8 dream last-minute holiday pads from Airbnb

Sleeping four guests, each of the two bedrooms has its own bathroom. There's a woodburner in the lounge, an exercise room and big kitchen, perfect for cooking weekend roasts. The cottage is located six miles from the sea and close to Bodmin Moor.

Minimum stay of three nights.

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This new eco design chalet house was built in just 2012. Inside is airy and light with large windows looking out onto the huge garden, complete with swings and a child's pool and surrounded by pine, fig and olive trees. Ten minutes drive from the beach and theme park Port Aventura and the city Reus, great for shopping and home to the Gaudi centre. Sleeps up to five guests, two bedrooms.

Minimum stay of three nights.  

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The spacious living area includes comfy sofas and a wood burning fireplace. Sleeps up to four guests. Take breakfast, which is often included in the room rate and served by welcoming host Despoina, in the beautiful flower-filled garden. It also boasts its own orange grove. The house is surrounded by beautiful countryside and mountains and close to the Mystras ruins.

Minimum stay of two nights. 

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Sleeping up to four guests at a push (three more comfortably), this one-bedroom city apartment is closeby to the bars and cafes of the melting pot area of Schlesisches Tor. The apartment boasts plenty of the owner's books and dvds to borrow while on your stay. Its mix of upcycled furniture (an old valise case as a coffee table and retro kitchen fittings) and bare floorboards matches Berlin's boho style.

Minimum stay two nights.  

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A world away from large mass resorts of Cancun, the Seashell House is the perfect holiday hideaway home. It's got its own swimming pool and the smaller seashell houses the master bedroom with a king bed and private bathroom. Sleeps four guests, with two bedrooms. Situated in the 7km long Isla Mujeres, which can be reached by sea taxi (6 usd), the beach is 15 minutes away by golf cart. 

Minimum stay two nights.

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This Georgian town house is perfect for family breaks in the city of Edinburgh - its where the hosts themselves brought up their children. Just 15 minutes walk from the bustle of the city centre, the flat boasts period features such as high ceilings and large windows, complimented by stylish, modern fittings throughout. Three bedrooms, sleeping up to five guests. 

Minimum stay three nights. 

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This beautiful cottage is in the middle of the famous Golden Circle Route: 15 minutes to Laugarvatn, 30 minutes to Gullfoss and 10 minutes to Geysir. In winter be captivated by the snowy landscape and clear night skies, in summer cranberries and wild blueberries grow around the cottage. Make the most of the light evenings with the hot tub, BBQ and wooden verandah. Two bedrooms but sleeps up to six guests with two extra beds. 

Minimum stay three nights. 

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Close to North Lake Tahoe and Donner Lake, this large wooden chalet sleeps up to eight guests in three bedrooms. Aside from the fabulous views, the cabin has a hot tub and wood burning stove. Go to the Donner-Truckee clubhouse in summer, with a great swimming pool, and skiing in the winter. The heated driveway ensures snow doesn't block your path. 

Minimum stay two nights. 

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