Brits are getting adventurous with accommodation for their staycation holidays, with more people looking for unique boltholes and beds for the night.
According to Air BnB, cabins, treehouses and farm stays have been the most searched-for unique homes on the platform. But people are also searching for boats, yurts and even private islands. They know how to holiday.
If you’re keen to give your staycation a little upgrade, have a look at the top 10 quirky Airbnb stays for your future trip.Related... Forget The Hotspots, Here's How To Plan A Day Trip That Delivers The Rowan Yurt, Holmfirth, YorkshireIt’s like camping, with a bit of pizazz. This glamping yurt is set in a woodland on the edge of farmland in the Yorkshire Pennine hills. You’ll get your own stove, private kitchen and bathroom – and a hot tub. We’re sold.
Prices from £120 a night. Treehouse Retreat, Elham, East KentYou can sleep up to two guests in this actual treehouse – a childhood dream. The space is nested up in between three sturdy oak trees and the house itself is made from recycled timbers. You’ll get lush views of the north downs from your windows. There’s a heater and double glazing so you won’t get too cold, plus a space to cook, a Nespresso machine (yay) and a
music system.
Prices from £99 a night. Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage, Tobermory, ScotlandYou don’t get to stay in the actual lighthouse, but you’ll be very nearby. The former Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage is in a really remote location on the Isle of Mull – if you’re looking for some peace and quiet. It can take up to six guests, and you access it by foot via a coastal footpath walk from Tobermory. You couldn’t get much more secluded if you tried.
Prices from £152 a night. Wooden Cabin On Secluded Island, Badachro, ScotlandThere are a few things you need to know about this cottage, according to the owners: there’s a difficult climb down to the island; it has a detached toilet and shower; and there’s limited heating in the winter months. Still keen? You’ll be holidaying in complete privacy in a gorgeous, green wooden cabin cottage for you and one other. Oh, and torches are provided free of charge.
Prices from £150 a night. Bubble Den, Portglenone, Northern IrelandThis is as cool as it looks. It sleeps two people and you can literally sleep under the stars as the outer layer of the den is transparent – yep, people will be able to see you too, but it’s pretty remote so that shouldn’t be a problem. One reviewer even called the stay “flawless”, so we’d say it’s up there as one of the best.
Prices from £165 a night.Riverside Cabin, Constantine, CornwallThis hand-built home sleeps up to four guests and is surrounded by woodland (like many of these unique retreats).You will wake up to the sound of the wind in the leaves, and tinkling water and the crackling
fire to relax you. It has a fire pit for outdoor cooking and a stream to paddle in.
Prices from £125 a night. Secluded Airship, Drimnin, ScotlandYes, you really can stay in an airship. It’s an “iconic, insulated aluminium pod designed by Roderick James with views of the Sound of Mull from dragonfly windows”, according to the owners. Gaze at the stars and enjoy some breathtaking views.
Prices from £150 a night. Castle, Portpatrick, ScotlandYou might have noticed the slight pattern here... that a lot of the quirky
UK Airbnbs are in
Scotland. So maybe it’s time to take a trip? This is a private and self-contained apartment inside an Edwardian historic castle. There are four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and it sleeps eight people comfortably.
Prices from £97 a night. Luxury Cabin, HerefordshireThis modern cabin is on the corner of an organic farm – you get your own veranda and a private hot tub (which is always a selling point, let’s be honest). It’s a five minute walk to the market town of Kington, with eight pubs to choose from. What more could you want?
Prices from £92 a night. Geodesic Dome, NorthumberlandThis site is completely off grid – there’s water in containers, solar power, and a composting toilet. So you’ll have a complete back-to-basics experience here but hey, we all need to switch off once in a while don’t we? Added benefits include a fire pit, decking with beautiful views, and a wood-fired hot tub.
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