Go coastal this Valentine’s – take a One Off Place near the sea

Farm Cottage in Pembrokeshire - £17 pppn (based on 2)

A 19th century stone cottage which just oozes character; a perfect base for exploring the beautiful Pembrokeshire beaches and countryside.   Set around a central courtyard, it has stunning views over the valley.  Inside it has been authentically restored by local craftsmen.

The offer: £100 for three nights – includes chocolates and wine. Any 3 nights between 13th-19th February.

Holiday Cottage in Pembrokeshire

Cornish Barn Conversion near the Sea - £38 pppn (based on 2)

This award winning holiday cottage is a reversed level barn conversion on the outskirts of Penzance in an area of outstanding natural beauty.  The cottage is set on a 25 acre smallholding which is yours to explore, and is within a short distance of many beautiful beaches and coves.  Cream tea on arrival, freshly cut flowers, local apple juice in the fridge – escape here to be pampered.

The offer: £540 for one week.  Includes champagne and chocolates.  Available 11^th – 18^th February.

Cornish Barn Conversion

Child Friendly Romance in Devon - £27 pppn (based on 12)

If the children are on half term and they need to be included in your Valentine plans, then you could do a lot worse than head down to Devon with family or friends.  This seven bedroom Victorian house has magnificent views over Ilfracombe and out to sea, and backs directly onto the South West coastal path.  There is a privately owned beach a five minute walk, Woolacombe’s three miles of golden sands just ten minutes by car, and reliable babysitters on hand so you can still have a peaceful and romantic Valentine meal!

The offer: £2250 for one week (shorter stays available).  Complimentary champagne & homemade cream tea on arrival. Available from 10^th – 20^th February.

Child Friendly House in Devon

For more information on these and the other unique properties in the collection, including a truck conversion in the Scottish Highlands; a treehouse in Somerset; a roundhouse in France;  a houseboat in Amsterdam; a yurt in Portugal; a safari tent in Italy; a colonial villa in Sri Lanka; windmills, castles, eco houses, tents, tipis and yurts; visit www.oneoffplaces.co.uk.

 

Ends

Notes for editors: One Off Places  was launched in 2008 by husband and wife team Olly and Tabitha Symonds. Named A Top 10 Hot Travel Website (Times Online). The site 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: 01285 750713.  Further images available on request. Press trips may be available for selected properties.

One Off Romance…..Valentine Hideaways from One Off Places

Woodland Romance in Sussex

Wildflower Meadow Cabin in Sussex

This wildflower meadow cabin is set in 63 acres of traditionally managed bluebell woodland in the heart of the Weald Downlands in West Sussex. The Cabin is a delightful self-contained, open plan, oak and glass unit situated on the edge of the wild flower meadow. A wonderful place to celebrate the Valentine’s with a loved one.

The offer: Bottle of fizz and red roses awaiting your beloved on their arrival.  £150 per night.  Minimum stay 2 nights.  Available 10 – 20 February.

Urban Romance in a Latvian Penthouse

Eero Aarnio Chair in Luxloft Penthouse

This stunning penthouse apartment is set in the old town of Liepaja, just five minutes’ walk from the beach.  Inside, the epitome of luxury: the chill out and relaxation area in the penthouse has a world famous, iconic, Eero Aarnio bubble chair to swing from! Stretch out and relax in the Harvia Elegant Sauna. Walk around on heated floors and chill-out in front of Atraline blazing open fire, surrounded with glass on three sides, whilst enjoying a surround sound home cinema experience.

Interior space in Latvian Penthouse

The offer: 15% discount. Usually £1165, now £1000 for one week.  Includes hamper of food and wine.  Shorter stays available on request.  Available 11-18 February.

