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Unique Homestays
 

Where the magic lives

 

This month, we're exploring homes where true magic lives—not in picture-perfect styling, but in ancient floorboards and time-worn stones that hold centuries of stories. From a crooked Cornish cottage to a mountain shelter in Kerry, each hideaway blends historic character with modern comfort. These are sanctuaries that speak of simpler times, where luxury means having nothing to prove and everything to discover.

 
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Lost Cottage
 

Lost Cottage

County Kerry

 

In Ireland's first International Dark Sky Reserve, a remote shelter stands as the mountain goats once knew it. Beneath its red iron roof, the ruin has been tenderly transformed with forest-foraged timbers and poured concrete that mirrors the mood of the mountains. Here, old stone walls and human ingenuity create a timeless haven of warmth.

 

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Ellesmera Mill
 

Ellesmera Mill

Devon

 

Follow the tinkle of a stream to find this 400-year-old mill near Dartmouth. White-washed walls and exposed beams frame spaces where modern comfort meets age-old craft, while Moroccan tiles add foreign flair to this very English tale. Outside, a gentle river murmurs of its mill-powering past, and weathered steps lead to a sauna and hot tub.

 

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