A holiday doesn't have to mean travelling thousands of miles - sometimes you can find the perfect retreat right on your doorstep.

And if you're looking for a 'staycation' with a difference, it would be hard to find a more unique retreat than some of the options you can find on Airbnb.

The short-term rental website has heaps of unique properties suitable for any occasion - but it's most popular for people taking short breaks and holidays.

Who'd have thought that you could cosy-up in a Shepherd's hut, or make your home from home in a converted chapel, all just down the road?

Here are some of the quirkiest stays you could try that we found locally on Airbnb.

Alpaca paddock

Fancy staying here?
Fancy staying here?

Tourists can stay in a cabin overlooking an alpaca paddock in Ashby Parva, Leicestershire. The cabin has its own bedroom, bathroom and kitchen/living area.

According to the listing, animal carers are immediately next door, and guests are invited to come and meet the alpacas that live there.

Guests: 2

Price: £50 per night

For more information or to book, visit the Airbnb listing.

Cabin on a lake

This cabin could provide for a relaxing weekend away
This cabin could provide for a relaxing weekend away

Greylag Cabin at Marston Lodge in Marston Trussell, Northamptonshire is a luxury heated lakeside ecological cabin, complete with broadband, decking over the lake and a fire pit with a built-in barbecue.

According to the listing, there is also a luxury shower room and toilet 'a short walk away'.

Guests: 2

Price: £70 per night

For more information or to book, visit the Airbnb listing.

Canal boat

This one is for boat lovers
This one is for boat lovers

If you fancy spending a couple of nights in a beautiful marina in Quorn, Leicestershire - this could be the one for you.

Equipped with a fixed double bed, log burner, private shower and washroom, eqfridge and cooker, the listing says the narrow boat is "immaculately clean", and adds that on site showers and a restaurant.

Unfortunately the boat is moored for Airbnb bookings, but the good news is that those who fancy a tour can call the owner to get price information for that, our sister title the Leicester Mercury reports.

Guests: 2

Price: £30 per night

For more information or to book, visit the Airbnb listing.

Wooden den

This is only £12 a night!
This is only £12 a night!

Listed on Airbnb as a "budget outdoor wooden built den", at a bargain £12 a night you might want to take a second look at this.

Host Debra lists the den, in Carlton, Nottinghamshire, as "no frills cheap digs", and many five-star reviews call the cabin "cosy, quirky and comfy," - what more could you need?

Guests: 2

Price: £12 per night

For more information or to book, visit the Airbnb listing.

Southwell station house

This is listed as one of the "most recognisable houses in the town"
This is listed as one of the "most recognisable houses in the town"

Located in the heart of historic Southwell, Nottinghamshire, the Grade II listed Station House is listed on Airbnb as "one of the most recognisable houses in the town".

The the Grade II listed Station House sits on the Southwell nature trail, formerly the Mansfield to Rolleston railway line.

The price for an en suite room includes breakfast for two people.

Guests: 2

Price: £75 per night

For more information or to book, visit the Airbnb listing.

Shepherd's hut

This is only a short drive away
This is only a short drive away

Manor Farm Shepherds Hut in Bleasby, Nottinghamshire, is listed on Airbnb as a "unique delight within the beautiful rural village".

Nestled on the edge of a picturesque pond, this cabin boasts views over the adjoining large paddock where sheep graze.

According to the listing, there is a pipsqueek wood burning stove, and fresh Egyptian Cotton bedding and towels are provided on a double bed.

Guests should note that the price does not include breakfast.

Guests: 2

Price: £65 per night

For more information or to book, visit the Airbnb listing.

Charming chapel

Want to stay in this chapel?
Want to stay in this chapel?

Another Bleasby spot, this converted chapel has two bedrooms on a mezzanine, and sleeps up to four people.

Previous guests describe the chapel as an "Absolutely beautiful home," and said the host, Victoria, is "a pleasure to deal with".

Guests: 4

Price: £75 per night

For more information or to book, visit the Airbnb listing.

Camper van

Happy campers!
Happy campers!

If you're longing for the open road, this camper van hire in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, looks like a great option.

The four berth VW camper van, named Sylvia, is described by its hosts as being "fully equipped with everything you need for an adventure". What are you waiting for?

Guests: 4

Price: £55 per night

For more information or to book, visit the Airbnb listing.

Stately home

You could live like Harry and Meghan for a night
You could live like Harry and Meghan for a night

Butler's Retreat at Tissington Hall, Derbyshire, sleeps two guests in a grand apartment on the estate village of Tissington.

Airbnb reviewer Wiam really rated the retreat, writing: "The Butler's Retreat was a really nice and cosy, yet spacious flat to stay in.

"The decor was lovely and the flat was very clean with plenty of nice little touches for an overnight stay - it was a treat to wake up in such a serene rural location.

"Would definitely recommend a stay for couples or as a Mother's Day gift."

Guests: 2

Price: £120 per night

For more information or to book, visit the Airbnb listing.

Wooden roundhouse

We've rounded up the quirkiest Airbnb's
We've rounded up the quirkiest Airbnb's

Ashbourne's Nether Farm is home to unique wooden roundhouses nestled within fledgling woodland and wildflower meadow.

The listing by host Pam describes the roundhouses as "glamping at the height of luxury," complete with under floor heating and a fully fitted bathroom.

The accommodation offers a private outside area with seating, a barbecue and wraparound verandah.

Guests: 2

Price: £121 per night

For more information or to book, visit the Airbnb listing.

Tipi with hot tub

This looks cosy
This looks cosy

Another popular glamping stay, the Whispering Trees Tipi at Hartington, Derbyshire, offers guests access to a private wood fired hot tub.

Set privately at Scaldersitch Farm, the Airbnb listing describes the tipi's "quirky teak root furniture", and boasts of the hearty log burner and handmade wooden beds.

On site there are washrooms with toilets and wet room style showers, as well as a separate camping kitchen barn.

Guests: 2

Price: £145 per night

For more information or to book, visit the Airbnb listing.