New Year retreats for 2 - cosy up in a cave or escape to a former wine shed with One Off Places

25% discount on a week’s stay in a rural Portuguese cottage
A nineteenth century farm house set in the beautiful Minho area, the one bedroom Lagar cottage is the former wine making shed. This is where you can discover the true character of Portugal. Aside from the occasional car or church bells, the only noises are you are likely to hear are those of the local sheep and cows! Set in the beautiful Minho area, midway between the towns of Ponte de Lima and Paredes de Coura, the farmhouse is in a rural area. However, it is also well placed for sightseeing, with Spanish Galicia to the north, the Atlantic beaches to the west, the historic cities of Porto and Braga to the south and the national park of Peneda-Geres to the east.

Normally £342, it is now £252 per week (for the whole property), a discount of £90. Valid until 31st March 2010.
Getting there: Fly to Porto from where it’s a one hour drive.

For more information, see http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/Portugal/Northern-Portugal/Lagar-Cottage.aspx

Special offer for all winter bookings in an Andalucian cave dwelling
Enjoying the great outdoors needn't be limited to the summer months – why not try snuggling up in a cave dwelling in front of a wood burning stove? Set in the ‘Lake District of Spain’, the site is in a rugged and unspoilt area, but just 4km from the market town of Baza and just one hour from the historic city of Granada. The rustic cave dwelling is typical of this troglodyte area of Andalucia. The cave is light and airy with an en-suite shower room, double bed and wood burner for cosy winter evenings. And if you fancy getting even further into the great outdoors, there are beautifully crafted North American tipis on site as well!

Special offer price of £50 per night for two people. Valid until 31st March 2010. Included in this price is a winter warming breakfast.
Getting there: Fly to Granada from where it’s a one hour drive.

For more information, see http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/Spain/Andalucia/Altiplano-Tipis.aspx

Just £32.50 per person per night in Yorkshire’s most original holiday accommodation
A unique holiday experience, this cosy, well equipped one bedroom cabin stands in the corner of a wildflower meadow, overlooking a delightful pond and is built entirely of locally grown wheat straw (and a great deal of love and care). The curvy, clay plastered walls, oak beams and deep, oak windowsills give the cabin the feel of an old country cottage. It is wonderfully warm and cosy in the winter months. Simply relax in the natural surroundings or explore the quiet lanes and paths on foot or with the bicycles that are provided for guests to use. And if that wasn’t incentive enough, the owner will ensure there’s a freshly baked cake awaiting your arrival.

Price: £75 per night (based on two sharing), or £245 for one week. Valid until 6th March 2010.
Getting there: North Howden train station is just one mile away (2 hours train journey from Kings Cross).

For more information, see http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/England/Yorkshire/Straw-Bale-Cabin.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.