Back to Nature Romance in the Dordogne

Fisherman's Cabin in the Dordogne

Fisherman’s cabin in France’s Dordogne is set in peaceful surroundings of forests and lakes.  Sitting on a private lakeshore, here you will feel that time stands still.  Take the little boat for a paddle round the island, or just drift and relax on the raft listening to the frog’s chorus and watching the fish jump.  The cabin is off-grid and uses alternative energies to provide mod-cons. Nature is all around you – the perfect romantic bolthole.

Fisherman's Cabin Deck

The offer: Any 3 nights over Valentine’s only €280 (£235). Includes a box of Valentine’s goodies including heart shaped chocolates, a bottle of fizz, and marshmallows for toasting on the woodburner!  Available 11-16 February.

http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/France/Aquitaine-Dordogne/Fishermans-Cabin.aspx

For more information on these and the other unique properties in the collection, including a truck conversion in the Scottish Highlands; a treehouse in Somerset; a roundhouse in France;  a houseboat in Amsterdam; a yurt in Portugal; a safari tent in Italy; a colonial villa in Sri Lanka; windmills, castles, eco houses, tents, tipis and yurts; visit www.oneoffplaces.co.uk.

Is this alfresco home on wheels the most unusual holiday let in the UK?

One Off Places is thrilled to announce the launch of The Beer Moth, a unique truck conversion in the heart of the Cairngorms.  Once a 1956 Conmer Q4, it was rescued by its owner from a fire museum in Kent and is now kitted out perfectly for a romantic escape for two…

The Beer Moth – Quirky holiday rental in Scotland

The truck sits in a secluded spot on the Inshriach estate, not far from Aviemore in the Highlands of Scotland.  This is the perfect place to snuggle up with a loved one after a day of exploring all the sensational countryside right on your doorstep.  Inside, the truck is kitted out in a 1950’s vintage style.  An oak parquet floor, a wood fired Rayburn resting on a hearth made from a snooker table slate and a Victorian double bed all contribute towards the character which is just oozing out of this place.

Interior of the Beer Moth in Scotland

Tabitha Symonds, co-founder and director of oneoffplaces.co.uk, said of this new addition to the portfolio; ` the Beer Moth has to be one of the UK’s quirkiest holiday lets on offer, but despite its origins, it is a comfortable and deeply romantic choice for a holiday ‘a deux’`.

Letting in the fresh air!

The area is a haven for outdoors enthusiasts.  White water rafting, canoeing, zip lining, biking, hiking, skiing, riding, falconry, clay pigeon shooting and fishing are just some of the activities on offer in the vicinity.

 

The Inshriach Estate

Inshriach is five miles from Aviemore which has direct trains to the south and a sleeper service running daily to London.  Inverness airport is 35 miles away.  Staying at the Beer Moth costs from £70 per night.

For more information on these and the other unique properties in the collection, including a merchants house in Morocco, a colonial villa in Sri Lanka; a glasshouse in New Zealand; a shepherds cottage in Spain; windmills, eco houses, tents, tipis and yurts; visit www.oneoffplaces.co.uk.

Over 50% off in Devon country house – available over Christmas!

Stay in the grandeur of a luxurious Edwardian country house, tucked along a private driveway, elegantly decorated, and blessed with magnificent views of the garden and the fields beyond. The Royal House offers an unusual and special blend of splendour and a home-from-home atmosphere.

The Royal House in Devon

The house is an ideal base for family gathering, complete with open fire and a large kitchen diner for a festive family meal.  The elegant drawing room, with its chandeliers and silk curtains, is furnished for summer and winter alike.  A wide, sweeping staircase leads up to the three large bedrooms (sleeping up to seven in total).

Master bedroom at the Royal House

South Devon is a wonderful location for Christmas and New Year – brisk coastal walks and wonderful welcoming pubs and restaurants for all.  There are two local restaurants (each within walking distance) which are offering promotions exclusively for guests of the Royal House.

Children's room at the Royal House

The Royal House is available from 23^rd – 30^th December at a 52% discount.  Was £2350, now £1128. (£161 per person based on 7 sharing).

