Unusual Holidays and Places to Stay
We all appreciate the good night guarantee at a Premier Inn, but sometimes we all yearn for something a little different… a unique experience with memories that will last for years.
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Auchentroig House
Buchlyvie, Perthshire, Angus & Fife.
Sleeps 12. Auchentroig House is a huge and grand apartment set within a castle-style country house. Surrounded by private land and countryside, it features distant views of Loch Lomond. Cottage Code: 1044859.
- Wi-Fi available
- 19th Century
- Piano
3 Masons Court
Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire.
Sleeps 6. Boasting wattle and daub walls and oak panelling, this cottage oozes character and history. This property has been renovated to the highest of standards and has an unique charm, providing a fantastic holiday home in Shakespeare’s Stratford upon Avon. Cottage Code: 1014334.
- Wi-Fi available
- Boutique
- Pub nearby
- 14th Century
The Ticket Office
Ruswarp near Whitby, North Yorkshire.
Sleeps 2. This interesting and magical Grade II listed former ticket office set in the centre of Ruswarp, just 1.5 miles from seaside town of Whitby provides quirky accommodation for a couple looking to explore the surrounding the beautiful heather-clad moors and dramatic coastline. Cottage Code: 1125.
- Wi-Fi available
- Quirky
- Pub nearby
- Pet friendly
- 19th Century
Bagtor Mill
Ilsington, near Haytor Vale, Devon.
Sleeps 9. Adapted and extended from a 17th century mill house, this amazing thatched detached house is situated beside the River Lemon. Surrounding the mill house is the original mill wheel and workings alongside five acres of gardens to wander, with the river babbling through and ponds with wildlife amongst the lawns. Cottage Code: 975857.
- Wi-Fi available
- Open Fire
- Pet friendly
- 17th Century
St. Mary’s
Tal y Llyn near Dolgellau, North Wales.
Sleeps 4. This beautiful 15th century church stands with the foothills of Mount Cader Idris and has been preserved in all its original glory with an amazing Welsh oak roof structure, preserved and complete with a Tudor painted ceiling and stunning stained glass window at one end. Cottage Code: 26732.
- Wi-Fi available
- Quirky
- Pub nearby
- Pet friendly
- 15th Century
Gatehouse Croft
Polesworth, Warwickshire, B78 1DU.
Sleeps 4. Gatehouse Croft is set over three floors of the ancient Abbey Gatehouse leading to Polesworth Abbey, which dates back to the 9th century. It oozes character and charm with a warming wood burner, exposed beams, leaded windows and stone windowsills. Cottage Code: 27120.
Note: This property can be booked with Porter’s Lodge, (ref 27119), together they sleep 6.
- Wi-Fi available
- Quirky
- Pub nearby
- Pet friendly
- 14th Century
Porter’s Lodge
Polesworth, Warwickshire, B78 1DU.
Sleeps 2. Porter’s Cottage occupies the first and second floor of one side of the medieval gatehouse leading to Polesworth Abbey, which dates back to the 9th century. The oldest part of the gatehouse, a three-bay chamber boasts original stone fireplace and warming woodburner. Cottage Code: 27119.
Note: This property can be booked with Gatehouse Croft (ref 27120), together they sleep 6.
- Wi-Fi available
- Quirky
- Pub nearby
- Pet friendly
- 14th Century
Old Higher Lighthouse Branscombe Lodge
Portland Bill, Dorset, DT5 2JT.
Sleeps 4. Part of the Old Higher Lighthouse Cottages, two Grade II listed cottages, Branscombe Lodge is an upside down detached Grade II listed cottage. The property has access to the lighthouse tower and observatory from where there are breath-taking views of Dorset’s World Heritage Jurassic Coast. Cottage Code: 12497.
Note: This cottage is next to Ref. 12494, together they sleep 8.
- Wi-Fi available
- Hot Tub
- Close to Sea
- Quirky
- Pub nearby
- Shared pool
- 18th Century
Old Higher Lighthouse Stopes Cottage
Portland Bill, Dorset, DT5 2JT.
Sleeps 4. Part of the Old Higher Lighthouse Cottages, two Grade II listed cottages, Stopes Cottage is named after the Lighthouse’s former owner Dr. Marie Stopes. This single-storey holiday accommodation is linked to the lighthouse by a long corridor and has amazing sea views. Cottage Code: 12494.
Note: This cottage is next to ref 12497, together they sleep 8.
- Wi-Fi available
- Hot Tub
- Close to Sea
- Quirky
- Pub nearby
- Shared pool
- 18th Century
The Old Church House
Torbryan, near Ipplepen, Devon, TQ12 5UR.
Sleeps 24. The Old Church House is a former 13th century Devon inn. This unique venue has played host to several historical figures including Elizabeth I, Henry VIII and Arthur Conan Doyle, who is reputed to have developed the idea for The Hound of the Baskervilles at the inn. Cottage Code: 1017380.
- Wi-Fi available
- Games room
- Pub nearby
- Pet friendly
- 13th Century