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Former windmill in Worcestershire

Unusual self-catering windmill accommodation in England
As seen on the BBC's 'Escape to the Country' series, this former windmill has been renovated and modernised to provide unique holiday accommodation for up to three people. Overlooking the hamlet of Weatheroak, the magnificent gallery on the top floor offers a 360 degree view of the surrounding Worcestershire countryside.

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Shepherd's huts in East Sussex

Sheperd style camping hut accommodation in East Sussex England
Offering low impact glamping holidays on a farm in East Sussex, these cute and cosy camping sheds are modelled on shepherd's huts of bygone days. Fashioned out of recycled caravan chassis, and timber sourced from local sustainable woodland, the huts are even decorated with paints dyed using natural pigments.

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Stylish eco-domes in Cornwall

Eco camping in Cornwall England

Perched on the edge of Bodmin Moor in three acres of wild flower meadow, these stylish geodesic domes come with their own bathroom and kitchen tents. Furnished with chic modern classics, the ekopods, as they are known, feature large clear windows to frame the open Cornish countryside and unpolluted clear night sky.

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Canal boat rental near Bath

Canal boat rentals near Bath England
Traditional on the outside but modern on the inside, this canal boat rental is well equipped with luxury bedding, plasma TV, full size shower, large kitchen and living area in a spacious open-plan layout. Moored on the River Avon between Bristol and Bath, a week long cruise will enable visits to both cities at a leisurely pace.

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Eco-friendly lodges in Cornwall

Eco-friendly timber lodge accommodation in Cornwall England

First the best bit: these modern turf roof lodges were built with sustainability in mind each one equipped with a log burner, a hot tub and WIFI. And now for the even better bit: the lodges are only a five minute walk down to the beach at Porthtowan, half way between St Ives and Newquay. Eco elegance on the Cornish coast.

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Romantic yurts in Yorkshire

Luxury yurt camping holidays in Yorkshire England
Experience all the joys of camping but without compromising any creature comforts in these lavishly furnished yurts, just a 15 minute drive from the historic sights and nightlife of York. Situated in acres of farmland on the edge of mature woodland, each of the three comfortable yurts has its own fully equipped cooking tent.

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Bed and breakfast boats in Brighton

Bed and breakfast boat accommodation in Brighton England
Chosen by The Independent as one of the 50 Best B&Bs, this 31ft motor cruiser is available for private static hire on a bed and breakfast basis. Permanently moored amid the buzzing nightlife at Brighton Marina, the boat can accommodate up to four people making it suitable for cosy couples, family fun or conference delegates.

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Victorian hunting lodge in Exmoor

Large group holiday accommodation in Somerset England

Secluded, imposing and unique are just some of the words used to describe this elegant Victorian hunting lodge now a private self-catering holiday let in Somerset. Located in Porlock, a coastal village and one of the loveliest in Exmoor, the house has nine bedrooms making it ideal for groups of friends or family gatherings.

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Airstream caravans in the South West

Vintage Airstream caravans for hire in England
From their base in Somerset, American Retro Caravans offer a unique service by hiring out these beautifully refurbished vintage Airstreams for events, festivals or holidays. Just book a venue or campsite and they will tow the caravan for you to anywhere within the south West of England between Hampshire and Cornwall.

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Classic VW campervans in Devon

Classic VW campervans for hire in Devon England
Glamping on the go in this funky fleet of classic VW campervans named after characters from various Tarantino films. Based in Devon, with the Cornish border just a short drive away, this collection of 11 vans offers a choice between iconic 60's splitscreen versions and 70's baywindow models, all with new engines.

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Former church hall on the Isle of Wight

Holiday accommodation in former church hall Isle of Wight England
Built in 1895 and only ever used as a church meeting hall, this tin tabernacle near the village of Chale on the Isle of Wight has undergone a unique transformation by our friends at Vintage Vacations, in keeping with the stylish retro charm that we've come to love them for. 

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Showman's waggon in Shropshire

Showmans waggon accommodation in Shropshire England
A chance to experience what life must have been like for the ringmaster of a circus in this showman's waggon from the 1920s. Located on a stud farm near the lovely market town of Ellesmere in Shropshire, the caravan has been restored to offer a cosy romantic retreat filled with the right kind of kitsch gypsy paraphernalia.

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Eco-friendly hostel on the Norfolk coast

Eco-friendly backpackers hostel in Norfolk England
Described by The Times as "the most stylish backpackers' hostel you'll ever see", Deepdale Farm provides eco-friendly group accommodation centered around an old stable courtyard, with buildings dating back to the 17th century, from its location in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the north Norfolk coast.