A family transformed an abandoned WWII bunker into a luxury vacation rental — check it out

Joshua ZitserAug 16, 2023, 16:53 IST

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A family of dairy farmers discovered several abandoned bunkers on their land in Dorset, England.
The bunkers were part of an RAF radar station used to defend against German air raids during WWII.

The site is home to a working dairy farm. It's on England's Dorset coast.

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The architects tried to come up with a design that would celebrate the bunker's history. The 'bomb blast' window is a nod to that.

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The Transmitter Bunker was originally part of the Chain Home radar system used during WWII.

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Decades of decay ended last year when one of the bunkers began to be transformed.

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Exposed concrete walls are also part of the effort to maintain its historical character.

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To keep the concrete walls, they had to put insulation on the outside and cover it with earth. It's an energy-efficient solution.

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The 'bomb blast' window is a key feature, and brings in a lot of natural light.

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The bunker can sleep up to four people.

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It also comes with a modern kitchen.

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There's also a walk-in shower.

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The reviews so far say it is 'truly unique,' peaceful, and a must-visit for history lovers.

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Though the bunker pays homage to its past, it has a modern look and is 'future-proofed.'

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Guests can stay there for 2 nights for about $890.

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It's also in very high demand.

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A family transformed an abandoned WWII bunker into a luxury vacation rental &mdash; check it out

The site is home to a working dairy farm. It's on England's Dorset coast.

The architects tried to come up with a design that would celebrate the bunker's history. The 'bomb blast' window is a nod to that.

The Transmitter Bunker was originally part of the Chain Home radar system used during WWII.

Decades of decay ended last year when one of the bunkers began to be transformed.

Exposed concrete walls are also part of the effort to maintain its historical character.

To keep the concrete walls, they had to put insulation on the outside and cover it with earth. It's an energy-efficient solution.

The 'bomb blast' window is a key feature, and brings in a lot of natural light.

The bunker can sleep up to four people.

It also comes with a modern kitchen.

There's also a walk-in shower.

The reviews so far say it is 'truly unique,' peaceful, and a must-visit for history lovers.

Though the bunker pays homage to its past, it has a modern look and is 'future-proofed.'

Guests can stay there for 2 nights for about $890.

It's also in very high demand.

A family transformed an abandoned WWII bunker into a luxury vacation rental — check it out