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#  8 Unique Airbnbs You Need To Know About  


Why rent a house or stay in a hotel, when you could be sleeping in a treehouse? We’ve put together a list of the most unique Airbnbs you can rent in the UK right now.  


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## Airship 2, Scotland

**Price:** £150 per night  
  
**Sleeps:** Two people  
  
This aluminium pod that looks out over the Sound of Mull has to be squeezed into your itinerary if you’re planning a trip around Scotland. Designed by esteemed architects Roderick James, the Airship 2 is a sustainable getaway home surrounded by nothing but nature. Get out onto the deck with a tartan blanket and gaze up at the stars.  
  
Book [here](https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/plus/19997279?guests=1&adults=1).

 

 

 

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## Old Smock Windmill

**Price:** £175 per night (£190 at weekends)  
  
**Sleeps:** Two people  
  
This rustic windmill in the Kent countryside is most romantic for couples looking for a weekend away. This four-storey building has been carefully and lovingly restored, with exposed brick and white weatherboard on the exterior, and the original wooden beams remain inside with a giant spur wheel and sack hoist as the main display. But fear not – despite the rustic interiors, the windmill features a thoroughly modern bathroom with bathtub and shower. Surrounded by the Benenden countryside, this place is perfect for summer rambling and winter cosiness. Plus, a welcome basket includes the owner’s organic chicken eggs – could it get anymore quaint?  
  
Book[ here](https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/1237965).

 

 

 

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## Castle Tower, Aberdeenshire

**Price:** £145 per night  
  
**Sleeps:** Four people  
  
For a sleep with more than a bit of history, spend a few nights in the tower of this 13th century castle. The accommodation has its original staircase but a slightly more modern bedroom (fear not), and comes complete with a billiard room that houses a snooker table and a selection of board games. And, if you visit in the winter, the owners would happily light you a cosy fire.  
  
Book [here](https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/9343188?guests=1&adults=1).

 

 

 

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## The Blue House, UK

**Price:** £530 per night  
  
**Sleeps:** Eight people  
  
Who knew you could get a taste of California right here in East Sussex? This modernist House is based on the sandy beaches of Camber, meaning you can literally run from your bed into the seas in approximately five seconds – but if you’re not ready for a dip just yet, you can watch others do it from your bed, thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows. Perfect for a birthday away or a staycation, stay here with a big group – and bring your pets!  
  
Book [here](https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/13390737?guests=1&adults=1).

 

 

 

 

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## 12th Century Abbey, UK

**Price:** £900 per night  
  
**Sleeps:** 16+ people  
  
Butley Priory started life as an Augustinian monastery, complete with stone vaulted arches, huge fireplaces and large bedrooms with high ceilings. It’s now a beautiful country house, but the history remains. Based deep in the Suffolk coast countryside, there’s eight acres of private parkland to explore – and if you’re thinking of getting married, they also hold weddings and civil ceremonies here too.  
  
Book [here](https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/637153?guests=1&adults=1).

 

 

 

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## Treehouse, Mayfield

**Price:** £204 per night (more expensive in peak months)  
  
**Sleeps:** Four people  
  
If you’ve ever wanted to sleep in a treehouse, this will surpass all your childhood dreams. This romantic accommodation in Mayfield is clad in aromatic cedar wood and beautifully furnished, complete with outdoor decking to admire the view of the sprawling English countryside. It can sleep two children but is much more suited to a couple’s getaway – make tea on the stove and get yourself out to admire the view.  
  
Book [here](https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/18612777?guests=1&adults=1).

 

 

 

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## Boutique Houseboat, Cambridge

**Price:** £119-129 per night  
  
**Sleeps:** Two people  
  
Canal boats aren’t to everyone’s tastes, but if you don’t suffer from motion sickness, you’ll going to love this boutique boat. Moored in the beautiful city of Cambridge, you’re just a hop, skip and a jump away from the town centre (and those who have been on a canal boat will know we mean that literally). Master bed, quaint kitchen and a full-sized bath are all available.  
  
Book[ here](https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/3408031?guests=1&adults=1).

 

 

 

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## Clocktower, St Pancras

**Price:** £220 per night  
  
**Sleeps:** Four people  
  
Ever walked out of St Pancras station and marvelled at the red brick building just outside? Well it turns out it is Sir George Gilbert Scott's magnificent St Pancras Chambers, a 19th Century gothic Grade 1\* listed building, is now home to apartments, restaurants and bars. This listing is a grand apartment within the amazing clock tower with decorated ceilings and large gothic windows.  
  
Book [here](https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/2805954?).

 

 

 

 

  

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