Unique Accommodations to Inspire Your Next Adventure
One of the fun parts of travelling is staying in unique accommodations that add a special touch to the trip. Over the years, I’ve had the chance to stay in some incredible places, from cosy cabins in the mountains to a super yacht moored in London. Each time, the experience was more than just about having a place to sleep - it was about connecting with the local culture, vibe and the surroundings.
If you're looking to add a special twist to your next trip, why not consider staying in a unique accommodations?
We have stayed in all sorts of places across the UK, and each one has had something that made it stand out.
Polaris, a Shack retreat in Cheshire, was one of the most unusual. It was off-grid, simple, and peaceful. A great choice if you want to slow down, forget about screens, and just be in the moment. At the other end of the scale, Cotswold Farm Park was full of life. We stayed in a lodge there and loved being able to walk straight into the farm, feed the animals, and enjoy the countryside. Warbler’s Meadow in Slimbridge felt magical too, with glamping huts tucked away by the water, perfect for birdwatchers and anyone who loves nature. Courtyard Cottage at Upper Vobster Farm in Somerset gave us a true countryside escape, surrounded by farm animals and rolling fields.
Some of our breaks were more about comfort and luxury.
Longnor Wood Holiday Park in the Peak District is adults-only, with hot tubs and quiet lodges that are ideal for couples. By the Wye in Wales took glamping to new heights with treetop tents, where you can wake up among the trees. In Scotland, Loch Tay Highland Lodges gave us a stay with sweeping views of both the loch and the mountains. Wigwam® Holidays Glenlivet, also in Scotland, was another special spot, set in the Cairngorms and close to whisky country.
We found ourselves returning to glamping more than once. Wigwam® Holidays Aberystwyth gave us a coastal base that felt fun and relaxed. Wigwam® Holidays Great Tregath and Wigwam® Holidays Brampton both offered comfy pods with everything we needed, while still keeping that outdoorsy feel.
In Scotland, Thurston Manor Leisure Park gave us lodges set in the countryside but within easy reach of the coast. Caalm Camp in Dorset was one of the most unique, with its traditional Mongolian yurts offering a different kind of glamping. Wigwam® Holidays Hampshire stood out too, with luxury pods surrounded by open countryside. The Sherwood Hideaway in Nottinghamshire gave us something in between - a woodland lodge with plenty of style.
We also tried some city and more unusual stays.
At Lee Valley Campsite, just outside London, we stayed in a cabin with the city close by but nature all around. In London itself, we tried apartments with FG Properties, which worked well for a practical and comfortable city break. One of the most memorable stays was the Sunborn London, the UK’s only super yacht hotel.
In Kent, we enjoyed Bonnington Cottage with Mulberry Cottages, as well as two historic inns - The Woolpack and The Five Bells - both full of character.
Corton Coastal Holiday Village in Suffolk gave us a classic seaside holiday, while a boating trip with Herbert Woods on the Norfolk Broads offered something completely different, letting us explore at our own pace from the water.