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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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France

Unusual gîte in Languedoc-Roussillon

Unusual holiday rental accommodation in Languedoc-Roussillon France
Commissioned in 1975 by the heiress to the Waterman pen empire, this unusual gîte is actually built into the earth on a family-run vineyard in the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region. Light and airy, the result is a thermally protected house featuring a wall of south-facing glass doors opening onto a large sun terrace.

Where: France › Languedoc-Roussillon › Le Vigan

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Sweden

Invisible treehouse in northern Sweden

Unusual treehouse accommodation in Sweden

Now you see it, now you don't. Welcome to the world's first invisible treehouse, if you can find it. Inspired by the Swedish documentary film 'The Tree Lover', the mirror house forms part of the Treehotel, a unique collection of individually designed forest retreats in Harads, just below the arctic circle in northern Sweden.

Where: Sweden › Norrbotten County › Harads

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Italy

Luxury tented camp near Venice

Luxury camping holiday accommodation in Venice Italy
Immersed in the quiet countryside between the land within the Venetian Lagoon and the Brenta River, this luxurious tented camp is just short train ride away from St Mark’s Square in the heart of Venice. The sumptuous safari-style tents are on raised wooden platforms and each have their own private bathroom inside.

Where: Italy › Venice

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England

Spectacular castle in Cumbria

Unique castle accommodation in Yorkshire England
On the edge of the Yorkshire Dales and close to the Lake District, this Victorian gothic fantasy is less a hotel and more a family home which welcomes guests. Winner of numerous hospitality awards, Augill Castle, with its fabulous beds and great food, is a unique space to relax and unwind. A home from home with bells on.

Where: England › Cumbria › Kirkby Stephen

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Australia

Beach house on Phillip Island

Modern beach house accommodation in Victoria Australia
Filled with classic 1970s furniture, this acclaimed architect-designed beach house has been featured in numerous lifestyle publications and is considered among the best in Australia. Only an hour and half from Melbourne, and central to all the attractions on Phillip Island, this coastal getaway is 80 metres from a surf beach.

Where: Australia › Victoria › Phillip Island

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France

Eco-friendly farmhouse in the Pyrenées

Eco-friendly farmhouse accommodation in the Pyrenees France
Overlooking the town of Céret in the foothills of the French Pyrenees, this eco-friendly, ancient Catalan farmhouse is set in 7 acres of woodland with fantastic views of the Canigou and the Mediterranean. A versatile property, accommodation is available on a self-catering or B&B basis, with optional yoga classes.

Where: France › Pyrénées-Orientales › Céret

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England

Former windmill in Worcestershire

Unusual self-catering windmill accommodation in England
As seen on the BBC's 'Escape to the Country' series, this former windmill has been renovated and modernised to provide unique holiday accommodation for up to three people. Overlooking the hamlet of Weatheroak, the magnificent gallery on the top floor offers a 360 degree view of the surrounding Worcestershire countryside.

Where: England › Worcestershire › Weatheroak

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Wales

Child-friendly cottages, Pembrokeshire

Self-catering holiday cottages in Pembrokeshire Wales
With fourteen award-winning cottages across two sites in the tranquil countryside of Pembrokeshire, there's something for everyone at Clydey Cottages. The character of old farm buildings has been retained, with wooden beams and log burning fires combining with contemporary and traditional furnishings. Perfect for families.

Where: Wales › Pembrokeshire

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Italy

Medieval watchtower in Le Marche

Unusual holiday rental accommodation in Le Marche Italy
Take in the spectacular panoramic views of the Monti Sibillini National Park from the private terrace at Torre Tenosa, a 14th century watchtower on the outskirts of the ancient university town of Camerino in the Marche region. Renovated in 2004, this historic building provides a unique holiday rental ideally suited for couples.

Where: Italy › Le Marche › Camerino

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India

Luxury tropical villas in Goa

Luxury villa holiday accommodation in Goa India
It's easy to see why these four sumptuous houses in Goa were recently included by Conde Nast Traveller magazine in their list of the 25 best villas in the world. Known collectively as Coco Shambhala, the villas are set in a luscious tropical garden offering romantic barefoot retreats around a freeform jungle swimming pool.

Where: India › Goa

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France

Village boulangerie in Normandy

Cottage hoilday rental in Normandy France
Dating back to the 1750s, this delightful little cottage in Normandy used to be the village bakery but is now a charming bolthole suitable for a couple seeking peace and tranquility. With B&B and evening meals also available, the house is a perfect base from which to explore the area with the historic invasion beaches nearby.

Where: France › Normandy › Houesville

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