Holiday accommodation suitable for 6 people

France

Beautiful barge in Bayonne

Houseboat accommodation in Bayonne France
Moored on the river Ardour in the French Basque city of Bayonne, this large houseboat operates on a bed & breakfast basis offering hotel-style services. With prior arrangement, the barge can be booked exclusively to accommodate eight people for one night or longer, making it an ideal venue for private parties.

Where: France › Pays Basque › Bayonne

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Channel Islands

German observation tower in Jersey

Unusual holiday accommodation in Jersey Channel Islands
Built by the German army during their occupation of the Channel Islands, this concrete eyesore was used as an observation tower as part of Hitler's Atlantic Wall defences. Now available to rent, it's one of a handful of historic buildings in Jersey that have been transformed into unusual holiday accommodation.

Where: Channel Islands › Jersey › La Corbière

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USA

The Onion House in Hawaii

Unusual holiday accommodation in Hawaii USA

Owned by the famous McCormick Spice family, the Onion House is a unique architectural oddity now available to rent as a holiday retreat in Kailua Kona on Hawaii's big island. Built by celibrated architect Kendrick Bangs Kellogg, the house was designed to take full advantage of its natural tropical surroundings.

Where: USA › Hawaii › Kailua Kona

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England

Victorian railway station in Devon

Self-catering listed railway station in Devon England
Overlooking Dartmoor from above the Devonshire town of Tavistock, this former Victorian railway station has undergone a unique transformation. Having finally closed its doors in 1968, the station's ticketing hall, along with the refreshment hall and porter's office, now offers three spacious and elegant holiday retreats.

Where: England › Devon › Tavistock

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Wartime bunkers in Woudenberg

Unusual wartime bunker accommodation in The Netherlands
The model for these huts built into the earth are the bunkers found in the nearby Grebbe Line, a very important line for defense in the Second World War. On a dairy farm, which also offers normal B&B accommodation. Each of the 6 huts can sleep up to 6 people.

Where: Netherlands › Utrecht › Woudenberg

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Spain

Gypsy caravans near Alicante

Gypsy caravans near Alicante Spain

Centered upon an old farmhouse converted into a tapas restaurant, Casa del Mundo lives up to its name with this exciting mix of accommodation from around the world. Take your pick from beautifully crafted gypsy wagons, tipis or even a Balinese rice barn in the countryside not far from the beaches of the Costa Blanca.

Where: Spain › Costa Blanca › Tibi

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England

Modern beach house at Camber Sands

Modern beach house at Camber Sands East Sussex England

This modern beach house forms part of a unique development combining contemporary design with environmental sustainability, making it ideal for a guilt-free romantic getaway or an eco-friendly family holiday. The three storey house is situated behind the dunes of Camber Sands, near the historic town Rye.

Where: England › East Sussex › Camber Sands

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France

Lighthouse in Brittany

Lighthouse accommodation in Brittany France
Standing at 25 metres high, it should come as no surprise that this lighthouse on the outskirts of Port-Louis has some of the best views on the Brittany coast. The lantern room has been kitted out to provide a cosy self-contained studio for two, whilst the former lighthouse-keeper's home has been transformed into a gîte.

Where: France › Brittany › Port Louis

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France

The Earthship eco-gîte in Normandy

The Earthship eco-gite accommodation in Normandy France
Europe's first official Earthship has landed in Normandy: as an eco-gîte with a difference. Made from recycled tyres rammed with earth, glass bottles and beer cans, this type of architecture, or biotecture as it is known, is the brainchild of self-styled Garbage Warrior, Mike Reynolds. In eco terms, this is the real deal.

Where: France › Normandy › Ger

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Netherlands

Beach huts in Zeeland

Beach hut accommodation in Zeeland Netherlands
Apart from being situated on a lovely Blue Flag beach with unobstructed sea views, the other great thing about these brightly painted beach huts is the fact you can sleep in them. Fully equipped and capable of accommodating up to six people, the huts are on Nollenstrand Beach in the seaside town of Flushing.

Where: Netherlands › Zeeland › Vlissingen

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