It's always nice to have a break away from your usual daily life once in a while, whether it's for several weeks or just a couple of nights. People don't usually spend too long thinking about their accommodation, as long as it's reasonably priced, conveniently located and comfortable. However, if you're getting a little bored of the usual, run-of-the-mill hotels, why not stay in one of these places?
1. Coalport Station, Shropshire
Hop on board a train for your holiday this year. At Coalport Station, the train carriages have been converted into comfy holiday homes. They won't be taking you anywhere but the station is in a beautiful location and there are activities nearby to keep you entertained.
2. Malmaison hotel, Oxford
Committed any crimes recently? The Malmaison Oxford is a boutique hotel which for 125 years, right up until 1996, was actually a prison. Nowadays, people long to be locked up in its walls for a night or two and enjoy creative cocktails and delicious food. There are other Malmaisons across the UK including London, Newcastle and Leeds hotels.
3. The Temple Folly, Swinithwaite
Originally built in 1792 as an observatory for the ladies of the gentry to watch the hunts, the temple offers magnificent views of the countryside and sleeps two people underneath a dome, perfect for a romantic getaway.
4. 42 The Calls, Leeds
This is by far the quirkiest of Leeds hotels. A converted corn mill, 42 The Calls is full of winding staircases and oddly-shaped rooms. Located by the riverside, it provides charming views, and the beds are handmade.
5. Sopley Lake Yurt Camp, Christchurch
Getting in touch with nature doesn't have to mean getting your nails dirty. At Sopley Lake you can go glamping in a stylish and comfy Mongolian yurt, decked out with exotic furnishings. 5 minutes from the New Forest National Park and 15 minutes from the beach, this is a perfectly located camp which will guarantee you comfort and style.
1. Coalport Station, Shropshire
Hop on board a train for your holiday this year. At Coalport Station, the train carriages have been converted into comfy holiday homes. They won't be taking you anywhere but the station is in a beautiful location and there are activities nearby to keep you entertained.
2. Malmaison hotel, Oxford
Committed any crimes recently? The Malmaison Oxford is a boutique hotel which for 125 years, right up until 1996, was actually a prison. Nowadays, people long to be locked up in its walls for a night or two and enjoy creative cocktails and delicious food. There are other Malmaisons across the UK including London, Newcastle and Leeds hotels.
3. The Temple Folly, Swinithwaite
Originally built in 1792 as an observatory for the ladies of the gentry to watch the hunts, the temple offers magnificent views of the countryside and sleeps two people underneath a dome, perfect for a romantic getaway.
4. 42 The Calls, Leeds
This is by far the quirkiest of Leeds hotels. A converted corn mill, 42 The Calls is full of winding staircases and oddly-shaped rooms. Located by the riverside, it provides charming views, and the beds are handmade.
5. Sopley Lake Yurt Camp, Christchurch
Getting in touch with nature doesn't have to mean getting your nails dirty. At Sopley Lake you can go glamping in a stylish and comfy Mongolian yurt, decked out with exotic furnishings. 5 minutes from the New Forest National Park and 15 minutes from the beach, this is a perfectly located camp which will guarantee you comfort and style.
