Often referred as the jewel of Cotswolds, the village Broadway lies Worcestershire, located in Cotswolds, England. The general impression a visitor gets is a street fringed with lush grass, centering on the Green. Lined with chestnut trees as red as red and buildings made of Cotswolds limestone, honey in color and usually dating to as far back as the 16th century.

What began as a very busy and strategically located stagecoach stop en-route to London from Worcester, Broadway has since become a haven to many artists and writers of high intellect. Elgar, John Singer Sergeant, J. M. Barrie, Vaughan Williams, William Morris and Mary Anderson are some of the few to call Broadway home, along with eh fictional Lucia, creation of E F Benson whose hometown was inspired with the nature around this village. Aside from the rich literate history, the site of the village was found to have hosted other civilizations through the advent of history, as the Worcester young archeologists club found out one fine day in the year 2004. Objects found on their field walks have found to be dated as far back as 5000 years ago, probably a stopping site for the ancient hunter gatherers.

Today, Broadway is still a home for the intellectually and artistically rich, where object of sound art are made. Being a natural base for those willing to explore the intriguing Cotswolds or the Cheltenham Gold Cup week, tourism has steadily grown in the area. Given the amount of tourists to visit the area, quite a lot of hotels, teashops, inns, and lodges have been built in the village. The village is littered with intriguing attractions like antique shops, a Gordon Russell museum, the 55 foot high Broadway tower and horse riding opportunities. For anyone looking for a tranquil yet bustling village to spend some quality time and bring back souvenirs, Broadway is truly the place to consider.

Secreted away on the hills above the town, you would not find Bradford Old Windmill unless you were looking for it. Hidden behind the trees, the windmill only functioned for a short period of time in the Nineteenth Century, and stood idle until just fourteen years ago. Since then however, it has been a fully operational bed and breakfast. If staying in a windmill wasn’t different enough for you, this particular windmill is proud to offer a selection of weird and wonderful beds to make your stay stand out even more; sleep at the top of the conical tower and you can enjoy a king-sized water bed.

Caravanning takes on a whole new meaning as you emerge from a traditional showman’s wagon, built in 1934 and once used to transport fairground workers and performers from town to town. The caravan can be found in Compton Abbas, and looks out upon beautiful views of the Dorset Downs. Decidedly cosy, the caravan is ideal for an unusual, romantic getaway, taking you back to basics. With the surrounding Dorset countryside on your doorstep, a stay in the gypsy caravan makes the distant memories of dilapidated caravans and drooping tents a thing of the past. Though you are not venturing outside of the UK, travel insurance is advisable as with only a small washroom across the courtyard, facilities cannot be guaranteed not to go slightly awry.

Looking out over the Bristol Channel, at the point where the River Severn and the River Usk meet, you will find the West Usk Lighthouse bed and breakfast. Short and wide, it does not quite match the traditional image of a lighthouse, and nor is it traditional inside, with a wishing well lying in the centre of the spiral staircase. However, it is a very comfortable place to stay, and with little sound other than the rush of the waves it is a great place to relax.

Perhaps the most bizarre and unexpected thing about a stay in the lighthouse is the selection of flotation therapies on offer – not what you’d expect in a bed and breakfast, or a Lighthouse for that matter! Whether you’d like to spend a few minutes letting off steam in the infra-red sauna, feel your stresses drift away from you in the flotation tank, or perhaps undergo some empowering personal therapy, you will come back from the Lighthouse feeling like a new person.