The English glampsite where you can sleep in an American school bus and fire engine – with new aircraft stay too
Manor House Glamping in Blackpool is home to a whole array of different things to stay in, and most even come with a hot tub.
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For example, you could stay in a 1956 'Green Goddess' fire engine.
The vehicle used to belong to the Auxiliary fire service, which was created for civil defence for World War II.
Inside, the 1400 litre water tank has been removed and the roof has been lifted to create a more roomy accommodation.
There is a bed and two single seats, a table and fridge too and an ECO wood-fired hot tub.
Or you could snooze in an old American school bus.
Inside it is decked out with funky decor, including old gym flooring and Marshal speaker-inspired fridge.
There is even an old school desk to dine at... or stylishly work away from home.
For relaxation, you can switch on Netflix or pick up a Super Nintendo games console.
Don't fancy the noise? Then jump in the American stock tank woodfired hot tub.
Inside luxury dog-friendly glamping pod with wild Scottish spa and its own fairy pools
You can also 'fly' without flying in a former Royal Navy helicopter.
Previously used in active service for over 40 years with the British Armed Forces, the helicopter features a luxury double bed integrated into the main fuselage and an outdoor, undercover living space.
There is also a woodfired hot tub and even a 'sea mine' firepit and grill.
And then there is the cockpit of a Boeing 737...
You will find the bed nestled right next the plane's gears and myriad of buttons, where pilots would sit.
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And there is also a living space where original features of the plane have been cleverly highlighted, such as the doors and life vests.
The newest addition is a Rolls Royce engine pod, which may sound small but actually fits two people with a standard size double bed.
Outside there is even a private 'cinema', with a 75 inch 4K smart TV.
For when it gets a little chilly, there is an outdoor patio heater as well.
The Rolls Royce/Vickers VC10 engine pod was even seen on George Clarkes Amazing Spaces.
Guests will need to bring their own bedding to the glamping site, such as a duvet or sleeping bag and pillows.
As for food, guests can grab a woodfired pizza on site between 6PM and 7PM.
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Choices include classic margarita and 'Hot Pig, with chorizo, and prices start from just £9.
Whilst dogs and kids aren't allowed at the site, there are some other residents you could meet.
Mick and Alice, for example, are the site's resident emus.
You may also see seven chickens and two runner ducks.
The glamping site has rave reviews too, scoring a perfect five out of five on TripAdvisor.
One visitor said: "This was an amazing experience. Such a chilled vibe and something extremely unique."
Another added: "A must visit for anyone with a sense of adventure."
The different types of accommodation vary in price, but start as low as £125 per night.
At another UK glamping site, you can enjoy breathtaking views from a vintage cheese vat turned hot tub.
Plus, the Finnish-like glamping resort in the UK countryside with safari lodges, sauna and outdoor cinemas.
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