2024-05-07
A couple of Brits has turned an old airbase into a unique hotel.

Life at an old airbase may not seem appealing. However, that is not the case with the four-story concrete tower in Scotland that has been transformed into the guesthouse HMS Owl. Once a cold, abandoned building, it was a prime target for vandals, but British couple Justin Hooper and Charlotte Seddon saw immense potential in it. It took five years to restore the gloomy four-story structure, and they created something special.

The building was constructed in 1942, and once housed air traffic controllers at a military airport. During World War II, torpedo bombers were based here. Later, the airfield closed, but the runway continued to be used by private planes for a long time. Five years ago, the building was completely dilapidated. That’s when Charlotte and Justin moved from London to transform this gloomy place into one of the most remarkable hotels in Scotland.
The former base is located near the town of Tain, making it a perfect starting point for trips to the mountains. The window offers incredible views of everything that makes Scotland so beloved: the wild, unpredictable landscape shrouded in thick mist.
The British couple decided to preserve the building's history as much as possible, so exposed brickwork is visible everywhere, and the windows are made of steel. The rough details make the house particularly cozy and unique, and it feels like each piece of interior has its own story.
Justin and Charlotte live in the building themselves but rent out separate rooms on Airbnb. Prices start at $100 per night.



