Holiday accommodation suitable for 4 people

England

Fortified island in the Solent

Lighthouse accommodation in the Solent Hampshire England
Situated a mile out to sea from the Hampshire coastline, this private island in the Solent was originally a fort built in 1878 to defend Portsmouth from invading vessels. Now known as Spitbank Fort, it offers entertainment facilities to suit all tastes and ages with a two-storey lighthouse available on a self-catering basis.

Where: England › Hampshire › The Solent

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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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Stylish cabins on Lake Vänern

Where: Sweden › Dalsland › Lake Vänern

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England

Static boat charter in Brighton

Luxury sports cruiser accommodation in Brighton England
Available to rent by the night or for a super sexy weekend, this 33ft sports cruiser can accommodate four people but it's best enjoyed by two. Permanently moored amid the buzzing nightlife of the Brighton Marina, the boat will allow you to indulge in your fantasy of living it up on the French Riviera but with crap weather.

Where: England › Sussex › Brighton

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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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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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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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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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Italy

Eco-friendly hotel near Brindisi

Eco-friendly villa hotel in Puglia Italy
Rescued from neglect, this noble 18th century villa near Brindisi has been beautifully transformed into an intimate eco-friendly hotel. Set in ancient olive and almond groves, sustainability is very much at the heart of Villa Magnolia with energy produced from solar cells, and water pumped from an artesian well. Special Offer: For Guardian & Holiday Pad readers only. £90 pounds per room, per night (no minimum stay), including full continental breakfast incl for 5* luxury. This offer is valid until 31/03/09

Where: Italy › Puglia › Carovigno

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Ecuador

Eco-lodge in the Andes Mountains

Eco-lodge accommodation in the Andes Mountains Ecuador
Winner of many eco-tourism awards, the Black Sheep Inn is perched on a hillside high in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador where even the bathrooms have spectacular views. Offering guests an educational experience, this rural eco-lodge also provides vegetarian meals from organic produce grown on the farm.

Where: Ecuador › Cotopaxi › Chugchilán

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