Unique Homestays Reviews 

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4.9

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Evaluating 122 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Travelers frequently praise the stunning coastal locations, beautifully designed properties, and exceptional leisure facilities that consistently make their holidays truly unforgettable and special. Guests also highlight the incredibly knowledgeable and helpful staff, comfortable accommodations, and wonderfully peaceful surroundings that together provide a deeply relaxing getaway experience. Some reviewers were not happy with specific property maintenance, inadequate towel provisions, and disappointing cleanliness standards experienced during their holiday. A few visitors noted occasional practical issues such as limited bathroom supplies, restrictive pet rules, or minor comfort concerns that affected their rest. These specific drawbacks were mentioned by a small group of guests who encountered unexpected inconveniences.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We stayed at a place called Aphrodite. Being the goddess of love, she certainly cast her spell over us. We cannot think of a single bad thing. The location is wondrous, 20 minutes south of Bude and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We stayed in Cornwall at a property called Thalia. The property is exceptional. Great location, has amazing views across the hills and lovely to watch the sun dip over hills, even in the winter. The h... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had the most wonderful stay at The Shearling, a truly wow property, perfect for peace and quiet. Beautifully furnished with every comfort you could need. The icing on the cake for us was the outdoor p... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing collection of properties- great customer service, excellent communication, and just all round lovely breaks. We got engaged in a Unique Homestays property, had our baby moon in one, and more r... See more

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Inspirational luxury cottages to rent UK. Unique Homestays beautiful holiday homes with personality include unique cottages in Cornwall, Scotland, Devon, Dorset


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service and beautiful holiday cottage

Excellent customer service and beautiful holiday home.
The team and owners were really conscientious with ensuring the safety of our peanut allergic child.
They were friendly and informative in all of our interactions.
White Beach Cove was such a beautiful home to stay in. It had every amenity we could require and was immaculately clean.
The setting itself was stunning and peaceful, with just a short drive into Beaumaris. Our two children were able to relax but there were lots of activities relatively close by to keep them entertained (beach, walks, rib ride etc).
We had a lovely holiday and would definitely highly recommend.

1 August 2025
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Reply from Unique Homestays

Dear Becky, Thank you for your kind feedback; we are really pleased to read that both our team and the owners could provide reassurance, and that White Beach Cove proved such a comfortable base for your stay. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Best wishes, Team Unique.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very special place

We loved our stay at Tangle Belle. It’s a very special place and so beautifully decorated and furnished. Great to have an Aga as well. Lovely place to unwind and lots of nice places to visit with some great restaurants and pubs nearby too.

4 July 2025
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Reply from Unique Homestays

Dear Lucy, Thank you for your kind words about your stay at Tangle Belle. It is great to read that the thoughtful interiors and furnishings, along with the Aga, added to your enjoyment of the house. We agree the setting there is indeed a restful place to unwind. When the time comes to plan your next Unique Homestay, we would be delighted to assist. Best wishes, Team Unique.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant stay and fantastic customer service with Unique Homestays

The unique homestays team are wonderful, absolutely fantastic customer service and incredibly responsive. We were able to use credit from a past booking that we unfortunately couldn't make and they made it very easy for us to use for a future stay. The home myself and my family stayed at was lovely, we had such an amazing time! I would definitely book with unique homestays again and would love to go back to the property we stayed at!

27 June 2025
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Reply from Unique Homestays

Dear Tom, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are so pleased to read that our team provided the support you needed and that you found the process smooth. It’s lovely to know you and your family enjoyed such a memorable homestay. We very much look forward to assisting with your next escape, whether returning to the same home or discovering somewhere new within our collection. Best wishes, Team Unique.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Unique Homestays are the best of the best:)

With a company name that suggests it delivers a type of property it was refreshing to see Unique Homestays delivers what it says on the tin:)

Throughout our booking Hannah dealt with us in a thoroughly professional manner which is refreshing as our stay did have a few issues. She is very good at her job and a credit to the industry and that comes from someone who has run a leisure company for 35 years!

