Hattie Warren
Growing up in Hong Kong followed by Borneo, this cosmopolitan girl acquired a lust for adventure from a very young age. Hattie has also grown up with a passion for property and whilst at boarding school she yearned for her long holidays when she could help her sister in renovating Georgian Grade-II listed houses in Bath. Her two main loves being art and the outdoor lifestyle, Hattie decided to study drawing at Falmouth University and later returned to the Duchy after a stint in London. It’s her creative eye and appreciation for beautiful homes which makes Hattie perfectly placed in our marketing team and with a fun-loving nature, you´ll often find Hattie working on the next Unique Home Stays social event between tasks.
Owner Chronicles
A Sanctuary of Style
Home Stay Specialist Kelly, talks to The Sanctuary owners Juliette and Tom to find out a little more about the property, local area and how their first few months with Unique Homestays has been.
More by Hattie
Lifestyle
Holidays for Lovers
With Valentine’s Day on the horizon there is no better time to organise a special break away with the one, or few, you love. Whether a romantic couples’ retreat or country house with all your besties, this unique collection of homes promise a February 14th to remember.
Lifestyle
A Unique Christmas
Fancy waking up on the 25th of December to the roaring sound of the winter ocean, a snow-capped Scottish mountain view or perhaps a mystical countryside landscape? The possibilities are endless with Unique Home Stays. We round up some homes which still have Christmas availability – but hurry! We don’t think they’ll be free for long!
Fare
Britain´s Best Holiday Homes for Foodies
We round-up four unique self-catering homes with the best kitchens for foodies. From sleek and sophisticated to romantically rustic, these luxury kitchens are anything but kitsch.
Travellers' Tales
The Living is Easy
If you could imagine a quaint English village nestled on the banks of a Swallows and Amazon-esque river then you would have this little slice of paradise summed up perfectly. The creek upon which Beauport sits ebbs away at low tide revealing a walkway across to neighbouring Noss Mayo, making this the most wonderful destination for my recent staycation.
Lifestyle
Horticultural Homes
With RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2017 in full swing, we have lost ourselves ogling at the colourful explosion of darling dahlias, carefully curated clematis and edible kitchen gardens. Here we round up the Unique Home Stays for garden loves, affording you the chance to enjoy a little slice of the UK´s best green spaces too.
Lifestyle
Our top five solo travel destinations
It doesn’t have to be a gap year or sabbatical, a long weekend or short break can be enough to reset and recharge. Going solo often means a little self-discovery too – what will you pick on the menu with no fear of potential food envy? What radio station will you choose to sing along to on your journey?
Fare
Farm Shop Fodder
You will often find the guys and gals from Unique HQ exploring the country in search of the best farm fodder so we’re ‘in the know’ when our guests want advice on stocking up for their self-catering holidays - it’s a tough job but someone’s got to do it! We’ve rounded up our favourites so you don’t miss out.
Lifestyle
2017 Bucket List
With 2017 being predicted to be “the year of self-love”, there’s no better way to embrace the top trend than with the self-gift of travel. We’ve compiled a list of the UK’s top five destinations for 2017 so whether you’re a solo traveller, luxury-loving couple or adrenaline-fuelled family, we’ve got your bucket list covered.
Owner Chronicles
Home Stay Specialist Kelly Gets to Know Galleon
Kelly caught up with Nikki, the owner of luxury homestay Galleon to find out a little more about her home and inspiration behind the retro coastal interiors.
Interiors
Behind The Scenes: Styling For Christmas
That wonderful time of the year is fast approaching, when we gather with loved ones to enjoy laughter and good food. It’s a time for family traditions and memory making, so let’s keep things simple to ensure you don’t get your tinsel in a tangle! Styling for Christmas really doesn’t need to be complicated.
Travellers' Tales
1930´s Dreaming
My return to work after the Easter Bank Holiday weekend was made somewhat sweeter on Friday when I was presented with the ultimate treat – a short break at The Limit in Holywell Bay! The Limit is a short 15 minute drive from our countryside offices and having previously only seen pictures of this quirky 1930’s home, I was really intrigued to see it in the flesh.
Interiors
Arts and Crafts
We have lusted over the interiors at The Butlery and The Restoratory since they joined the Unique Home Stays portfolio three years ago. We recently grabbed a moment to chat with the owner and busy mum of two, Francesca, who told us a little more about the inspirations behind her exquisite renovation.
Travellers' Tales
Magical Millook
I fell in love with The Beach Hut the first time I visited Millook back in 2013, with its small, dark pebbled cove sheltering below the geometric rock formations, it seemed other-worldy! Little did I know I would get the chance to stay myself one day very soon.
Travellers' Tales
A Dose of Vitamin Sea at Tempest
Walking inside Tempest took my breath away, resting on the cliff edge, the view was completely unbroken and the ocean unfolded in front of us. Tina kindly provided homemade scones with jam and clotted cream - and I couldn´t have thought of a better way to kick off a weekend in Cornwall!
