The quirkiest places to sleep in Wales

Never mind a traditional hotel - you can check into a converted railway carriage, a treehouse and even a flying saucer. Portia Jones reports

- Portia Jones reports

LOOKING for a holiday with a twist? If the thought of another bland hotel room or identikit holiday cottage has you yawning into your tea, it might be time to think a little outside the (glamping) box.

Across Wales, you'll find loads of unusual places to rest your weary head - from tree camping pods in the middle of nowhere to converted planes, cliffside camping spots and even a flying saucer plonked in a Pembrokeshire field.

Whether you want digital detox, a romantic escape or just something to brag about on the 'gram, there's a world of quirky accommodation waiting to be discovered. Wales does offbeat stays particularly well, with options that blend epic scenery, clever design and a generous dose of eccentricity.

You could bed down in a boutique library, bathe under the stars in a moon-themed pod or channel your inner Frodo in a Tolkienesque turf-roofed hobbit hideaway.

There’s even the chance to sleep on a cliff face (if you've got the nerve) or spend the night with alpacas as your neighbours. From rustic cabins and historic farmhouses to luxury lodges and UFOs with laser light shows, there’s something here to suit every curious traveller.

So keep reading if you're after a Welsh getaway that’s anything but ordinary. These incredible stays prove you don’t need to leave the country for a unique adventure - you just need to know where to look...

OUT OF THIS WORLD MOON CONKER

The “moon conker” is a world-first aerodynamically-designed glamping pod near the Cambrian Mountains Astro Trail.

This unique glamping stay is part of the “Red Kite Conkers” Childerness offering, which features an “Earth” pod and a more off-grid “moon” pod with different features but equally glorious views.

The moon conker’s most decadent feature is the “Moon Bathing” area. Relax in hot and cold Scandi-style baths and have an enchanting wilderness bathing experience in a remote location.