Embrace the change of season with an autumnal escape from the ordinary
Find a unique hideaway, and holiday a little differently
Autumn days are the best time of year for a UK escape. Still warm enough to make the most of some of the country’s most beautiful locations, but with plenty of good reasons to cosy up in front of a fire with a book, or wrap up in a blanket for stargazing as the evenings draw in.
Unique Hideaways has a wonderful range of one-of-a-kind breaks to suit everyone, whether you want pubs and walks on your doorstep or somewhere totally remote and quiet. Each property is just a little bit different. You might choose a stunning yurt, a renovated train carriage, a peaceful treehouse or something else entirely... Browse the collection and discover your ideal unique hideaway.
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Set among ancient oak trees and rolling hills, this magical Welsh retreat transports you to somewhere a bit otherworldly. Wooden walkways, lit by twinkling fairy lights, an outdoor bath to soak in under the tree canopy and a firepit barbecue on the ground below for toasting marshmallows combine to make the Ty Coedwig Treehouse a really special place to stay.
A luxury bathroom, well equipped kitchen and stunning living spaces give the interiors the feel of a rustic boutique hotel, but you also have the chance to live up close to nature, surrounded by lush greenery and with cows for your closest neighbours.
Koes Cabin
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This bespoke cabin in a slate mine near Tintagel, modelled on the historic mining engine house on site, is a one-of-a-kind stay. Whether you’re cooling off in the spring-fresh waters of the nearby waterfall, or soaking in the wood-fired hot tub, a holiday at Koes Cabin will leave you refreshed and restored.
The walls magically fold back to allow the forest into the cabin, but close the doors on a chilly evening and it becomes a warm and cosy retreat, with sociable living space incorporating an island and swinging egg chair, and a bunk room hidden up on the mezzanine floor.
Mrs Higgs
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Enjoy an off-grid adventure at Mrs Higgs, a cosy cottage in Herefordshire, surrounded by woodland. There’s no mains water or electricity, so you have the chance to slow down, step back in time and live in harmony with your habitat, pumping water from the original well spring, and using solar energy and a vintage gas cooker.
Pack for adventures - whether that’s hiking in the forests, taking Celtic canoes down the River Wye, or exploring local towns and villages (book-lovers’ paradise Hay-on-Wye is not far)... and then return to Mrs Higgs to cook with local ingredients you’ve picked up, and put your feet up in front of a fire or enjoy soak in the hot tub.
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Hide away in your very own shepherd’s hut for a few days. Wootton Secret Hut is a beautiful bolthole for two (and a dog) with plenty of rest and relaxation on the menu. Wander among the meadows and streams that surround the hut, soak in the wood-fired hot tub and toast marshmallows under the stars. The outdoor area has a barbecue and fabulous views across to Exmoor. You’ll live a true outdoor lifestyle in this quiet corner of Devon.
Should you get a shower of rain, escape into the hut for cosy board games and long afternoons, reading and drinking tea sprawled on the king-size bed with the woodburning stove roaring.
Sammi’s Freight Train
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A railway carriage in the middle of the Dales makes for an escape with a bit of a difference. Sammi’s Freight Train stands in the middle of pastures in the Yorkshire countryside, offering peace, fresh air and outstanding views.
The rustic interiors are filled with retro furniture and carefully thought-through details that make you feel instantly at home. Everything you need is here, including a lovely shower room, double bed dressed with pretty linens and a well-equipped kitchen. Outside are a plethora of places to sit with a cuppa and a book and take in your surroundings, as well as a hot tub where you can relax under the stars on warmer evenings.
Pippin
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What could be lovelier than a shepherd’s hut with sea views? Perhaps a shepherd’s hut with sea views AND a stunning interior that’s ideal for an autumnal long weekend, which is precisely what Pippin offers.
You can see the water from the door of this cosy bolthole in a beautiful corner of Cornwall. With walks from your doorstep and one of Cornwall’s best pubs, The Pandora Inn, just ten minutes away, you’ll be able to make the most of the last sunny days of the year. You can even take a boat down the river to the pub and moor up outside, before heading back to Pippin to toast marshmallows over the firepit before bed.
Stargazers’ Retreat
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Cosy and colourful, Stargazers’ Retreat is a beautiful yurt perched on the southern tip of the Isle of Wight. The domed roof lets you gaze at the stars after sundown, or lay on your back for some cloud-watching during the day. Either way, it’s a place to pause, breathe and dream.
With both central heating and a woodburner, the yurt is incredibly cosy on chilly autumn days - a wonderful place to come home to after a day cycling, walking and exploring the beaches nearby. On sunny mornings, hop into one of the two outdoor bathtubs on the outside deck for a refreshing start to the day, followed by a big cup of coffee under a blanket as you dry off.
Matilda
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Matilda is a bespoke cabin in the Sussex countryside, which once belonged to the Battle Abbey Estate. There are nods to the location’s history throughout the cabin, with a mediaeval-style arched doorway, historic colour palettes and hints of folklore everywhere you look. An outdoor deck allows you to spend time watching the local wildlife, including badgers, deer and owls, or lie on the comfy bed indoors and stare up at the ‘stargazing window’ on clear nights.
Nearby are many historic towns to explore including Battle and Rye, as well as stunning countryside and lots of excellent pubs where you can rest and refuel with comfort food and a well-deserved local ale or glass of Sussex wine.
The Lean To
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Once a threshing barn, this stunning cabin in Powys is a wonderful retreat for a couple. The Lean To has been decorated in stunning dark shades and rich woods, making it a very romantic autumnal escape and somewhere you feel a true sense of rest and relaxation. A cosy sofa and piles of books encourage serious lounging, too.
Situated on the Anglo-Welsh borders, with views of the Brecon Beacons, there are plenty of outdoor adventures to be had at this time of year, whether you want to go canoeing and hill walking or have a more gentle meander through meadows and local craft shops and cafes.
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Nature lovers will find so much to fascinate in this eco home built from reclaimed wood, in a quiet corner of Cumbria. Located about 10 miles north of Penrith, Tawny Owl Treehouse is a wonderful base from which to explore all the Lake District has to offer, but there’s so much to see without even leaving your house in the trees…
The area is home to many wild animals, including otters, badgers and foxes, and twitchers should definitely not forget their binoculars, with kestrels, buzzards and kingfishers all regularly visiting. It’s a real chance to completely immerse yourself in nature. As well as an outdoor bath tub and shower, the deck also has a wonderful swing seat where you can sit and just take in everything around you.