If that doesn’t take your fancy, One Off Places also has 20% off a week in a Welsh Farmhouse in the Preseli mountains, 20% off a week’s stay in a stone house in the midi Pyrenees, and 20% off a week in a stunning croft in the Scottish Highlands.

 

For more information on these and the other unique properties in the collection, including a truck conversion in the Scottish Highlands; a treehouse in Somerset; a roundhouse in France;  a houseboat in Amsterdam; a yurt in Portugal; a safari tent in Italy; a colonial villa in Sri Lanka; windmills, castles, eco houses, tents, tipis and yurts; visit www.oneoffplaces.co.uk.

Still looking to escape for Christmas? Up to 30% off in selected One Off Places

Giant Hot Tub under the Festive Night Skies of the Scottish Highlands

20% off – £167 per person (based on 12)

Winter Sunset

Two beautifully constructed interconnecting 5 star cottages in the Highlands with what must be one of the best sited hot tubs in Europe.   Situated on a traditional working croft, you can treat yourself to some home cooked food from a former Rural Chef of the Year, while dining in the huge conservatory which connects the two houses.   Just half a mile from the sea for a bracing walk on Christmas morning.  Or if the Bucks Fizz has already gone to your head, then wallow in the hot tub or lounge in the house and enjoy far reaching sea and mountain views.  Sleeps 12 in six bedrooms.  Child friendly, environmentally friendly and great for the soul.

View from hot tub

Available from 21^st – 28^th December.  Usually £2450, now £2000.  Price includes a decorated tree and lots of ingredients from the working croft and smokehouse.

Glass-fronted lakeside holiday home in the Cotswolds with free Spa

30% off – £125 per person (based on 10)

Living room views

This marvellous five bedroom Cotswold retreat has vaulted floor to ceiling glass doors opening onto views of the lake, and is set within a 550 acre private nature reserve.   Just 300 metres from your door is the brand new Artspa, a £6 million spa with two heated pools, an eco pool, sauna and steam room – free to use for guests.

ArtSpa Pool

Inside the reverse living means that spacious open plan living area makes the most of the stunning lake views.  Most of the five bedrooms have lake views, and the master has a vaulted ceiling with glass apex so you can stargaze at night from indoors.   On site you can see a variety of wildlife, as well as entertaining the children in the playgrounds, on the trampoline or at the tennis courts.   A beautiful corner of the Costwolds.

Available from 23^rd – 28^th December (5 nights).  Usually £1750, now £1250.

For more information on these and the other unique properties in the collection, including a truck conversion in the Scottish Highlands; a treehouse in Somerset; a roundhouse in France;  a houseboat in Amsterdam; a yurt in Portugal; a safari tent in Italy; a colonial villa in Sri Lanka; windmills, castles, eco houses, tents, tipis and yurts; visit www.oneoffplaces.co.uk.

Indoor pool or a Bouncy Castle – One Off houses for New Year

Georgian Mansion in Wales

£220 per person (based on 39)

Grand entrance hall (perfect for dancing) and a wood-fired sauna (perfect for relaxing)

Set in the western foothills of the Brecon Beacons, Plas Glansevin is a secluded Grade II-listed Georgian mansion that provides an elegant and unique environment for a New Year celebration to remember.  Houses on the splendid scale of Plas Glansevin are few and far between.

Georgian Manor House in Wales

Set in ten acres, the Mansion house has 20 bedrooms (total beds 39), five large reception rooms, grand entrance hall (perfect for dancing), Nash staircase, rustic dining room with inglenook fireplace(seats 62), fully equipped kitchen, wireless broadband, games room with pool table, table tennis and table football, utility area, poolside wood-fired 12 person sauna, outdoor unheated plunge pool, 5 acres of grounds and 3 acre activity field.

It is available for one week from 30^th December for £8565.  Shorter stays also available.

