England's Odd Inns
and Restaurants -
Riverboat, Yurts, Tipi's and Treehouses
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"A Room
for London" - A Riverboat in London, England
This riverboat rental apartment was modeled after a riverboat
that travelled to the Congo in the nineteenth century and features a
pyramidal steel mast. This riverboat called "A Room for London" is a
major collaboration between Living Architecture and Artangel, in
association with Southbank Centre. Designed by David Kohn Architects
in collaboration with Fiona Banner, it was the winning entry in an
open competition to create a room on one of the most visible sites
in the British capital, where up to two people at a time could spend
a unique night in an exemplary architectural landmark. This is a
temporary apartment which was only supposed to last for one year and
now is taking booking for 2014.
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The Treehouse at the Alnwick Garden
in Northumberland
The beautifully hand crafted Alnwick Garden Treehouse is built from
sustainably sourced Canadian cedar, Scandinavian redwood and English
and Scots pine. It sits high in the treetops in a copse of mature
lime trees and looks as if it’s been there forever. There are
walkways in the sky and wobbly rope bridges for bouncing on, all
accessible by wheelchair and buggy. On the Treehouse’s deck there’s
the Roost, one of The Garden’s education rooms, which shows films
and hosts activities at certain times of the year. At the heart of
the Treehouse is one of the most beautiful and unique restaurants to
be found anywhere in the world. There’s a roaring log fire in the
center of the room, trees growing through the floor, handcrafted
furniture and screens created from fallen branches. Most
importantly, the locally-inspired food is delicious.
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Into the Woods Treehouse on
the Isle of White
In this treehouse, everything is provided to enhance your
stay. Smart bedlinen, fluffy towels, beach towels, soap and
shower gel, as well as basic kitchen ingredients. There is
plenty of storage under the beds, and many useful hooks and
shelves – but don’t bring too much luggage – this is still a
step up from glamping – though in comfort and style ! The
Living House comprises one lovely timber clad room with
kitchen area, dining table and benches, and sofa - and is
heated with a cosy wood burning stove. French doors lead out
onto a sunny decking area for al fresco eating and relaxing!
The Sleeping House comprises 2 bedrooms, and a bathroom. The
Master bedroom can be made up as either a King size bed, or
2 singles. The bunk room has 2 enclosed bunks, plus there is
secret additional sleeping space for 1/2 adventurous extras!
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Deepdale Backpackers
Hostel, Yurts and Tipis in Norfolk
Escape the beaten track and the smog of the big city to this
wonderfully chilled out independent backpackers hostel in the heart
of Burnham Deepdale on the North Norfolk Coast. This beautiful
village is by the sea in an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’*.
Open All Year, for Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter accommodation.
The North Norfolk Coast is a backpackers paradise offering
watersports and outdoor activities of every sort, beautiful beaches
and historical buildings, so you can be as active as you want. Of
course you might just like to chill out and relax in our award
winning backpackers hostel or try one of our superb local pubs
serving local beers and excellent seafood! It doesn't have to be
this way with the new genre in luxury, comfortable camping and
campsites.
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