A top chef has created what must be one of the most unique stays in the world - by taking the galley from a Boeing 737 aeroplane and converting it into a kitchen.
And private chef Andrew Mellon has done it all for less than the budget of a modern flat pack kitchen with the cost to buy and custom fit the whole thing coming in at £3,000.
Describing the tiny off-grid cottage in the coastal town of Banff, as the "most spectacular property in the northeast", Andrew took on the project to convert the 280sq ft site into a holiday let during lockdown.
Having up-cycled the galley with American Airlines' classic bare metal Eagle livery, he's also designed the kitchen to be fully functional and fun to use, including the addition of several custom made stainless steel pieces and a second-hand commercial gas stove.
He now plans to rent it out to the holiday market all year round with future plans to combine his private chef experience with renting out the property, which is has named N/ine.
737 Jetliner Galley Kitchen
Home to the world’s first kitchen made from a repurposed Airline Galley Unit, Andrew explained that he was shocked and delighted to find the 737 Jetliner Galley on eBay for just £149.
"I was shocked," Andrew explained. "I thought why has no one done this before anywhere else in the world? And I think it might be because these galley units usually go for anything between £500 and £5000."
He then spent six months on eBay sourcing all the kit he needed to complete the cleverly-designed Galley.
The unit is now fitted with upcycled British Airways carts, Atlas boxes which he uses to store his vast array of ingredients (which guests will be able to use), and video screens behind the cabin windows which show footage of landings at some of Andrew's favourite airports.
"When you book, the kitchen comes completely as is, there's an honesty bar with 40 or 50 gins and the little cart which can be used as a makeshift island.
It's like a little Four Seasons, there is even a housekeeping service that will come in and clean each day."
The cottage, which is powered by two rooftop solar panels, also features a stylish spiral staircase leading to a sleeper loft and cosy reading area, a private outdoor space with a vegetable garden and views of the sea, and a locally made wooden bathtub.
Once finished, the unique property will sleep up to 4 people and will be available for luxury overnight stays and short breaks from autumn 2022.
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