Great new listings on Holiday Crash Pads

Posted on April 26, 2012 by john_james

Wherever you want to book your holiday this year, Holiday Crash Pads has some great listings on its innovative new travel website. Check out homestay accommodation, yurts in Spain, penthouses in France, studios in Cyprus and much, much more.

Some of our newest funky pads include:

Charming apartment in historical building in Kuzguncuk Istanbul

This fabulous apartment is one of two units in a traditional Ottoman house. The house was renovated in 2010 with impeccable attention to detail, and the apartment consists of a modern kitchen, a living room with a sofa bed and a bathroom on the first floor.

The Oasis Suite at Montana Roja Playa Blanca Lanzarote

This spacious, fully furnished air conditioned luxury first floor apartment is set on a landscaped complex just a few minutes from the beach. The property has a terrace with sea and mountain views and is close to local supermarkets, bars and shops. Light, bright and scrupulously clean.

Trendy Central London Apartment, England

Situated in the heart of London beside the River Thames, this fabulous apartment enjoys a superb location close to the Design Museum, London Dungeons, The Scoop Amphitheatre and The Shunt Theatre. Some of London´s best arts, culture and entertainment venues close by.

Self catering holiday homes in Falmouth, Cornwall, England

This original split level property is situated in the Packet Quays Development just a few minute´s walk away from all amenities. The property is very well equipped with limited views over the water, private parking and a brand new kitchen.

Spare room in pretty Cornish Cottage in Falmouth, Cornwall, England

Double room accommodation in a cosy cottage with use of a shared bathroom. Close to shops, restaurants, bars and pubs and within walking distance of the harbour and beaches, straight from the front door.

The Penthouse Southampton

This great penthouse offers  panoramic views of Southampton and the waterfront, and can sleep up to 9 guests.

The Garden Apartment in Southampton

This fabulous apartment is situated on the ground floor in a private close within Ocean Village Marina. Spacious and fully equipped with everything you would need for a comfortable stay. Sunny South facing views and outside patio furniture. One bedroom plus comfy sofa bed in the lounge.

If you are looking for quirky, fun accommodation, check out www.holidaycrashpads.com We are looking for hosts throughout the world, and the first 1,000 hosts to register their pad or pads on our site can do so ABSOLUTELY FREE OF CHARGE.

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Fantastic new listings in Cyprus, France and Switzerland

Posted on April 26, 2012 by john_james

Since the launch of Holiday Crash Pads just a few weeks ago, we have listed some fantastic accommodation in Cyprus and France.

Some of the best include:

Paschali Hills Apartments in Peyia Village Cyprus

Two luxury studio apartments which give flexible accommodation options depending on the size of the group. Paschali Hills is a brand new stylish luxury development with panoramic sea views and beautiful gardens.

Beach House with Private Pool in Paphos Cyprus

This is an amazing villa in a large plot of land in an area of great natural beauty. The back yard of this house is the beach, and the villa offers 4 bedrooms on two floors. All bedrooms have en suite facilities.

Ski Penthouse in Grimentz Valais Switzerland

This 4-bed, 3 bath ski penthouse enjoys a great location close to the slopes and the village.

Ski Penthouse Grimentz Switzerland

This amazing penthouse has 3 double bedrooms, and guests can enjoy a ski in and ski out location.

Stunning Apartment in Antibes Old Town France

Historic fully furnished one bed apartment just 50 metres from the sea on the French Riviera. Situated in the quiet part of town with cobbled streets and close to the Picasso Museum, and two minutes from the Fresh Produce Market, top bars and restaurants. Just a five minute walk to Antibes.

Stunning Apartment in Nice Old Town France

This amazing cool and modern apartment offers two beds in the centre of the Old Town of Nice … a great holiday getaway.

Beautiful 2-bed cottage with fishing lake in the Dordogne France

This is a fabulous secluded self contained cottage in the Dordogne. Set in 13 hectares of well maintained land, woodland and pasture land, this is the perfect holiday getaway for those seeking peace and tranquility.

Romantic Studio in heart of Old Town in Nice

This stylish studio apartment has been renovated to include brand new plumbing and electrics. The kitchen and the roomy bathroom are new and high quality. A great location for a romantic holiday.

