12 of the quirkiest places to stay for short breaks in and around Lancashire
From luxury treehouses and private yurts, to canal boats and a converted helicopter, these are the best places for an unusual short break in Lancashire
By Sean Gleaves
Published 23rd Apr 2021, 15:54 BST
Updated 23rd Apr 2021, 15:56 BST
With uncertainty still surrounding trips abroad, staycations and short breaks are likely to be a popular choice for many this year.
But a break in Britain doesn't have to be boring. Across the county are quirky places to stay, from a converted helicopter, to glamping pods.
So if you are keen to stay close to home on your first post-lockdown holiday, our friends at Visit Lancashire have compiled a fantastic list of places to stay in the county.
Full details of all the locations listed below can be found by clicking HERE, along with prices and availability.
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So if you are keen to stay close to home on your first post-lockdown holiday, our friends at Visit Lancashire have compiled a fantastic list of places to stay in the county.
7. The Hamlet at Samlesbury Hall
In the historic grounds of Samlesbury Hall sits a gathering of colourful huts - a rustic and carefree alternative to your traditional hotel room.
Each hut comes complete with two double beds in European oak, memory foam mattresses, low-wattage electricity to keep your phone charged, as well as a cosy en-suite. Photo: Visit Lancashire
The Rookery is a unique grass roofed dwelling located in an area of outstanding natural beauty in East Lancashire. With industrial and steampunk influences combined with bespoke craftsmanship and breath-taking views this space is not a home from home but an escape into the alternative. Photo: Visit Lancashire
At the heart of the tiny village of Bashall Eaves, near Clitheroe, the Red Pump’s Glamping Yurts sit adjacent to the Inn within their own gardens. Each yurt is complete with a king size bed, a cosy wood burning stove and an en-suite bathroom with a hot water shower and toilet.
Luxury Glamping in Lancashire set in a beautiful rural location in Langho, Ribble Valley with gorgeous views across the valley towards the majestic Pendle Hill, Longridge Fell and Hurst Green. Photo: Visit Lancashire
The Secret Garden woodland glamping pods promise to be an experience not to be missed! With a mix between the modern and rustic this secluded location is not overlooked by anyone and will give you total privacy with its own hot tub, sauna and all the luxuries you would find at home. Photo: Visit Lancashire
A small idyllic off-grid glamping site in Lancashire. With just four fully furnished bell tents, Watkinsons Farm is ideal for those looking for a quiet escape.