With this in mind we have rounded up 18 quirky places you can stay in right here in beautiful Sussex. All the places feature on Host Unusual - a website that brings together some of the most extraordinary hidden gems in the UK, and around the world, to make your holiday memorable. You can see more by visiting hostunusual.com
9. Blackberry Wood, Streat
You may think you know glamping, but you haven't seen anything like Blackberry Wood near Lewes - the only place a helicopter, a London bus, a cabin and a caravan sit in the shadow of fairytale treehouses. Photo: Host Unusual
10. Coddiwomple Cabin, Ticehurst
A whimsical woodland cabin for two, complete with hot tub and privately nestled in an East Sussex Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Inside awaits an elegant space designed for comfort, with plenty of quirky additions that include upcycled lamps, and stag antlers direct from Downash Wood. Photo: Host Unusual
11. The Corn Bin, Sedlescombe
With its gently curved walls, cosy furnishings, and amazing first-floor views, you might find it hard to believe you're staying in a former grain store. Photo: Host Unusual
12. Driftwood Beach House, Pagham
This dog-friendly retreat is formed around an authentic Victorian railway carriage and set directly on the beach. Photo: Host Unusual