Whatever type of holiday accommodation you are looking for, you can find it on www.holidaycrashpads.com We are still looking for hosts who want to earn extra cash from renting out their spare rooms. And remember, we offer free listings for the first 1,000 hosts to sign up with us. Take advantage of this great introductory offer NOW.

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Fantastic Holiday Crash Pads in Greece and the Greek Islands

Posted on April 26, 2012 by john_james

Greece and the Greek Islands are some of the most popular tourist resorts in Europe, and offer visitors a stunning choice of great places to visit.

Recent Holiday Crash Pads listings in Greece and the Greek Islands include;

Sea View Apartments in Nauosa, Paros
These fabulous apartments offer a swimming pool, a garden and plenty of relaxation options. A great place to chill out and enjoy the sunshine.

Studios close to Parikia Beach in Paros
This complex is situated just 20 metres from Marcello Beach and is surrounded by beautiful gardens. The studios all have unique personalities with many artistic paintings and hand crafted items. All studios face the Aegean Sea.

Petit Palais Luxury Apartment in Athens
This three bed retreat can sleep up to 6 guests and is situated on the second floor of this charming building. Just a one minute walk from the underground station with excellent travel links to the major Athens sights.

If you are looking for a crash pad in Greece or the Greek Islands, check out www.holidaycrashpads.com for a fantastic range of home stay accommodation, whole houses, spare rooms etc.,

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Fabulous Holiday Crash Pads in Spain

Posted on April 26, 2012 by john_james

We have recently listed some amazing crash pads in Spain, including yurts, apartments and rural cottages. Our latest listings in Spain include:

• A luxury 2 bed beach front apartment in Estepona on Spain´s Costa del Sol. This elevated apartment overlooks the swimming pool with sea views and a superb location
• A typical Andalucian cottage in Aldea de la Higuera near Estepona on the Costa del Sol. Nestled among fruit trees with amazing mountain views
• A 3 bed apartment in the upper part of Genalguacil just a 50 minute drive from the coastal town of Estepona, Costa del Sol. Superb inland property
• Two x 2 bed apartments in Oropesa del Mar, north of Valencia, with sea views, balcony and communal swimming pool
• Large apartment with terrace in centre of Barcelona with its own courtyard and many extras
• A stylish one bed apartment in the heart of ´Old Madrid´ in the Latina area of the city. Excellently maintained and fully equipped in a 19th Century building
• A tranquil B&B in a quiet area of León, Spain with high standards of accommodation and catering
• A large apartment with view over the town of Lloret de Mar on Spain´s Costa Brava
• A barn apartment in Catasueiro, Outes, Rias Baixas, Galicia. Recently modernised with all mod cons including satellite TV and wifi access and ten minute´s walk from the beach
• Two bed apartment in Riviera del Sol, on the Costa del Sol. Overlooking Miraflores Golf Course with mountain and sea views and a good sized pool
• Woodland Yurt at Cloud House Farm Genalguacil, Malaga … a unique place to stay in the hills north of the Costa del Sol
• The Orange Grove Yurt also in Genalguacil … once a family owned working farm, now letting out two superb yurts in the heart of the Malaga countryside

Wherever you decide to book a holiday in Spain, Holiday Crash Pads has a fantastic range of quirky apartments, cottages and farm houses to choose from. Take a look at our range of great pads, and contact the owners directly if you have any questions or if you require more information before booking.

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Fantastic new Croatia listings on Holiday Crash Pads

Posted on April 26, 2012 by john_james

If you are looking to visit one of Europe´s most fascinating countries on holiday this year, check out our fantastic Croatia listings on Holiday Crash Pads.

Our superb crash pads in Croatia include:

