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England

Romantic yurts in Yorkshire

Luxury yurt camping holidays in Yorkshire England
Experience all the joys of camping but without compromising any creature comforts in these lavishly furnished yurts, just a 15 minute drive from the historic sights and nightlife of York. Situated in acres of farmland on the edge of mature woodland, each of the three comfortable yurts has its own fully equipped cooking tent.

Where: England › Yorkshire › near York

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Wales

Tin cottage near Lampeter

Unusual cottage holiday accommodation in West Wales
Undisputed cottage champion Under The Thatch has built what is probably Britain's first new tin house this century. Four years in the making, Ty Sinc is designed to look like a Victorian tin cottage of the type now rarely seen in the UK, though many survive in Australia. View the construction process on Facebook.

Where: Wales › Ceredigion › Cribyn

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India

Rice barge cruise in Kerala

River cruise boat accommodation in Kerala India
Meander lazily through the fabled backwaters of Kerala in this former rice barge now converted into a contemporary houseboat with an air-conditioned suite. Owned and operated by Malabar House, a boutique hotel in Fort Kochi, the boat can be taken as part of a cruise package combining stays in various destinations.

Where: India › Kerala › Lake Vembanad

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USA

Ramshackle off-grid cabin in Oregon

Vacation rental cabin in Oregon USA
Built by a retired carpenter, this rustic off-grid cabin is one of the more off-beat (and off the beaten track) places available to rent on AirBnB: the leading peer-to-peer accommodation website. Simple and pristine, the cosy cabin is nestled in the foothills of the Cascades on the edge of Opal Creek Wilderness in Oregon.

Where: USA › Oregon › Lyons

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England

Bed and breakfast boats in Brighton

Bed and breakfast boat accommodation in Brighton England
Chosen by The Independent as one of the 50 Best B&Bs, this 31ft motor cruiser is available for private static hire on a bed and breakfast basis. Permanently moored amid the buzzing nightlife at Brighton Marina, the boat can accommodate up to four people making it suitable for cosy couples, family fun or conference delegates.

Where: England › Sussex › Brighton

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Wales

Stylish rural retreat in Snowdonia

Bed and breakfast accommodation in Snowdonia Wales
Deservedly named by The Independent as one of the 50 Best B&Bs in Britain, this former Victorian slate cutting mill sleeps up to 10 guests in five stylish en suite rooms. Gloriously situated in the Snowdonia National Park with its breathtaking views of the Mawddach estuary and mountains stealing the show.

Where: Wales › Gwynedd › Arthog

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Denmark

Floating hotel in Copenhagen

Floating hotel accommodation in Copenhagen Denmark
Scandinavia's first floating hotel is a fully electronic and modern affair offering a unique experience in the heart of Copenhagen. Stylishly furnished with Danish design classics, the 12 room hotel has an upper deck covering the entire length and breadth of the roof where guests can enjoy breakfast in a waterfront setting.

Where: Denmark › Copenhagen

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France

Pop Art bungalows in Lorraine

Unusual bungalow accommodation in northern France
Rescued from four years of abandonment in 2002, the Museumotel in the Lorraine region was conceived by the visionary architect Pascal Haüsermann. Originally built in 1968, this quirky collection of nine independent and oddly shaped bungalows is set on a private island, surrounded by a river, in the village of Râon l'Etape.

Where: France › Lorraine › Râon l'Etape

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Italy

Beautiful villa rental in Puglia

Luxury boutique villa accommodation in Puglia Italy
Meticulously and faithfully restored by a team of Austro-Italian architects, this luxurious boutique villa rental exemplifies the trullo style associated with the Puglia region, the heel of Italy. Beautifully set in 2 acres of lush garden, the villa's vast beach-style swimming pool is surrounded by olive groves and fruit trees.

Where: Italy › Puglia › Ostuni

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England

Victorian hunting lodge in Exmoor

Large group holiday accommodation in Somerset England

Secluded, imposing and unique are just some of the words used to describe this elegant Victorian hunting lodge now a private self-catering holiday let in Somerset. Located in Porlock, a coastal village and one of the loveliest in Exmoor, the house has nine bedrooms making it ideal for groups of friends or family gatherings.

Where: England › Somerset › Porlock

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Tanzania

Luxury cottage suites at Ngorongoro

Luxury cottage accommodation in Tanzania
With its collection of chic cottage suites, The Manor at Ngorongoro in Tanzania offers a luxury safari experience fusing East African hospitality with old world Afro-European architecture and décor. Surrounded by fragrant gardens and ancient trees, the estate is adjacent to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Where: Tanzania › Arusha › Ngorongoro Crater

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Brazil

Stylish duplex penthouse in Ipanema

Penthouse accommodation in Rio de Janeiro Brazil
A chance to live like locals in this stylish penthouse parallel to famous Posto 9, the most coveted hot spot along the beach in the heart of fashionable Ipanema. Designed to evoke the spirit of bossa nova, the two-storey apartment enjoys great views of the mountains and statue of Christ from the privacy of its top floor terrace.

Where: Brazil › Rio de Janeiro › Ipanema

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Spain

Creative eco-retreat in Andalucia

Eco-guesthouse accommodation in Andalucia Spain

High in the mountains of Andalucia, this creative eco-retreat offers uncomplicated luxury with minimal impact on the environment thanks to its off-grid status. Aimed at creatively minded travellers, the guesthouse runs a series of art and design courses exploring the surrounding natural world, focusing on it's ecology and culture.

 

Where: Spain › Andalucia › Velez Blanco

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