Unusual (and Awesome) Places to Stay in the UK

6. Other Random Places

Eccentric Englishmen like their eccentric houses, so this list could go on for some time. Here are a handful of other options that didn’t fit neatly into the options above.

There’s this Gothic Temple in Buckinghamshire where you’ll have gold mosaic ceilings and a wide countryside practically to yourself.

At this old blacksmith’s cottage on the edge of Northumberland National Park, you’ll have access to some fabulous star gazing.

If yurts aren’t the camping tent-like structure you’re looking for, there are also tipis and safari rentals available.

For more odd and grand places to stay, check out Unusual Places to Stay UK: Quirky and Family Friendly, the Independent’s list, or Quirky Accommodation.

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