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England

Boutique suites in the Lake District

Boutique-style B&B accommodation in the Lake District England
Fresh from an appearance on Grand Designs, the Dome House is a remarkable piece of architecture in the heart of the Lake District. Stay in one of three stylish boutique B&B suites, all overlooking Lake Windermere, where each self-contained room is an open-plan space filled with a cool and eclectic mix of furniture.  

Where: England › Lake District › Bowness on Windermere

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Spain

Treehouses in Catalonia

Luxury treehouse accommodation in Catalonia Spain
For lovers of nature, experience staying in direct touch with a tree and its eco-system in one of these romantic treehouses in northern Catalonia. Of a rounded shape, each of the ten tree huts at Cabanes als Arbes are adapted to the trunk of the tree that supports them with access via suspended bridges.

Where: Spain › Catalonia › near Girona

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Germany

Artist apartment in Berlin

Holiday apartment rental accommodation in Berlin Germany
Situated in a pre-war apartment building in the former East Berlin, this art-filled holiday rental is appropriately located in the hip Friedrichshain district, perhaps the last resort for the city’s alternative subculture. Outside, in the famous Simon Dach Strasse, the vibrant tree-lined street buzzes with cafes, restaurants and bars.

Where: Germany › Berlin

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Scotland

Luxury holiday house in the Highlands

luxury holiday house accommodation in the Highlands Scotland
With some of the finest views in Scotland from its outside hot tub, this luxury holiday retreat overlooks Loch Nevis on the remote Knoydart Peninsula. Designed to maximise the impact of the stunning scenery with its floor to ceiling windows, the house is accessible only by boat where the journey is all part of the adventure.

Where: Scotland › Highlands › Inverie

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France

Trailside eco-lodge in the Pyrenees

Eco-lodge guesthouse accommodation in the Pyrenees France
Situated at 1500 metres above sea level on the Trans-Pyrenees hiking trail, the GR 10, this charming family-run eco-lodge offers three types of accommodation in a beautiful natural setting. Guests can choose from the main farmhouse, a hikers' lodge with spacious dormitory, or partially-furnished, yet stylish, modern mini yurts.

Where: France › Languedoc-Roussillon › Planès

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England

Modern eco-cabin in the Lake District

Modern cabin accommodation in the Lake District England
Boasting panoramic views of Lake Windermere, the Love Shack offers self-catering breaks with a difference in the Lake District. Named by The Guardian as 'one of the best cabins in the world', this truly unique, architect-designed woodland hideaway, was lovingly built with both eco-consciousness and comfort in mind.

Where: England › Lake District › Cunsey

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Serbia

Floating hostel in Belgrade

Unusual hostel accommodation in Belgrade Serbia

A contemporary wooden building, ArkaBarka is an unusual boat hostel floating on the Danube at the confluence with the river Sava. Just 20 minutes from the city centre, the guesthouse is situated opposite Great War Island in one of Belgrade's most beautiful parks with splendid views of the historical Kalemegdan fortress.

Where: Serbia › Belgrade

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USA

Retro-futuristic pod house in Wisconsin

Unusual vacation rental accommodation in Wisconsin USA
Designed by a Finnish architect in 1968, the Futuro House was originally conceived as a ski cabin, but its flying saucer shape, and airplane hatch entrance, made the houses popular among collectors. Around a hundred of the pods were built and this is the only known example of one being used as a unique vacation rental.

Where: USA › Wisconsin › Arbor Vitae

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Scotland

Vintage eco-retreat on the Isle of Skye

Boutique self-catering accommodation on the Isle of Skye Scotland
Based on the philosophy of rescue, restore and revive, Mungo's Den is a former telephone exchange on the Isle of Skye now converted into boutique self-catering accommodation with strong eco credentials. Effortlessly stylish, this unique holiday retreat has a calm and restful atmosphere full of original and vintage objects.

Where: Scotland › Isle of Skye › Portnalong

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Tanzania

Treehouse resort on Chole Island

Tree house eco-lodge Mafia Island Tanzania Africa
Open to the sea breeze but private enough to enjoy the view naked, this eco-resort comprises of only seven treehouses, each reached via sandy paths leading through the natural vegetation. Part of the Mafia archipelago lying south of Zanzibar, Chole is a tiny tropical island located in the largest marine park in East Africa.

Where: Tanzania › Mafia Island › Chole Mjini

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France

Contemporary longhouse in Picardy

Contemporary holiday accommodation in Picardy France
Halfway between the valleys of the Somme and the Authie, Les Mazures is a contemporary eco-lodge in the Picardy region of northern France. Contributing to sustainable development by marrying local know-how with modernity, the guest house is homely and welcoming, accommodating six people in three bedrooms.

Where: France › Picardy › Beaumetz

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Italy

Boutique suites near Lake Garda

Boutique style accommodation near Lake Garda Italy
What used to be an old vineyard has now been transformed into a modern farmhouse surrounded by the mountains of Arco, near Lake Garda. A place where nature and technology; design and elegance come together, each of the six luxury suites have their own private entrance and garden, four with kitchenettes.

Where: Italy › Lake Garda › Arco

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Canada

Sliding house in Nova Scotia

Modern vacation rental in Novia Scotia Canada
With its dramatic placement and striking appearance, the Sliding House has become an architectural landmark on the Atlantic coast in Novia Scotia. Set in a coastal community near the town of Lunenberg, a World Heritage Site, the house has drawn international acclaim and is now available as a unique vacation rental.

Where: Canada › Nova Scotia › Upper Kingsburg

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