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Gingerbread Cottages
Gingerbread Cottages take people's imagination around the world. See our page about Hansel & Gretel Cottages and the Hansel & Gretel fairytale. Here you will find glorious gingerbread houses in two very special destinations - Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts in the USA and in Bad Aussee in the alpine region of north-west Austria. In both locations, you can imagine Hansel & Gretel finding their way to the cottage. Just don't try to eat these cottages! They are real!
Gingerbread Cottages - Martha's Vineyard USA
Find
Gingerbread Cottages
- imbued with whimsical
gingerbread features and painted in upbeat, bright colors, the
'gingerbread cottages' of Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard are a treat
to visit and to stay in. The style common in North America in the
nineteenth century, is known as 'Carpenter Gothic'. Here are just some of the stunning cottages which you can stay in. Many, many more will
infuse your days with cottage-treacle-overwhelm.
Gingerbread Cottage in the Historic Campgrounds - Oak Bluffs - Martha's Vineyard - Massachusetts - USA
Built in the 1860's, set in the grounds of the campground, this cottage is located on a double lot and sleeps 9 in 5 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms. Enjoy a full kitchen and the covered wraparound front porch which is the perfect place to enjoy the morning or dinner on a summer evening. 12 minute walk to Inkwell Beach.
Historic Gingerbread Cottage - Oaks Bluff - Martha's Vineyard - Massachusetts - USA
Welcoming 8 guests in 5 bedrooms and 1 bathroom this historic cottage has all the cuteness needed for a gingerbread stay. Parking is available, relax on the porch and cook in the kitchen. A 6 minute walk to Inkwell Beach. Cottage-ey bliss.
'The Carousel House' - Ocean Park - Oaks Bluff - Martha's Vineyard - Massachusetts - USA
With 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, this historic home built in 1865 featured in the New York Times article as 'the Fifth Avenue of Oak Bluffs'. Stunning playful features and a great location as it sits at the heart of Ocean Park, with the closest access to Circuit Avenue of any of the homes on the Park.
'The Legacy
House' - Oaks Bluff - Martha's Vineyard - Massachusetts - USA
This carefully renovated historic house is a must for cottage lovers and architecture buffs. Enjoy Oaks Bluff and the Vineyard from this stunning 250 year old home. Welcome 10 guests in 5 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms and state of the art kitchen. Minutes from Inkwell Beach.
The Mack on Winemack - Oaks Bluff - Martha's Vineyard - Massachusetts - USA
This character-filled vacation home sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms with 4 bathrooms in spacious style. Relax on the wrap-around porch made of mahogany. Plenty of great details to discover in the timber work. Close to everything and 3 minutes from the ferry stop.
Bad Aussee in Austria
Surrounded by rivers, lakes, mountains, and woods, Bad Aussee is a historic market town and spa in the green heart of the Salzkammergut region of Austria. This charming town is known as a summer alpine destination because of its breathtaking landscapes. Flower meadows, forests and spa waters draw visitors here, and the cottages are gingerbread cute. Set in the valley of the beautiful Traun River with alpine lakes Grundlesee, Altaussee and Hallstätter See close by. Visit during the Narcissus Festival - when the meadows are full of Pheasant's Eye Daffodils - Narcissus poeticus.
Find your very own 'gingerbread cottage' for your holiday home away from home in Bad Aussee, and close to Grundlesee.
Mountain View Cottage - Bad Aussee - Salzkammergut - Austria
A charming real gingerbread cottage with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms for 6 guests, enjoy the terrace, garden and BBQ, the full kitchen and views through the orchards to the mountain peaks. Close to town, cafes and restaurants.
Ecologie - Grundlesee - Salzkammergut - Austria
An eco-focused gingerbread hideaway, a natural lodge with apartments and super friendly hosts. You will have a kitchenette and breakfast provided by the lodge. 1 bedroom with own bathroom with mountain or garden views. Pick from various herbs, fruits and vegetables
in the gardens. 2 minutes to the bakery, 15 minutes walk to Grundlesee.
Mondi Chalets - Grundlesee - Salzkammergut - Austria
Not just one gingerbread house but a collection of them! Cottage overload. Choose your cottage here for exploring the alpine meadows, mountains and lakes of Bad Aussee and Grundlesee in summer or winter.
Saba Island - in the Caribbean
Saba Tourism says - 'Big Adventure - Small Island'
and that makes sense. There is just so much to see and do on this
island that is 13 square km or 5 square miles, located at the north end
of the Leeward islands that were known as the Dutch Antilles. Hike to
'Mount Scenery', the 'Crispeen Trail' and the 'Sandy Cruz Trail'.
Snorkelling and diving are excellent in clear waters. Indulge your
cultural curiosities with the wild blend of Caribbean, West Indian and
Dutch. Known for its gorgeous detailed wooden cottages, built to last,
for sea captains with extraordinary ocean views.
'Gingerbread House' - Flamboyant Cottage on Saba Island in the Caribbean Netherlands
This spectacular historic home has magical views from high up on the windward side of the island. Welcoming 4 guests in 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, in colonial splendour. Located in a secluded, private area on Booby Hill just a 10-minute walk from Windwardside town with all conveniences and restaurants. Enjoy sun downers on the deck and swim in your own private pool. Gaze all the way to St Kitts and Nevis islands. An extraordinary location.
Spyglass Villa - Saba Island - Caribbean
What a treat! This stylish wood and stone cottage has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and welcomes 6 guests. The villa
takes its inspiration from the unique Saban vernacular with its charming white-washed board and hand-cut stone exterior. Inside all luxuries can be found, if you can drag yourself away from the wrap around veranda. Located with complete privacy on a hillside near the town of Windwardside. Magnificent ocean views. Just 5.2 km or 3.3 miles from the airport. 6 minutes from the beach.
Plan Your Path
In the USA
- To get to Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard
- Fly into Boston Airport BOS
- Drive 142 km or 90 miles
In Austria
- To arrive at Bad Aussee
- Fly into Salzburg Airport SZG
- Drive 93 km or 58 miles
To get to Saba Island in the Caribbean
- Fly from Europe or USA to Sint Maarten Airport SXM
- Fly from Sint Maarten Airport SXM to Saba Airport SAB in 12 minutes
- Ferry from St Maarten Simpson Bay to Saba Fort Bay in 90 minutes
- If you are queasy about heights, take a taxi to your cottage
- Taxi from Fort Bay to Windwardside 5 km or 3 miles
Arrange your hire car for your journey, choose from petrol, electric or hybrid vehicles.
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