Libertine ticks many of the boxes for those of us who are looking for a good location away from the madding crowd and is a lovely property. It is not though the best for a dog owner but hopefully the constructive comments will help the owners improve or withdraw from this facility given it costs £60 and the safe outdoor space is 20ft x 12ft and not well maintained. Similarly with a little bit more thought the hot tub area could be a delight and a secondary dog secure area.

Overall we had a lovely stay but with the owners the next property along the drive (next door) and not nearby we wouldn't have chosen this property as the delivery vans were the other dog issue.

To sum up Libertine ticks the right boxes for non dog owners and Unique Homestays are a credit to their industry and if it wasn't for Ivy (Cavapoo)the mark awarded would be 5 stars.

19 July 2025
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Reply from Unique Homestays

Dear Simon, Thank you for taking the time to review your experience. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at Libertine and that Hannah’s attentive service throughout made such a positive impression. Your constructive feedback regarding the outdoor space, hot tub area has been noted and will be shared with the owners for consideration. We are glad you were able to enjoy the property’s peaceful location and we hope to welcome your family along with Ivy, to another Unique Homestay in the future. Best wishes, Team Unique

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Senara is a great house for a large…

Senara is a great house for a large family. Brilliant layout for young children too.
Stroll to a great surf beach or chill by the pool. Can’t fault it! Till next year …,

25 July 2025
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Reply from Unique Homestays

Dear Charlie, Thank you for your kind words. We are so pleased you and your family enjoyed your time at Senara. It is wonderful to hear the layout suited the children so well and that you were able to enjoy both the beach and the pool. We look forward to welcoming you back next year. Best wishes, Team Unique.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best holiday ever!

My family has had two of our most favourite holidays ever with Unique Homestays. Northcott Beach House, where we stayed on both occasions, is in the most stunning location right on the cliff top of Cornwall’s gorgeous coastline, with easy access to the beach below. The view from all windows is spectacular - you never tire of watching the ever-changing sea! The house has everything you could wish for to make the holiday comfortable, luxurious, and very special. It’s an easy one mile walk directly from the house along the SW Coastal Path into nearby Bude, and the geology of this famous coastline is amazing. The service from Unique Homestays is second-to none. Thank you!

18 July 2025
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Reply from Unique Homestays

Dear Jennie,

Thank you for your kind words. It’s lovely to hear that Northcott Beach House has played a part in two memorable family holidays.
We really appreciate your comments about the service you received from our team, everyone works hard to exceed expectations, and it’s rewarding to know this was reflected in both of your stays. We hope to welcome you back to Northcott Beach House, or elsewhere in the portfolio, again soon. Best Wishes Team Unique.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional!

We stayed at The Studio in Upper Slaughter and could not have been happier. It's a old renovated barn and was much bigger than we expected. The photos really lived up to the hype! The owners were super helpful with any question or query we had and give us some great suggestions for things to do in the area as well as places to eat. We can't wait to go back and thanks to everyone at Unique Homestays for making the booking seamless and for helping us pick the perfect place for our week break in The Cotswolds.

8 July 2025
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Reply from Unique Homestays

Dear Marcus, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind review following your stay at The Studio in Upper Slaughter. We’re really pleased to hear that the property exceeded your expectations and that it was even more spacious than you’d imagined. It’s great to know the owners were helpful during your stay and that their local tips added to your experience. We’ll be sure to pass on your lovely feedback to them.
We’re also glad to hear the booking process felt easy and that we could help you find just the right place for your Cotswolds break. We’d love to welcome you back when you're ready for another homestay. Best wishes, Team Unique

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very professional with a great portfolio of properties

Really good communications
Great standard and variety of properties
Very informative and comprehensive ‘house book’
Very professional looking website
Property was as described and a credit to the photos

27 June 2025
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Reply from Unique Homestays

Dear Sgott, Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback. As a returning guest, it’s great to know the experience continues to meet expectations, from the way the homes are presented to the details that shape each stay. We're so pleased it all came together once again. Best wishes, Team Unique

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful holiday service

I’d recommend Unique Homestays to anyone who is looking for quality, friendly, first class support and amazing holiday venues. Isla Windmill, Anglesey was the most wonderful venue we’ve ever stayed - totally recommend!

