Holiday accommodation suitable for 10 people

USA

Amazing cave house in the Ozarks

Cave house accommodation in Arkansas USA
Holiday Pad has gained a reputation for showcasing some of the world's most unusual holiday homes and this massive cave house in Arkansas is no exception. Taking nearly four years to complete, such is its scale, the house is set on a 530 acre estate in the wild beauty of the Ozark countryside. Perfect for spelunkers!

Where: USA › Arkansas › Parthenon

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Switzerland

Family mountain chalet in Leysin

Traditional family chalet accommodation in Leysin Switzerland
Modernised to a high standard, Chalet Chimère is a traditional Swiss family chalet in a classic Alpine setting on the tranquil outskirts of Leysin, a friendly French speaking village in the canton of Vaud. Available to rent either as a complete house for up to 10 guests, or as 3 fully-equipped self-contained apartments.

Where: Switzerland › Vaud › Leysin

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Greenland

Aluminium igloos in Disko Bay

Modern igloo lodgings at the Hotel Arctic Greenland
What's the difference between us and the novelist Irvine Welsh? We have yet to fulfill our childhood fantasies of visitng Greenland. He stayed in one of the these modern aluminium igloos at the Hotel Arctic overlooking Disko Bay. So too did Björk, who spent two weeks relaxing in one. Hard to imagine Björk ever relaxing.

Where: Greenland › Disko Bay › Ilulissat

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Sri Lanka

Historic villa on a small private island

Unique villa on the private island of Taprobane Sri Lanka
Unless you can secure the services of the elephant pictured, you'll need to wade through shallow ocean water to reach this unique villa on Taprobane, the only privately owned island in Sri Lanka. The villa has a fascinating history with Paul Bowles writing The Spider's House here. For more details visit i-escape.

Where: Sri Lanka › Weligama › Taprobane Island

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Morocco

Nomadic campsite in the desert

Bivouac campsite accommodation in Morocco
Evoking scenes from the film The Sheltering Sky, this desert campsite is probably inappropriate for couples seeking to resolve their marital difficulties but perfect for groups of friends craving adventure. Run by the Nâamani family, the campsite is located in the imposing sand dunes of Chegaga near Ouarzazate.

Where: Morocco › Ouarzazate

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Italy

Beautiful villa in Puglia

Luxury boutique style villa accommodation in Puglia Italy
Meticulously and faithfully restored by Austro-Italian architects, this luxurious boutique villa exemplifies the Trullo style associated with the Puglia region - the heel of Italy. Villa Santoro is set in 2 acres of garden with olive groves and fruit trees providing a perfect setting for the large lake-style swimming pool.

Where: Italy › Puglia › Contrada Santoro

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Mexico

Safari-style camp on the beach

Safari style campsite accommodation on beach in Baja California Mexico
Located off the coast of Baja California, the island of Espiritu Santo is a nature reserve uninhabited by humans. But between May and September it plays host to this hedonistic safari-style camp. The Sea of Cortez, with its abundance of fish and shellfish, will provide you with a veritable feast every night.

Where: Mexico › Baja California › Isla di Espiritu Santo

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France

The former Post Office in Ménerbes

Luxury holiday rental property in Menerbes Provence France
Behind the unassuming façade of this former post office lies 5,000 square feet of sheer elegance and luxury. Boasting incredible views of the Luberon valley from every bedroom and bathroom, worth the price of admission alone, the pièce de résistance however is the truly spectacular inner courtyard.

Where: France › Provence › Menerbes

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England

Colonial Beach House in Whitstable

Beach house accommodation in Whitstable Kent England
Built at the turn of the century, this New England style beach house epitomises coastal living. Situated on a private sea road in Whitstable with breathtaking sea views, this charming house has become an obvious choice for fashion magazine photo-shoots and wedding receptions on the beach.

Where: England › Kent › Whitstable

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France

A charming villa in Provence

Holiday accommodation in Provence France
Why a photo of a swimming pool? Because this beautiful and tranquil villa, set in 4 hectares of landscaped gardens, was the location for the Charlotte Rampling movie Swimming Pool. A vacation here will reveal why it was chosen as the epitome of Luberon living, in this very special part of Provence.

Where: France › Provence › Menerbes

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