Food from the garden; energy from the sun and wind, living in harmony with the elements is a way of life at the Camas Centre in a remote bay on the Isle of Mull. Based in old quarrymen's cottages, the centre offers all-inclusive themed activity weeks for individuals and groups, with self-catering available during the off-season.

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.

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.

 

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!

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.

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.

 

Described by The Times as "the most stylish backpackers' hostel you'll ever see", Deepdale Farm provides eco-friendly group accommodation centered around an old stable courtyard, with buildings dating back to the 17th century, from its location in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the north Norfolk coast.

Appealing to rock stars and anyone sharing a common sense of fun, Dragon Wagons offer a unique travel experience for those looking to tour New Zealand in style. With neon lights, tinted windows, chandeliers and plush interiors, these Toyota campervans have been souped-up and pimped-out to the max.

Certainly the narrowest holiday home in the Alsace region, if not France, this quirky little house comes with a fascinating history. Arranged over three levels, the building is tucked into the original 13th century rampart wall in Riquewihr, a well preserved medieval village located along the Alsatian wine route.