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Stay in a former Royal Navy helicopter at RAF Wainfleet in Lincolnshire. Experience unique military-themed accommodations with stunning lakeside views starting at £130/night.
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Farmer converts Royal Navy helicopter into unique holiday stay on ex-RAF base

Katie Dollard
Last updated: 2024/08/15 at 7:34 PM
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Ever imagined what it might be like to serve in the Royal Navy?

Now you can get a taste of that experience by spending a night in one of their former helicopters, set against the picturesque backdrop of a serene lake right outside your door.

This unique accommodation was the brainchild of 45-year-old farmer Will Roughton.

The helicopter is stationed on a former military base at RAF Wainfleet in Friskney, Skegness, along the Lincolnshire coast.

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Originally, this site served as an army artillery range in the 1890s before transitioning into a bombing practice area during WWII in 1938.

“When the RAF Wainfleet site was decommissioned, I was given the opportunity to purchase it,” Will shared with Luxury Travel Daily.

Stay in a former Royal Navy helicopter at RAF Wainfleet in Lincolnshire. Experience unique military-themed accommodations with stunning lakeside views starting at £130/night.
The helicopter during renovation. (Picture: Jam Press)

“I began by converting the original buildings into holiday rentals. Once those were finished, I explored the idea of transforming military aircraft into unique places to stay.”

The base is now home to more than just the Royal Navy helicopter; it also features a military plane, a combine harvester, an army ambulance, a fire truck, and even a tank.

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Stay in a former Royal Navy helicopter at RAF Wainfleet in Lincolnshire. Experience unique military-themed accommodations with stunning lakeside views starting at £130/night.
The helicopter. (Picture: Jam Press)

Will explained, “It seems the helicopter was once part of the ‘fleet air arm’ of the Royal Navy. Its maiden flight was on 18 September 1990, and it served with the 848 squadron at RNAS Yeovilton.

Unfortunately, I haven’t yet uncovered the full details of its service history, but we usually provide this type of information in the descriptions for our guests.”

Stay in a former Royal Navy helicopter at RAF Wainfleet in Lincolnshire. Experience unique military-themed accommodations with stunning lakeside views starting at £130/night.
The outside of the helicopter. (Picture: Jam Press)

The helicopter, discovered by Will at a museum in Wales, was purchased for £35,000 before being transported to its new home.

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Stay in a former Royal Navy helicopter at RAF Wainfleet in Lincolnshire. Experience unique military-themed accommodations with stunning lakeside views starting at £130/night.
Outside the unique stay. (Picture: Jam Press)

“It took about six months to complete the conversion, although this was done alongside regular maintenance and office work,” he noted.

Stay in a former Royal Navy helicopter at RAF Wainfleet in Lincolnshire. Experience unique military-themed accommodations with stunning lakeside views starting at £130/night.
Lounge area and cockpit. (Picture: Jam Press)

The helicopter can comfortably accommodate four adults, with an additional sofa that can be converted into a small single bed for a child.

Inside, guests will find four single beds, a bathroom, a kitchen, and an outdoor deck furnished with rattan seating and a wooden bench. The cozy duvets on the beds add warmth, and the interior walls are painted in a vibrant yellow.

Stay in a former Royal Navy helicopter at RAF Wainfleet in Lincolnshire. Experience unique military-themed accommodations with stunning lakeside views starting at £130/night.
Bedroom. (Picture: Jam Press)

In addition to the helicopter, the site has been meticulously restored to include former tanks, army ambulances, and a tower.

Guests can also opt to stay in one of the two available planes, the Spitfire and the Aeroplane, each capable of hosting four to six people, as well as an army ambulance, a trailer, a converted fire engine, and more.

Will, who acquired the base in 2014, spent considerable time scouring the Internet to source these special vehicles, which were purchased from various locations across the UK, including the most recent helicopter from Wales.

Stays in the Royal Navy helicopter begin at £130 per night, and the different military-themed accommodations can be booked through the RAF Wainfleet website.

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