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Greece

Unique windmill villa in Santorini

Windmill holiday villa in Santorini Greece
Designed and built by the owner in the style of a classic Greek windmill, this whitewashed villa on the volcanic island of Santorini boasts 360-degree views of surrounding vineyards and the Aegean sea. We can't stop dreaming of relaxing in the hydro-massage pool and eating fresh produce from the organic garden.

Where: Greece › Santorini › Imerovigli

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USA

Geodesic domes in Joshua Tree

Geodesic dome houses in Joshua Tree California USA
Bring your guitars and enjoy the acoustics in these Buckminster Fuller inspired geodesic domes, located near the entrance to the Joshua Tree National Park. The two houses can be rented together to provide accommodation and leisure facilities for up to 20 people, making this an ideal venue for corporate retreats.

Where: USA › California › Joshua Tree

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Netherlands

Wooden campervans in North Brabant

Unusual campervans in The Netherlands
Combining modern comforts with retro styling, these hand-crafted wooden campervans draw inspiration from classic sailing yachts and gypsy caravans. Made in The Netherlands by Tonke Campers, the vehicles are usually available to purchase but, as from May 2008, two models will become available for hire.

Where: Netherlands › North Brabant › Wagenberg

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Wales

Stylish Victorian cottage in Conwy

Stylish holiday cottage in Conwy Wales

Owned by the Groes Inn, the first licensed house in Wales, the scenes behind the oak door of this stylish Victorian cottage are a world away from the usual self-catering holiday let. Designed for couples who appreciate quality, the cottage lies within the walls of Conwy, a medieval fortified town framed by Snowdonia.

Where: Wales › Gwynedd › Conwy

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Croatia

Spacious villa on the island of Hvar

Villa accommodation on Hvar Isaland Croatia
Voted by Traveller Magazine as one of the ten most beautiful islands in the world, Hvar Island is host to this spacious villa in Stari Grad. Arranged so that couples or families sharing can have privacy, Villa Mjesto enjoys picturesque views from its terrace of the old town's harbour, worth the price of admission alone.

Where: Croatia › Hvar Island › Stari Grad

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England

Decadent town house in York

Boutique self-catering town house in York England

Forget magnolia and minimalism, this boutique holiday home offers decadence with plenty of atmosphere in the heart of York, one of England's most historic and fascinating cities. With its oak panelled sitting room and well-stocked bookshelves, this Georgian town house evokes the air of a gentlemen's club.

Where: England › Yorkshire › York

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Belgium

Former police boat in Antwerp

River boat cruise in Antwerp Belgium
Having started life in 1958 as a police boat in Germany, this river cruiser has quite an eclectic history. Rebuilt in the early 80's in Holland, it later served as a floating supermarket in the harbour of Antwerp, where it now remains. These days it offers comfortable weekend breaks, and longer, for up to 12 people.

Where: Belgium › Flanders › Antwerp

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Spain

Shepherd's house in Asturias

Holiday accommodation in Asturias Spain
Situated in a small rural village in Asturias, part of the so called Green Spain, this carefully restored traditional house lies 20 miles west of the Picos de Europa yet only 30 minutes away from the coast. Formerly a shepherd's home, the house is set in a valley amidst dramatic mountain scenery with views in all directions.

Where: Spain › Asturias › La Goleta

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Netherlands

Cool camping on Lake Veluwe

Alternative campsite in The Netherlands
Located in Biddinghuizen where the annual Lowlands music festival is held, this tiny uninhabited island in the middle of Lake Veluwe plays host to Camp Spirit, a friendly eco-campsite with a cool selection of yurts, tipis and sahara tents. Various creative courses and self-development workshops are also available.

Where: Netherlands › Flevoland › Biddinghuizen

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USA

Eco-cottages in Venice Beach

Eco cottage accommodation in Venice Beach California USA
Renovated from the ground up on eco-friendly principles, this collection of cottages in LA's hipster district of Venice Beach were rescued from dilapidation in 2007 by a husband and wife team. At the time of writing their website lacks info, so visit Tree Hugger for some background and Eric Staudenmaier for more photos.

Where: USA › California › Los Angeles

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Slovenia

Igloo village in Krvavec

Igloo accommodation in Slovenia
Looking like a huge pile of snow with a few entrances, this igloo village in Krvavec is rebuilt each year by inflating large orange balloons and covering them in snow. The result is a series of igloos connected by a labyrinth of tunnels. A short drive from Ljubljana, the igloos are only available from December to the end of March.

Where: Slovenia › Kamnisko-Savinjske Alps › Krvavec

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Estonia

Renovated barn on Kassari Island

Luxury renovated barn accommodation in Estonia
Off the beaten track on the tiny Estonian island of Kassari in the Baltic Sea, this old barn underwent a modern makeover seeing itself reinvented as a swanky holiday home with a rustic boutique feel. On the other side of the fence is a small boat harbour where you can go out to sea with local fishermen.

Where: Estonia › Kassari Island › Orjaku

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Netherlands

Oil rig survival pods in The Hague

Bizarre capsule hotel in The Hague Netherlands
Available by prior agreement for special occasions only, these former survival capsules in The Hague further consolidate The Netherlands' reputation for having the world's largest collection of bizarre hotels. At the time of writing, the website is only in Dutch and German but there's not much else you need to know, is there?

Where: Netherlands › South Holland › The Hague

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