Late Summer Availability from One Off Places

The following properties (two larger, one more intimate) still have availability during August and early September. As with every One Off Place, each of the following destinations is different and memorable in its own way – giving guests a superb holiday break in a location they will never forget!

Gatsby House, Donegal – Sumptuous Irish Hospitality in a Stunning Location. Sleeps 10 in 5 luxury double bedrooms.
http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/Ireland/Donegal/Gatsby-House.aspx
Gather your friends, gather your family and enjoy this brand new Irish classic. Gatsby House is a fabulous place to come and relax for a few days or even longer if you find you can’t drag yourself away. With a chef available and the heritage town of Ardara within walking distance, here you will be in heaven. This is a fabulously restored Victorian property of 5 gorgeous bedrooms with deep pocket sprung mattresses, drenching showers, towels and fluffy robes. There is a chef available to hire, and the property sleeps up to 12 if the adjoining thatched Secret Cottage is booked in addition. It has only recently been finished hence the availability, and Gatsby House costs €1600/£1380 for three nights or €2500/£2150 for 7 nights. Currently available between 14th and 20th of August as well as the August Bank Holiday weekend. Fly with Ryanair to City of Derry Airport – Gatsby House is a 90 minute drive from there.

Chateau La Bruyere – A Stunning French Chateau in Rural Western France. Sleeping up to 17 in 7 bedrooms.
http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/France/Poitou-Charentes/Chateau-La-Bruyere.aspx
This beautiful French chateau is set in the heart of the Poitou-Charente countryside, and is perfect for large family gatherings, friend get togethers, weddings and parties. With a chef on hand to cook for you and 12 hectares of land to explore, this is a place to relax and enjoy! The Chateau sits in a little village in a pretty countryside. Blessed by one of the best climates in Northern Europe the region has long been a popular Summer destination in France. The Cote Sauvage, Meschers sur Gironde, Ile de Re and Ile de Oleron offer near by beaches and seaside resorts. The local cuisine has lots of mouthwatering dishes on offer, especially is escargot, oysters and duck dishes. Charente (to the east) is the home Cognac and Pineau des Charentes. For wine buffs, the Chateaux is also within minutes of some very famous Bordeaux Gran Cru Chateaux. Currently available between 15th and 22nd August plus also from the 28th August over the bank holiday weekend and beyond, the owner is prepared to offer a rate of €2200 (£1890) per week for the whole property – only €130 / £115 per person. Fly to Bordeaux (1 hour away) with Easyjet from London Luton for only £150 return.

Or, for a smaller group and a lower key get-away, how about a week on an organic farm?

Buckshead Farm Cottage - Spend August Bank Holiday in Rural Shropshire. Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms.
http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/England/Shropshire/Buckshead-Eco-Cottage.aspx
This traditional stone eco-cottage is located within its own grounds on an organic hill farm in the Clun Valley, in beautiful South Shropshire and is the ideal place to get away from the hustle and bustle of life and explore the stunning surrounding landscape. The farm produces traditional beef and sheep, while many of the vegetables are sold at local farmers markets. The farm is situated in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is located on the Welsh border and the southern part of the region, in particular the Clun Valley, has outstanding beauty and a peaceful character allowing unlimited opportunity for those that love nature, cycling and walking to enjoy the beautiful rolling landscape. Relax and get back to nature here for a week from Friday August 28th until Friday 4th September for only £350.

Notes for editors:
One Off Places specialises in individual and characterful holiday rentals worldwide and has a wide selection of properties catering for all different tastes, group sizes and location specifications. Its website offers users the chance to enquire about their chosen property directly with the owner. For further information about One Off Places, please visit www.oneoffplaces.co.uk or contact Olly Symonds on Olly@oneoffplaces.co.uk , mobile 07725 199244 or tel: 01494 881196. Further images available on request.
*All flight prices are estimates, researched from carriers or sites such as Expedia.com and Skyscanner.net, and should be used for guidance only. Prices may have been converted from local currency – in this case at a market rate on 29th July 2009 – and again are a guide only. See property listing for more details.