Peters tower

Imagine staying in your own little clock tower, all rickety and all yours. And all in a rather cute little village. Peters Tower is just that. It’s not showy, there are no bells and whistles, but it’s really very fabulous. I like staying in unique places (I’m really not a Premier Inn kinda girl), and Peters Tower is certainly that. And you also get a heck of a view as well. I love that it’s part of the Landmark Trust, they rescue so many stunning properties and then preserve them and let people like you and I stay in them.
OK, despite the five star rating it’s not perfect. There are some things that people won’t like. The clock chimes for a start. You’d think that as this is a clock tower, you’d expect the chimes. But you don’t really. And they start at 7am. I didn’t mind them, but I can see how people would. Especially as the bedroom (with bunk beds, how cute, if slightly unromantic), is right by the clock itself. It’s not deafening, but unless you were here a few weeks to get used to them, they will wake you up. They’re done by 10pm though/​
And the other thing, it’s 45 steps to the top (yes, I counted). So if you’ve left something in the bathroom, you’ve got a heck of a trip back down to get it. I could feel my calf muscles after my weekend here recently.
But I don’t care about these little annoyances. Foibles, if you will. Sure, I’ve stayed in snazzier places, yes I’ve slept in bigger beds. But it’s so much fun here. Every single window has a stunning view. Either of the village rooftops or the estuary and ‘beach’ (as we calling it a beach? it’s kind of like a beach). And those views are stunning. Boats, little castles, seagulls, all sorts going on. You’re right by the water, you’re all high up, you’re kinda like Rapunzel.
You have everything you need, in a really unique place to call your own for the weekend, and it’s costing you less than £90 a night for the entire tower. It won’t be for everyone, but I’m smitten.