Welcome to Unique Homestays
Holidays matter.
They are our lifeline to sanity, a chance to step away from everyday life and reconnect with the people we love; a time to relax, to be the real us, or indeed to be whoever we want to be. Unique Homestays have curated a collection of the UKs most exclusive luxury cottages, for a unique self-catering experience that ensures the magic lasts long after the holiday ends.
Latest arrivals
The Gallerist
Haywards Heath, West Sussex, UK
A former 1850s brewery, The Gallerist is now a fittingly outré home for a culturist; a luxe country house with a rebellious streak, where a cinema, pool, and tennis court call seekers of laissez-faire living to Haywards Heath in West Sussex.
Solunar
Restronguet Point, Feock, Cornwall, UK
Solunar is a luxury riverfront home with private slipway, and direct access to the Carrick Roads, set in the village of Feock on Cornwall's south coast. Perfect for multi-generational holidays by the sea.
Felicity Park
Fullerton, Winchester, Hampshire, UK
Daringly fun and flamboyantly colourful, Felicity Park is a Victorian red brick that's become a playful château; a luxury country house in Hampshire where bohemian umbrellas shade the heated outdoor pool, and wildflowers trim formal lawns.
Salterton
Trelights, Port Isaac, Cornwall, UK
A luxury Victorian manor in Trelights, near the harbour of Port Isaac in Cornwall, Salterton is a period home with a modern edit. Made for a new kind of seaside retreat, it comes complete with a pool, and is moments from the freshest catch.
Enkel
Reydon, Southwold, Suffolk, UK
This luxury flat-roofed pavilion near the seaside town of Southwold in Suffolk is the poster child for transitional design; an architect-designed Miesian longhouse with a studio cinema room, a sauna, and interiors with art gallery aesthetics.
Nyssa
Originally a stable block, Nyssa is "positive energy architecture" embodied; a bohemian home in green Colton, a charming chapter of Norfolk, this luxury farmhouse comes complete with a yoga studio, sound gong, ice bath, sauna, and hot tub.
Collections
Our curated collections span from architect-designed masterpieces to pared-back beach houses, luxury holiday cottages and flamboyant country houses in secret gardens. All hand-picked and visited by our team.
Any day stays
From anniversary spots to party-ready manors, these luxury homes open their doors any day of the week, making them the ultimate flexi staycation.
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Be the first to see what´s soon to be joining the portfolio as well as the newest additions to our unique, hand-picked collection.
View allCoastal Retreats
From modern beach houses to bohemian self-catering cottages by the sea, spend days watching the waves in one of our luxury coastal cottages.
View allLast Minute Luxury Breaks
Inspiration for impromptu getaways, our luxury cottages and retreats offer indulgent impulse escapes without the planning.
View allCouples´ Retreats
From Valentine´s breaks to honeymooner´s hideaways, these luxury cottages were designed for couples with romance in mind.
View allDog-Friendly Escapes
Luxury self-catering for dog-friendly escapes, these coastal cottages and country retreats are designed with discerning hounds in mind.
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The big five: safari on home soil
These days, safari extends beyond the deltas and deserts of the Okavango and Kalahari. We’re rounding up our big five: the properties with a front-row seat to all that’s wildlife and wilderness.
Home finding
If you’ve been inspired by our collection and would love to create your own Unique Homestay, let us assist with finding the perfect property for you. Across the British Isles and beyond, we market out-of-the-ordinary holiday cottages in the most unique locations, and understand exactly what guests look for when it comes to a luxury self-catering escape.