23 Unusual Places to Stay
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23 Unusual Places to Stay

15th November 2023

Holidays should be fun, so why not choose somewhere weird and wonderful to stay? Here are 23 of our quirkiest spaces - from a house designed by Grayson Perry, to a converted glamping helicopter- that will guarantee your next getaway is something to talk about.

Kudhva

Tintagel - Cornwall

Sleeps 2

Truly unique accommodation set among the treetops - awake to the sound of birds, swim in the reservoir or relax in the meadow.

Treetops Treehouse

Eggesford - Devon

Sleeps 4

Head into the realms of make-believe with a stay in this fantastical North Devonshire treehouse.

The Headington Shark House

Headington - Oxfordshire

Sleeps 10

Stylish Oxford home for up to 10, with striking shark sculpture crashing through the roof, a unique opportunity to stay in an iconic local landmark.

A House for Essex

Wrabness - Essex

Sleeps 4

A truly unique celebration of architecture and design creates the opportunity for a one of a kind stay in this incomparable two-bedroom house in North Essex.

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

Red Kite Conkers

Newbridge-on-Wye - Powys

Sleeps 2 per pod

These fully sustainable conkers can be found nestled in the grounds of a private conservation estate in gorgeous Mid-Wales.

Futuro House

Frome - Somerset

Sleeps 5

The recently restored iconic Futuro House brings ‘60s glam to Frome, offering hot tub and firepit access and boasting lovely lake views.

PilotHouse PH5

Lochaline - Argyll

Sleeps 2

Architecturally extraordinary two storey aluminium tiny house with views of the Sound of Mull and a wraparound balcony

The Water Tower

Woolverstone - Suffolk

Sleeps 18

Former water tower that's perfect for large groups with an amazing roof garden 80ft up in the sky - gorgeous views of Suffolk

Tower O'Ess

Glen Tanar Estate - Aberdeenshire

Sleeps 2

A proud and luxurious gatehouse conversion guarding the Glen Tanar Estate and nestled within the bewitching Scots Pine of Aberdeenshire

Lynx Helicopter

Weeton - Lancashire

Sleeps 4

Enjoy a truly unique weekend away in a converted military helicopter that sleeps two adults and two children in the Ream Hills Holiday Park, Lancashire.

Temple of Diana

Weston-under-Lizard - Shropshire

Sleeps 6

History, charm and a beautiful park to explore at this intriguing property that boosts a wonderful, light-filled Orangery.

The Signal Box

Melton Constable - Norfolk

Sleeps 2

A renovated former railway signal box resplendent in every way, and nestled nicely in glorious gardens on the North Norfolk Coast

Lilypod

Lewdown - Devon

Sleeps 2

Unique floating glamping pod on a farm in the Devonshire countryside near Dartmoor, perfect for romantic rural escapes.

The Gothic Church

Wells - Somerset

Sleeps 14

Stunning Grade II listed 19th century church with a hot tub, glass wood-burner and luxurious 44 ft kitchen in the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Orchardleigh Castle

Frome - Somerset

Sleeps 24

Your own private castle in Somerset - complete with grand interiors and an outdoor hot tub - all based on the stunning 500 acre Orchardleigh Estate.

Balancing Barn

Thorington - Suffolk

Sleeps 8

Set in six acres of gardens, this incredible Suffolk barn has been built to the highest and most creative of standards – offering an unforgettable stay.

The Pole House

Fairhaven - Victoria

Sleeps 2

Take yourself to the edge at The Pole House. Suspended 40 meters above Fairhaven Beach, this is one of Australia's most iconic homes.

A Auge Treehouse

Tinn Austbygdi - Norway

Sleeps 9

Enjoy nature and architecture at its finest at this inspirational treehouse perched high above the Norwegian Forest, near the Hardangervidda National Park.

Sky Lodge Adventure Suites

Calca - Peru

Sleeps 2-4

Ever wanted to stay in a condor's nest? If so look no further than these utterly unique pods in the Sacred Valley near Cusco in Peru.

Solo Office KGDVS

Cretas - Spain

Sleeps 6

A Spanish getaway in a beautiful forest, uniquely designed to both complement and enhance the natural beauty that surrounds it.


Stay somewhere interesting - here's our full collection of quirky stays.

Quirky Coolstays


Belle Tout Lighthouse

Eastbourne - East Sussex

Sleeps 2

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.

Stow Mill

Paston - Norfolk

Sleeps 2

Stay in a fully restored and 'working' windmill just minutes from the gorgeous Norfolk coast. Perfectly designed for a memorable couples' retreat with luxury interiors and stunning views.

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