FINDING somewhere to stay can be boring, but it doesn’t have to be…

If you are heading off on a this summer, instead of opting for the same old hotel, why not consider something a bit more quirky?

A bedroom in the Fingal Hotel with a large bed, patterned carpet, and a spiral staircase.There are a number of unusual places to stay in the UK including a hotel on a ship Credit: Booking

There are a tonne of holiday homes out that that have something weird or unusual about them.

So we’ve picked out the best ones across the UK for you to check out – and some are a bargain.

Helipod, Lincolnshire

A helicopter converted into a sleeping accommodation with a bed and blue sheets visible inside, parked on green turf.You can stay in a converted helicopter near Skegness Credit: Booking

Never been in a helicopter before? How about staying the night in one?

Helipod in Lincolnshire is a converted helicopter that you can stay in at the former Wainfleet in Friskney, near Skegness.

The helicopter sleeps two guests with prices starting from £50 a night, which is just £25 per person per night.

Inside the helicopter you’ll find a double sofa bed, TV, mini fridge and a kettle.

Station Masters House, Scottish Borders

Station Master's House in Saughtree, near Kielder, Scottish Borders.Or stay in an old train station in the Scottish Borders Credit: Sykes Holiday Cottages

Switching from one mode of transport to another, you could stay inside a train station house in the

Known as Station Masters House, Saughtree Station used to once be a working train station and to get to the house, you have to head along the original platform and once inside you’ll find a spacious kitchen as well as a lounge with a Smart TV.

There’s then three bedrooms in total – one on the ground floor, and then another double and twin room – while outside there is also a patio area ideal for soaking up the sunshine.

Stays cost from £531 per night, which would work out at £88.50 per person per night.

The Old Chapel, Herefordshire

The Old Chapel, a red brick cottage with an arched doorway and tall arched window, with a patio and garden space.In Hertfordshire, you could stay in an old chapel Credit: Sykes Holiday Cottages

The Old Chapel is a two bedroom converted chapel, surrounded by

Inside, you’ll find an open-plan living space with a Smart TV, as well as two bedrooms.

Both rooms have an ensuite as well and there is an outside area with a lawn, patio and furniture.

Stays cost from £146 per night, though there is a minimum stay of four nights.

Tree House near Aberaeron, Ceredigion

Tree House in Oakford near Aberaeron, Ceredigion, with steps leading up to it.If you dreamt of having a tree house as a kid, then you can stay in one near Aberaeron Credit: Sykes Holiday Cottages

If you always dreamed of having a tree house when you were a little kid, now is your chance to (sort of) live out that dream.

Tree House near Aberaeron in Ceredigion, is what it says on the tin – a tree house in the woods, with an open-plan airy living area.

There is one double bed and a sofa bed, ideal if also with kids.

Outside the tree house there is even a small veranda and also a

Nant y Garnedd, North Wales & Snowdonia

Nant y Garnedd, a Hobbit-like house built into a green hillside with a round window and door.Lords of the Rings fans should head to Nant y Garnedd in Wales Credit: Sykes Holiday Cottages

If you are a fan of Lord of the Rings, make sure to head to Nant y Garnedd in Wales.

Somewhat resembling a , you can stay in a single storey hut built into the hillside.

The accommodation sleeps up to four people, has its own little kitchen and lounge as well as an outdoor area.

Bookings must be a minimum of three nights, which costs from £689 – working out at £229.67 per night.

Sprat & Winkle, Horsebridge

Train cars on a track next to a brick building with a "Booking Office" sign.If a train station wasn’t enough, you can stay in an old train carriage as well Credit: Booking

Sprat and Winkle is a converted 1922 railway carriage that sleeps up to four guests.

Inside, there are two bedrooms with ensuite shower rooms, a living area and a small kitchen.

Just a short walk away is a too, in case you fancy a tipple – if not, you can soak up the sunshine in the garden.

There’s a minimum stay of three nights, which costs from £538, working out at £179.34 per night.

Fingal Hotel, Edinburgh

The Fingal Hotel, a 5-star luxury yacht hotel, at dusk.In Edinburgh, you can stay in a permanently docked ship Credit: Booking

Fingal Hotel in the Scottish capital isn’t your regular hotel – instead you will be sleeping on a boat.

Complete with a sun terrace, restaurant and bar onboard, you’d be staying on a former Northern Lighthouse Board ship that is permanently docked in the

There are 23 custom designed onboard as well as Art Deco styling throughout.

A one-night stay for two adults costs from £279.

Cley Windmill, Holt

A bedroom in Cley Windmill with a four-poster bed, exposed brick and beams, and a ladder to an upper floor.You could even stay in a windmill in Holt Credit: Booking

If none of the above tickle your fancy, you could stay inside a

Cley Windmill in Holt is both historic and pretty, with its own terrace and garden.

Inside, you will find rooms with their own bathrooms, as well as a restaurant and bar.

Rooms cost from £150 per night for two adults (£75pp), with breakfast included.

Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel, York

A dimly lit hotel room in a historic building featuring a dark wooden bed with white and red bedding, stone walls, and two stained-glass windows.Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel in York is great for fans of all things magic Credit: Booking

Love all things witchy? Check in to the Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel in

Found inside a historic building in the city centre, the hotel has a range of rooms including family options.

You can expect quirky details, stone walls, historic paintings and four poster beds.

Stays cost from £169 per night, for two people.