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
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
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
Glamping Helipod
Friskney, Near Skegness, Lincolnshire, England
A daredevil stay aboard a military helicopter, secured on the site of the Dambusters' old training ground!
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: Open plan
From
£150 / night
The Armoury
North Queensferry, Fife, Scotland
A historic World War I gun emplacement complex, reimagined as a quirky and colourful retreat that overlooks the iconic Forth Rail Bridge, with stunning across-the-water views to Edinburgh.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 1
From
£108 / night
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
£150 / night
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
The Lookout Tower
Beer, Devon, England
An atmospheric 18th century lookout tower transformed into a luxury retreat with a lift and a private sauna, sublimely set on the clifftop at Beer Head for jaw-dropping coastal views.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£125 pp/pn
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
RAF Wainfleet - The Tower
Friskney, near Skegness, Lincolnshire, England
Stay in a history-steeped, uniquely iconic Lincolnshire landmark and quirky helicopter, fit for wartime heroes and offering superlative countryside views.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From
£195 / night
Radio Tower
Saint Brelade, Jersey, Channel Islands
Stay in one of Jersey's most iconic and unique buildings, with dramatic 360-degree coastal views all around that promise to take you far away from everyday life.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From
£190 / night
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
