Military
Attentttttion! All salute this range of exciting and unusual places to stay, all with a military background or connection. Including a diverse range of accommodation from helicopters and underground bunkers to army towers and more, these make ideal breaks for history buffs!
Attentttttion! All salute this range of exciting and unusual places to stay, all with a military background or connection. Including a diverse range of accommodation from helicopters and underground bunkers to army towers and more, these make ideal breaks for history buffs!
All Military
Arnie the Army Truck
Hatch Beauchamp, Somerset, England
An exquisite, pet-friendly tiny home-for-two, imaginatively crafted from a vintage bomb-disposal truck and blissfully secluded in the rural heart of Somerset.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£99/night
Sub Bnb
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Be part of history, with a unique stay aboard a restored World War II sub, floating proudly in Wisconsin's historic Manitowoc River.
Sleeps: 16
Bedrooms: 9
From
£376 / night
The Transmitter Bunker
Ringstead, Dorset, England
A pet-friendly, Grade II-listed hideaway from World War Two, rich in quirky character and secluded in a Dorset AONB with incredible sea views.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£733 / week
The Control Tower B&B
Walsingham, Norfolk, England
A restored Control Tower B&B bursting with history, period art deco features and furnishings on a former North Norfolk airfield.
Sleeps: 2 per room
Bedrooms: 4
From
£125 / night
Jetstream
Friskney, near Skegness, Lincolnshire, England
Fasten your seatbelts for a thrilling glamping break aboard a converted military plane, grounded at RAF Wainfleet with beautiful rural scenery and family attractions in easy reach.
Sleeps: 4 (+1)
Bedrooms: Open plan
From
£100 / night
Samaritan Tank
Friskney, Lincolnshire, England
A former battlefield staple, jaw-droppingly restored and beautifully positioned on a lake, for peaceful, nature-steeped views of rural Lincolnshire.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£70 /night
Canopy Tower
Soberanía National Park, Colón, Panama
Get up close and personal with the natural world, from the comfort of a treetop bedroom in Panamá's tropical paradise.
Sleeps: 1-2 per room
Bedrooms: Rooms/suites
From
£101 pppn
Carriage 101
Batchmere, West Sussex, England
An expertly-restored ambulance carriage from World War Two, complete with vintage-style décor and an al fresco bathtub, peacefully secluded in lush West Sussex countryside that’s close to the coast.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 2
From
£90 / night
Sea King Helicopter Glamping
Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England
Thrilling, one-of-a-kind glamping aboard converted ex-service helicopters with captivating backstories, secluded on a family-friendly site in Yorkshire.
Sleeps: 2 (+3)
Bedrooms: Open plan
From
£318 (2 nights)
Barge Aground
St.Ouen's Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands
A unique Jersey seaside folly, rich in art deco style and captivating history, dog-friendly and boasting direct access to the vast, scenic beach in St. Ouen’s Bay.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 2
From
£218.40 /nt
The Bunker
Sennen, Cornwall, England
You wouldn't usually associate peace, quiet and boundless luxury with a former WWII operations bunker - but that's exactly what's on offer at The Bunker in Sennen.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 4
From
£693 / week
Haelarcher Helicopter Glamping
The Lizard, Cornwall, England
A welcoming ‘home-from-home’ Cornish stay with a delicious farmhouse breakfast, beautiful sea views, and a comfy bed in an ex-Royal Navy helicopter!
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£138/night