• An apartment for 6 people in Zadar, with terrace, 2 bedrooms, 2 sofa beds and completely equipped kitchen and bathroom
• A fabulous apartment for 8 people also in Zadar with 3 bedrooms and two large sofa beds. Living room with satellite TV, equipped kitchen with dining room, bathroom with shower and washing machine and a large furnished terrace
• A superb villa in Jadranovo with private pool, enjoying a green belt location next to the sea
• A cheap apartment in Zadar with two bedrooms, a kitchen, a living room with terrace and even a tavern on the ground floor
• A house by the sea in Punta Radman, Petrcane, in the heart of the countryside with a fabulous sea view and the beach right in front of the house. Modern furniture and many extras make this property highly recommended
• Cheap house in Sukosan sleeping up to 9 people, close to Zadar. Four bedrroms, 2 bathrooms and 2 living rooms and a great location
• A house for rent in Bibinje Ulica, Zadar for up to 12 people with 3 bedrooms, 3 kitchens, 3 bathrooms with shower and 3 living/dining rooms with sofa beds – also garden with children´s playground and barbecue
• A luxury apartment in Zadar just 10 metres away from the beach. Two bedrooms with double bed and one sofa bed in the living room which will comfortably sleep 5 people. Fully equipped kitchen with dining room, air con, satellite TV and internet. Furnished terrace with barbecue
• A four bed apartment in Zadar for up to 9 people and just 30 metres from the beach
• House close to the beach in Petrcane, split into studios. Each studio can sleep two to three people. 10Km from the centre of Zadar with bars and restaurants nearby
• Studio apartments in Diklo, Zadar with many luxury villas and apartments just 50m from pebbly beach.  Two studio apartments on second floor of the house with top facilities
• House with 7 apartments in Petrcane, close to the beach, the centre, bars and restaurants
• House for rent in Privlaka with four bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen, air con and many extras
• Beautiful apartment in Split close to the sea, the centre, bars, restaurants, sightseeing and night clubs
• Sea view apartment in Zavode with four bedrooms, terrace with sea views, 4 bedrooms and luxurious living room
• Apartment with beautiful views off Stube in Sibenik with three bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a fitted kitchen
• Apartment in Porec with Sea View and garden. Two double bedrooms with living room and terrace. Parking in front of house
• Apartment in Plominska, Rabac with two bedrooms, kitchen, living room and bathroom. Two terraces and just a five minute walk from the shops.

Croatia is fast becoming one of the most sought after destinations in Europe, and you can find a host of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets at: www.holidaycrashpads.com

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Two great new apartment listings in Oropesa del Mar, Valencia, Spain

Posted on April 23, 2012 by john_james

Priced at €90.00 per night, and €85 per night these fabulous apartments in Oropesa del Mar, Valencia, Spain consist of two bedrooms (one with double bed and one with two single beds), 2 bathrooms, a kitchen guest room and balcony with sea view.

Swimming pool on complex, parking and childrens´ playground. The maximum number of guests is 4, and the nearest train station is Oropesa. The nearest airport is Valencia, and guests can enjoy many different restaurants, cafés, shops and a sandy beach just two minutes away.

If you are looking for a Spanish holiday close to the beach, the shops, the bars, the restaurants and with good transport links to Valencia, these apartments come highly recommended. The apartments can be booked nightly, weekly or monthly.

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Two fantastic new listings in rural Andalucia on Holiday Crash Pads

Posted on April 20, 2012 by john_james

Rural Cottage near Estepona

At €60 per night, this incredible Estepona cottage offers self catering accommodation and camping facilities in the traditional cottages of Aldea de la Higuera, in the heart of the Andalucian mountains.

Also close to the village of  Genalguacil, this is Spanish countryside living at its best. The river is nearby and private footpaths meander through the lush countryside and green valleys. The river banks and alive with birds and wildlife with cool, clear pools where you can bathe. These evergreen valleys will reveal numerous surprises as you wander along the woodland paths and tracks of the Serrania de Ronda.

Cottage facilities include: WIFI internet, bathroom with shower, kitchen with gas cooker and all amenities, living room with table, four chairs and a sofa, a wood burning stove, a main double bed with Arabic style and double loft bed via ladders, UK and Spanish TV, DVD and direct outside access to gardens, terraces and fruit trees. The maximum number of guests is 3.

Local amenities include all the attractions of Estepona, including beaches, cafes, restaurants and bars (just 45 minutes drive). Ten minute drive from the beautiful mountain village of Genalguacil.

The Aldea de la Higuera is a group of cottages, the remains of a Moorish Settlement, overlooking the Almachal River. Nestling deep in the cork oak forests and surrounded by terraced gardens and secluded orchards, this is the perfect place to spend a romantic holiday or weekend break. If you want to eat out, you will find a choice of bars and restaurants in Genalguacil, plus a supermarket. Nearest airports are Malaga and Gibraltar.

3-bed apartment in rural area near Estepona

Priced at €65 per night, this superb apartment is situated in the upper part of the village of Genalguacil, near Estepona, southern Spain.

