Ahhh the world of sharing-economy rentals, where anything is possible and no dream is too big… Check out these incredible accommodation listings from all over Europe, and start thinking about where you want to lay your head this summer.
This Cornwall cottage looks like it might well have been designed by someone in Pixar studios. Everything is curved and fluid and about as whimsical as a place can be, and it looks like the sort of place you’ll have lovely dreams. If the cottage is fairytale the area surrounding it is pure heaven, and from your adorable accommodation you’re treated to some impressive views of this gorgeous little corner of England. Don’t bother setting an alarm clock; the birds will let you know when morning’s arrived.
Trulli are traditional Puglian houses, drystone and whitewashed and looking like they might very easily have hobbits living inside them. But they don’t. They have people living inside them, and you can be one of those people for at least a few days, for just over €60 per night. If you’re visiting Puglia, you can’t get more Puglia than this. Stay in a Trullo. Eat olives. Do it properly.
An old bus that’s been renovated into a cosy, clean and fun forest accommodation. There are two rooms with space for four to sleep, a chill our area with sofas made from bus seats – but the best part is on the roof – it’s an open terrace with a grill, plants, a dining area and a sofa. This one is for vegetarians only – or people who are happy to go temporarily veggie for the pleasure of staying here.
Because sometimes, when you simply don’t have time to go all the way to Mongolia, a Mongolian Yurt in Saxony, Germany will do.
Ok, full disclosure: it’s a room in a castle. You don’t get the whole castle. But you do get its grounds and its swimming pool, a big beautiful room, and a buffet breakfast every day with loads of fresh and local ricotta and pecorino cheese, cured meats, breads tarts and pastries. It’s gorgeous little spot nestled in the countryside under the Tuscan sun.
Have the ultimate lock-in when you stay at Conroy’s Old Bar in Tipperary, Ireland. Before you go sticking your head under the taps on the bar though, remember that this one is BYOB… but what it lacks in booze, it makes up for in pure charm and novelty. And it still has darts and skittles to keep you occupied.
This exceptionally cosy little orb of a room in the glorious Andalusian countryside is an amazing choice for people who are on a bit of a budget. It’s also an amazing choice for people who aren’t on a budget, but like the idea of an adventure in a secluded pod surrounded by nature, complete with hammocks and the odd donkey-intruder.
This is one for people who want to go truly off the grid for their holidays. You can stay in a little wood cabin on your very own gorgeous little private island – just an hour from Oslo Rygge airport. This isn’t an ‘oil baron’ kinda private Island, by the way – this is back to basics – but the hut is comfortable, the water’s beautiful, and the place comes with a little boat that can get you to the mainland and back when (if) you need it to. Go here for a genuine, proper escape in Norway.
Shiver my timbers, this is an awesome rental. It looks almost military from the outside, with a glossy gunmetal grey hull – but step into your self-contained, private access studio and you’ll feel totally at peace in your gorgeous surroundings. You can sit on the deck with a glass of wine at sunset, and even use
From windmills to lighthouses, Croatia’s Air BnB game is very strong. This gorgeous lighthouse is situation literally a stone’s throw from those deep, cobalt blue waters along Pula’s coast, and its interior is as beautiful as its surroundings. It can accommodate six people too, so it’s really good bang for your buck. Nautical but very, very nice.
This tower has a little bit more of a vintage vibe than the last one, and it’s absolutely gorgeous. This one’s an old renovated stable in Italy’s incredibly beautiful Umbria region, surrounded by olive groves and vineyards and just a short distance from Lake Trasimeno. It has a private garden, a swimming pool, and unbelievable views. Also suitable for Rapunzel imitations.
This place is so, so cool. The cube houses in Rotterdam (about half an hour from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport) were designed by architect Piet Blom and are built atop a pedestrian bridge in the city. And you can stay in one of them. Come for the quirk, stay for the top floor ‘chill room’ with its 360º views…
Surround yourself with fields and forest and sleep a little closer to the stars, with a stay in this posh tree house in the grounds of a castle in Vernou la Celle sur Seine. There’s no electricity so prepare for a romantic candlelight stay – and breakfast is delivered each morning in a basket tied to a rope, which you pull up into the tree house to enjoy. Shut up and take my money.
As if spending a few nights in the Loire wasn’t enough for you, you can do it in a plane. Not one of our new Boeings, unfortunately, but a very awesome plane nonetheless. It has a double bed, a shower, a kitchen and toilet, and a lovely terrace for having breakfast in the sunshine… and there’s space for a child to sleep in the cockpit (bonus parent-points for life).
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