Georgian Manor House Suite

A Seat of Clan Campbell in Scotland

£278 per person (based on 25)

One of the best party houses in Scotland – complete with indoor pool

Only an hour and a half from Glasgow, in 22 acres of private grounds, with a heated indoor swimming pool and a tennis court, children’s play areas, separate games cottage, and hot tub, Ormidale House has been described by one visitor as “probably the best party house in Scotland.”

Scottish Party House

Enjoying stunning views across the glen and up the mountains, this is a wonderful retreat for a big get together.  There are 13 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, a full sized billiard room, impressive dining hall and even a large bouncy castle to keep the children (and maybe the adults?) happy.

It is available for one week from 29^th December for £6,950 (was £7,500).

Sitting room at Ormidale House

For more information on these and the other unique properties in the collection, including a truck conversion in the Scottish Highlands; a treehouse in Somerset; a roundhouse in France;  a houseboat in Amsterdam; a yurt in Portugal; a safari tent in Italy; a colonial villa in Sri Lanka; windmills, castles, eco houses, tents, tipis and yurts; visit www.oneoffplaces.co.uk

Ends

Notes for editors: One Off Places  was launched in 2008 by husband and wife team Olly and Tabitha Symonds. Named A Top 10 Hot Travel Website (Times Online). The site 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: 01285 750713.  Further images available on request. Press trips may be available for selected properties.

Boutique Riad in Marrakech – 24 hour butler service and souks on your doorstep

One Off Places, the website for unique and quirky holiday rentals, is thrilled to announce the launch of Riad Le Nid, a four bedroom villa at the heart of the Marrakech medina, offering stunning interiors in a tasteful fusion of Moroccan and European design.

 

Riad terrace at night

At Riad Le Nid you have the privacy of your own villa, combined with boutique hotel service and accommodation.  Daily maid service and a 24 hour butler mean that your comfort is assured, , while a personal chef means you can discover the secrets of Moroccan cooking.  The villa is beautifully designed inside and out with an emphasis on luxury and decadence.  There is an open central courtyard and a roof terrace with stunning views across Marrakech.

 

Suite in the Riad

Tabitha Symonds, co-founder and director of oneoffplaces.co.uk, said of this new addition to the portfolio; `Riad Le Nid offers visitors the perfect mix of self-catering and boutique hotel accommodation.  Guests can use the pool and spa facilities, take cookery courses or even go heli-skiing, all of which is easily arranged.  This is not your average Moroccan riad’.

 

Courtyard at night

Marrakech is a magical place and at Riad Le Nid, you could not be in a better spot to explore it. With sunshine 350 days a year, incredible golf courses, 1,000-year-old culture, and people with irrepressible smiles, it is one of the best places to visit. Spend a morning winding your way through the bustling souks, visit the cultural monuments or taste the cosmopolitan dining scene, from the street food to the opulent restaurants.

 

Open plan living space

From £700 per night for the whole property / £87.50 per person per night (based on 8). Personal chef for three meals a day included in the price.

 

For more information on these and the other unique properties in the collection, including a truck conversion in the Scottish Highlands; a treehouse in Somerset; a roundhouse in France;  a houseboat in Amsterdam; a yurt in Portugal; a safari tent in Italy; a colonial villa in Sri Lanka; windmills, castles, eco houses, tents, tipis and yurts; visit www.oneoffplaces.co.uk.

Open this year’s Christmas Stocking in a One Off Place!

An Eco-Renovation in Snowdonia National Park – £159 per person per week

Smugglers Cove is a stunning eco-renovation in the heart of Snowdonia National Park.  It is situated in the working Frongoch boatyard on the banks of the Dyfi estuary and consists of a main five bedroom house and an adjacent two bedroom cottage.  The main house has a spacious dining area to seat 16, so easily enough room for the turkey!  This is an idyllic place for a group holiday; ideally located for walking, cycling, kayaking or just collapsing in front of the fire.

