Suffolk's House in the Clouds is certainly a rather unique holiday cottage, with visitors having to walk up 67 stairs to enter, and the top room having panoramic views of the nearby countryside and coastlines.
The strange house was created in 1923 when a water tower, which was thought to be rather ugly, was added to the town. Playwright G. Stuart Ogilvie had the ingenious idea to turn part of the tower into a house, with it looking as though there was a cottage in the clouds.
This wasn't G. Stuart Ogilvie's only idea for Thorpeness, as he decided to buy all of Thorpness, turning it into a private fantasy holiday village for his family, complete with mock Jacobean houses, and a boating lake.
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The house, which he built for his friend Mrs Malcolm Mason, was originally called The Gazebo before Mrs Malcolm renamed it The House in the Clouds, a name that remains until this day.
While Mrs Malcolm's house was always atop the water tower, the rest of the tower wasn't turned into a residential building until the 1970s, when the town was connected to the main water supply, meaning there was no need for the tower anymore.
The cottage's location is perfect for exploring the surrounding areas including the lost village of Dunwich, the Under the Pier Show at Southwold, and the Satis House Hotel, where Charles Dickens is believed to have written some of Great Expectations.
Those who have stayed at the House in the Clouds have left rave reviews on Airbnb, with one writing: "An amazing stay! We hired this between three families for a 50th birthday weekend, and it didn’t disappoint! So much to do (so many stairs to climb!) beautiful surroundings and a perfect venue."
Another said: "This house is unique with lovely sociable spaces for a large group. We were a party of 12 with ages from fifteen to eighty-five! Lots of lovely walks, meals around the large table, and games in the evening. The perfect long weekend for a mixed group!"
While a third added: "The house in the clouds is a comfortable, magical treat. A great getaway with your friends and family. Everything you need to have a wonderful break."