20 of the Most Unique Places to Stay in the UK
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20 of the Most Unique Places to Stay in the UK

17th January 2019

We love showing you what our wonderful owners have created, whether it's a quirky conversion or an architecturally-awarded self build, they all have a story to tell. Here are 20 of our favourites. They include converted buses, horse boxes, railway carriages and even a WW2 bunker. There are floating cabins on lakes, cave houses, windmills, chapels, treehouses, and many more extraordinary places for you to stay...

Sussex AirShip

Nr. Billingshurst - West Sussex

Sleeps 3

Contemporary design meets the beauty of nature at the Sussex AirShip, a state-of-the-art structure in its own private piece of woodland in the West Sussex hamlet of Five Oaks.

The Raft at Chigborough

Chigborough - Essex

Sleeps 4

An exceptional way to experience life on the water, with room for four in this floating lake cabin on the Essex coast. There’s a hot tub, a boat and an inviting covered deck

The Brochs of Coigach

Achiltibuie - Scottish Highlands

Sleeps 2-6

The wondrous views of the coast, mountains and wildlife are just part of what makes this pair of recreated roundhouses so special. Inside you have a sauna and rooms filled with art

The Rockhouse Retreat

Low Habberley - Worcestershire

Sleeps 2

Retreat from civilisation and enjoy a legendary romance with a stay at this luxury Rockhouse cave in rural Worcestershire…

Big Green Bus

Whitesmith - East Sussex

Sleeps 6

Big Green Bus is the ultimate get away from it all - glamorous camping in a cool bus conversion surrounded by nature!

The Bus Stop

Gifford - East Lothian

Sleeps 4

Do something different. Take a break in this quirky-cool converted bus, offering a touch of luxury in the East Lothian countryside

Dovecot Cottage

Edinburgh - Midlothian

Sleeps 4

Spectacular 17th century stone cottage for up to four people. Rustic-chic and quirky, it was once a home for pigeons!

Black h

Isle of Skye - Highland

Sleeps 2

Spaciously minimalist and modern, Black h is the perfect self-catered property for two to enjoy the privacy and remote beauty of the Isle of Skye

The Boathouse at Knotts End

Penrith - Cumbria

Sleeps 2

Perched on the water, this lake district bolthole offers plenty of romantic charm and views that go on forever - perfect for just the two of you

Belle Tout Lighthouse

Eastbourne - East Sussex

Sleeps 12

Lighthouse converted in to a charming and unique B&B, slap bang on the South Downs Way, complete with panoramic views of the English Channel, the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head.

The Railway Carriage

Bicknoller - Somerset

Sleeps 4

Luxuriously refurbished railway carriage right next to the majestic West Somerset Steam Railway…

Fisherton Farm - The Vintage Vardos

Umberleigh - Devon

Sleeps 14

Walk into another world. Set in the heart of a 100 acre working farm in stunning North Devon Countryside, as featured on Channel 4's George Clarke's Amazing Spaces.

Hide Wales Cabans

St Donats - Vale of Glamorgan

Sleeps 2 per caban

All the peace and quiet you could want with the Welsh coast moments away – hide away in style in your cosy caban in St Donats

Brook House Goji

Bromyard - Herefordshire

Sleeps 2

Stunning and unique tree-top tent in a beautiful Herefordshire forest, complete with glass roof and private timber balcony.

The Chapel at Walcot Hall

Lydbury North - Shropshire

Sleeps 4

A lovingly converted former chapel deep in the heart of the Shropshire Hills – with room for 4 and a secluded location

The Decoy Bunker

Llangybi - Monmouthshire

Sleeps 3

A restored WW2 bunker in the lush, Monmouthshire hillsides, with a fascinating history and stunning country vistas…

Wanderoo

Brecon - Powys

Sleeps 2

A bijoux horse truck in the Brecon Beacons National Park, with romantic studio interiors and a hot tub beneath the stars…

The Harpy Houseboat

Tower Bridge - London

Sleeps 10 adults and 2 small children

An historic London floating home with the postcard view of Tower Bridge, The Harpy is like no houseboat you’ve ever seen!

The Windmill Suffolk

Bury St Edmunds - Suffolk

Sleeps 4

An amazingly unique and luxuriously converted windmill with panoramic views over the Suffolk countryside

The Woodman's Treehouse

Holditch - Dorset

Sleeps 2

A jaw-dropping luxury treehouse in magical Dorset woodlands, complete with hot tub and sauna...

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