The property boasts a traditional communal patio adorned with colourful pot plants. The coastal town of Estepona, with its sandy beaches and lively town centre is just 50 minutes away, offering the best of both worlds to visitors.

The apartment consists of a large lounge, a fully equipped kitchen, a shaded patio/balcony, a bathroom with shower and toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail, 2 double bedrooms, 1 single bedroom and a rear balcony to hang out washing. The maximum number of guests is 5, and the nearest airports are Malaga and Gibraltar.

The narrow, cobbled streets of Genalguacil are home to a bank, a pharmacy, 3 supermarkets, 4 bar/restaurants and an open air art gallery. The village swimming pool is open to the public during July and August, and is surrounded by Cyprus trees and well kept lawns. The location of the village makes it an ideal base for exploring western Andalucia, Ronda, Seville, Cadiz and Gibraltar.

We are looking for Holiday Crash Pads NOW in all locations. If you own any type of accommodation in London, New York, Paris, Spain, Germany, Australia … in fact any type of space where people can comfortably sleep, anywhere in the world, we want you to register your details FREE with www.holidaycrashpads.com and start making extra cash.

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Holiday rentals wanted for Wimbledon Tennis Championships

Posted on April 20, 2012 by john_james

Holiday Crash Pads is looking for holiday rentals hosts who have spare rooms, sofas, spare beds or even floor space to rent during the Wimbledon weekend, between 24th June and 7th July, 2012.

Wimbledon is the most prestigious tennis tournament in the world, and thousands of fans flock to south London every summer to see top players compete on grass. Attracting celebrities and royalty, Wimbledon is quintessentially English, and visitors to the venue often look to book holiday rentals or home stay accommodation as close to the courts as possible.

If you are lucky enough to own property in Wimbledon, south London, you can register your room, your sofa or your floor space on www.holidaycrashpads.com absolutely FREE OF CHARGE. We work closely with hosts and guests to ensure a professional service, and if you have any problem uploading your photos or property description to our site, you can contact us for help.

Our site is unique because we do not charge the guest or the  host, giving you the opportunity to either rent out your unused space or find a holiday rental that will be far cheaper than an equivalent London hotel room, and which comes with its own personal guide if you need more information about the area, transport links etc.,

It is entirely up to you as the host whether you charge the guest before they arrive or on arrival, and once a guest shows interest in your space, we will put them directly in touch with you via e mail, so you can handle your bookings directly.

We aim to have thousands of holiday crash pads listed by the end of summer, 2012, and however small or grand your property is, if it can comfortably sleep at least one person, we want you to list it on our site free of charge. Hosts benefit by making extra cash and guests benefit by paying a much cheaper rate than if they were to book a similar hotel room in London.

Holiday rentals in London can be expensive, but by opening our site to thousands of people who want to rent out their home stay accommodation, many more people will travel to the capital for major events, which will become much more affordable. London hosts massive events each year, and if you own a property close to major attractions or event venues, you can cash in by registering with Holiday Crash Pads as soon as possible.

London is one of the world´s most popular cities, and whether you are planning to visit for the Queen´s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations at the beginning of June, the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament or the London Olympics at the end of July, London accommodation is at a premium. We are looking for hosts now who want to rent out all or part of their property to travellers, and who want to make extra cash into the bargain.

Whether you are a host of a guest, check out www.holidaycrashpads.com and register FREE OF CHARGE on our site.

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Holiday rentals hosts wanted in Ukraine and Poland for Euro 2012 Football Tournament

Posted on April 20, 2012 by john_james

If you own a property in the Ukraine or Poland, and you would like to cash in during the Euro 2012 Football Tournament, become a host free of charge at www.holidaycrashpads.com.

We are looking for hosts who have spare rooms to rent in the Ukraine and Poland between 8th June and 1st July, 2012 for football fans travelling from all over the world to enjoy the tournament. The big guns of Spain, Germany, France and England will take part in this prestigious tournament, and anyone who has cheap holiday rentals in the host cities of  Warsaw, Gdansk, Wroclaw, Poznan, Kiev, Lviv, Donetsk or Kharkiv can make extra cash from renting out their holiday homes, their spare rooms, their sofas or even their garden sheds to football fans.

