Do you have a sense of adventure and interest in the curious and unique? If you're tired of the same old cookie-cutter escapes, it could be time to turn your attention to the UK's best quirky hotels for an unusual escape full of surprises.
Ideal for a mini-break, a stay at a quirky hotel is a great way to experience something different on your next staycation.
There's a host of unusual hotels across the UK that offer an eye-opening holiday to delight you, with their thoughtful touches and alternative design.
In East Sussex, the whimsical Bell in Ticehurst has eclectic interiors full of curiosities (one bedroom has a silver birch tree trunk in the middle). The recently opened Ruby Lucy in London is a feast for the senses, boasting a fabulous fairground-themed decor. Meanwhile, retro B&B Snooze in Brighton is a '70s style-lover's dream.
Quirky hotels can also offer luxury facilities and West Sussex's Amberley Castle makes a grand escape for the weekend, while Fonab Castle in Perthshire boasts a swish spa.
From secret passageways, hidden staircase and underground rooms to a cathedral hotel and a Mediterranean-style village resort in Wales, we've rounded up the best quirky and unusual hotels for a fun getaway in the UK in 2023.