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- Australia:
The Coombe,
Denmark, Western Australia -http://www.thecoombe.com.au
This stunning two bedroom rammed earth house sits in an
acre of Karri Forrest grove on the Wilson Inlet foreshore. The
design was inspired by the Usonian hexagonal designs of Frank
Lloyd Wright, and the rooms enjoying sweeping views over Wilson
Inlet and the Nullaki Peninsula. Whilst staying here you can
enjoy water birds, wild flowers, whale watching, mushroom hunting
and bird watching, or just simply with a book in front of the
Jotul Stove.
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- Glen Allen Cottages, Dunsborough, Western Australia -http://www.glenallencottages.com.au
- A choice of four rammed earth
cottages in a tranquil bush setting close to swimming beaches,
world class surfing and diving. Great for entertaining or enjoying
the wildlife.
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- Heron on Earth,
Port Sorrell -http://www.herononearth.com
B&B
in a modern solar house on a five acre organic farm. The farm
provides a wide range of organic food from asparagus to raspberries
according to season. They leave you with a selection of fresh
produce on your arrival. The bay is only minutes away -bikes
and canoes are available for guests to use.
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- Losari Retreat,
Margaret River -http://www.losariretreat.com.au
- Three and a half hours south
of Perth, you cabn find these Six boutique luxury spa villas
and beach house set within 70 acres of stunning landscaped grounds,
bordered by the National Park and close to the the Margaret River
township.
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- Old Leura Dairy,
Blue Mountains -http://www.oldleuradairy.com.au
Eco
certified accomodation in a choice of six converted lodgings,
including the Strawbale House and Buttercup Barn.
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- Possum Creek Eco Lodge -http://www.possumcreeklodge.com.au
Hilltop
cottage set on half an acre of mediterannean-style gardens on
a working organic farm with macadamias and lemon myrtle; three
bedrooms sleep up to six with the capability of additional guests
on sofa beds. A variety of environmental techniques are in use
from re-use of rainwater to composting of all kitchen waste.
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- Tianjara
-New South Wales -http://www.tianjaraeco.com
Homestay
in a simple barn on an organic farm -you can self cater or the
owners will serve you with organic home-cooked meals. The main
house is built from unfired clay bricks and designed on passive
solar principles. Recycled materials are used where possible
and the barn is fitted with a composting toilet.
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- New Zealand:
- Bay
of Islands Holiday House
http://www.opuahome.co.nz
Fabulous sea view are possible from this exclusive solar house
in Opua in the Bay of Islands. Immaculate modern open
plan interiors. Activities on offer include kayaking, fishing,
diving, dolphin and orca-sightings, para-gliding, walking tracks
through bush reserves, golf, the Waitangi Treaty House and other
historic sites, horse trekking and sandy beaches.
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- The
Cottages, Cooks Beach
-http://thecottages.co.nz
A rather elegant website for these three cottages -one in rammed
earth with macrocarpa weatherboard, and Avocado and Bush Cottages
which are timber clad. Enjoy panoramic sea views from decked
terraces or explore the surrounding bush with rainforests, caves,
coves and islands. Add to this kayaking, diving and mouth watering
seafood and it has to be a winner.
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- GreenSpace, Christchurch,
New Zealand -http://www.englishpark.co.nz
Bed and breakfast rooms in an energy efficient and environmentally
friendly house designed by Alan Simpkin from Eco Homes and
built by Phillip Wilkinson Fern of Natural Home Builders. The
brief was to create a house that would be both energy efficient
and sourced from environmentally friendly building materials..
The house uses solar water heating, untreated timber frame, non-toxic
painted surfaces, triple glazing, on-site organic vegetable and
herb garden, recycling, planting of native trees, use of chemical-free
and eco-friendly cleaning products.
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 Neudorf's
Gingerbread House,
Nelson - http://www.gingerbreadhousenz.com
Beautiful eco-chalet, situated next to the Abel Tasman National
Park. The idyllic location combined with the owners friendly
welcome makes this the perfect place to relax and unwind or to
take advantage of the local area and the hiking, fishing and
beaches that are only minutes away. The house was built using
sustainable materials and the Swiss/kiwi owners work hard to
protect the local environment and reduce the house's impact.
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- Rangiora Eco Village -http://www.rangioraecovillage.co.nz
This
is a new sustainable coastal development offering houses for
sale, located 4km from the historic village and artists haven
of Kohukohu. It aims to be be carbon neutral in all aspect of
energy generation, water supply and waste disposal. The use of
alternative energy sources and the latest eco technologies such
as solar and wind generation and anaerobic waste water systems
will allow all homes to run at almost zero cost, and not will
not require power from the national grid.
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