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Netherlands

Sleep on the altar in Amsterdam

Unusual vacation apartment in Amsterdam Netherlands
Built at a time when Catholics were forbidden to hold public services, this unique apartment has been created within an 18th century building located behind Rembrandt Square, in central Amsterdam. The bedroom and living area is now what used to be the chapel where you will, quite literally, sleep on the altar.

Where: Netherlands › North Holland › Amsterdam

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England

Cottage with a stable in the New Forest

Holiday accommodation in the New Forest England
Worry no more about having to leave your horse at home as this contemporary hideaway features its own stable yard, with turn out paddocks for your equine best friend. Tucked away in the New Forest near the village of Minstead, the great outdoors starts at the cottage gate with piglets, ponies and donkeys in the lane.

Where: England › Hampshire › Minstead

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New Zealand

Boutique hotel in Wellington

Boutique hotel in Wellington New Zealand
Described as sophisticated urban chic, this boutique-style hotel is located in Wellington's exclusive seaside neighbourhood of Oriental Bay. Whilst the idea of modern boutique hotels isn't unique, the mid-century furnishings that adorn the interior spaces of Ohtel certainly are. Very classy, even if they can't spell hotel.

Where: New Zealand › North Island › Wellington

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Spain

Spacious cave house in Andalucia

Unusual cave house holiday accommodation in Andalucia Spain
Designed to stay cool in the summer and warm during the winter, this newly restored cave house is tranquility personified yet not far from the bustling town of Baza. The rustic kitchen and dining area opens out onto a large south facing patio, perfect for admiring the beautiful views of the Andalusian countryside.

Where: Spain › Andalucia › Baza

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France

Beachfront apartment in Trouville

Holiday accommodation in Trouville Normandy France
Boasting an uninterrupted sea view from its huge French windows, this beachfront apartment is situated on the ground floor of the historic Hotel des Roches Noires in Trouville, immortalised by Monet in his painting of the same name. Built in 1865, this former hotel inspired many other artists and writers during its time.

Where: France › Normandy › Trouville

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Wales

Yurt campsite in Powys

Yurt campsite in Powys Wales
Within easy reach of Snowdonia and the coast, this welcoming yurt campsite is situated in 5 acres of wild meadow deep in the heart of the Tanat valley, at the base of the Berwyn Hills, in north-east Wales. The yurts have wooden floors with rugs and nearby is a spacious communual wash house with showers.

Where: Wales › Powys › Llanfyllin

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Italy

Eco-friendly hotel near Brindisi

Eco-friendly villa hotel in Puglia Italy
Rescued from neglect, this noble 18th century villa near Brindisi has been beautifully transformed into an intimate eco-friendly hotel. Set in ancient olive and almond groves, sustainability is very much at the heart of Villa Magnolia with energy produced from solar cells, and water pumped from an artesian well. Special Offer: For Guardian & Holiday Pad readers only. £90 pounds per room, per night (no minimum stay), including full continental breakfast incl for 5* luxury. This offer is valid until 31/03/09

Where: Italy › Puglia › Carovigno

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England

Converted windmill in South Devon

Unique windmill accommodation in South Devon England
Just four miles inland from the sea, this beautifully restored windmill is situated between the rolling hills of the South Hams and the beaches of Torbay. Offering unrivalled views of the picturesque Devon countryside from the miller's eye, the viewing loft at the top, the windmill can be rented for long or short breaks.

Where: England › South Devon › North Whilborough

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New Zealand

Groovy retro house in Martinborough

Retro-modern holiday home in Martinborough New Zealand
Mixing the best of 50's and 60's living, this architecturally designed house will not only appeal to lovers of all things retro, but those with a taste for wine too. Located in Martinborough on the North Island, an hour from Wellington, the town's key attraction is wine with the nearest vineyard only a short stroll from the house.

Where: New Zealand › North Island › Martinborough

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Ecuador

Eco-lodge in the Andes Mountains

Eco-lodge accommodation in the Andes Mountains Ecuador
Winner of many eco-tourism awards, the Black Sheep Inn is perched on a hillside high in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador where even the bathrooms have spectacular views. Offering guests an educational experience, this rural eco-lodge also provides vegetarian meals from organic produce grown on the farm.

Where: Ecuador › Cotopaxi › Chugchilán

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Portugal

Mongolian yurt in the Beira region

Yurt accommodation in Portugal
This traditional hand-painted Mongolian yurt is owned and run by Quinta das Abelhas, a smallholding in the green heart of Portugal. With breathtaking views of two mountain ranges - including the Serra da Estrela, the country's highest - the farm is an ideal base for geocaching, with many caches in the area.

Where: Portugal › Beira › Tábua

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