Wednesday 16 December 2009

Looking for a last minute Christmas escape? Try a One Off Place....

£500 discount in an award winning house on the Devon coast.
Seacombe is an isolated, coastal contemporary house in Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near East Portlemouth, Salcombe. As winter of the Best Home Competition 2008 (Home Building & Renovating Magazine), this three bedroom house is a feast for the eyes. Incredible views, luxury accommodation and even a hi-tech home cinema. Sleeping up to nine people it has a large garden and a path across fields to the beach – perfect for bracing walks over the festive period. The cinema has a state of the art projector and screen with a blu-ray dvd player – the Christmas Day film will never look better!

Normally £2500 for one week, it is available from 22nd – 29th December for £1980. (Also available in January and February from £750 for one week).

For more information please see http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/England/Devon/Seacombe.aspx

4 nights for the price of 3 in a family friendly Marrakech Riad
Riad Fawakay is an elegant, traditional Moroccan haven, within the ancient walled city of Marrakech and is ideal for families. Decorated with traditional materials and modern flair, a plain wooden door welcomes you into a tranquil and cool oasis of calm, far removed from the frantic activity of the souks yet just 10 minutes walk from the famous place Jemaa el Fna. Aside from its three bedrooms, it has lots of living space, courtyard, terraces with fabulous views, open fires, satellite TV, toys and games to entertain the whole family. Make your Christmas a bit different this year.

Normally £960 for 4 nights, it is now £720 – a saving of £140. Available from now until 28th December. Breakfast included (lunch and dinner available on request).

For more information please see http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Africa/Morocco/Marrakech-Essaouira/Riad-Fawakay.aspx

And finally, for the last word in luxury for a larger seasonal party:

20% discount for Christmas and New Year bookings in a luxury Spanish manor house
Almiral de la Font is a luxuriously restored manor house just south of Barcelona which sleeps 24 people. This beautiful ‘masia’ offers high-tech modern comforts whilst retaining the historic charm and character of the original building. Outside it has over 300 acres of private grounds with 14km of tracks to explore. The beaches of Sitges are just 10 minutes drive and the city of Barcelona 30 minutes away. Every mod con and a stunning location for the Christmas to end all Christmases!

Normally £10,820 for one week, it is now £8,655 (a saving of £2,165). Less than £450 per person (if split between 20 people). Available now throughout Christmas and new year. Short stays available (minimum 3 nights) at a pro rata rate.

For more information see http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/Spain/Catalonia/Almiral-de-la-Font.aspx

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. Press trips available for selected properties.

Wednesday 2 December 2009

Who cares about the weather - snuggle up in a holiday house with a home cinema this winter!

There is still availability in December and January for lots of One Off Places. Why have the hassle of a run to the sun - just bed down in one of these three houses and drive the cold away with the in-house entertainment!

Christmas availability - over £500 discount in an award winning house on the Devon coast.
Seacombe is an isolated, coastal contemporary house in Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near East Portlemouth, Salcombe. As winter of the Best Home Competition 2008 (Home Building & Renovating Magazine), this three bedroom house is a feast for the eyes. Incredible views, luxury accommodation and a hi-tech cinema. Sleeping up to nine people it has a large garden and a path across fields to the beach – perfect for bracing walks over the festive period. The cinema has a state of the art projector and screen with a blu-ray DVD player. It is a true cinema experience – there’s even a popcorn maker in the kitchen!

Normally £2500, it is available from 22nd – 29th December for £1980. (Also availability in January and February from £750 for one week).

For more information please see http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/England/Devon/Seacombe.aspx

£200 discount on a three night January break in the Lake District
Boston House is a majestic seven bedroom seven bathroom country residence in Windermere. The house has a 14 seat cinema in the cellar, which really is one-off! One of unique row of grade II listed large holiday homes located in the heart of Windermere village, yet conveniently secluded from the hustle of the town in private grounds. For the romantics in the party there are 2 four-poster beds and with a recently refitted kitchen complete with 40 bottle wine cooler, this really is a party house! The fourteen seat cinema has fold down cinema seats, hi-def projector, blu-ray DVD player and cinema surround system.

Available for two weekends (Friday – Monday) in January: 15th-18th and 22nd-25th for £1180 (reduced from £1380). Mid week breaks in January (Monday – Friday) available for £650.

For more information please see http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/England/Cumbria/Boston-House.aspx

10% discount on all bookings in December and January in Chamonix.
How do you fancy watching the sun go down from the hot tub on your private decking? At Chalet Narnia in Chamonix you can do just that! Located in a pretty and quiet part of Chamonix with views down the valley to Servoz and right to the Mont Blanc range, yet just 10 minutes walk to the town centre, this four bedroom house is perfectly equipped for a group holiday. After an exhausting day on the slopes, what better than to curl up in front of a huge flat screen TV with quadraphonic surround sound system and watch a DVD.

Available immediately until 22nd December, and 17th January – 6th February. Normally £2037 (€2250), it has been reduced to £1833 (€2025).

For more information please see http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/France/Rhone-Alps/Narnia.aspx

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. Press trips may be available for selected properties.