Have you ever booked a holiday, walked up to the front of the hotel and thought ‘what have I got myself in for?’
An accommodation’s exterior can have a huge impact on the traveller. Whether you like it or not, we all judge a book by its cover. First appearances count and that is definitely the case when finding somewhere to stay on a vacation.
But the question is; would you ever stay in one of these alternative accommodation types?
Peculiar pod
This retro pod in Wisconsin, America was designed in 1968 by a Finnish architect. Dubbed the ‘Futuro House’, it was originally created to be a ski cabin but its flying saucer shape and aeroplane hatch entrance has made it hugely popular, all around the world. Now people can pay to stay in it as part of their holiday.
Weird windmill
Located in Worcestershire in England, this former windmill has been renovated to sleep up to three people. The gallery on the top floor offers some breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.
Lifeboat lunacy
This lifeboat in Harlington, Netherlands has been converted into a stylish and romantic hideaway. The vessel, which was decommissioned years ago, is now moored at the harbour and used as an accommodation for holidaymakers.
Baa baa bizarre
This is a very strange accommodation and we’re hoping it isn’t the smelliest. The shelter, in Nebraska, America used to store herds of sheep on the rangelands. However, it has now been transformed and equipped with wood burning stoves and beds to become a cosy getaway.
Wacky water raft
This takes camping to a whole new level. Heard the saying ‘like a duck to water’? Well these camping rafts in the Netherlands are basically wooden huts that are floating on barrels, on the lake. Obviously the only way to get to and from the raft is by canoe, but what happens if you sleepwalk?
(All images courtesy of Holidaypad.net)
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