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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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Chateau Mareuil

Chateau Mareuil

France / Brigueil-le-Chantre, Aquitaine
Ancient history and contemporary comfort combine at Château Mareuil, a regally rural French home-from-home.
Sleeps: Up to 12
Bedrooms: 4
The Engine House

The Engine House

England / Porthtowan, Cornwall
A characterful, TV-featured retreat that's steeped in Cornish heritage, Grade II-listed and perfectly located in the heart of ‘Poldark country' with stunning ocean views.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 3
The Windmill

The Windmill

Wales / Tynlon, Anglesey
Nestled in the heart of Anglesey is The Windmill - this truly unique holiday home for four boasts unique features, spectacular countryside views, and even a spot of TV fame.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
The Cell Block

The Cell Block

USA / Clifton, Texas
Judge and jury have spoken: doing time just got a whole lot more fun at The Cell Block, where you're invited to holiday in luxurious solitary confinement at this old city jail in Texas!
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
The Pumphouse

The Pumphouse

England / Hilgay, Norfolk
Refurbished former pump house in Hilgay, Norfolk, offering luxurious self-catering accommodation over three floors.
Sleeps: 14
Bedrooms: 5
Cocondo

Cocondo

Netherlands / Hoek van Holland, South Holland
A historic World War Two telephone bunker, transformed into a sustainable and design-led family retreat with captivating stories to tell, secluded beneath the coastal dunes in Hook of Holland.
Sleeps: 2 (+2)
Bedrooms: 2
The Knoll Tower

The Knoll Tower

England / Shifnal, Shropshire
Historic former hunting lodge in Shropshire's Weston Park - a romantic retreat for two.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Clifftop Railway Carriage

Clifftop Railway Carriage

Wales / Aberporth, Ceredigion
Perhaps one of the last things you'd expect to find overlooking Cardigan Bay is a converted Edwardian railway carriage, but that's just one reason why the Clifftop Railway Carriage is so special.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Cambridge Lodge Water Tank

Cambridge Lodge Water Tank

England / Wensley, Derbyshire
An historic water tank, transformed into unique, luxurious and sociable accommodation in the heart of the picturesque Peak District.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3

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