Available 22^nd – 29^th December.  Usually £2750, now £2200 (20% discount).

Includes: Christmas tree and two turkeys (oven ready).

Smugglers Cove in Snowdonia

A Georgian Rectory in Worcestershire – from £79 per person per night

This grand Georgian Rectory in Worcestershire has five award-winning, ’boutique’ cottages in the grounds.  Set in a stunning and secluded conservation area on the borders of Herefordshire and Worcestershire and directly opposite the 12th century village church, The Rectory sits in 3.5 acres of grounds surrounded by orchards and open countryside.   The main house sleeps 14, and the other cottages between 2-8 people each.  Christmas at The Olde Rectory offers a quintessentially traditional experience.  On Christmas day you can feast upon a delicious locally reared fresh Herefordshire turkey together with a scrumptious locally made Plum Pudding, delivered to your cottage on Christmas Eve.

Available as a 5 night break, 23^rd – 28^th December from £79 per person per night.

Includes: hand-dressed tree, Christmas lunch and Gold Maid Service (leave breakfast crocks in the sink and forget the cleaning).

Georgian Rectory in Worcestershire

A Peaceful Mill in a Cumbrian Valley – £158 per person per week (based on 20)

Fawcett Mill, a 3 storey former mill owner’s house, is delightfully situated overlooking the unspoilt Howgill Mountains in a tranquil Cumbrian valley.  Built in 1794 as the mill owner’s house it is furnished in comfortable country style, with oak beams and open hearths throughout. With seven bedrooms and sleeping a maximum of 20 people, it’s a perfect gathering place for a large family get together.  Open fires, log burners, oak beams, sauna, Coast to Coast walk, Yorkshire Dales and Lake District on your doorstep.

Available 22^nd – 29^th December.  Usually £3950, now £3160 (20% discount).

Includes: Christmas Tree and local beef to feed the whole party for one meal.

Fawcett Mill in Cumbria

For more information on these and the other unique properties in the collection, including a truck conversion in the Scottish Highlands; a treehouse in Somerset; a roundhouse in France;  a houseboat in Amsterdam; a yurt in Portugal; a safari tent in Italy; a colonial villa in Sri Lanka; windmills, castles, eco houses, tents, tipis and yurts; visit www.oneoffplaces.co.uk.

Up to 50% off One Off Places in Winter

A hip Moroccan escape, an Italian Watchtower, an Alentejo cottage and a converted Welsh piggery – just some of the One Off Places offering fantastic discounts between now and Christmas.

Stylish hideaway in Morocco’s Marrakech – 50% off
€371 (£320) per person for one week (based on 8)
Le Nid is a tasteful fusion of Moroccan and European design. A four bedroom property offering hotel services, the riad is at the heart of the medina and the souks are a stone’s throw away. Uniquely decorated, with glass and marble bathrooms and a beautiful open central courtyard and roof terrace, its luxurious interiors are the perfect place to relax after a day in the city of Marrakech.
Usually €5,940 per week, it is now €2,970 per week from 13th November – 21st December. (Rate is for room only but the services of a personal chef are available for extra charge).

http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Africa/Morocco/Marrakech-Essaouira/Riad-Le-Nid.aspx

Riad Le Nid in Marrakech

Riad le Nid at night

National Park views from an ancient Italian watchtower – 20% off
€200 (£172) per person for one week (based on 2)
Torre Tenosa is a 14th century watchtower on the outskirts of the ancient university town of Camerino in Le Marche. The character of the tower from the ground floor to the roof has been maintained using a gallery-style bed and bathroom. There is a spacious terrace offering panoramic views of the Monti Sibillini National Park. Sleeps two.
Usually €500 per week in low season, it is now €400 until 17th December.

http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/Italy/le-Marche/Torre-Tenosa.aspx

