Train Carriages

This weekend the One Off Places family headed down to Somerset to sample the delights of Railway Cottage, a 3 bedroom cottage right by the West Somerset Steam Railway line near the village of Woolston Moor in north Somerset.  The cottage was built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, a world famous engineer, at the same time as he was building the railway.

February half term is just round the corner and here at One Off Places we still have some availability for both short breaks and week long stays in some wonderful properties, including a Somerset railway cottage built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and a treehouse for six on the Isle of Wight.

Still seeking a New Year escape?  One Off Places has a fantastic selection of places which still have availability - whether you want a romantic bolthole for two, or a bigger house for a group of friends.

When it comes to holidays, it's always the right time to book one!  I don't know about you, but I find myself careering through January 2016, before even accepting that we've moved on from Christmas and that 2015 is far behind us.  Here at One Off Places we're seeing peak season weeks flying off the shelves, and an increasing amount of July and August availability calendars showing as fully booked.  Already?  I hear you say!  January is the time that people's thoughts turn to holidays, dreaming of warmer climes, or simply some time off, out of the rat race, enjoying time with family and loved ones.  One Off Places is host to hundreds of properties, all of them individual and distinctive in some way, some way off the wall, and some more traditional.  We've selected a few of our favourites to get those holiday juices flowing......

Eco Pods in Cornwall

Enjoying a sheltered spot within 26 acres of farmland in Bude, North Cornwall, sits the secluded enclave of unique luxury eco pods, close to the sea, with six beaches just a few minutes by car. They nestle amongst the lush, undulating landscaped lawns, each with its individual decked area, with gas BBQ oven and outdoor furniture, a private external wet room. Perfect as an escape from daily life!  Each pod sleeps up to 4.  From £138 for a 2 night weekend.