Quirky holidays around the UK

If you want to find somewhere slightly different, that doesn't compromise on comfort, we've got options for you. Whether it's a family gathering, holiday with the kids, or a romantic retreat for two, check out these great ideas

If you want to find somewhere slightly different, that doesn't compromise on comfort, we've got options for you. Whether it's a family gathering, holiday with the kids, or a romantic retreat for two, check out these great ideas

The House in the Clouds

Thorpeness, Aldeburgh, Suffolk

Originally built in 1923 as a water tower, it was disguised as a house to prevent it being an eyesore.
Sleeps up to 10
www.houseintheclouds.co.uk

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Vintage Vacations

Newport, Isle of Wight

Stay in a silver dream. Each of the ten vintage trailers has been lovingly restored by owners.
Large trailers sleep up to four adults and a child, smaller ones suitable for a couple
www.vintagevacations.co.uk
The Old Watermill

Great Doddington, Wellingborough, Northants

This restored building has many original features including a vaulted ceiling, complete with the original elm truss beams, supporting some of the restored mill machinery. A wood burning stove, oak flooring and leather seating complete the luxury look.
Sleeps four
www.watermillholidays.co.uk
Stay in a Dovecote

Oxon

Lovingly restored and brought up to date, The Dovecote offers the most private of self-catering experiences. With three-foot thick walls, you'll be snug as anything, and there's even a sauna, huge shower and king-sized bed.
Sleeps 2
the-dovecote.co.uk
Stay in a tree house

Nr Petworth, W Sussex

Built in a huge sweet chestnut tree, you have to climb a substantial staircase to a large thatched room that overlooks the tree tops. The en-suite shower room is bathed with light from the glass roof, and the swing seats on the large balcony provide a really special experience.
Sleeps 2
www.castlecottage.info/thetreehouse
Livingstone Safari Lodge

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne, nr Hythe, Kent

Enjoy an out-of-Africa camping experience in the heart of Kent. Pretend you're in darkest Africa at the Port Lympne Wild Animal Park. Styled after the swish tented camps of Africa, this site boasts nine enormous luxury tents on stilts. Each tent comes with the luxury of a hotel room - it's heated, and there are large beds with feather duvets.
Not suitable for children under 9
www.totallywild.net
Sleep in a Hayloft

Chalke Valley

Ebblesway Courtyard is an award-winning conversion of a range of brick and flint farm buildings, originally constructed in 1850 by the Earl of Pembroke of nearby Wilton House. Situated in the heart of the Chalke Valley in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the recently refurbished Hayloft is available to rent.
Sleeps 2
www.ebbleswaycourtyard.co.uk/self-catering.htm
Feather Down Farm

Around the UK

If it's luxury camping you're after, try this mini-chain of boutique campsites which offer 'tented accommodation' instead of camping. The tents are spacious and well laid out, with a feeling of permanence about them. There's even a flushing loo and cold running water in the tents, so you can brush your teeth in the comfort of your own home!
The farms are dotted around the UK, from Cornwall to Scotland, so there are plenty of locations to choose from.
Sleeps up to six
www.featherdown.co.uk
Old Lock Keeper's Cottage

Aberchalder Fort Augustus

Formerly the home of the lock keeper of the Caledonian Canal, The Old Lock Keeper's cottage is a listed building dating back to 1800. The original cottage has been extended and refurbished to provide comfortable and spacious self-catering accommodation.
Sleeps 8
www.wildernesscottages.co.uk
La Rosa Campsite Extraordinaire

Murk Esk Cottage, Goathland, Whitby, North Yorkshire

Discover a fantasy land full of nostalgia, romance and all things kitsch, camp and bohemian. With its vintage and classic caravans including chrome Romas full of etched glass, a converted truck with woodburner and a tipi, camping at La Rosa is a unique experience. Each van is furnished in keeping with its theme and includes funky decorations, vintage fabrics and kitsch items chosen to make you smile.
www.larosa.co.uk

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