30 June 2025
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Reply from Unique Homestays

Dear Kathryn, we’re so pleased Isla Windmill made such a lasting impression. It’s an inspiring place, and it’s lovely to hear your experience reflected that. Your recommendation is much appreciated, thank you for your kind words. Best wishes, Team Unique

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top Notch

I have been renting the most beautiful properties with Unique Homestays annually for 8 years now and they always deliver on the highest standard of service and professionalism and the houses are always stunning and immaculately kept. It's always the most pleasurable experience.

20 June 2025
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Reply from Unique Homestays

Dear Alice, Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, it means a great deal to have your continued trust after all these years. We're glad the experience continues to deliver, the team work hard to get it just right, and they’ll be so pleased to hear your feedback. Best wishes, Team Unique

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect vacation

Not the first time we have booked with Unique Homestays. Great and unique homes of the highest quality. We were thrilled and will be back.

30 May 2025
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Reply from Unique Homestays

Dear Alain, Thank you for your kind review. We’re so pleased you had another great stay with us. It means a lot to hear you value the quality and character of the homes on the portfolio, and we look forward to welcoming you again next year. Best wishes, Team Unique

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous

Fabulous, well equipped, comfortable cottage with wonderful views. The surrounding area is perfect for exploring, walking and relaxing.

17 June 2025
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Reply from Unique Homestays

Dear Lisa, your kind words are very much appreciated and we are pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back to the portfolio soon. Best wishes, Team Unique.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful place to stay .…

Anthology Farm is such a special place to stay in a beautiful part of the Country— stunning views , excellent accommodation and facilities— welcoming , kind and helpful hosts.

25 May 2025
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Reply from Unique Homestays

Dear Melanie, Thank you for sharing your experience of Anthology Farm. It is a remarkable setting and we are so pleased it provided everything you were looking for.
Your kind words about the accommodation, the views and the warm welcome are greatly appreciated and will be shared with the team.
We look forward to the opportunity to assist with your next visit. Best wishes, Team Unique

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fourth stay with Unique Homestays ... there will be more!

This is our 4th stay with Unique Homestays and each one has been wonderful in their own unique way (the more you stay the more you realise how apt the company name is!). Little Inka is no exception to this experience and is a truly magical little place (I could wax lyrical about the interior design and the sylvan setting but you should really experience it for yourself!) with the alpaca experience being the icing on the cake. Wendy and Tom are wonderful hosts and we so enjoyed chatting with them about life with their alpaca herd! The service and contact from Unique Homestays has been great throughout all of our stays.

9 June 2025
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Reply from Unique Homestays

Dear Jackie, Thank you for your kind words, it is so rewarding to hear from returning guests and we are so pleased that Little Inka offered another memorable experience.
It is lovely to know you felt well looked after by both Wendy and Tom and by our team throughout.
We look forward to helping you discover another part of the collection when the time is right. Best wishes, Team Unique

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great stay in a fantastic location on Pembrokeshire coast

We spent five days at The Cable Hut, a lovely property available through Unique Home Stays. From the moment we arrived we could sense that we were in for a treat. The hut is nestled in splendid isolation just above two wonderful beaches and has stunning views across the coast. The property itself is bijou which only adds to its charm. It was spotlessly clean and, even though small, everything we needed had been thought of. The summerhouse was just the best place to sit and read, come rain or shine. There is loads to see and do in the surrounding area from sea swimming to bird watching, good food at pubs and restaurants and friendly faces wherever you go. There is so much to explore and we managed only a fraction of it, so will just have to return another year!

13 June 2025
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Reply from Unique Homestays

Dear Caroline, Thank you for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to welcome you back, and we’re so pleased that The Cable Hut offered the charm, comfort and seclusion you were looking for.
Your comments are very much appreciated. It’s always wonderful to hear that our guests are able to slow down and enjoy the surroundings at their own pace.
We look forward to welcoming you again when you are ready to explore more of this beautiful corner of the coast. Best wishes, Team Unique

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellence in all areas

The whole team were totally professional from beginning to end. Delivered on everything they said in a truly personal way. Thus, showing their culture within their working environment. This represented our findings with the property. Top class, creating the best experience that I have encountered within a holiday/break organisation. Thank you to the wonderful team.

