Wednesday 29 July 2009
Thursday 9 July 2009
Sustainable Decadence and Other Offers from One Off Places
One of the great opportunities of waiting until the last minute before booking a holiday is you could find yourself a real gem. One Off Places prides itself on providing a broad range of holiday properties that are all interesting, characterful and guaranteed to provide a really memorable break. The first property below is a wonderful place for a big group holiday – and amazingly they still have a week free in August, and a very unusual offer available on it! There are also three other places listed all with Summer availability (two rural, one city) – each of them is European, simple to get to and provides a great opportunity for a great trip away.
Any Reasonable Offer For a Glorious Finca in Andalucia – 9 bedrooms, sleeps 18.
Rancho del Ingles is an amazing old Finca in the centre of a spectacular rural estate with pool and extensive grounds, nestled peacefully in the foothills between the mountains and the sea. This property has grandeur, charm and character in abundance. From here you can explore Andalucia, or just relax by the pool with a stunning backdrop. Rancho del Inglés is secluded but not isolated with many terraces both sunny and shady. It is a reclaim enthusiast’s dream and features antiques and furnishings from all around the globe. There are carved doors, beds, columns, chests and tables from India and antique furniture, shutters and beams from Spain. It even contains bits of the Foreign Office, St Pancras Station, a Wandsworth church, a primary school in London and a Surrey Post Office! Even the tool shed has stained glass windows and outside you will find a trompe d’oeil water tank, a magnificent Bacchanalian fountain and a vintage tractor. They have even just built a new shower room from the old wooden slammer train doors from yesteryear, while another shower is open the elements on the vertical sides but private and sheltered. It really is the last word in sustainable decadence...
Week available from 15th – 22nd August. Normally £4350 for the week, but the owner is just keen to fill it and hence will accept “any reasonable offer”! Nearest airport is Malaga, which is only 15 miles away. Flights from £140pp* return from London Luton (Easyjet).
See http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/Spain/Andalucia/Rancho-del-Ingles.aspx
20% off A Beachside Villa on the Dalmation Coast, Croatia – 3 bedrooms, sleeps 8.
This elegant stone waterfront house near the old town of Trogir is a mere 20 metres from the beach and affords splendid views out to sea. It has a beautiful Mediterranean garden and secluded shady areas under vines and pine trees where you can take a siesta! This family holiday house is surrounded by 500 m² of Mediterranean garden and is located in the south part of Ciovo, in the bay of Mavarstica.
Weeks available from 8th to 15th, and 15th to 22nd August. Normally €2100 / £1800 for the week, but the owner is now offering 20% off hence a week now will be only €1680 / £1440! Nearest airport is Kastela (Split), which is only 12km away. Flights from £185pp* return from Manchester on (flythomascook.com).
See http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/Croatia/Dalmatia/Villa-Adriatic.aspx
Two Weeks in a Rural French Farmhouse in Mid-West France – 3 bedrooms, sleeps 7.
Classic French farmhouse conversion in the Limousin area near to Limoges. Overlooking the courtyard and on beyond with uninterrupted views of beautiful countryside, this property provides the opportunity to relax and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the surrounding area as well as its abundant wildlife. Laze by the pool, enjoy a stroll around the estate or try kayaking, cycling, fishing or horse riding. The owners offer an advance grocery service, the opportunity to hire a British Classic car, the little bits'n'bobs ready for you in your gite. No unforeseen extras, privacy and no disturbances, but help and advice if you need it.
A late cancellation has left the last 2 weeks in August free (15th – 29th), and hence the price has dropped from £675 per week to only £500. Nearest airport is Limoges, which is only 40 mins away. Flights from £55pp* return from Bournemouth (Ryanair).
See http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/France/Limousin/Les-Bregeres.aspx
And finally, for something a bit more metropolitan in July...
Feng-Shui Studio Loft – Spend a Week Somewhere Different in Paris – 1 bedroom, sleeps 2.
