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Created: 13/07/2016
The growth in adventure tourism, biking, hiking and walking holidays has been a welcomed boost for sustainable tourism in rural communities throughout Europe. ‘Traditional’ destinations such as the Alps are being shunned by a new style of explorer who is eager to avoid the crowds and annoyingly extortionate prices.
The Eastern Rhodope Mountains in Bulgaria offer some of the most breath taking..
Created: 14/06/2016
We must have been asked the same question over a hundred times but we never tire of telling a story that we’re happy to recall: “So how did you find this place?” invariably the question is posed at our weekly pizza party, an evening at the start of the week to which we invite all of our guests, to join us making pizza at our traditional outdoor log burning oven.
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Created: 27/04/2016
Undiscovered Thailand
Mention Thailand and most will think of the country’s teeming capital, Bangkok, or of the tourist-focused destinations of Phuket, Koh Samui and Pattaya, or Chiang Mai. But there is a whole hidden area of Thailand where few foreigners tread, and which the author Ben Davies has called “the forgotten provinces.”
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Created: 18/04/2016
The Chestnuts, Oxfordshire
Super chic 4 bedroom cottage in the heart of one of England`’s areas of outstanding natural beauty. It sits in the village of Shilton, 3 miles from Burford and in a central location to explore the Cotswolds. All the rooms are interior designed with original art works and artefacts, and the kitchen is equipped for a gourmet chef.
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Created: 23/12/2015
Scotland is a country of magnificent beauty, from the isolation of the islands and the wildness of the rugged coastline to the splendour of the mountains and the vibrancy of the towns. With that in mind, it is no surprise that it is such a popular holiday destination, and there are lots of hotels and cottages that will provide a fairly standard base for your trip. But if you’d rather find unique..
Created: 08/12/2015
Some time ago, the One Off Places family headed for Brittany for a holiday, and we were introduced not just to a beautiful part of the world, but to a collection of holiday properties which have been beautifully styled by their owner. That person, Claire, happens to be one of our most loyal One Off Places customers, as well as being the proud owner of these beautiful properties.
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Created: 15/10/2015
Spend Christmas week in a luxurious longhouse by the beach on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. Indulge yourself in quiet beaches, crisp days and winter colour. Sleeps up to four in a house with serious style and space credentials. Festive decadence.
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Created: 06/08/2015
There are lots of ways to make a holiday house feel truly special. Under floor heating, fluffy Egyptian cotton towels and super king size beds to name but a few. But nothing is quite as luxurious as a holiday cottage with a hot tub! What could feel more indulgent than slipping into what is essentially a big, bubbly hot bath and whiling away the hours without a care in the world, as your worries ju..
Created: 30/06/2015
Our special offers page is filling up with some fabulous last minute July, August and September availability. If you haven't yet booked yourself a summer holiday, have a look and see what we've got still available. A quick scan of Skyscanner suggests that there's still decent availability on flights during August, though we'd recommend you get on with it! Anyway, here are some of our fave of..
Created: 12/06/2015
The word ‘quirky’ can mean many things, and if you’re looking for quirky places to stay there is no shortage of options on the One Off Places website. Gothic castles, beachside huts, luxurious yurts and tucked-away treehouses are just some of the types of property on offer. But undoubtedly one of the most unique and romantic categories is that of wagons and caravans.
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Created: 05/05/2015
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 e..
Created: 12/03/2015
The Birdhouse, Somerset
This beautifully designed stilted Treehouse for two is set in its own woodland clearing in Somerset. Uniquely designed interiors, a wide staircase winding between the trees to your own private deck, and an award winning gastro pub just down the road.
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Created: 03/03/2015
Luxury holiday house in Cornish seaside village – 20% off
Now this is a holiday house! Panoramic sea views from both inside and out, valleys and coastline stretching out around you, a beach just 300 metres from your door, luxurious 5 star furnishings and all the attractions of the beautiful county of Cornwall right on your doorstep. What more could you possibly want? Sleeps up to 10 in 4 b..
Created: 17/12/2014
Here at One Off Places we’re feeling that Brittany is being a bit underrated, so this post is going to showcase our top six places to stay in Brittany, and remind you why it’s a fabulous destination choice.
If you’re coming from the UK, it’s just a hop across the channel. It means you can take your own car (or rely on one of the many budget airlines for a good value flight) and you wo..
Created: 15/11/2014
You’d be forgiven for thinking that holiday properties with any sort of character and eccentricity will cost the earth. Generic chain hotels and boring run-of-the-mill villas and apartments are always cheaper, right? Wrong. It is VERY possible to find quirky accommodation for under £50 a night, so much so that you will actually find it harder to narrow them down than you might think! Granted, y..