Holiday homes with a quirky twist to rent during the school holidays from £24pp a night

IT’S going to be the summer of the staycation for millions of Brit families when the school holidays kick off.

But a break in Britain need not be boring. Across the country there are plenty of quirky places to stay that kids will love so much, they won't even miss going abroad.

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This year, school summer holidays dates run from Monday, July 26 to Tuesday, August 31.

And from July 19, there will be no restrictions on group sizes for holidays, although the dates for coming out of lockdown are not set in stone.

Families who want something a bit different this year can stay somewhere a bit weirder than usual.

We've found the best quirky properties to book for over the school holidays, from castles to treehouses.

Oakside Tree Tops, Canterbury, Kent

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Kids are always going to be happy in a treehouse and this one comes with WiFi, Freeview TV, hot showers and great breakfasts as an added bonus.

Based in a Kent forest, there's lots of space for strolling, with rolling countryside and even a farm nearby.

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Spiral Straw Bale Studio, Canterbury, Kent

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For a quirky break try booking into this hand-built straw bale studio overlooking open countryside in Kent.

It's an 'earth home', with a green roof covered in plants. Guests can dine al fresco in the garden and explore Canterbury’s historic centre and nearby beaches.

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The kids will be well entertained at The Red Rescue Retreat Fire Truck in the Lake District National Park.

It has lots of quirky features, including fire engine beds and a fireman’s pole. Kids can even dress up as firemen and play with the old hose. Outside there is decking and seating.

Unusual nearby attractions include Puzzling Place, a unique exhibition based on optical illusion, and the Derwent Pencil Museum, home to the world’s largest pencil.

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Large Family Yurt, Devon

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Stay in a roomy yurt that's surrounded by 40 acres of beautiful Devon woodland and has room for up to six people.

The lovely setting is great for active families who can go on long walks, or try their hand at the onsite woodland assault course.

The yurts are also close to Dartmoor and a number of seaside towns.

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Stay On Board, Liverpool, Merseyside

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Hop on board this boat for a unique break in Liverpool.

The floating home is based in a lovely marina in the heart of the city, so its close to lots of restaurants and attractions, plus activities like cycling and watersports.

Inside the interiors are modern with a lovely roof terrace for evening drinks. Dogs are also welcome.

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Skeen Castle, Aberdeenshire 

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Skene House Cottage is an annexe in the grand Skene Castle, west of Aberdeen. 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.

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