LoginIdeas for Quirky Places to Stay | One Off Places
When it comes to holidays, it's always the right time to book one! One Off Places is host to hundreds of properties, all of them individual and distinctive in some way, some way off the wall, and some more traditional. We've selected a few of our favourites to get those holiday juices flowing......
19th century converted railway carriages on the seafront in Selsey, Sussex
Positioned right on the seafront in the historic seaside town of Selsey, this wonderful railway carriage conversion captures all the charm and eccentricity of the great British coastline. Sleeps 8 in four bedrooms. There is plenty to do here, from fishing, diving, golfing, cycling and boat tripping to visiting the lifeboat station or the Pagham Nature Reserve. There are numerous excellent places to eat - The Lifeboat, The Blacksmiths, The Crab and Lobster and The Cider House to name but a few – and there are also several places to shop for groceries.
A beautifully designed stilted treehouse for two set in a pretty woodland in Somerset. The treehouse occupies the same site as some yurts and shepherd's huts, but is beautifully secluded in its own clearing. Set in your own woodland garden on an organic farm and with superbly bespoke interiors, this is a fabulous glamping destination. The setting offers the ultimate in relaxation but if you are feeling a bit more adventurous then archery, horse riding, coarse fishing, polo, zorbing, rib rides, fishing trips, golf, paintballing, cookery courses and spa treatments are just some of the activities available on your doorstep.There are loads of places to eat and drink in the area – try the Lord Poulett Arms in Hinton St George, the River Cottage Canteen in Axminster, the Hive Beach Café in Burton Bradstock, the Hix oyster and fish house in Lyme Regis, The Wild Garlic in Beaminster, the Phoenix Bakery in Weymouth, or the Olive Tree Restaurant in Bridport.
Hobbit-style converted Horsebox in Suffolk
If you’re looking for a bit of magic and adventure then look no further. The Horsebox Hideaway is a luxury converted wooden horsebox with a Middle Earth theme set on a glamping site in the heart of rural Suffolk. By day you can enjoy a laidback pace of life in inspiring country surroundings and by night you can bask in the simple pleasures of campfires and starry skies. The beautiful market towns of Woodbridge and Framlingham, not to mention the Suffolk coastline, are not far away, or you can just potter around on site, biking, BBQing and picnicking. There’s no better place to get away from it all.
Handcrafted Romany caravans in the Scottish Borders
In a landscaped meadow within the Scottish Borders, set around a wildlife lochan, sits a cluster of French hand crafted wooden Romany-style caravans, elegant and luxurious yet simple and timeless. Enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside with fresh air, dark skies for stargazing and colourful walks through the woods, by the River Tweed or over the Eildon Hills. Yoga, massage treatments, bicycle hire, horse riding are also available. The Scottish Borders is an area of outstanding beauty and these gypsy caravans are a unique little paradise in its heart.
