If the idea of lording it in a real castle, snuggling up in a converted railway carriage, or staying in a windmill by the sea appeals, these unusual hotels are for you. Dotted across the country, they also include former newspaper offices, an ex-prison and an eco hotel.
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“Relaxing, purpose-designed eco-friendly hotel overlooking Mawgan Porth beach (fabulous sunsets)”
- Luxury
- MAWGAN PORTH, NORTH CORNWALL; in hillside village, 6 miles from Newquay (with airport)
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“A castle and former prison makes one of Malmaison’s most memorable hotels”
- Moderate
- Oxford Prison; city centre, a five-minute walk from Oxford Station; limited, expensive parking
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“Delightful family-run hotel set in a star-shaped castle”
- Moderate
- The Garrison, St Mary's
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“As close as you’ll get, in a b&b, to the romance of the Orient Express”
- Moderate
- PETWORTH; just south of town on the A285
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“Eclectic family home in lovely countryside”
- Moderate
- KIRBY STEPHEN; off the A685 between Kirkby Stephen and Brough
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“Impressive castle with a relaxed atmosphere and award-winning cuisine”
- Luxury
- MASHAM; in its own 200-acre grounds just outside the town
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“Enchanting windmill in superb coastal birdwatching country”
- Inexpensive
- Cley-next-the-Sea: on the north side of the village
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“Eclectic, eccentric – a one off just outside Oxford”
- Moderate
- In village of Stadhampton, 5 miles SE of Oxford
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“Stunning transformation of former newspaper building in the heart of the city”
- Luxury
- at the top of North Bridge, close to Princes Street
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