Quirky cheap British holiday homes – lighthouses to windmills from £7pp a night
LET'S face it, we're all sick of the sight of our own living room right now - but there are plenty of quirky UK holiday homes available for a change of scenery this summer.
Whether it's a castle, windmill or even a hobbit home - we've rounded up a bunch of properties that guarantee an unforgettable holiday - from £7 per person a night.
Though no one can travel anywhere at the moment, there is a hope travel will be back to normal by the summer thanks to the vaccine rollout, so there's plenty of scope for booking a staycation later in the year.
People can sleep on a four-poster bed in a grand castle, take up residence in a vintage horse box or even spend the night in a former train carriage - and all of the properties are less than £41 a night.
Here's our pick of the best alternative accommodation options around the UK, from a gatehouse to an oast house.
Skeen Castle, Aberdeenshire - from £7pppn
The property has vast grounds, bedrooms with four-poster beds and wood-burning fires.
You're close to the beaches of the Aberdeen Coast and the wilds of Royal Deeside, with the restaurants, bars, pubs and shops of Aberdeen also nearby.
Keen golfers will be spoilt for choice with a number of courses nearby including Royal Aberdeen - the venue for the 2014 Scottish Open.
There's room for four guests - - who get access to an indoor heated swimming pool, a museum and a choice of activities.
Outside, the castle’s 50-acre estate has landscaped gardens.
Union Windmill, Angelsey - from £16pppn
It dates back to 1780 and the owners have renovated and built modern extensions to the tower, which now has three bedrooms with room for six guests.
Expect plenty of quirky touches in this property. There are no doors separating each level, but a winding staircase that takes you up the floors, with rooms that get narrower the higher up you go.
The lighthouse is within easy reach of historic market towns, castles, beaches and the local pub.
Strathy Point Lighthouse, Northern Highlands of Scotland - from £17pppn
Up to five people can stay - - in the The Principal Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage, which promises uninterrupted views all round and modern rooms with nautical decor.
The surrounding hills, lochs, cliffs and rocky outcrops are great for walkers, but you can equally stay cosy and enjoy the wild and dramatic scenery from inside.
Thornsdale Oast, Sussex - from £14ppn
It's also pet-friendly, with lots of great walks on the doorstep.
Nearby is the picturesque town of Rye, as well as Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, Camber Sands and Camber Castle, plus the Chapel Down vineyard is close if you fancy a wine tasting.
Railway Carriage Two, Suffolk - from £9pppn
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.
Chestnut Cottage, Yorkshire - from £10pppn
Guests are right on the doorstep of the Sewerby Hall Estate and Gardens, worth a visit for its historic interiors, and in the grounds are landscaped gardens, woodland walks and a zoo with penguins and lemurs.
Children will love the adventure playground and nine-hole pitch ’n’ putt golf course.
The beach is a short walk away and you can hop on model land train to take you to the clifftop town of Bridlington.
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.
Vintage Horse Box, Somerset - from £17.50pppn
The purpose-built is an eco-home made from straw bales, round-wood, stone, earth and clay.
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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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