6 June 2025
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Reply from Unique Homestays

Dear Jane, Thank you very much for your kind words. We are so pleased to read that your experience from your initial enquiry through to booking, and your stay ran smoothly and met expectations throughout.
The team place great importance on delivering a thoughtful and consistent level of service at every stage of the guest journey. It means a great deal to know that this has been recognised and appreciated.
We very much look forward to welcoming you back to the portfolio when the time is right and hope your next stay will be just as enjoyable. Best wishes, Team Unique

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Yes, it's pricey...

...to be honest it's more than I would normally spend on a short break. But for a special occasion, such as a honeymoon or anniversary, it really is worth pushing the boat out because everything was first class - couldn't fault it at all.

9 June 2025
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Reply from Unique Homestays

Dear Jason, we're so pleased to read that your stay met your expectations and provided everything you were hoping for to celebrate such a special occasion. We understand that this type of getaway is a considered choice, so it's great to know you felt the experience was of a high standard throughout. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future. Best wishes, Team Unique

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Monterey Cornwall

A beautiful, very well equipped house with an outstanding view of the beach and the sea. We would love to return in future.

13 June 2025
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Reply from Unique Homestays

Thank you for your kind words. We're so pleased to read you enjoyed the house and its beautiful beach and ocean views. It would be a pleasure to welcome you back in the future. Best wishes, Team Unique.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

We stayed at The Hide in Perranporth…

We stayed at the hide in Perranporth for our honeymoon. It is a beautiful building architecturally and we booked it because of the outdoor terrace as we pictured sitting there spending the afternoon having a long bbq and drinking wine. Unfortunately the pictures don’t reflect reality as the outdoor grill has been replaced by a Weber bbq. Unfortunately the Weber bbq also had broken so our vision was not realised. When you pay such a premium for a stay in this property you do expect everything to work and be high quality. It made us question whether we were better off in a hotel for the same price, which for the price would have been a luxury 5 star hotel. Because the bbq didn’t work we had to cook inside and we were really disappointed with the cooking instruments. There was just an egg sized frying pan for frying, which again just made the experience sub par. There was an empty box of tin foil, the dishwasher door doesn’t properly open, and the fridge was leaking water. There were obviously amazing aspects like the big glass slanted window looking over the rolling hills, the rainforest shower, the hot tub, but I think it’s the practicalities of actually living here without the drama that’s being missed. It’s ok for something to look beautiful but it does need to work too. Unique homestays were apologetic when we spoke to them and they provided us a bottle of wine and a £50 rebate, but you only get that honeymoon experience once and it didn’t live up unfortunately. Personally I would stay in a hotel next time, or go somewhere where I can see every review for that property without them being filtered eg Airbnb.

19 May 2025
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Reply from Unique Homestays

Dear Oliver, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts following your recent stay at The Hide. We'd like to extend our sincere apologies once again that your experience fell short of expectations in some areas, especially for such a meaningful occasion. While we're pleased to hear you enjoyed elements such as the architecture, views, and amenities, we appreciate that the finer details contribute towards the overall experience. As the homes in our portfolio are continually evolving, occasional updates may occur between photography refreshes. While we strive to reflect any changes promptly and provide suitable alternatives, it is, of course, very disappointing that the replacement was not in working order during your stay. We hope you will choose to stay with Unique Homestays again in the future, our Homestay Specialists will be on hand to help you find a property that aligns perfectly with your vision. Best wishes, Team Unique

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Saffron Towers

The description of our property Saffron Towers was exactly as described. Great communication from Unique homestays, and the owner of the property. We had comprehensive directions and advice on places to visit/see and eat at. The facilities at Saffron Towers were excellent, the swimming pool, sauna, use of the gym and the use of the hot tub which had fantastic view over the sea. Overall it was a smooth and great experience

30 May 2025
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Reply from Unique Homestays

Dear Charlie, we appreciate you taking the time to review your stay at Saffron Tower. It's lovely to read that the home and its facilities met your expectations, enhanced by the local recommendations on offer. Our team works hard to ensure a smooth experience, and we're pleased this came through from booking to departure. We'd love to welcome you back for another stay with us soon. Best wishes, Team Unique

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