{"id":17570,"date":"2023-04-17T09:01:29","date_gmt":"2023-04-17T09:01:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/?p=17570"},"modified":"2023-08-03T14:41:30","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T14:41:30","slug":"unconventional-vacation-stays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/unconventional-vacation-stays\/","title":{"rendered":"Stay weird &#8211; Oddball holiday housing"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Approx read: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">mins<\/span><\/span><h2 id=\"\u00adctrl---alt---accommodation\"><strong>\u00ad<\/strong>Ctrl + Alt + ACCOMMODATION<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"online-queries-for-quirky-unco\">Online queries for quirky, unconventional vacation stays are hot in 2023.<\/h3>\n<p>Treehouses, yurts, salt mines, cabins in spectacular settings, historical buildings, underwater hotels, converted industrial premises and off-the-beaten-path are on trend for this year\u2019s savvy traveller seeking something new and edgy for an eclectic holiday experience.<\/p>\n<p>battleface checks out some of Europe\u2019s odder rooms for rent.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Sleep Seaside \u2022 Harbor Crane Hotel \u2022 Harlingen \u2022 The NETHERLANDS\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q1srmsJpTls?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"the-netherlands-\u2013-overnight-\">The Netherlands \u2013 Overnight stays in a harbour crane<\/h4>\n<p>From decades of work as a beacon to seafarers entering Harlingen, here comes a room with a view like no other. Guests in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.havenkraan.nl\/en\/\">harbour crane<\/a> can determine their own view from the controls within this luxury suite high above the cold North Sea with sunset views to the West Frisian Islands. The cage ladders to access the crane have been replaced with two lifts &#8211; the first rises to a platform between the crane\u2019s massive support legs, with the second accessing the heart of the crane. Beam me up Scotty!<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Floating Cabin Hotel Tour (The Utter Inn)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DgM7EiBjS8E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"sweden-\u2013-underwater-hotel-ro\">Sweden \u2013 Underwater hotel room in V\u00e4ster\u00e5sfj\u00e4rden<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/visitvasteras.se\/hotell-utter-inn\/\">Utter Inn<\/a> is an underwater hotel in the middle of V\u00e4ster\u00e5sfj\u00e4rden, harbour topped by a small red cottage with a deck for sunbathing and access to swimming. \u00a0Up to 2 guests sleep three meters below the surface with panoramic windows facing in all directions; hopefully to the see the local curious fish cruise past.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"How To Make It In: Berlin - Episode 104, H\u00fcttenpalast\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Vef-paJNnvg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"germany-\u2013-berlin\u2019s-caravan\">Germany \u2013 Berlin\u2019s Caravan Hotel<\/h4>\n<p>\u2018Peace to the huts and war on the palaces\u2019 sums up why <a href=\"https:\/\/huettenpalast.de\/en\/\">H\u00fcttenpalast<\/a>\u00a0 was created, with lovingly restored caravans making up the room-stock in a family run hotel in the Berlin neighbourhood of Neuk\u00f6lln. The journey from disused factory space to a 600m2 hotel offering caravans, lofted spaces and wooden cabins makes for the coolest of stays in Berlin \u2013 so long as you\u2019re cool with getting with the community spirit required to enjoy this shared space.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Una CASA sull\u2019ALBERO a FIRENZE! \ud83c\udf33 Casa Barthel #shorts\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TlCln5_IXjY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"italy-\u2013-treehouse-in-tuscany\">Italy \u2013 Treehouse in Tuscany<\/h4>\n<p>In the Italian region best known for rolling hills, historic towns, art, architecture and incredible cuisine comes a vacation stay for the birds.<a href=\"https:\/\/hostunusual.com\/property\/treehouse-tuscany\/\"> Casa Barthel<\/a> is a luxurious treehouse suite a mere 20-minutes\u2019 drive from the centre of Florence, yet a whole world away from Italy\u2019s \u2018Cradle of Renaissance\u2019. In typical Italian style, there is nothing shabby-chic in this lofty room that delivers a stylish \u2018wow\u2019 befitting its lofty perch.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Transylvania Log Cabins Romania\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IuzDdd3lanA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"romania-\u2013-transylvanian-log-\">Romania \u2013 Transylvanian Log Cabins<\/h4>\n<p>Legends, vampires and the mysteries of rural Romania await guests at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/transylvanialogcabins\/\">Transylvania Log Cabins<\/a> near the remote village of Pesteana. Whether it\u2019s a vacation during the snowy winter season or a warmer summer adventure, the beauty and wildlife of the Retezat mountains are literally at the doorstep of these sturdy yet utterly charming wooden cabins.