Christmas by the sea and other stunning offers from One Off Places this Winter

What could be more romantic than a Christmas spent literally surrounded by sea views and salty air? Grab this incredible opportunity and stay in the stunning Plantation House with One Off Places. Walk into Yarmouth to explore wintery pubs or go further afield and take on the Tennyson Trail cliff walk for a view of the Needles. Or you could just stay home for a week, stoke up the log fire and call in a delivery of locally caught lobster, crab and line-caught bass for a Christmas meal with a real difference!

Plantation House is a unique architect-designed property on the edge of Yarmouth. Featuring 360 foot of sea frontage it provides the opportunity to stay within striking distance of the historic harbour and the attractions of the surrounding area. The house itself was originally built by Lady Caernarvon in 1930 in the grounds of her estate as “a place to enjoy sea views while surrounded by peaceful trees”. The trees have remained while the property was extended in 1988 and then entirely refurbished in natural materials in 2007, incorporating state of the art services. The result is luxury accommodation for up to six guests, with a living room with hardwood floors, an open fire and triple aspect views out to sea. See pictures attached, plus this link for more details: http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/England/Isle-of-Wight/Plantation-House.aspx

Owing to a recent cancellation Plantation House is available for rent over the Christmas and New Year period. Although it sleeps six people in three ensuite bedrooms, it is ideal for a smaller more intimate gathering as the owners are delighted to offer a 50% discount off their standard rate if only two people stay (making it £1450 per week), or 25% off for four people (i.e. £2175 per week). They are also willing to offer a shorter break if required, with a day rate at pro rata the weekly one (£207 for 2 people, or £310 for 4 people) for a minimum 3 night stay.

Getting to Yarmouth is simple. The nearest mainland ferry port is Lymington in the New Forest and the crossing takes only half an hour – upon arrival you either have a short drive or alternatively a bus or taxi from the harbour to the house. Or, if you get the ferry over from Portsmouth on the other side of the island (and you haven’t driven yourself) then the train station is only a mile’s bracing walk from your destination (or there’s always the bus or taxi!)

As well as Plantation House, One Off Places is delighted to offer the following winter break ideas or discounts:

Christmas skiing in the shadow of Mount Etna on Sicily?
Make it the experience of a lifetime - skiing on a volcano offers incredible contrast between black lava flow, white snow and (hopefully) blue skies above. And then you can get to the beach ad the Ionian Sea in an hour’s drive for a real contrast. House of Camellia is situated on an organic farm (providing citrus fruits and produce whenever you need it). It sleeps up to 6 in 2 bedrooms and is offering 20% of its usual rates over Christmas and the New Year making it only €520 / £440 per week. See attached photo and http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/Italy/Sicily/The-House-of-Camellia.aspx . Flights* from £370 return per adult from London to Catania over Christmas week.

Thermal spa in Slovenia?
Lie back in steaming water while the snow falls all around you at Vino Cottage, a stunning location in the beautiful Goricko National Park in North East Slovenia. It sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms, has central heating and a wood burning stove and offers nearby access to trips into Austria, Hungary and Croatia plus there is skiing at Maribor, about an hour away. A totally new experience for only £200 per week throughout the winter months (or £50 per night). See attached photo and http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/Slovenia/Prekmurje/Vino-Cottage.aspx . Flights* from London to Graz from only £314 return per adult over Christmas week.

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 or tel: 01494 881196. Images available on request.
*All flights are estimates, researched from carriers or sites such as Expedia.com, and should be used for guidance only.