LoginQuirky Accommodation under £50 per night
You’d be forgiven for thinking that holiday properties with any sort of character and eccentricity will cost the earth. Generic chain hotels and boring run-of-the-mill villas and apartments are always cheaper, right? Wrong. It is VERY possible to find quirky accommodation for under £50 a night, so much so that you will actually find it harder to narrow them down than you might think! Granted, you may have to think a little more outside the box in terms of time of year, location, and style of property. But if you’re prepared to be flexible and use your imagination then the world really can be your oyster for a very reasonable price.
Want a seaside getaway for two? Then look no further than The Lookout and Spyglass Apartments in Cornwall. Situated in the historic smuggling village of Polperro, these apartments have unbeatable views of the harbour and the big blue sea beyond, and they are the perfect setting for a quiet, peaceful and romantic break. And if you stay during the off-peak months you could pay as little as £37 per night.
If you’re after something with serious ‘quirky’ factor, then head for Seabank, a converted railway carriage right on the seafront in the historic seaside town of Selsey. Two 19th century Stroudley railway carriages have been restored to produce a superb 4 bedroom holiday home, right on the beach. Uninterrupted sea views and £50 per night in low season.
Do you dream of a place where there’s no television, no mobile phone reception and no traffic noise? Then Dove Cottage in rural Pembrokeshire is the place for you. This charming hideaway offers a complete escape from the stresses of normal working life – instead you can spend your days reading books in front of the wood burner and exploring the beautiful countryside that surrounds you. July and August are a little (not much!) more expensive, but most of the time you’ll pay between £30 and £46 per night.
Of course you don’t have to stay in the UK to get quirky accommodation for under £50 a night. Lakeview Yurt Retreat is set in an idyllic location right on the shore on Cabril Lake in Central Portugal. Surrounded by forest on both sides it is an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The yurt sits on terraces overlooking the lake which is a mere 3 minutes walk away! It sleeps 2 people and costs from £30 per night on a B&B basis.
Last, but by no means least, is Zrub Zuzana, a traditional log house on the edge of Slovakia’s High Tatras National Park. As you would expect, the scenery is nothing short of sensational, but the interiors are also stylish and comfortable, so it’s a cosy den whether you’re here as a couple looking to relax or as a group in search of adventure. In April, May, October, November and December you can pay as little as £29 per night.