10 Quirky Places Around the World You Have to Stay At

Published 24th March 2015

A converted train caboose in the Malibu Hills, a sprinkling of converted European windmills, a stylish Italian Trullo, some retro airstreams in the desert, a couple of converted lighthouses, a cave house and a cute lakeside cabin. Here's 10 quirky-but-fabulous CoolStays beyond the UK that you have to stay at!

Trullo Fico

Ostuni, Puglia - Italy

Sleeps 9

Gorgeous triple-cone trullo in the heart of Puglia, Southern Italy – designer style, rustic character, true relaxation

Capo Spartivento

Capo Spartivento - Sardinia

Sleeps 4

A stunning renovation of an 1850s Sardinian lighthouse, now offering boutique Mediterranean living on the island’s southern coast

The Mill on the hill

Reliquias - Central Portugal

Sleeps 6

A unique holiday home – a beautiful mill perched on a Portuguese hilltop surrounded by breath taking views.

Moulin 85

St Cyr Des Gats - Vendée

Sleeps 2

A lovingly restored 19th century windmill beautifully set in the rural heartland of the Vendée region

Santorini Windmills

Pori - Santorini

Sleeps 5

Utterly charming windmill properties sitting at the foot of a sleepy hill, perfect for dazzling sea views and guaranteed to leave you enchanted.

Covert Cabin

Bussière-Badil - Dordogne

Sleeps 2-4

Three inspirational, handcrafted cabins (one owned by Kate Humble), hidden off the beaten track in the Dordogne

Casa Cova Blanca

Tivenys - Catalonia

Sleeps 4

Amazing ecological underground house surrounded by olive groves, in the foothills of the Cardò Boix Mountains

Train Caboose With A View

Agoura - California

Sleeps 2

A unique, luxury converted train caboose with a view in the Santa Monica Mountains near Malibu

Kate's Lazy Desert Airstreams

Landers - California

Sleeps 2

Beautifully restored vintage airstream trailers in the desert near Joshua Tree National Park which offer a completely unique vacation experience

Wings Neck Lighthouse

Pocasset - Massachusetts

Sleeps 8

Unique lighthouse property located on Cape Cod, with fantastic water views and its own private beach!