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Unique Conversions

Enjoy a holiday in history and transformation with these extraordinary buildings, all of which once had very different former lives. From converted prisons to lifeboat houses, brewery vaults to seed stores, discover some truly fascinating converted gems.
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LV14 SULA Lightship

LV14 SULA Lightship

England / Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Enjoy a unique and scenic adult-only stay aboard a historic British Lightship, beautifully restored and enchantingly moored in the Gloucester Docks.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Settle Norfolk

Settle Norfolk

England / Shropham, Norfolk
A dreamlike, TV-featured retreat comprising luxuriously restored and handcrafted accommodation, cosily nestled amongst 30 tranquil acres of wildlife-steeped Norfolk parkland.
Sleeps: 2-3 per unit
Bedrooms: 1 per unit
Late deals Llanthony Castaway

Llanthony Castaway

Wales / Llanthony, Monmouthshire
A lovingly restored railway carriage for romantic couples, privately secluded amongst a deep, hidden valley in the Black Mountains for epic Dark Sky stargazing.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
North Vat

North Vat

England / Dungeness, Kent
A former Dungeness fisherman's cottage, architecturally re-imagined as an award-winning, light-filled black timber retreat with 360-degree views of the nature-steeped shingle beach.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
The Chapel Finstall

The Chapel Finstall

England / Finstall, Worcestershire
A Worcestershire retreat that's rich in Gothic romance, blending quirky period features with high-end accessories for a luxurious stay.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Five Acre Barn

Five Acre Barn

England / Aldringham, Suffolk
Shake off any preconceptions of old-fashioned holiday rentals - at Five Acre Barn, you'll enjoy modern accommodation, peaceful surroundings and exceptional hosting just a mile from Suffolk's sensational coast.
Sleeps: 2 per room/11 total
Bedrooms: 5
Jukebox Altar

Jukebox Altar

England / Harrogate, Yorkshire
A unique, music-inspired chapel conversion that's perfect for large group celebrations, surrounded by soothing Yorkshire countryside.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5
The Folly

The Folly

England / Hambledon, Hampshire
Carve out your very own piece of holiday history in this detached Hambledon hideaway that's a perfect base for romantics and sporty types.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Art Hangar

Art Hangar

Italy / Val d'Orcia, Tuscany
Stray from the beaten Tuscan track at Art Hangar, in an industrial hangar transformed into a unique loft space that's perfect for creative dreamers.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2

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