Quirky UK holiday homes to rent this summer – treehouses, shepherd’s huts & lighthouses from £20pp a night
FANCY a change of scenery this summer? After being stuck at home for months on end, renting a quirky UK holiday home is just what's needed.
Whether it's a pod, lighthouse or shepherd's hut - we've rounded up a bunch of properties that guarantee an unforgettable holiday - from £20 per person a night.
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With travel hopefully back to normal by summer thanks to the vaccine rollout, there's plenty of scope for booking a staycation.
Holidays in England can go ahead at self-contained holiday lets from April 12, the Prime Minister has announced, so long as coronavirus rates continue to fall.
From May 17, hotels are allowed to reopen and holiday homes can be let to groups of up to six people from different households or groups from two households with no cap on size.
If you are planning on booking a break, here's our pick of the best alternative accommodation options around the UK.
Treehouse Retreat, Elham, East Kent
Nesting between three sturdy oak trees, guests get uninterrupted views across the beautiful North Downs. There's a barbecue and outside seating for cooking, too.
The property itself is a shepherd's hut with a cosy wood burning stove and a large fire pit for alfresco dining.
Guests are just a stone's throw from a very good village pub, an award-winning local store and a Norman castle in nearby Longtown - as well as Hay on Wye, internationally famous for its annual May festival and full of independent pubs, shops and bookstores.
Stays cost based on a five-night break.
Inside, the cottage is spacious with an open plan living area with a galleried landing above, original stained glass windows and a fireplace with a woodburning stove.
Those who stay here are just half a mile from the Trans Pennine Trail if you're into cycling, and Hornsea is close by with its long sandy beaches, great shops, restaurants and country pubs.
Railway Carriage Two, Suffolk
It has room for six people - - and an open plan living and dining room which retains the original look and feel of the carriage.
Guests are right in the heart of the Suffolk countryside and get access to a children's play area and the owner’s own heated swimming pool in the summer, as well as a hot tub and sauna.
AirShip 1, Billingshurst, Sussex
There's room for up to three guests, so it's perfect for a trip with your two best friends or just with your other half.
St Catherine's Lighthouse, Isle of Wight
The property is just ten-minute's drive from the popular coastal resort of Ventnor on the southernmost point of the Isle of Wight.
Originally the home of a lighthouse keeper, the space has been totally renovated, with two bedrooms (one with a king size bed) for four people, plus a private courtyard.
Not only are you right by the coast, there's also a great real ale pub a short walk away.
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With its spiral roof and ramshackle interiors, it has bags of charm and things to entertain, including free unlimited wifi, a JVC bluetooth speaker, and a large selection of books and games.
Guests are provided with Fairtrade beverages, reusable cups, bottles and bags and can help themselves to the fresh herbs, fruit and vegetables from the garden, where they can also dine al fresco using the barbecue and cosy up at the firepit.
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