While the idea of beach huts propped above turquoise waters in the Maldives or a hotel towering 30 floors high in Dubai sounds great, travel isn’t quite what it used to be - so how do we make the most of what’s in front of us? Well, nothing quite competes with the charm of a leafy treehouse, lake-side cabin or Olde Worlde fairytale castle in the UK, in my eyes.

Us Brits love the rugged beauty of our countryside and the unique staycation dwellings that can be found here, which are usually ever-so-slightly crumbling and full of eccentricity. Which is good, really, seeing as the government’s list of countries to travel to is changing (what feels like) daily, and so booking a holiday abroad is, shall we say, quite tricky at the moment.

So, we’re thrilled to pour over Canopy & Stars’ (one of the best places to book a rural staycation because of its kooky listings), list of trending places for 2021. These very special accommodations are already being booked up for next year, proving to be some of the most popular on the website.

It’s the perfect inspiration if you’re looking for staycation ideas that are a little bit different and truly out in the sticks. We reckon you’ll have wanderlust in no time.

UK staycations: best treehouses and cabins to book for 2021