How about a party in a lighthouse, a trip to Italy to learn the secrets of Italian cuisine, or a yoga weekend in a luxury cliff-top barn conversion in North Cornwall? Perhaps you fancy something a bit more formal… a lavish dinner party in a country manor house, or an indulgent spa weekend? Here’s what Unique Home Stays has in store to make your hen weekend an event to remember:

West Wing of a Victorian Castle, Northern Ireland (sleeps up to 11)
Play Queen of your very own castle when you take up exclusive residence in a wing of this grand 19th Century Victorian castle set in vast acreage of tranquil National Trust Land. Four-poster beds, roaring log fires, historic charm and glamorous décor, invite you and your friends to indulge in an ambience of elegant luxury. You can take the self-catering option or choose to be treated like royalty and opt for fully catered service including lavish dinner parties in the dining hall. 
www.newtownbutler.uniquehomestays.com (From £2500 per weekend for 11 people).

Vallicorte, Tuscany, Italy (sleeps 8)
It’s a hen weekend, so why not get downright girlie and get on an Italian cookery course under the tuition of Mama Italia herself – local Tuscan chef Gianlucca Pardini. Knead bread, roll fresh pasta, discover how olive oil is pressed, pecorino is produced and prosciutto is cured; and enjoy the taste of Italy in an oasis of stunning tranquillity with views across the pine woods to the sea. With a private pool in the wild garden you can afford to eat like a true Italian, and when you fancy a break from all that food, Florence is just half-an-hour away for a shopping spree. 
www.vallicorte.uniquehomestays.com (From £35pppn, chef and cooking courses not included.)

El Tejar, Malaga Province, Spain (sleeps 8)
Retreat to a stylish Andalusian home boasting incredible views to the peaks of the Grazalema Park. Indulge in delectable tapas and Spanish wines whilst keeping trim for the wedding by making full use of the pool sheltered by bamboo, olive, quince and almond trees. And if you fancy a girlie daytrip with a twist, why not do some shopping in Africa? Just skip half-an-hour down to the coast, take a fast ferry from Gibraltar or Tarifa, and you’ll be in Morocco in time for brunch.
www.eltejar.uniquehomestays.com (From £800 per week self-catering/ £50pn B&B)

Culeaze, Wareham, Dorset (sleeps 8 in the house + 6 in the hunting lodge).
This is the dream hen weekend venue for horse owners. Take your horses and your best mates on holiday to a country estate. Up to six horses can be stabled comfortably in the stunning grounds, whilst you stay in the four beautiful manor-house bedrooms, or the spacious hunting lodge that leads down to the river and the meadows. The stunning riding opportunities are teamed with lavish home-cooked feasts prepared from produce sourced on the estate. 
www.culeaze.uniquehomestays.com (House party of 14, £770.00pn including dinner.)

Landewednack House, Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall (Sleeps 9-15 including coach house)
Just footsteps away from the UK’s most southerly tip on Cornwall’s Lizard Peninsula, this former rectory perched on the edge of the stunning Church Cove is steeped in history and heritage; yet its traditional feel is complimented by all mod cons, a beautiful, heated outdoor pool and some of the finest food and wine available in the West Country. Take this opportunity to walk some of the south west coast path, or just curl-up in the sub-tropical gardens, siesta in summerhouse and spend the evenings exploring the contents of well-stocked wine cellar.  www.landewednack.uniquehomestays.com (From £120.00 per room per night.)
Pennard Hill Farm, Shepton Mallet, Somerset (Sleeps 3 + 15)
Choose an uplifting experience for your hen weekend, with a cocktail of outdoor activities, pool therapy, beauty treatments and a low GI diet, all served in a tranquil environment. This stunning farm estate on the southernmost ridge of the Mendip hills provides a truly relaxing and healthy getaway for brides-to-be in need of some energizing time out with friends. www.pennardhill.uniquehomestays.com (From £55pppn for B&B)

Seaview Villa, Lynmouth, Devon (sleeps 9)
This is the location for the glamour puss that wants a stylish private party weekend. Uninterrupted luxury extends from champagne-corked essential oils and gold-smudged furniture, to shag-pile carpet that begs for bare-foot appreciation. ‘Nourish, Taste and Indulge’ is a theme strictly adhered to from breakfast through to dinner, and whatever you choose from the menu will be dressed exquisitely for the occasion. During the daytime, your hosts can organise an exciting four-wheel drive safari on Exmoor, surfing lessons in Woolacoombe, or luxurious in-house beauty treatments. 
www.seaview.uniquehomestays.com (Rooms from £84; four-course dinner £27.50pp)

Caradoc of Tregardock, Nr Port Isaac, Cornwall (sleeps 8 + 4 in the cottage) 
Yoga is believed to align the mind, body and spirit – all of which may need a bit of fine tuning in the hectic run up to your wedding. The ethos here is all about getting away from it all and ensconcing yourself in a luxury barn-conversion on the remote cliff tops of North Cornwall. Of course, there are yoga classes each morning and evening, home-cooked feasts and as some spectacular coastal walks on the doorstep. But no one will bat an eyelid if you choose to curl-up by the log fire or just watch the sunset over the ocean. 
www.tregardock.uniquehomestays.com (From £35pppn, dinner by arrangement)

Thomas Roberts House, Hatherleigh, Devon (sleeps 6)
Indulge in a spa weekend, throw a bespoke dinner party, and learn the art of silk scarf making… Thomas Roberts House offers an action-packed hen weekend with a lady-like twist. Bunk up in queen-sized and super-king-sized beds in this historical home in mid-Devon, and pamper yourselves in its glorious surroundings. A masseuse will be at your disposal, there is a hot tub for your use in the back garden, cream teas will be served in afternoon, and your host will throw an intimate dinner party to remember. 
www.thomasroberts.uniquehomestays.com (From £35pppn, dinner and courses not included)

West Usk Lighthouse, Newport, Gwent, Wales (sleeps 6)
Throw an exclusive hen party in a lighthouse… the only question will be which of your favourite friends to invite to this intimate abode. An elegant spiral staircase rises to the bedrooms, and even higher up is a roof terrace with palm trees and vines, where you can relax and watch the sunset. And as well as the spectacular location, West Usk also offers special beauty treatments to leave you and your friends glowing in time for the wedding: relax in the flotation tank, enjoy a full-body massage or indulge in some reflexology. Or, if you really fancy a raucous night as well as the perfect retreat, Cardiff is just ten minutes away… so go on, get your glad-rags on. 
www.westusk.uniquehomestays.com (From £85pn per room)

ENDS

For More Information Contact:
Sarah Stanley
Tel:  +44(0)1637 881942
Email:sarah@uniquehomestays.com
Web: www.uniquehomestays.com

Please contact Unique Home Stays in the event of using us in one of your features. A selection of high-resolution images is available.