There is no denying that the UK has many beautiful places, but have you ever considered a staycation nearer to home?

With plenty of natural scenery on offer, there are also some truly unique properties available to stay in, from yurts to Victorian reading rooms - and they’re all closer than you think!

We’ve rounded up the best of the bunch below.

The Nest is a traditional treehouse in tranquil woodland, built around an oak tree. With a spiral staircase leading up to the house, there is one bedroom that can sleep two people, as well as plenty of amenities such as a kitchen area, a sofa and television, and a bathroom.

The Old Reading Rooms is a Grade II Listed town house believed to date back to 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee. The building was split into two reading rooms, one for the public and one for members.

The property now houses up to four guests over three floors, including two bedrooms, a kitchen/dining room and an enclosed patio area.

A selection of themed yurts - one blue for evening, one orange for sunrise - these rentals on a dairy farm are fully furnished, with each housing a different number of people. There are also safari lodges or a geodesic dome with a stargazing window available.

Greenham Hall is a Victorian country house that was built in 1848. It has a variety of en-suite rooms to offer and is close to Exmoor National Park.

This barn chapel was converted to a cottage in 1926 and strikes a blend of period charm and contemporary convenience, sleeping six people in three bedrooms. It’s also next door to a pub!