This beautiful apartment has a 100% southern orientation and has been planned following the advice of E.H.Lo, a renowned master of Feng Shui. The walls are covered in artwork by the Parisian artist Bruno Pascal, and the interior decor was supervised by the internationally acclaimed architect Peter Tyberhien. The apartment is located in what has recently become a very trendy neighbourhood called So-Pi (South of Pigalle) out of the tourist area, yet within a five-minute walk of Montmartre and Sacre Coeur. The perfect chance to try something a little different in Paris; you won’t regret it!
Arrive for 7 nights starting July 17th and pay for only 5 – €720 / £625. Nearest airport is Paris Charles de Gaulle. Flights from £85pp* return from London Luton (Easyjet) – or from London to Gare du Nord on Eurostar from £70pp return (see www.eurostar.com).
See http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/France/Paris---Ile-de-France/The-Feng-shui-Studio-Loft.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.
*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 9th July 2009 – and again are a guide only. See property listing for more details.
Any Reasonable Offer For a Glorious Finca in Andalucia – 9 bedrooms, sleeps 18.
Rancho del Ingles is an amazing old Finca in the centre of a spectacular rural estate with pool and extensive grounds, nestled peacefully in the foothills between the mountains and the sea. This property has grandeur, charm and character in abundance. From here you can explore Andalucia, or just relax by the pool with a stunning backdrop. Rancho del Inglés is secluded but not isolated with many terraces both sunny and shady. It is a reclaim enthusiast’s dream and features antiques and furnishings from all around the globe. There are carved doors, beds, columns, chests and tables from India and antique furniture, shutters and beams from Spain. It even contains bits of the Foreign Office, St Pancras Station, a Wandsworth church, a primary school in London and a Surrey Post Office! Even the tool shed has stained glass windows and outside you will find a trompe d’oeil water tank, a magnificent Bacchanalian fountain and a vintage tractor. They have even just built a new shower room from the old wooden slammer train doors from yesteryear, while another shower is open the elements on the vertical sides but private and sheltered. It really is the last word in sustainable decadence...
Week available from 15th – 22nd August. Normally £4350 for the week, but the owner is just keen to fill it and hence will accept “any reasonable offer”! Nearest airport is Malaga, which is only 15 miles away. Flights from £140pp* return from London Luton (Easyjet).
See http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/Spain/Andalucia/Rancho-del-Ingles.aspx
20% off A Beachside Villa on the Dalmation Coast, Croatia – 3 bedrooms, sleeps 8.
This elegant stone waterfront house near the old town of Trogir is a mere 20 metres from the beach and affords splendid views out to sea. It has a beautiful Mediterranean garden and secluded shady areas under vines and pine trees where you can take a siesta! This family holiday house is surrounded by 500 m² of Mediterranean garden and is located in the south part of Ciovo, in the bay of Mavarstica.
Weeks available from 8th to 15th, and 15th to 22nd August. Normally €2100 / £1800 for the week, but the owner is now offering 20% off hence a week now will be only €1680 / £1440! Nearest airport is Kastela (Split), which is only 12km away. Flights from £185pp* return from Manchester on (flythomascook.com).
See http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/Croatia/Dalmatia/Villa-Adriatic.aspx
Two Weeks in a Rural French Farmhouse in Mid-West France – 3 bedrooms, sleeps 7.
Classic French farmhouse conversion in the Limousin area near to Limoges. Overlooking the courtyard and on beyond with uninterrupted views of beautiful countryside, this property provides the opportunity to relax and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the surrounding area as well as its abundant wildlife. Laze by the pool, enjoy a stroll around the estate or try kayaking, cycling, fishing or horse riding. The owners offer an advance grocery service, the opportunity to hire a British Classic car, the little bits'n'bobs ready for you in your gite. No unforeseen extras, privacy and no disturbances, but help and advice if you need it.
A late cancellation has left the last 2 weeks in August free (15th – 29th), and hence the price has dropped from £675 per week to only £500. Nearest airport is Limoges, which is only 40 mins away. Flights from £55pp* return from Bournemouth (Ryanair).
See http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/France/Limousin/Les-Bregeres.aspx
And finally, for something a bit more metropolitan in July...
Feng-Shui Studio Loft – Spend a Week Somewhere Different in Paris – 1 bedroom, sleeps 2.
