If you’re looking for somewhere unusual to stay this summer then Airbnb could be the answer to all of your questions. Whether you want to stay on a boat, in a castle or even a UFO-style flying saucer then you are spoilt for choice on the home rental website.
We have rounded up some of the most unusual properties you can stay in this summer. And they are dotted across the country from the depths of Cornwall through to the hills of the Yorkshire Dales so you won’t be too far from one of these quirky rentals wherever you fancy a staycation.
Airbnb allows people to list their homes and rentals to be hired out by people who fancy a break or for a longer duration. Prices vary depending on the owner of the property.

5. Where: Portglenone, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom Stargaze inside in your very own ‘bubbleden’ in Northern Ireland. Light a campfire and enjoy the outdoors in Northern Ireland. One person left a review to say it was ‘Such a unique stay! We were lucky enough to see the stars through the bubble den and it was fun to have a campfire listening to the sheep nearby.’ At the time of writing, stays cost from £195 per night.
Bubbleden Dome | Airbnb Photo: Airbnb

6. Where: Hallaton, England, United Kingdom Soak in all the beauty of the pine and oaks that surround you in the Sleepy Explorers Globe. The Globe itself is snug and cosy, sleeping three people, one double bed and one single bed. There is an oil heater and a wood burner for those colder nights and it’s well insulated so usually just the occupants’ body temperature is enough to keep it at that perfect sleeping temperature during summer months, but during the winter you may want to add logs during the night!
The Sleepy Explorer's Globe Treehouse | AirBnb Photo: Airbnb

7. Where: Portpatrick, Scotland, United Kingdom Nestled among 2,000 acres of your own private grounds, this hidden gem resides within the Scottish countryside. The fascinating four-bedroom apartment inside the Edwardian Castle combines vintage charm with boutique flair with many secret spots to sit and absorb the tranquil grounds. Every effort has been made to preserve the original features of the Castle, including the stripped-back blond hardwood floor, and the art deco spiral staircase from a Glaswegian company at the height of its industrial heyday. History buffs will particularly delight at the original furniture, artworks and artefacts dotted throughout the space. At the time of writing the property cost £358 per night.
Edwardian historic castle | Airbnb
8. Where: Llanafan-Fawr, Wales, United Kingdom Stay in the first of these fully autonomous living pods created by inventor Jag Virdie famous for his luxury car designs at Bentley and Maclaren. Described as a ball of molten sunshine dropping from the sky, you’ll wonder how the Conker ever got to its mountaintop home amongst the swooping Red Kites. This is an all-in-one escapist, intimate short break featured in George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces, Escape to the Country and currently streaming on World’s most secret hotels on C4. Inside the Conker you have a tiny cooker and fridge and heating -a large bed and modular furniture for you to play games and read if the weather is bad. Outside, there is also a toilet and a separate hot shower with marvellous views and your woodland. At the time of writing, prices were from £170 a night.
Earth Conker | Airbnb Photo: Airbnb