Kokova Magazine

Wimdu, one of the world's leading platforms for private accommodation worldwide, offers some pretty interesting places to stay when it comes to breaking away from the norm. If you want to stay somewhere more original and quirky, Wimdu have a great selection on offer - from a very unique stay in a renovated Survival Capsule to a night at the Giraffe Manor, the only place in the world where you can eat breakfast with giraffe.

Whether it is a private holiday or a business trip, for those who prefer customised accommodation over generic hotel stays, at Wimdu you will find an amazing selection of unique accommodation options from across the globe.

Leading the field for quirky is the Netherlands, where if you are looking to bob the night away to the beat of the tide then a stay in a renovated Survival Capsule where you will sleep in a comfortable hammock, including blankets and pillows may be the perfect choice. The cosy capsule only has a diameter of 4.25m, which makes the stay a really intimate experience and one you are sure to remember. It is without a doubt one of the safest places to spend the night and the bright orange colour will make sure that the capsule stands out of its environment, both in and out of the water.

For sky high sleeping, in the Netherlands this comes with a twist, in the form of the Harlingen Harbour Crane. Providing enough distance from the world for two people to leave all their worries behind the Harbour Crane will certainly take you away from it all for the night.

France has it a little more off-beat with the offer of a Night in a Store For Sale. Situated in Paris the store is completely furnished and stocked to the rails! Offering accommodation for up to four people, you can spend the night in wonder, twitching through the rails and previewing the extensive collection of merchandise on display.

For something more exotic, the Giraffe Manor in Nairobi, Kenya will have you enjoying breakfast with a few extra visitors. Giraffe Manor is one of Nairobi's most iconic historical buildings dating back to the 1930s and whilst the building itself resonates with the past, very much present is the herd of eight resident Rothschild giraffe, who tend to visit the Manor in the mornings and evenings to greet guests and sniff out some snacks. You could find these long necked visitors stretching their way into your room for a little lite-bite or two.

Luxury, quirky styled, comes in the form of a night in a Jumbo Jet Cockpit in Sweden. With room only for two you could end up spending a perfectly cosy night together. The aircraft's cockpit has been converted into a deluxe suite, with parts of the original interior saved as curiosities. From the suite's panoramic windows you have a magnificent view of the air traffic at Arlanda airport. The spectacular single or double suite comes with panoramic view and features two adjustable beds, a flat screen TV, free wireless internet and a private bathroom with shower.

Visit www.wimdu.co.uk for an extensive selection of quirky and unique places to stay, as well as a diverse collection of apartments and rooms from all over the world.