017

Set in the beautiful Cornish village of St Agnes and just a few miles from Trevaunance Cove and Perranporth Beach, The Fable is a story-book thatched holiday cottage decorated with a vintage farmhouse interior style.

Properties featured in this article: The Fable

From Cornwall to the Lake District: The best dog-friendly cottages in Britain

The Independent - February 2017

From grand cottages built by monks to Gothic summer houses, there´s an incredible array of pooch-friendly, self-catering accommodation to choose from. Gorgeous decor, walks on tap and dog-friendly pubs on the doorstep - these are the 17 best cottages in Britain for a holiday with your furry friend.

Properties featured in this article: Filly Island, The Riddle

This Idyllic English Cottage Couldn´t Be More Charming

House Beautiful US - February 2017

From the exterior alone, this whimsical thatched cottage located in Birlingham, Worcestershire, looks like it has been plucked straight from the pages of a storybook. It´s hard not to stop and admire this cottage, which is even more magical thanks to a wishing well, a candy-colored playhouse, beautiful surroundings of pink lupins, hollyhocks and foxgloves, a magnolia tree, and an apple and pear orchard

Properties featured in this article: Pollyanna

Country Charm

Ristrutturare con Casa Chic - February 2017

We introduce you to a renovation project that has succeeded in creating an exceptional home to balance the soul and invites contemplation, peace and beauty. Winterfell is immersed within the green serenity of The Lake District in England and certainly is a Unique Home Stay.

Properties featured in this article: Winterfell

10 Enchanting Modern-Rustic Bedrooms

Houzz - January 2017

Give your sleep space a modern rustic look by celebrating the natural architecture of the room and adding stripped-back materials, unfinished woods and global-inspired textiles. Check out these 10 beautiful bedrooms for some inspiration.

Properties featured in this article: Firefly

Idyllic Chocolate Box Cottage in the Cotswolds full of Whimsical Charm

House Beautiful UK - January 2017

It´s hard not to stop and admire Pollyanna cottage, which is even more magical thanks to a wishing well, a candy-coloured Wendy house, beautiful surroundings of pink lupins, hollyhocks and foxgloves, a magnolia tree, and an apple and pear orchard.

Properties featured in this article: Pollyanna

The Perfect Weekend Retreat

The Arcadia Online - January 2017

The Parisian is a luxurious 18th century cottage, designed perfectly for two. It was originally a humble stable and subtle nods to its past still remain, such as the row of nails set into a beam with paper pinned above, some of which still denotes the faded name of the horse whose tack would have hung beneath.

Properties featured in this article: The Parisian

Minimooning in a Cosy Cornish Cottage

So You´re Getting Married - January 2017

After our stay in Mousehole, we moved up the coast a for a stay on the Roseland Peninsula. It’s somewhere I’ve wanted to visit for a long while, hearing great things about St Mawes and the pretty coastline surrounding it. Luckily for us there was a brand new Unique Home Stays property in that area, a chocolate box thatched cottage named Seraphina and wow she was a beauty.

Properties featured in this article: Seraphina

A Luxury Nest by the Sea

Ristrutturare con Casa Chic - January 2017

Set like a pearl overlooking the sea, is this mid eighteenth century Cornish home. During a visit to the quaint town of Mousehole the owners fell in love with the property and couldn´t leave without making it their home.

Properties featured in this article: Voyager

The RMW Reader Survey - Win a Stunning Coastal Mini Break

Rock My Wedding - January 2017

We’ve got a favour to ask this morning – we want to know what Rock My Wedding features you love, what you’d like to see more of and how you’d like to see your favourite wedding blog evolve. By completing the survey you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win a three night stay at gorgeous coastal property Seaglass from the wonderful Unique Home Stays.

Properties featured in this article: Seaglass

The World is Quiet Here

Riddle Magazine - January 2017

I’m not sure when I started waking up and instantly checking my emails. I remember I used to enjoy seeing what had been sent, however at some stage that initial enjoyment soon turned into a feeling of dread. There aren’t many luxury cottages that are dog friendly that look quite as attractive, so a few clicks of the mouse later, we were all set for a digital detox at Little Gillyflower.

Properties featured in this article: Little Gillyflower

Our Week in Cornwall - Exploring Mousehole

Roses and Rolltops - January 2017

Whilst staying at Unique Home Stays’ gorgeous fishing loft The Herringbone in Mousehole, we set about exploring all that the area has to offer. We adore Cornwall with the sheer amount of beaches, cute fishing towns, great restaurants, seafood and countryside but have never visited in January before - and were we in for a treat!

Properties featured in this article: The Herringbone

Minimooning in Cornwall at The Herringbone

So You´re Getting Married UK Wedding Blog - January 2017

When planning your minimoon, or a few days away in the UK, you might automatically think boutique hotel, but my mind actually turns to something even more special... a Unique Home Stay. I’m not sure if you’ve ever visited Unique Home Stays´ website but if you’re anything like me you’ll be swooning over their insane properties to rent or even just getting interior inspiration as they feature the most amazing places you could ever dream.

