This rural WW2 bunker has been converted into a stunning guest house.. and you can stay for just £65 per night
Tucked away in the picturesque Welsh Monmouthshire hillsides, The Decoy Bunker has a unique history and promises offer guests a stay to remember
THIS guest house really is the bomb - since it offers you the chance to stay in a converted World War 2 bunker.
Tucked away in the picturesque Welsh Monmouthshire hillsides, has a unique history and promises offer guests a stay to remember.
Built in 1941, and designed to act as a decoy target for German bombers, the bunker's military days are well behind it thanks to its luxury conversion.
The camouflaged exterior and idyllic hillside setting just add to the uniqueness of this stunning retreat, which combines cosiness and sophistication to offer a fusion of the old and the new.
The secluded bunker, which is near the lush Brecon Beacons and protected Wye Valley, can only be reached by a single-track country lane.
And it's is in such a rural spot that you'll struggle to get WiFi out there - and you can forget about getting data on your mobile phone.
And if you want to hunker down in a bunker, prices range from £65-£120 per night.
The unique getaway once had a life-saving objective, as it was used to distract marauding German bombers in the war.
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The bunker was once lit up as if it was a factory, so Luftwaffe pilots would bomb the decoy shelter rather than unleash their payload on high-value targets nearby.
But now the bunker serves a peaceful purpose - and it makes the perfect hideaway for adventurous holiday-goers.
The bunker, which sleeps three guests, is decked out with luxury fittings, and boasts a "Middle Earth style" exterior which is sure to get it noticed.
An airy interior contrasts with the shelter's dark past, and its open-plan arrangement ensures it serves as a fully-functional, yet cosy, hideaway.
A log burner adds to the snugness of the interior, whilst fresh, country air awaits in the seating are outside the bunker's fortified front door.
Visitors can relax in the cosy living/sleeping area, and two lucky guests will spend the night in the deluxe bedroom, which offers views over the incredible mountainous surroundings.
A porthole skylight will allow you to gaze at the stars which populate the cloudless valley sky, whilst the bunker's surroundings represent the best of rural living.
From their base in the heart of Wales' stunning countryside, guests staying at the bunker will be a stone's throw from series of charming market towns.
The description for the guest house, which is showcased on , describes the bunker's wooden facade as being "set into the hillside, while its grass-lined rooftop curves back into the mountain."
The description adds that you can "soak up the verdant landscapes and breathe in the fresh country air, before heading past the gate to see what surprises lie in wait."
