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Why the British love an eclectic staycation T


Staycationing has never been more luxe


he British Isles is home to a vast cocktail of locations and adventures, depending on


your mood. Unsurprisingly, in recent times, we’ve changed as staycationers. Once hardcore campers and avid cottage-dwellers, nowadays there’s a different kind of break that’s become so delightfully British at heart. From holidaying like royalty in a


remote castle or kicking back in a hot tub in a luxurious shepherd’s hut to stargazing from a yurt surrounded by ancient woodlands, it’s clear the nation loves an eclectic staycation with personality. Tankfully, these days it’s easier


to find something for every palate. Tere’s one travel company that’s curated an inspiring collection of wildly inspiring holiday properties, and that’s cottages.com. It offers


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an impressive lineup of over 24,000 holiday places to choose from. If you’re looking for an inspiring


getaway this half-term, easter or summer, here are just a few holiday rental gems that go beyond the typical. (Although a charming break in a luxury country cottage can, of course, still be had.).


Conker


Stay in a pod… Conker, Builth Wells, Wales Is it a pod or a conker? Arguably, it’s both. High on a hilltop, you’ll find this off-the-grid glamping pod in a stunning Welsh location. Conker is a spectacular pod for two with the emphasis on switching off from the trappings of technology, without compromising on life’s luxuries. (It even has its own outdoor, wood-fired pizza oven.) cottages.com/cottages/conker-qu7611


Stay in a treehouse… The Buzzardry at Marklye, East Sussex Tis enchanting treehouse will leave even the most hardened cynic in awe. Nestled in the trees of a grand estate, among private gardens, lakes and woodland, Te Buzzardry offers a luxurious treehouse experience. It has all the mod cons, including a wood burner and a freestanding copper bath with exquisite views over 13-acres of grounds. cottages.com/cottages/ the-buzzardry-at-marklye-qu7121


Stay in a castle… Kock Old Castle, Largs, Scotland Ponder the meaning of life in this castle, the perfect retreat for a luxu- rious gathering with family, where you can relax with your feet up around the wood burner. Dating back to the 14th century, it’s been lovingly restored into a whimsical, fairytale castle with contemporary touches. Tere’s also a sauna in the tower and stunning views over the sea from the glass-domed lookout. cottages.com/cottages/ knock-old-castle-ukc868


Nirvana


Stay at a coastal retreat… Channel View, Dungeness Te holy grail for many a staycationer is finding a holiday property on the beach. Experience exactly this, and wild beauty, in Dungeness, a fash- ionable location that was also home to the late Derek Jarman, one of Britain’s most iconic creative figures. (you can even visit Prospect Cottage where he once lived). Stay in Channel View, a stunning designer beach house with uninterrupted sea views. Be sure to head down the beach to the Dungeness Snack Shack for a lobster roll. cottages.com/cottages/ channel-view-m532778


Knock Old Castle


Stay in a shepherd’s hut… Nirvana, North Devon If you’re going to give shepherd hutting a go, head for Nirvana, an authentic train carriage for two with its own hot tub, near the beau- tiful North Devon coast and Exmoor National Park. Look out for the noble red deer that have taken up residence in the valley below. Te hut’s welcome


pack includes a selection of gourmet jams, fresh flowers, a bottle of fizz, and multiple award-winning, handmade sausages and bacon, all produced on this very site. cottages.com/cottages/nirvana-qu7131


Channel View


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