Have you ever dreamed about staying in a wombat burrow? Until recently I hadn't either but Compare the Market has shown me what I was missing.
The quirky 'B&Burrow' can be found nestled in the Mendip Hills, set against the stunning Somerset landscape.
Compare the Market has transformed the whimsical Little Shire - every Lord of the Rings fan's fantasy - into a cosy wombat warren in celebration of its mishap-prone character Carl the Wombat.
Take a tour of Compare the Market's B&Burrow
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In August, the price comparison website gave some lucky holidaymakers the chance to win a three-night stay in the marsupial-inspired digs - all they had to do was share one of their hilarious travel mishaps.
In the end, Amanda Willis, 48, from Exeter, wowed the judges with a spectacular packing blunder which saw her jet off on holiday with a suitcase full of her nan's knitted blankets, instead of her own clothes.
Amanda was joined by her daughters, partner and son-in-law, as the first guests in the unique subterranean hideaway.
She confessed: "I had a suitcase of knitted blankets belonging to my late nan in my hallway.
“As she’d recently passed away, I was going to take them to a charity shop.
“That very same winter, I excitedly headed off on a trip to Tenerife with my then boyfriend.
“When I arrived, I eagerly unzipped my luggage only to discover that I had mistakenly taken the wrong bag.
“Instead of holiday clothes, all I found was a suitcase packed to the brim with woollen blankets.
“In despair, I had to rush out and purchase an entirely new holiday wardrobe on the very first day of our trip.
“I was also left roaming the island with an unruly and frizzy perm, as my hairdryer, mousse, and hairspray were all lovingly waiting for me back home in the hallway.”
Armed with a few travel mishaps of my own (there's something about me and Italian trains!), I took my sister and my best friend on a trip from Scotland to check out Compare the Market's wombat burrow for myself.
I live in beautiful historic Edinburgh - a city that has recently played host to thousands of tourists during the Fringe festival - so it's safe to say that a country escape is exactly what I needed.
It's about a half an hour drive from Bristol Airport but it felt like a whimsical world away.
The B&Burrow itself sleeps six and has the quirkiest tunnel-style entrance (which kids and kidults like me will adore).
The entire burrow is fitted with Down Under decor and other thoughtful touches.
You'll find toilet paper with fun facts about Wombats - so you learn as you flush and there's even a distinctive cube-shaped loo which is a playful homage to wombats being the only species in the world which produce square-shaped poo.
There's plenty of space to lounge about in with a cosy sitting area, a well kitted-out kitchen as well as three bedrooms to choose from.
We spent the majority of our time outside since we were blessed with the Somerset sunshine and it really just capped off the whole experience.
The outdoor space is very secluded and features a large dining table and a wooden BBQ which would be perfect for summer nights amongst family or friends.
Behind the burrow, just out of sight, there are two other tunnel-less retreats which accommodate two and four people respectively as well as climbing frame (ideal if you were bringing the kids).
But a highlight for me (and I confidently speak for my guests here too) was lounging in the luxurious hot tub until the temperature dropped with a bottle of bubbly.
It was only won out by waking up to a quiet sunrise, streaming in through the burrow window.
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