SHED HEAVEN IN ONE HULL OF A BOAT

Boatel, near Snowdonia

USP: This boat-cum-shed is set in an acre of wild flowers up a mountain, and as the winner of ‘Shed of the Year’ in 2013, you may have seen it on Channel 4. Owner Alex, who built it in 2012 from recycled materials, doesn’t sugar-coat things and is keen to point out that his establishment is old, dusty and home to more than a few spiders.

SLEEPS: Two guests in one bed in an old boat, which sits on the grass a few feet away from the cleverly named ‘Boatel’ shed.

WHAT YOU GET: As well as the bed in a boat, guests get access to the Boatel — complete with kitchen and sitting area — a break from wifi and views across Cader Idris, which is part of the Cambrian Mountains of Snowdonia.

DON’T FORGET: This is not for luxury lovers, as it has a compost loo. PERFECT FOR: Those in need of some genuine peace and quiet. COST: £45 a night.