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8 winter wonderland getaways
Tahoe log cabin, US
Magical pine cabin in the woods of Tahoma, California. It's just a short distance from the lake and only a mile to Homewood Ski resort. The local market sells 'the best sandwiches on earth' according to the host.
Sleeps up to 6 people, 2 bedrooms. From £94 per night.
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Ski chalet, Slovenia
Right next to the ski lift this chalet has fantastic views of the Triglav mountain, the highest in Slovenia. The chalet itself sits on the edge of Krvavec mountain.
Guests have access to the house sledges and boot driers. There's even a 'winter garden' with table football, darts and basketball and an outdoor treehouse.
Sleeps up to 6, 2 bedrooms. From £67 per night.
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Wood cabin, Germany
Kitsch wooden cabin, the 'Beerenhütte' includes a fireplace and gallery with a double bed for a cosy but very comfortable stay in this Saxony home.
Sleeps 2. From £89 per night.
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Traditional Alpine home in Chamonix, France
This traditional Alpine mazot is certainly on the compact side but in a superb location with amazing views of the surrounding mountains and woodland - while still being in central Chamonix. It's also close to the major ski resorts of the Chamonix valley and has its own terrace.
Sleeps 2, from £75 per night.
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Swedish log cabin
Up in the Swedish Fjällen mountains, Vemdalen, this cabin is the perfect base for winter walks, treks, skiing and even fishing.
Sleeps up to 6 people, 3 bedrooms. From £75 per night
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Reykjavik Penthouse
Boasting stunning views across the harbour, this beautifully decorated penthouse apartment is just ten-minutes walk from downtown Reykjavik and close to shops and restaurants in the trendy harbour area.
Sleeps 6, 3 bedrooms. From £186 per night.
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Lakeside cabin, South Iceland
This cute cabin is the perfect base for exploring more of Iceland's stunning natural scenery: the Skaftafell National Park and Vatnajökull, Europe's biggest glacier and the 3rd biggest in the world.
Sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms. From £98 per night.
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Igloo, France
You're probably not going to want to sleep more than one night in this igloo, situated in Villeherviers, central France, but it would certainly be a different experience to any other typical getaway. Make your reservation now for the next 'glaciation' when the igloo will be rebuilt.
Sleeps 1. From £15 per night.
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