I love staying in weird places. It makes the story about your trip even more fun to tell later. Here are five of the coolest places I’ve found and you absolutely need to stay at:

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“Sonia” The Boat by the Sea – Cardigan Bay – Have you ever wanted to go on a cruise, but didn’t really feel like being on the open water for days at a time? Well, she’s no cruise ship, but Sonia has been converted into a cozy space to rest your head.

“Wind in the Willows” Caravan – Black Mountains of Monmouthshire – The actual caravan used for the film “Wind in the Willows”, and you can stay in it. It’s a small space, but it makes a great hub for family camping.

The Hobbit House – Catalona – Well, it’s no hole in the ground, but you can still feel like a modern hobbit in this off-the-grid home.

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Chapel Pennant – Chirk Castle Estate – A chapel converted into a romantic cottage. Comes complete with beautiful countryside views.

Magnolia Lodge – Pembrokeshire – Accommodations converted from one of Picton Castle’s guard houses. When the visitors leave for the day, you can roam the grounds and feel like king (or queen) of the castle.

So what about you? What’s the coolest place you’ve ever stayed at? Stay tuned for Part 2!