You could win a chance to stay in this unique ‘wombat burrow’

By Charlie Bayliss via SWNS

Fancy a night in a wombat’s burrow? A quirky B&B is opening for Brits who have accidentally dug themselves into a travel hole over the summer.

People who confess to their silliest vacation blunders could be in with a chance of getting to stay at this cozy crib.

The "B&Burrow," designed to resemble a wombat's warren, is nestled among the dramatic Somerset landscape and ancient woodlands of the Mendip Hills, one of the UK’s areas of outstanding natural beauty.

The unique subterranean hideaway is characterized by snug tunnel-style living chambers, with design imagery showing a crawl-through kid’s entrance and bathroom with plush fluffy dressing gowns.

It was created by Compare the Market to celebrate its characters, including mishap-prone Carl the Wombat, after research found 46 percent of adults have made an accidental travel mistake - from booking tickets on the wrong date, to missing flights entirely.

The poll of 2,000 adults, who have been on vacation at least once, found 33 percent have got on public transport going in the wrong direction.

And six percent have even turned up at the airport on the wrong date.

A quarter (26 percent) also made the mistake of missing a turning while driving, meaning they were late.

Ursula Gibbs, director at the price comparison website, said: “If you've had what we've affectionately coined a 'wombat moment' - our B&Burrow is a unique retreat to soothe hapless holidaymakers, who’ve accidentally made a mishap while traveling.

“Despite his best intentions, our character Carl the Wombat sometimes doesn’t get it quite right.

“Our research shows a lot of us can relate on some level, from accidentally getting on the wrong bus to forgetting our passports for an international flight.

"At the end of the day, life is about learning from our mishaps and making great decisions for ourselves.”

When it comes to travel blunders, the research found 47 percent of those who have made a mishap found themselves out of pocket as a result.

On average, this costs consumers £143 ($181) each time, although some unlucky travelers had to stump up £1,000 ($1,272) or more.

The burrow also features a distinctive cube-shaped loo, as a nod to wombats being the only species in the world which produce square-shaped poo, while a luxury hot top can be found near the entrance, with plenty of places to bask in the sun.

Illustrations - CGI concept artwork of what the property will look like - also show a characterful home decorating mishap - a clock that’s been restored by drawing the missing numbers on paper and sticking it to the wall.

Visitors will also be greeted with a welcome drink upon arrival and a grazing tasting board with treats.

For a chance to secure a three-night stay for up to six in the signature ‘B&Burrow’ - complete with tunnel entrance - participants go here and submit details of an "innocent travel mishap" before midnight on August 27th.

TOP 10 TRAVEL MISHAPS:

1. Got on public transport going in the wrong direction (33 percent)
2. Missed the turning and had to drive for longer which meant you were late (26 percent)
3. Not paying attention to the directions and going the wrong way (23 percent)
4. Went to the wrong train platform and missed the train (20 percent)
5. Not checking the weather forecast and packing the wrong items e.g. summery items for a cold trip (17 percent)
6. Not leaving enough time and missing the connecting journey (16 percent)
7. Boarded a train or bus and realized it was going to a different destination with a similar name (15 percent)
8. Drove to the wrong location after entering wrong address into the satnav (12 percent)
9. Believed you knew better than your phone’s directions but then went completely the wrong way (12 percent)
10. Didn't check the traffic alerts before leaving and missed a connection as a result of traffic jams (10 percent)