The most unusual and quirky places for a getaway in Scotland
WHILE the cost of living is going through the roof , now more than ever we are all watching the purse strings. But that doesn’t mean you need to rule out a nice trip away, because there are still some fantastic budget breaks out there for a well-deserved treat.
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Enjoy a night under canopy with a difference in the Beermoth Truck near Aviemore.
And you don’t have to look far either, as the guys at Canopy & Stars have come up with a list of lovely places where you can stay for under GBP100 a night. For something COMPLETELY different book at stay in The Beermoth on the Inshriach Estate near Aviemore, Inverness-shire.
This bizarre truck sleeps two and offers a total getaway from it all, fun experience. Stay here and you can also visit the gin distillery shed and the horsebox sauna – we kid you not! Costs from GBP80 a night .
See canopyandstars.co.uk/thebeermoth Forget the magic roundabout and head to Bowber Head Roundhouse in Kirkby Stephen in the glorious Cumbrian countryside and explore miles of unspoilt open space.
Anthony, the creator, has used original building techniques, handmade furniture and wooden crockery to give the feel of a real roundhouse. Costs from GBP75 a night.
See canopyandstars.co.uk/bowberheadroundhouse
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Go rustic at the Bowerhead Roundhouse
At Rookers Rest in Hewish, Somerset, you an cycle the Strawberry Line, stride through the Mendips, scramble through Cheddar Gorge or take a dip in Clevedon Marine Lake. Head back after a day of adventure for an outdoor shower, or chill in the hammock. Cabins for two costs from GBP95 per night.
See canopyandstars.co.uk/rookersrest
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Relax and unwind at Rookers Rest.
Step out of River Dart Cabin on the Dartington Estate in Devon and dive straight in, as you are literally steps from the water.
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This repurposed fisherman’s cabin will make adventurers’ hearts sing. Spend long and lazy afternoons paddling, then wrap up in blankets and huddle around the fire pit at sunset.
Cabin for two from GBP85 a night. See canopyandstars.co.uk/riverdartcabin
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Step out of river Dart cabin and dive straight into the cooling waters.
Along the coast in Cornwall you will find Wilderme is a unique place with a special mission. All profits from weekend stays at the geodomes on the Cornish headland go towards supporting wellbeing and nature retreats in the week for adults with autism.
It’s a wonderful place to detach from the digital world and take time out to connect with nature. Geodome for two from GBP99 per night. See canopyandstars.co.uk/wilderme
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Wild living in a geodome at Wilderme in Cornwall.
Or head to Caban Cilfa in Powys, Wales and don’t forget your binoculars for bird-watching as you’ll be amazed at the feathered friends you will make.
There’s relaxation and adventure in equal measure here, with some of the best mountain biking routes in the UK on your doorstep, and wonderful scenery and wildlife to take in. Cabin for two from GBP75 per night. See canopyandstars.co.uk/cabancilfa
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The only neighbours you’ll find at Cabin Cilfa will be the feathered variety.
You’d be mad not to try Crazy Horse Yurt in Walcott Hall, Shropshire.
This off-grid space invites you to live the simple life – with a big comfy brass bed and little camp kitchen. Get out and explore the 30 acre arboretum (look out for the 12ft wooden bear!), or venture a little further to the Offa’s Dyke Path. Yurt for two from GBP70 per night.
See canopyandstars.co.uk/crazyhorseyurt
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Take in the forest views from your private deck at Crazy Horse Yurt in Shropshire.