15 Unusual UK Hotels
If you fancy something a little bit different for a few days away this summer then take a look at these fifteen rather unusual hotel across the UK – and be assured there’s not a Holiday Inn or Premier Lodge on the list.
The Old Railway Station
Luxury suites in restored Orient Express Pullman carriages.
Location: Petworth, West Sussex
More information: www.oldstation.co.uk
Martello Tower
Fortified tower built as a defence against a potential Napoleonic invasion.
Location: Aldeburgh, Suffolk
More information: www.landmarktrust.org.uk
Castle Cottage B&B and treehouse
Situated in the grounds of Coates Castle, this treehouse is surrounded by ancient woodland.
Location: Fittleworth, West Sussex
More information: www.castlecottage.info
Caban Casita
Scandinavian-style wooden cabin, set in woodlands, furnished in a contemporary style.
Location: Cenarth Waterfalls, West Wales
More information: www.underthethatch.co.uk
The Egyptian House
Colourful celebration of Napoleon’s Egyptian campaigns, built in 1835.
Location: Penzance, Cornwall
More information: www.landmarktrust.org.uk
The Lighthouse
Cliff-edge lighthouse in Wales, where guests have far-reaching sea-views.
Location: Llandudno, Conwy
More information: www.lighthouse-llandudno.co.uk
The Pineapple
Elaborately eccentric summerhouse, built for the 4th earl of Dunmore.
Location: Dunmore, Central Scotland
More information: www.landmarktrust.org.uk
Livingstone Safari Lodge
Luxury safari tents, giving a taste of Africa in Kent, right up to the giraffes and the zebra roaming the grounds.
Location: Lympne, Kent
More information: www.totallywild.net
The House in the Clouds
Converted water tower, cunningly disguised as a house 70ft up in the air.
Location: Thorpeness, Suffolk
More information: www.houseintheclouds.co.uk
Gothic Temple
This gothic temple folly is set among beautiful gardens, which were landscaped by ‘Capability’ Brown.
Location: Stowe, Buckinghamshire
More information: www.landmarktrust.org.uk
Fort Clonque
Channel Island harbour defence, now a picturesque retreat available for hire from the Landmark Trust.
Location: Alderney, Channel Islands
More information: www.landmarktrust.org.uk
Cley Windmill
This well known 18th-century landmark with views of Blakeney Point has been accepting guests since 1921, when it was converted into a holiday home.
Location: Cley-next-the-sea, Holt, Norfolk
More information: www.cleywindmill.co.uk
Appleton Water Tower
Striking Victorian structure, formerly a water tower, which has sweeping views of the surrounding countryside from the terrace on top.
Location: Sandringham, Norfolk
More information: www.landmarktrust.org.uk
Cove Park
Residences set in steel shipping containers , on a 50-acre site overlooking Loch Long on the Rosneath peninsula.
Location: Cove, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
More information: www.covepark.org
La Corbière Radio Tower
Second World War observation tower, built by the Germans as part of Hitler’s Atlantic Wall defences, with spectacular views.
Location: Jersey, Channel Islands
More information: www.jerseyheritagetrust.org
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