Holiday accommodation with a twist

The prison, Lincolnshire

The 200-year-old House of Correction in Folkingham, Lincolnshire, was intended for minor offenders such as ‘the idle' - regarded as subversive elements of society! The accommodation, which sleeps up to four, lies behind the original entrance. It's just one of some 180 historic buildings available for rent through The Landmark Trust.  
Price: from £451, The Landmark Trust (01628 825925; www.landmarktrust.org.uk).