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef  : un camping atypique en Loire-Atlantique.\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9GurzBiViAU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"france-\u2013-converted-airplane-\">France \u2013 Converted airplane in Pays de la Loire<\/h4>\n<p>There\u2019s no flight time boredom or jet lag associated with a long stay inside this aircraft. St Michel Chef Chef is where you\u2019ll find <a href=\"https:\/\/hostunusual.com\/property\/air-formation\/\">Air Formation<\/a>, an authentic plane that\u2019s now accommodation for up to four in a campsite bustling with activities and access to amazing local beaches.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Belle Tout Lighthouse staycation &amp; Hike in Eastbourne\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pmlUQ-uU12A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"england-\u2013-converted-lighthou\">England \u2013 Converted lighthouse in East Sussex<\/h4>\n<p>Built in 1832, surviving WWII bombing and with 360\u00b0 views of the English Channel, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.belletout.co.uk\/\">Belle Tout<\/a> is a little-known gem for holiday accommodation on England\u2019s South coast. The original bunk room of the lighthouse is on the upper floor of the tower and known as Keeper\u2019s Loft. As the name indicates, its where the real work was done, and the original ladder is still the only way to access it (save some love for the housekeeping staff).<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"ATERRA FILME\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tRLcbK57t10?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"portugal-\u2013-boutique-eco-tent\">Portugal \u2013 Boutique Eco-Tenting in Odemira<\/h4>\n<p>Remove your shoes, switch of your phone and tune in to the sweet sound of nothing at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aterra.pt\/\">Aterra<\/a>. This glamping experience claims to deliver its guests a simple, uncluttered experience away from technology, materialism and reliance on others. Sounds SO relaxing!<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Irish National Heritage Park Wexford, RingFort Stayover - Review\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sWKGRuS0lVk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"ireland-\u2013-medieval-fortress-\">Ireland \u2013 Medieval fortress in Wexford<\/h4>\n<p>Live and sleep just as the Irish did 1500 years ago in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverireland.ie\/accommodation\/ringfort-the-irish-national-heritage-park\">replica village fort<\/a> that was typical in medieval Ireland. There is only one room for living and sleeping with guests slumbering on platforms on raised loft areas. All cooking is done over an open fire with period costumes supplied for the ultimate immersion into an ancient lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"DIMMUBORGIR (&quot;DARK CASTLES&quot;) ICELAND LAVA FIELD (4K)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pfuZ0a9lAd8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"iceland-\u2013-lava-field-cottage\">Iceland \u2013 Lava field cottage in M\u00fdvatn<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myvatnaccommodation.is\/accommodation\/aska-cottage\/\">Aska Cottage<\/a> is a very modern cabin on the edge of a 300-year-old lava field and is uniquely Icelandic in its styling and appointment. If adventure is your thing, then Aska Cottage is the perfect launch pad for volcanic tours, viewing Europe\u2019s most powerful waterfall, whale watching, or geothermal mud bathing.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Health Resort the &quot;Wieliczka&quot; Salt Mine\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q3EynPFwi-k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"poland-\u2013-stay-overnight-in-a\">Poland \u2013 Stay overnight in a salt mine in Bochnia<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wieliczka-saltmine.com\/individual-tourist\/useful-information\/important-information\/accommodation\">The Eastern Mountain Stables Chamber<\/a> once housed pit ponies that were used to mine salt from the earth, and now accommodate tourists. It\u2019s said that the micro-climate of the deep salt mines deliver health benefits to guests, and with temperatures at a stable 12-13\u00b0C and no chance of any noise from the outside world, the deepest hotel might just offer the deepest slumber too.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"the-landmark-trust-\u2013-holiday\" class=\"entry-title\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/the-landmark-trust-holidays-in-history\/\"><em>The Landmark Trust \u2013 Holidays in history<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00adCtrl + Alt + ACCOMMODATION Online queries for quirky, unconventional vacation stays are hot in 2023. 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