STAYCATIONS
EXTRAORDINARY RENTALS STAYCATIONS ARE ALL ABOUT DISCOVERING PLACES AND SEEKING OUT EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCES NEAR YOU. MAKE YOUR NEXT HOLIDAY ONE TO REMEMBER WITH THESE ARCHITECTURAL GEMS…
If you want the flexibility of a rented space with the comforts of a hotel, make sure to check out The Regent – a beautifully designed aparthotel in the city centre. Choose between a classic hotel-style room or opt for a studio apartment, featuring a sleek kitchenette complete with microwave oven, fridge, coffee machine, kettle and toaster – all you could need for prepping a nutritious meal. “The Regent has been designed to deliver an unforgettable experience,” says managing director Declan Fitzhenry. “Even with its modern aparthotel features, we celebrate the character and history of the building. Overlooking Parker’s Piece, it makes for the perfect location.” BEST OF BOTH WORLDS THE REGENT
The Contemporary Founded by Alain de Botton in 2006, Living Architecture gives you the opportunity to stay in unique properties around the UK, designed by some of the most relevant architects and artists working today. On the Suffolk coast, Dune House (above) is not to be missed. Perched right on the beach, close to Thorpeness and Aldeburgh, it boasts panoramic views and stunning timber-clad interiors with Scandi influences. living-architecture.co.uk GRAND DESIGNS
THE QUIRKY Retreat to the skies for a relaxing getaway in the countryside at The Windmill Suffolk. Just two miles from the historic town of Lavenham, the windmill was originally built in 1891, recently converted into a contemporary rural hideaway. Wake up with your head in the clouds – and go to sleep with the sunset above – at this quite remarkable and unique holiday rental. thewindmillsuffolk.com AIR POWER THE HISTORIC For a dose of local heritage, The Warren House in Kimbolton provides a picturesque location for your next staycation. This 17th-century building sits in the grounds of Kimbolton Castle, and was once the dwelling of a warrener who managed rabbits on the estate. Warm and sunny inside, it’s a quaint and cosy nook from which to explore the Cambridgeshire countryside – four-legged friends are also welcome! landmarktrust.org.uk RABBIT RUN
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STUNNING SURROUNDS
THE GOTHIC Holiday in the restored ruins of a romantic Gothic chapel surrounded by idyllic, rolling countryside at Thursford Castle (above). Sensitively converted into a lovely example of modern architectural design, the property sits in a private landscaped garden and is built around the statuesque remains of a former chapel. Inside, the interiors are warm and inviting, with a wood-burning stove and generous kitchen. norfolkhideaways.co.uk
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