Impulse escapes
Car keys, travel bag, a quick booking and you're all set to head to golden sands or deep woodland: a last-minute cottage break is so much better than a weekend in the city, right?
There's nothing quite like slinging a few items in a weekend bag then running to the train station to adopt a new hometown. We all need to escape the rat race – especially for a last minute holiday. Impulse escapes are the very watchword in hedonism, leaving us free of all responsibilities; that dash of much-needed spontaneity is often all that's needed to recharge the batteries. Here at Unique Homestays we've sourced luxury homes in the wilds of rural England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales to offer country cottages that will have you striding out on long walks in no time, tucking into a fireside pub supper at the end of the route, or plunging into a hot tub with a cool sea breeze washing over your cheeks. Take advantage of a rare free weekend to throw caution to the wind and book one of our last minute luxury holiday cottages, lodges, or coastal castaways, where you can indulge in some serious down time. Out of office on.
The Nightfly
Michaelchurch Escley, Herefordshire, UK
Hidden on the edge of the Herefordshire countryside lies The Nightfly; a luxury couple's retreat infused with the history of the Brecon Beacons and idyllically located near the Black Mountains.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Keepers
Michaelchurch Escley, Herefordshire, UK
Formerly owned by dairy farmers, this bucolic barn conversion near Hay-On-Wye has been beautifully transformed into the most luxurious self-catering bolthole set in the rolling hills of the Herefordshire countryside.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
The Hop Store
Set within 150 acres of perfectly aligned hop yards, rolling meadows and juicy apple orchards, The Hop Store is idyllically situated on one of the last remaining hop farms in the UK.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Heated summer house
Apifera
Fownhope, Hereford, Herefordshire, UK
Set in a land where wildflower meadows cushion underfoot and clematis scramble to the skies, this enchanting Wye Valley country cottage is the dream lovers' retreat.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Hollyhocks
Leominster, Herefordshire, UK
Wend through Herefordshire’s patchwork countryside and find this chalky Tudor cottage nestled on the banks of the river Arrow in the fairy-tale village of Eardisland.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests (ideally 4 adults and 2 children)
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Alchemy Hill
Blending seamlessly with the dramatic scenery of the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains, Alchemy Hill is a peaceful and stylish retreat set in the rolling hills of Hay on Wye.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Outdoor wood-fired eco hot tub, outdoor kitchen
