Stay Somewhere Different This Summer
The trend for British holidays is set to continue this year, with recession hit Briton’s favouring the domestic holiday over its sun burnt rival.
iknow-uk, which runs 13 regional accommodation and hospitality websites covering the UK’s most popular tourist destinations, has pulled together a list of its favourite most unusual places to eat and stay to prove that there’s nothing boring about a British holiday.
The Treehouse Restaurant – Alnwick, Northumberland
The Treehouse is one of the most unique and magical restaurants to be found anywhere in the world, set high up in the treetop’s of the beautiful Alnwick gardens. With the delicious locally inspired food, roaring log fire and trees growing through the floors this restaurant is a must for any adventurous food connoisseur with a wide choice in food and wines.
The Treehouse Restaurant
Barcaldine Castle – Benderloch, West Highlands
Set in the foreground of Loch Creran backed by the notoriously forbidding mountains above Glencoe, Barcaldine Castle offers a truly unique experience. Holidaymakers will find luxurious, opulent and romantic accommodation, offered nowhere else on the West Coast of Scotland. Its not often your holiday accommodation has its own bartizans, gun loops, shot holes, secret stairs, dungeon and 9 foot thick walls!
Barcaldine Castle
Lakeland Campers – Kendal, Cumbria
Instead of staying in one place for your holiday Lakeland Campers offers the chance to ‘Britpack’ around the countryside in its 1969 Volkswagen camper van. Sleeping up to four people, ‘Dolly’ offers the opportunity to tour the Lake District, Yorkshire or Scotland. She is fully equipped for 21st Century camping with a leisure battery for laptops, hairdryers and straighteners.
Lakeland Campers
Pinewood Holiday Park – Scarborough
Pinewood Holiday Park offers the chance to get back to nature by camping in one of 16 authentic tipis sleeping up to six people. Each is equipped with a wood burning stove and futons to sleep on. However, if that’s a little bit too close to nature the holiday park also offers 12 caravan pitches.
Pinewood Holiday Park
Wizards Thatch Luxury Suites – Alderley Edge, Cheshire
Wizards Thatch is part of the historic 400 year old Summerhill Cottages which lie at the foot of the Edge, a mystical sandstone outcrop which stands guard over the Cheshire Plain. The property takes its name from a local legend involving a wizard, King Arthur and his knights and a farmer on his way to market. Enjoy a stay in one of this mystical property’s three five star suites by choosing from the Merlin, Camelot or Wizardry suites with their sumptuous furnishings and four poster beds.
Wizards Thatch
Craig y Nos Castle Hotel – Penycae, Wrexham
Situated in the breathtaking Brecon beacons Craig y Nos Castle’s main focus is on offering guests quality: quality accommodation, quality service and quality amenities including a beautiful spa. The castle played host to one of the most celebrated women of the 20th century, Adelina Patti an Edwardian Mariah Carey whose entourage used to regularly party at the castle.
Craig Y Nos Castle
Langland Bay Manor – Mumbles, Swansea
Langland Manor is a stunning grade II listed building situated in picturesque grounds on the magnificent Gower Penisula. The manor overlooks an award winning beach that has become somewhat of a mecca for surfers.
Langland Bay Manor
Fishlake Mill – Doncaster
Fishlake Mill is a newly restored 18th century corn mill situated in the ancient village of Fishlake. The windmill is a newly resorted 18th century corn mill and retains much of its original character blended with modern style and comforts. Set in the idyllic rural countryside with the ornamental pond just on the doorstep this is the ultimate in relaxation accommodation.
Fishlake Mill
Old Tavistock Railway Self Catering – Tavistock, Devon
Old Tavistock Railway Station cottages offer a truly unique 5 star holiday experience in a historic location overlooking the town of Tavistock. Tavistock is one of the most delightful little towns in the UK and birthplace of Elizabethan explorer Sir Francis Drake and home to the famous Pannier market 5 days a week. The accommodation offers luxurious and traditional home comforts mixed with modern and stylish appliances.
Old Tavistock Railway
Classrooms at the Old School – Carrbridge, Cairngorms
A traditional old school house, lovingly converted into three luxury apartments is perfectly positioned in the beautiful Cairngorms National Park. This local area offers a range of activities for the adrenaline junkies and offers canoeing, windsurfing, skiing, golf, quad biking and horse riding or if you have a relaxing break in mind there are castles, gardens and beaches to explore. With a diverse mix of opportunities this holiday is ideal for families or couples.
Classrooms at the Old School
St Mary’s Hall B&B – Alton
As recommended in The Times newspaper, St Marys is a beautifully converted church based in the leafy market town of Alton in Hampshire. With local attractions including Watercress Steam Railway, Jane Austins house, Gilbert Whites house and many more.
The Windmill Bed & Breakfast – Scarborough
The Windmill Bed and Breakfast is the second converted mill on the list and is the last Windmill remaining in the popular UK holiday hotspot of Scarborough. It is less than 5 minutes walk to the town centre and offers magnificent 360 degree views of the surrounding area. The windmill is a unique and unusual place to stay with a personal touch thanks to careful owners Angela and Roland who have taken care of the windmill for the last 10 years.
The Windmill B&B
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