This beautiful apartment has a 100% southern orientation and has been planned following the advice of E.H.Lo, a renowned master of Feng Shui. The walls are covered in artwork by the Parisian artist Bruno Pascal, and the interior decor was supervised by the internationally acclaimed architect Peter Tyberhien. The apartment is located in what has recently become a very trendy neighbourhood called So-Pi (South of Pigalle) out of the tourist area, yet within a five-minute walk of Montmartre and Sacre Coeur. The perfect chance to try something a little different in Paris; you won’t regret it!
Arrive for 7 nights starting July 17th and pay for only 5 – €720 / £625. Nearest airport is Paris Charles de Gaulle. Flights from £85pp* return from London Luton (Easyjet) – or from London to Gare du Nord on Eurostar from £70pp return (see www.eurostar.com).
See http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/France/Paris---Ile-de-France/The-Feng-shui-Studio-Loft.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.
*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 9th July 2009 – and again are a guide only. See property listing for more details.
Thursday 2 July 2009
New to One Off Places – beautiful properties for your July holiday
One Off Places is always delighted to expand its range of characterful holiday accommodation, and has recently seen applications from a number of wonderful new properties that have been updated inside and out before being made available for the coming Summer months. Each property’s registration has been approved owing to their adherence to the core values of any One Off Places property- namely to be distinctively decorated, to occupy an excellent position and to be guaranteed to provide a wonderful and memorable holiday to anyone lucky enough to stay there!
Below is a selection of accommodation that has been registered with us over the last few months. All of the below have availability throughout July and into August. To see our full range please visit www.oneoffplaces.co.uk .
http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/Spain/Andalucia/La-Casa-del-Arriero.aspx
La Casa del Arriero is a romantic and secluded 2 bedroom cottage sleeping 4, set in magnificent walking country. Once the old muleteers house where he and his wife raised their 10 children (!), the cottage still retains much of its original charm and character. Upstairs is a huge double bedroom which leads onto a beautiful sun terrace with 180 degree views of the woods and valley below. Cortes de la Frontera is an attractive town set into a powerful range of limestone hills which look out over a gently sloping valley of olive groves, pasture and oak trees. It is a mecca for walkers as it borders onto 2 huge nature reserves - Grazalema and Los Alcornocales. Recent cancellations mean that July and the second half of August is still free. Prices for the week are €400 / £345. Nearest airport is Jerez – fly from London Stansted on Ryanair – prices start at £135pp return.
http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/Portugal/Alentejo/Casa-do-Brasao.aspx
'Casa do Brasão' (The Coat of Arms Cottage) was originally built in 1856. It is a fully restored and stylishly decorated cottage sleeping 6 in bedrooms situated near Marvão and the natural park of 'Serra de São Mamede', an area of outstanding natural beauty. This charming cottage is situated on the edge of a small, peaceful Alentejo village untouched by time. Discover cobbled streets surrounded by beautiful olive groves, cork oak trees and ancient pathways. Open for its first season, it has two weeks still available in July (11th to the 25th) plus a week still free in August (15th to the 22nd). Prices per week are €575 / £495. Nearest airport is Lisbon – flights available from London Gatwick on Easyjet – prices start at £180pp return.
http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/Spain/Andalucia/Maxwells.aspx
Maxwells is a traditional Spanish 3 bedroom town house (sleeping 6) but with all the style and comfort of a modern boutique hotel. Situated in the middle of a pretty Andalucian village the house has been finished to a high standard and is beautifully decorated and fully equipped. A stay in this lovely house gives you a chance to unwind and relax, to celebrate, to fall in love, to be with friends... to have a holiday. Recently re-opened following redecoration, they still have availability throughout July and most of August – contact owners for details. Prices for the week are €700 / £600. Nearest airport is Almeria – flights available from London Stansted on Ryanair – prices start at £125pp return.
http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/Spain/Aragon/El-Portal-de-Bergos.aspx
El Portal de Bergos is not a modern villa on the busy Spanish coast but a beautifully restored house with 3 ensuite bedrooms (property sleeps 8 in total) dating from the XIV century in the heart of a medieval hilltop village 50 miles from the Mediterranean. This is the other Spain: unspoilt mountainous countryside, beautiful rivers, enormous variety of flora and fauna, and few people! The Matarranya region is full of gems – medieval villages with gothic castles, hermitages set on hillsides overlooking a patchwork scenery of olives, almonds, vines and pine forests. Here the traditional fiestas, the folk music and dancing and the gastronomy are still preserved. This world is set against the spectacular backdrop of the National park of the Puertos de Beceite, where you will find rivers with waterfalls, eagles, ibex and wild orchids. This is the real Spain that few are privileged to get to know. Amazingly there is still availability throughout July and August. Prices for the week are €750 / £645. Nearest airport is Barcelona – fly from London Stansted on Easyjet – prices start at £140pp return.