UK football fans are among the most passionate football supporters in the world, and we have been inundated with requests from people who will be travelling to Poland and the Ukraine for this summer´s football finals. Cheap accommodation in Poland and the Ukraine will be very much sought after and holiday rentals at all host cities are booking up quickly.

Holiday Crash Pads works because we offer home stay accommodation around the world at a fraction of the price of a similar hotel room, and we help hosts earn extra cash from their holiday crash pads. Our service is absolutely free to hosts and guests, and by putting potential guests in touch directly with the hosts, they can discuss directions to property, arrival times etc, via e mail or phone.

We want to list quirky property, whole apartments, spare rooms, sofa beds, hammocks, even floor space .. in face any space where people can sleep in Ukraine or Poland can be rented out to football fans in time for Euro 2012.

The Euro 2012 Football Tournament is second only to the World Cup in terms of prestige, and fans will flock to Poland and the Ukraine to see if World Champions, Spain can be beaten. England are outsiders to pick up the European prize, but with a new manager about to be appointed, the team will all be trying to prove themselves worthy of a regular spot in the team.

Whether you love football or loathe it, there is no denying that thousands of people will be looking for cheap accommodation and holiday rentals in Poland and the Ukraine this summer for the football tournament. Make the most of owning property in this part of the world, by renting it and earning extra money in time for the summer.

Holiday Crash Pads is looking for hosts in all corners of the world, but if you have holiday rentals in London, Poland, the Ukraine, the USA, Spain or Portugal, we would like to hear from you. If you own a holiday rental close to the venues for any major events, including the London Olympics, the Formula 1 Grand Prix events, Wimbledon, the Queen´s Diamond Jubilee events, Henley, Cheltenham, Wembley .. any property close to a major events venue can earn the host plenty of extra cash for little effort.

Check out www.holidaycrashpads.com and register your property in Ukraine or Poland ABSOLUTELY free of charge.

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Holiday Crash Pads offers great alternative to holiday rentals

Posted on April 20, 2012 by john_james

After the recent successful launch of alternative holiday rentals site, Holiday Crash Pads,  travellers can now enjoy cheap home stay accommodation in some of the most exciting destinations in the world.

We are offering a free service to hosts who want to advertise their holiday rentals and to guests who want to enjoy cheap accommodation in unique world locations. Our listings include apartments in London and New York, a guest house in Sri Lanka and a spare room in east London, plus many other new and exciting pads. The difference with Holiday Crash Pads is:

  • We do not charge the host or the guest
  • We accept any type of accommodation where people can sleep including beds, sofas, hammocks, garden sheds, tree houses, apartments, castles, boats, villas etc.,
  • We enable hosts to make extra cash from renting out unused space in their homes
  • We put guests in touch directly with crash pads hosts

Says Travel Director of Holiday Crash Pads, Jane Love: “We have opened up a completely new market to travellers and hosts who want to earn cash from their home stay holiday rentals. We offer fantastic low priced accommodation in fabulous locations around the world, and since our launch, the response has been amazing.”

Other similar sites to Holiday Crash Pads charge hosts or guests for using their service. We charge nothing. There is no catch, and we aim to have thousands of holiday rentals listed on our site by the end of 2012, giving guests a great choice of holiday crash pads to choose from, and hosts the chance to make extra cash from renting out the dead space in their homes.

We want hosts now who have accommodation in any part of the world, including London, where an extra million visitors are due to arrive in time for the Summer Olympics and in time for the Queen´s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations. If you have any space in your house you want to rent out, however small or grand, we want to know about it, and you can earn extra cash from renting out your spare rooms.

Because Holiday Crash Pads is free, we hope to list many world properties, and it may be worth you checking our holiday rentals to compare prices before you list your apartment, your sofa bed, your spare room or your whole house.

As a host, try to keep prices lower than a local equivalent hotel room. The cheaper the room, the more bookings you are likely to receive.

Holiday Crash Pads specialises in finding funky properties around the world, and the quirkier the property, the better. We specialise in cheap accommodation and cheap holiday rentals, but we accept any type of accommodation where people can sleep comfortably. If you have a property in London, New York, Sydney, Paris, or at any of the coastal resorts and countryside areas in all regions of the world, check out: www.holidaycrashpads.com today and make the most of our FREE service to hosts and guests.

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