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Australia

Family villas in Far North Queensland

Villa accommodation in Queensland Australia
Situated in the heart of the delightful rainforest village of Kuranda in Far North Queensland, these two spacious and secluded family villas can be rented together, making them ideal for groups of friends or joint families. Arrive in style via the scenic railway or skyrail, both only a short distance from the properties.

Where: Australia › Queensland › Kuranda

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USA

Stylish modernist house in Portland

Modernist vacation rental in Portland USA
Geared towards the savvy and discerning traveller, UNdo:PDX is a spacious modernist retreat in the southwest hills of Portland. Just minutes from the shopping and nightlife of the Pearl District, Downtown and the Nike headquarters, the house is centrally located yet tucked away overlooking a vast canyon.

Where: USA › Oregon › Portland

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France

Former pigeon loft in Ardèche

Former pigeon loft accommodation in The Ardeche France
With its exposed oak beams, this wonderful 18th century pigeon loft in the Ardèche region is packed with character, history and charm. The house lies in a Parc Naturel, an area of outstanding natural beauty, where a 30 minute walk through woodland takes you to the Ardèche River with its world famous gorges.

Where: France › Ardèche › Hameau des Crottes

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Australia

Retro penthouse near Bondi Beach

Retro penthouse near Bondi Beach Sydney Australia
Appropriately filled with objects from the mid-20th century, this retro-styled penthouse in Sydney enjoys unbeatable ocean views from the top floor of an apartment block, built in 1965 by the modernist architect Harry Seidler. Located in Tamarama, the apartment is a stone's throw from the world famous Bondi Beach.

Where: Australia › New South Wales › Sydney

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Spain

Yoga and detox retreat near Orgiva

Yoga holiday retreat in Andalucia Spain

Having both ditched their careers, Rosie and Jonathon Miles, actor and record producer respectively, followed their dream and created this chic therapeutic retreat near Orgiva, in the mountains of Andalucia. Founded in 2002, Kaliyoga offers yoga and detox holidays for small groups of up to twelve people.

 

 

Where: Spain › Andalucia › Orgiva

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England

Historic windmill in Northamptonshire

Windmill holiday accommodation in England UK
Possibly the most photographed building in the area, this 18th century windmill has been converted to provide a high-rise living experience, country style. Situated in the Northamptonshire village of Braunston, famed for its canals, the windmill offers luxury accommodation for up to six people over six storeys.

Where: England › Northamptonshire › Braunston

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Sweden

Lakeside cottage near Sandviken

Lakeside cabin accommodation in Sweden
Painted in the traditional Falu red so typical of Swedish wooden cabins, this peaceful cottage lies at the edge of a forest and close to a lake which you can explore with the canoe provided. Built in 2001, the house is surrounded on two sides by timber decking from where you can enjoy the long summer nights.

Where: Sweden › Gästrikland › Sandviken

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Netherlands

Sleep on the altar in Amsterdam

Unusual vacation apartment in Amsterdam Netherlands
Built at a time when Catholics were forbidden to hold public services, this unique apartment has been created within an 18th century building located behind Rembrandt Square, in central Amsterdam. The bedroom and living area is now what used to be the chapel where you will, quite literally, sleep on the altar.

Where: Netherlands › North Holland › Amsterdam

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England

Cottage with a stable in the New Forest

Holiday accommodation in the New Forest England
Worry no more about having to leave your horse at home as this contemporary hideaway features its own stable yard, with turn out paddocks for your equine best friend. Tucked away in the New Forest near the village of Minstead, the great outdoors starts at the cottage gate with piglets, ponies and donkeys in the lane.

Where: England › Hampshire › Minstead

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New Zealand

Boutique hotel in Wellington

Boutique hotel in Wellington New Zealand
Described as sophisticated urban chic, this boutique-style hotel is located in Wellington's exclusive seaside neighbourhood of Oriental Bay. Whilst the idea of modern boutique hotels isn't unique, the mid-century furnishings that adorn the interior spaces of Ohtel certainly are. Very classy, even if they can't spell hotel.

Where: New Zealand › North Island › Wellington

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Spain

Spacious cave house in Andalucia

Unusual cave house holiday accommodation in Andalucia Spain
Designed to stay cool in the summer and warm during the winter, this newly restored cave house is tranquility personified yet not far from the bustling town of Baza. The rustic kitchen and dining area opens out onto a large south facing patio, perfect for admiring the beautiful views of the Andalusian countryside.

Where: Spain › Andalucia › Baza

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France

Beachfront apartment in Trouville

Holiday accommodation in Trouville Normandy France
Boasting an uninterrupted sea view from its huge French windows, this beachfront apartment is situated on the ground floor of the historic Hotel des Roches Noires in Trouville, immortalised by Monet in his painting of the same name. Built in 1865, this former hotel inspired many other artists and writers during its time.

Where: France › Normandy › Trouville

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Wales

Yurt campsite in Powys

Yurt campsite in Powys Wales
Within easy reach of Snowdonia and the coast, this welcoming yurt campsite is situated in 5 acres of wild meadow deep in the heart of the Tanat valley, at the base of the Berwyn Hills, in north-east Wales. The yurts have wooden floors with rugs and nearby is a spacious communal wash house with showers.

Where: Wales › Powys › Llanfyllin

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