{"id":130187,"date":"2023-09-13T19:40:20","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T19:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/?p=130187"},"modified":"2023-09-13T19:40:20","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T19:40:20","slug":"you-can-spend-the-night-in-a-converted-british-army-tank-for-70-a-night-and-its-near-the-beach-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/lifestyle\/you-can-spend-the-night-in-a-converted-british-army-tank-for-70-a-night-and-its-near-the-beach-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"You can spend the night in a converted British Army tank for \u00a370 a night – and it's near the beach | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
YOU can spend the night in a real British Army tank which has been converted into a two-bed glamping hut.<\/p>\n
Once a working vehicle, the FV104 Samaritan was used from 1976.<\/p>\n
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It was an armoured ambulance in the UK that transported up to six injured soldiers and civilians to safety.<\/p>\n
Now, it is a much fancier affair, with underfloor heating and a Smart TV with a built-in DVD player.<\/p>\n
Located next<\/span> to a lake in Friskney, Lincolnshire, the tank has a double bed along with an electric hob and WiFi.<\/p>\n A fire pit and barbecue are also included, so you can cook your own meals.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n While it sleeps two, there is a log pod for two extra guests also situated near the tank.<\/p>\n Her restoration began after the owners wanted to create a truly reverent restoration by using the services of several experts, including a local blacksmith. <\/p>\n An original frame attached to the back of the tank pulls out to become an awning with seating and lakeside views.<\/p>\n The tank door has also been reconstructed to contain both a fridge and a wine-rack, for ease of access to take a bottle or two to the picturesque lakeside view.<\/p>\n <\/picture>SEA YOU AROUND <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/picture>SEA FOR YOURSELF <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/picture>RIDE ON <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/picture>SI YA! <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n It's just seven miles from the seaside town of Skegness, so you can be on the famous beach in just minutes.<\/p>\n Also nearby is a wildlife park and historic sites, as well as local pubs<\/span> and restaurants if you don't fancy cooking<\/span>.<\/p>\n The tank starts from \u00a370 a night, which can be found on the Host Unusual website.<\/p>\n Another army tank has been converted into an overnight stay property, this time in Cornwall.<\/p>\n Or you can spend the night in a converted army helicopter for \u00a328pp a night.<\/p>\n And a helicopter once used by Prince William has also been converted, and is open to the public to stay.<\/p>\nRead more on unusual stays<\/span><\/h2>\n
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