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beds abroad

 

If your taste for unusual places to stay is not confined to Britain, we have a few suggestions to make about exotic buildings in exotic locations. Freudians will find plenty of lighthouses and caves to fulfill their fantasies, the rest of you can cool off in a giant igloo or the county jail. We have slept in a few, but most we have not, so make sure you get the establishment's own brochure before you set off to sleep in, and on a block of ice way north of the Arctic Circle. It might be sensible to check with your intended igloo provider, to ensure that global warming hasn't resulted in a catastrophic case of ice cave droop! All entries offer B&B not S/C unless stated otherwise.

We are always interested in other peoples bed hopping experiences, especially where these take place in steamy climes and locations. Here are just a few hot ideas and some cool ones, from the spicier parts of the World:-

  • If you like your nights wet and wild - boats etc:
  • Malardrottningen
    Boats of all shapes and sizes
    Imperial Boat House

    Bateau Simpatico

     


     

  • Some shining examples of building conversions - Lighthouses:
  • Bateau Simpatico

    East Brother Lighthouse
    Lighthouses - mostly the same shape, but different sizes. Rose Island Lighthouse


     

  • Curves in all the right places:

     


     

  • A Transport of Delights:

     


     

  • Not so hot - Ice Houses!:

     


     

  • Underground Dwellings:
    • Les Hautes Roches (FRANCE)     Tel. (33) 247 52 88 88
    • Esbelli Evi House (TURKEY)     Tel. (90) 3843 413395
    • Les Bateliers (FRANCE)     Tel. (33) 1 41 67 944
    • Desert Cave Hotel (OZ)     Tel. (61) 88672 5688
    • Cave House Terrace (TURKEY)     Tel. 0181 235 7777
    • Locanda di San Martino (ITALY)    Tel. (39) 0835 256600
    • Kokopellis Cave (USA)    Tel. (1) 505 325 7855
    • PJ's Underground (OZ)    Tel. (61) 880 916626

    Desert Cave Hotel
    Many millions still live troglodytic lives, but can't believe that tourists would pay to share their burrows.
    PJ Underground


     

  • Tree Houses:

    A long way up, or a long way down.
    That depends on your perspective.

    Indian Tree House
    Check whether your room has en-suite facilities before you go to bed - spending a penny could turn out to be a long distance call!


     

  • Religious Relics:

    Quartier Latin


    Fancy yourselves in handcuffs:

    Jailhouse Inn

     

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