Every cloud has a silver lining - credit crunch deals with One Off Places

One of the side effects of the credit crunch is that, in order to guarantee occupancy, even the most desirable properties are offering great deals for the coming holiday season. So book now and get yourself a real bargain. Having some small flexibility over your dates will bring these into budget, as well as giving you more spending money to enjoy when you are there!

THE NAME AND LOCATION: Casa El Reguelo, Andalucia, Spain
VIEW IT HERE: http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/Spain/Andalucia/Casa-El-Reguelo.aspx
WHAT IT IS: Sleeping 5 in 3 bedrooms, this is a beautifully restored farmhouse ideally situated in the country and in a perfect spot for walks and exploration of some gorgeous countryside. Enjoy the views of hills and olive groves from the patio as you sip a glass of wine, stir yourself for the odd dip in the pool or just luxuriate in the near-silence, broken only by the bees or the chattering swallows...
WHAT’S THE OFFER: Make the most of an early or late season break here and enjoy 50% off. This makes the cost of a week’s accommodation in Andalucia only £140 for any time in April (not Easter), or £200 during September. Contact the owners for prices on short breaks as well!
GETTING THERE: The drive from Granada airport takes around 80 minutes and from Malaga airport around 2.5 hours. (Adult return from London from £140 to the former, and £65 to the latter*.)

THE NAME AND LOCATION: Tartagli Bassi, Umbria, Italy
VIEW IT HERE: http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/Italy/Umbria/Tartagli-Bassi.aspx
WHAT IT IS: Sleeping 10 guests in 5 bedrooms, this split-level farmhouse nestles high in the hills yet only a five minute walk away from the medieval town of Paciano and a cappuccino. Quiet and unspoilt, it has its own pool, is beautifully secluded -being set in two hectares of terraced land with olive trees, vines and surrounding garden. This is the perfect place to relax and soak up some Italian sunshine!
WHAT’S THE OFFER: 25% off between now and September brings costs down to, for example, only £1125 per week from 1st June to 5th July, and £1650 between 5th July and 6th September!
GETTING THERE: It is a two hour drive from the Rome airports, or two and a half hours from Pisa. (Adult return from London from £120 to the former, and £120 to the latter*.)

THE NAME AND LOCATION: The House of Camellia, Sicily, Italy
VIEW IT HERE: http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/Italy/Sicily/The-House-of-Camellia.aspx
WHAT IT IS: Dating back to the late 18th century and restored in typical Sicilian style, this 2 bedroom farmhouse (sleeps 6) is set in a large estate of citrus groves in a peaceful spot with Europe’s highest active volcano in the background. Less than 5km from several beaches and with Mt Etna National Park on your doorstep, it’s the perfect holiday location.
WHAT’S THE OFFER: Availability depending, they are offering 25% off the price of a week’s stay. So a 25 % discount on a week from 25 April is only £480, from 27th June only £550, and from 12th September would be £480 again.
GETTING THERE: Catania airport 35km. Palermo airport 2 and a half hours drive. (Adult return from London from £130 to the former, and £175 to the latter*.)

Or you could head further afield for a real break. Before you dismiss this out of hand, remember that the savings you make on accommodation will go a serious way to paying for your flights – and you really will find yourself on a total break from home!

THE NAME AND LOCATION: Whispers Villa, Bequia, St Vincent & The Grenadines
VIEW IT HERE: http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/The-Americas/St-Vincent-and-the-Grenadines/Bequia/Whispers-Villa.aspx
WHAT IT IS: Whispers is a luxury private 3 bedroom villa (sleeps 6) which nestles on the side of hill, on the idyllic, secluded island of Bequia. It has stunning views over the islands of the Grenadines. This romantic spot is extraordinarily peaceful - it takes its name from the whispering of the wind in the trees, and of the waves on the shore below.
WHAT’S THE OFFER: If you make a booking by 31st March for a visit before the end of August, the owners are offering a whopping 1/3 off the standard rate of £2050 ($3000) in this 3 bedroom paradise – bring the price of a week down to only £1450 ($2000) for a week. So if you go for 2 weeks, you could save £1200 towards your flights and enjoy a trip to remember to this stunning island in St Vincent & The Grenadines...
GETTING THERE: Bequia is usually accessed via Barbados. From there the choice is between flying directly to Bequia's small airport, or flying to neighbouring St Vincent and then taking the ferry. Flying direct is faster - but arriving by ferry is both cheaper and more romantic. (Villa owner will provide details on best flights and transport.)


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 should be used for guidance only.