Torre Tenosa in Italy's Le Marche

Stargaze in the clear skies in a traditional Portuguese country cottage – 20% off
€50 (£43) per person for one week (based on 4)
Nestled in Portugal’s Alentejo and with spectacular views, this charming cottage has been built in a traditional style with a bright, light and airy open plan living area. French windows from both the bedrooms and the living area lead onto terraces revealing the stunning views across the Alentejo countryside. Here you will still see the shepherds with their flocks, or encounter farmers moving their cattle along the small dirt roads; whilst many of the tiny villages reveal a life that could be drawn from a previous century. Sleeps 4.
Usually €250 per week during November & December, it is now €200 (until end December).

http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/Portugal/Alentejo/Luminoso.aspx

Alentejo cottage in Portugal

19th century piggery on a Welsh organic farm – 20% off
£47.50 per person for four nights (based on four)
Venture down a country lane and over an ancient stone bridge to find Penyrallt Fach Cottage, a delightful Grade 2 listed 19th century piggery on a secluded organic farm overlooking the beautiful Teifi Valley in West Wales. The cottage has great character with wood-lined ceilings, exposed beams & furniture & fittings made by the owners. With the wood-burning stove it is the perfect country retreat.
Usually £240 for four nights in low season, it is now £190. Available 22-26 November.

http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/Wales/South-Wales/Penyrallt-Fach-Cottage.aspx

Cottage in Wales

For more information on these and the other unique properties in the collection, including a truck conversion in the Scottish Highlands; a treehouse in Somerset; a roundhouse in France; a houseboat in Amsterdam; a yurt in Portugal; a safari tent in Italy; a colonial villa in Sri Lanka; windmills, castles, eco houses, tents, tipis and yurts; visit www.oneoffplaces.co.uk.

A Kasbah by the Sea – a Moroccan One Off Place with 360 days of sunshine a year

One Off Places, the website for unique and quirky holiday rentals, is thrilled to announce the launch of Kasbah Tabelkoukt, a seven bedroom boutique hotel in Morocco’s Sahara desert. A magnificent place in a wild setting, where you can enjoy sumptuous interiors and an infinity pool overlooking the Atlantic.

Kasbah by the Sea

There are seven rooms, available to let either by the room or the entire building. Bedrooms, each individually styled, are all en-suite. Most have their own fireplace and terrace. Arches and high, carved antique doors are throughout and a magnificent four-pillared fireplace brings extra punch to the dining room. The internal courtyard gives the house the perfect heart.

Atlantic views from the swimming pool

Tabitha Symonds, co-founder and director of oneoffplaces.co.uk, said of this new addition to the portfolio; `This is one of our more dramatic One Off Places – perched on a cliff with desert on three sides, and the vast Atlantic Ocean on the fourth – it seems to be daring the ocean to reach up the rockface and grab it. What better opportunity to get to the heart of Morocco`.

African Bedroom

The Kasbah is just outside the Berber town of Mirleft, perfectly placed for visiting the towns of Morocco’s ‘deep south’. Mirleft has 360 days of sunshine per year, and an average temperature of 25 degrees – making it an excellent escape from the UK’s colder months. Dramatic beaches and the proximity to the Anti-Atlas mountains allow for endless activity if you can drag yourself away from the Kasbah.

Mountain bedroom

€140 – €200 per night for a deluxe room. €200 – €250 for a mini suite (triple room including Jacuzzi). €1500 – €2000 per night for whole hotel. All rates include breakfast.

http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Africa/Morocco/Agadir—Ouarzazate/Kasbah-Tabelkoukt.aspx.

The Wild Beach

For more information on these and the other unique properties in the collection, including a truck conversion in the Scottish Highlands; a treehouse in Somerset; a roundhouse in France; a houseboat in Amsterdam; a yurt in Portugal; a safari tent in Italy; a colonial villa in Sri Lanka; windmills, castles, eco houses, tents, tipis and yurts; visit www.oneoffplaces.co.uk.