Tucked away in the heart of the famous Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen, the largest flea market in the world, this open plan loft apartment has been created from a former 'fireplace' shop in the antiques section of the market. The pièce de résistance is a genuine Citroen 2CV car which has been converted into a bed.

Built in 1895 and only ever used as a church meeting hall, this tin tabernacle near the village of Chale on the Isle of Wight has undergone a unique transformation by our friends at Vintage Vacations, in keeping with the stylish retro charm that we've come to love them for. 

Proud winners of a Welsh National Tourism award, Eco Retreats provide a refreshing alternative for those wishing to chill out and escape the hassle of modern life. Combining the modern comforts of a hotel with the thrill of being close to nature, the tipis are set deep in the beautiful surroundings of the Dyfi Valley.

These medieval pavillion tents offer glamping with a difference near the ancient town of Parthenay in Deux-Sèvres, an area boasting the second highest number of sunshine hours in France. Fully equipped inside and out, the tents are set in their own garden areas surrounded by nature in a peaceful wildflower meadow.

Not strictly a treehouse, rather a house with a giant redwood tree growing up through the middle of it, encased in glass as proof. Situated on the banks of the Russian River in Healdsburg, this unique property has been described as one of the most enchanting vacation rentals in all of California Wine Country.

 

A chance to experience what life must have been like for the ringmaster of a circus in this showman's waggon from the 1920s. Located on a stud farm near the lovely market town of Ellesmere in Shropshire, the caravan has been restored to offer a cosy romantic retreat filled with the right kind of kitsch gypsy paraphernalia.

Seriously romantic and oozing with charm, 42 Rue Victor Hugo offers a unique brand of hospitality in the heart of Carcassonne, the famed medieval town in Languedoc-Roussillon. These two self-catering luxury apartments are set within a grand old townhouse where contemporary style meets elegant period details.

Overlooking the beach at St. Ouen, in an area renowned for its surfing and bird watching, this bizarre holiday bungalow was built in the 1930s in the shape of a grounded boat. Steps lead down to the sea wall from where the beach is easily accessed. Photo credit: Martin Huelin courtesy of Jersey Image.

Even though this former lifeboat has long been decommissioned, it is certainly not out of service. Moored in the harbour at Harlingen, the same location as the lighthouse and crane, the vessel has been transformed into a stylish and cosy romantic hideaway. For an extra fee, the boat can be cast off by a private captain.

 

Resembling a gigantic tagine placed atop a hill, this telecomms tower overlooks Liberec, the sixth largest city in the Czech Republic, only an hour's drive from Prague. Built in the late 1960s, this unique award-winning piece of architecture hosts a hotel and restaurant with, you might have guessed, breathtaking views!

Spend the night aboard a jumbo jet without having to fly anywhere, except to Arlanda Airport outside Stockholm where the world's first hostel to be housed in a Boeing 747 is permanently grounded. Due to open in December 2008, the aircraft has been reconstructed into a stylish yet affordable hostel for up to 85 guests.

Based on the bunkers found in the nearby Grebbe Line, a very important line of defence during the Second World War, these concrete cabins are actually built into the earth on a working dairy farm in Woudenberg. There are six bunkers in total with each one providing a unique holiday experience for up to six people.