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 2nd July 2009 – and again are a guide only. See property listing for more details.
Below is a selection of accommodation that has been registered with us over the last few months. All of the below have availability throughout July and into August. To see our full range please visit www.oneoffplaces.co.uk .
http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/Spain/Andalucia/La-Casa-del-Arriero.aspx
La Casa del Arriero is a romantic and secluded 2 bedroom cottage sleeping 4, set in magnificent walking country. Once the old muleteers house where he and his wife raised their 10 children (!), the cottage still retains much of its original charm and character. Upstairs is a huge double bedroom which leads onto a beautiful sun terrace with 180 degree views of the woods and valley below. Cortes de la Frontera is an attractive town set into a powerful range of limestone hills which look out over a gently sloping valley of olive groves, pasture and oak trees. It is a mecca for walkers as it borders onto 2 huge nature reserves - Grazalema and Los Alcornocales. Recent cancellations mean that July and the second half of August is still free. Prices for the week are €400 / £345. Nearest airport is Jerez – fly from London Stansted on Ryanair – prices start at £135pp return.
http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/Portugal/Alentejo/Casa-do-Brasao.aspx
'Casa do Brasão' (The Coat of Arms Cottage) was originally built in 1856. It is a fully restored and stylishly decorated cottage sleeping 6 in bedrooms situated near Marvão and the natural park of 'Serra de São Mamede', an area of outstanding natural beauty. This charming cottage is situated on the edge of a small, peaceful Alentejo village untouched by time. Discover cobbled streets surrounded by beautiful olive groves, cork oak trees and ancient pathways. Open for its first season, it has two weeks still available in July (11th to the 25th) plus a week still free in August (15th to the 22nd). Prices per week are €575 / £495. Nearest airport is Lisbon – flights available from London Gatwick on Easyjet – prices start at £180pp return.
http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/Spain/Andalucia/Maxwells.aspx
Maxwells is a traditional Spanish 3 bedroom town house (sleeping 6) but with all the style and comfort of a modern boutique hotel. Situated in the middle of a pretty Andalucian village the house has been finished to a high standard and is beautifully decorated and fully equipped. A stay in this lovely house gives you a chance to unwind and relax, to celebrate, to fall in love, to be with friends... to have a holiday. Recently re-opened following redecoration, they still have availability throughout July and most of August – contact owners for details. Prices for the week are €700 / £600. Nearest airport is Almeria – flights available from London Stansted on Ryanair – prices start at £125pp return.
http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/Spain/Aragon/El-Portal-de-Bergos.aspx
El Portal de Bergos is not a modern villa on the busy Spanish coast but a beautifully restored house with 3 ensuite bedrooms (property sleeps 8 in total) dating from the XIV century in the heart of a medieval hilltop village 50 miles from the Mediterranean. This is the other Spain: unspoilt mountainous countryside, beautiful rivers, enormous variety of flora and fauna, and few people! The Matarranya region is full of gems – medieval villages with gothic castles, hermitages set on hillsides overlooking a patchwork scenery of olives, almonds, vines and pine forests. Here the traditional fiestas, the folk music and dancing and the gastronomy are still preserved. This world is set against the spectacular backdrop of the National park of the Puertos de Beceite, where you will find rivers with waterfalls, eagles, ibex and wild orchids. This is the real Spain that few are privileged to get to know. Amazingly there is still availability throughout July and August. Prices for the week are €750 / £645. Nearest airport is Barcelona – fly from London Stansted on Easyjet – prices start at £140pp return.
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 2nd July 2009 – and again are a guide only. See property listing for more details.
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