Properties featured in this article: The Herringbone

A Venue For All Seasons

Wedding - January 2017

Do you fancy being surrounded by spring blooms? Or tucked up in a country house with roaring fires? Whatever season you prefer, we´ve found the perfect venue.

Properties featured in this article: Weddings at Artists´ Beach House

All Ages Getaways

Luxe magazine - January 2017

Take a trip with the extended family and let generations mingle. Naturally, Wi-Fi is on the must-have list-for the surfing silvers with their iPads. Here´s our pick of pads with pzazz!

Properties featured in this article: Charity

Our Week in Cornwall Part One | The Herringbone

Roses and Rolltops - January 2017

This year, Cornwall beckoned and where better to look than Unique Home Stays for somewhere beautiful {and trusted} to stay. I don´t know about you but I often find myself browsing their website just for the interior inspiration, the properties they have on their books are so so dreamy and this one was no exception.

Properties featured in this article: The Herringbone

A Classic Home

Casa Da Sogno - January 2017

Designed as a dower house for Brockhampton Park’s Lady of The Manor, this luxury self-catering cottage is stuffed to the beams with history and dripping with opulence. From Champagne afternoon teas in the sitting room to roaming the golden Cotswolds villages with a parasol in hand; here couples can play out their wildest romantic period drama fantasies.

Properties featured in this article: Darcy House

Christmas Escapes

The English Home - January 2017

From majestic country manors to cosy cottages, we have picked some of the best places for festive breaks.

Eclectic Home Tour – Filly Island

Kelly Elko Blog - January 2017

On a tiny island in the Cotswolds of England lies Filly Island and this charming cottage. This tiny 35 foot x 10 foot structure has lived many lives including it’s original use in the 1750’s when it housed a cart that a horse pulled for the mill up the stream. It later became storage space for apples from the village orchard and later a garage and play house for the local kids – who are now 80+ years old!

Properties featured in this article: Filly Island

What Will 2017’s Most Popular Trends Be? Ask a Design Blogger

Houzz - January 2017

Here at Houzz, we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to images of beautiful homes, freshly made-over, renovated, restyled and uploaded to the site. Combine this insider knowledge with trend tips from some of the most design-obsessed – and popular – homes bloggers out there and you’ll get a pretty good steer about what we’re going to be doing to our own houses throughout the year.

Properties featured in this article: Firefly

Sweet Pea Cottage - Love at First Sight

Nehnutelnosti Slovakian website - January 2017

Situated on the coast of Cornwall Sweet Pea boasts an old stone facade, crooked, imperfect walls, tiny windows, all will welcome you when you visit the cottage, which at first glance looks as if it were straight out of a fairy-tale.

Properties featured in this article: Sweetpea Cottage

Top 10 Dog-Friendly UK Holiday Cottages

East Life - January 2017

A holiday cottage is perfect for a weekend getaway, made even better when you get to take your dog along too. Whether its unrivalled views, a rural retreat or beautiful beaches you’re after, read our guide to the 10 best dog-friendly holiday cottages in the East of England.

Properties featured in this article: Tickety-Boo

Branch Out in Style

Devon Life - January 2017

It is the focal point of any festive display, but how can you make your Christmas tree really stand out? Chrissy Harris asks the experts for their top tips.

Properties featured in this article: The Fable

The Best Barn Conversion in Cornwall

Cornwall Live - January 2017

Could this former barn which once welcomed Italian revolutionary Giuseppe Garibaldi be Cornwall´s most beautiful barn conversions? The Honey Bell was originally a stable to the local manor and carriage house at Golant and nestles on the west banks of the river Fowey.

Properties featured in this article: The Honey Bell

The House of Sherlock Holmes

Wohnen & Garten - January 2017

The Riddle, set in the idyllic Dartmoor village of North Bovey is quite simply the quirkiest thatched cottage. The bedrooms have their own individual themes including a Sherlock Holmes master suite, creating a sense of mystery for each lucky guest.

Properties featured in this article: The Riddle

Mountain Hideaway

SelfBuild&Design - January 2017

Henry John has spent several years physically rebuilding the secluded 15th century Herefordshire retreat which as a child he helped to renovate with his father. The historic stone cottage named Charity is situated on the edge of the Brecon Beacons, the highest mountain range in Southern Britain.

Properties featured in this article: Charity

Step inside this idyllic thatched cottage with Scandi interior

Ideal Home - January 2017

Built in the late 17th century, The Fable has two bedrooms with later additions. The owners, a holiday property company owner and a builder, fell in love as soon as they saw the painted rubble and cob thatched cottage near the north Cornish coast two years ago. ‘It was magical’ they say.

Properties featured in this article: The Fable

Welcome to Winterfell

Luxe Magazine - January 2017

Welcome to Winterfell; a majestic, fairytale home surrounded by walled gardens and four acres of private meadows.

Properties featured in this article: Winterfell