Essex has some truly unique accommodation options across the county from lodge style glamping to yurts or train carriages. Book your unique stay now.

The Best Unique Accommodation Stays in Essex

A Swift Escape

A Swift Escape is a Mongolian Yurt located in Harwich, Essex. Spend your days in the beautiful Essex countryside marveling at the view or soaking in the dual outdoor bath tubs before putting on the fire pit to chill by the fire. A Swift Escape is an adults only retreat that does not cater for children or pets.

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The Piggery

The Piggery is part of Radwinter Barns located in Radwinter, Essex. The Piggery is a unique dome style cabin complete with all the comforts of a luxury stay from hot tub, super king size bed to fire pit and sun loungers. The Piggery is dog friendly and the garden is completely enclosed to allow your four legged friends to roam and explore.

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Rodings Millhouse and Windmill

For a unique stay look no further than Rodings Millhouse and Windmill located in Aythorpe Roding a small village in Essex. This is a larger stay and The Millhouse has 4 large bedrooms, kitchen and diner, utility room, dining room, snug and a comfortable lounge. You get exclusive use of the windmill grounds. The house is pet friendly and the large grounds give your pets space to roam.

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The Pontoon

The Pontoon is a luxury houseboat barge located in Leigh on Sea on the marina. The houseboat is quite large and can sleep up to 6 guests in 2 bedrooms and sofa if needed. The deck features picnic benches over the marina where you can watch the tide or boats travel by.

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Nissen Barn

Nissen Barn is a newly converted barn in Braintree, Essex. This 3 bedroom barn can sleep up to 7 guests in a luxurious barn. The barn has beautiful countryside views and is located within a 3 acre meadow for ultimate relaxation.

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Harold The Bus at Mannings Farm

For a very unique stay then look no further than Harold The Bus at Mannings Farm where you can spend the night staying on a bus. The two bedroom bus is located on Mannings Farm where you can watch the animals graze while cooking on the barbecue.

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Silo

Another unique stay at Silo in two grain silo’s that have been transformed into the ultimate glamping retreat. The silo’s are perfect for 2 people to stay and enjoy facilitates such as booking a private visit the hot tub and sauna on site. Located 1 mile from Stansted airport this could be the perfect post airport trip.

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South Lodge

South Lodge is a unique stay located in a very unique building in Saint Osyth, Essex. The 2 bedroom lodge also boats an exceptional roof terrace where you can enjoy the views or soak in the hot tub or lay on a lounger on a warm summers day.

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The Raft at Chigborough

Experience luxury while experiencing nature with The Raft at Chigborough. Chill in the raft or out on the deck and fully take in the views of the river. The terrace features its own terrace and it is the perfect place to catch the sunset. Fishing lovers can fish directly from the terrace.

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Grebes Nest

Grebes Nest is a over water glamping pod located in Maldon, Essex. Use the row boat attached to explore the lake and enjoy over water living at it’s finest. Sit out on the deck and use the barbecue to cook dinner and take in the views.

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The Carriage

The Carriage at High Barn Heritage is a converted passenger train for the ultimate unique stay. Located in Halstead, Essex. This passenger train has been converted into luxury accommodation where you can soak up history and enjoy a truly unique stay with open plan living.