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"   If you&amp;#039;re looking for the perfect weekend getaway with a twist, consider a break in Berlin on a minimalist but beautiful houseboat. Yep that&amp;#039;s right, a houseboat. WHAT: Decorated from floor to ceiling, decking to mooring in uber cool Danish decor, the Welcome Beyond holiday accommodation is the perfect alternative place to stay.  WHERE: Berlin is an amazing place to visit all year round, but we visited in December for lots of Christmas markets and shopping. Despite the drizzle and bitter cold, we had a great time and the Welcome Beyond houseboat was just what we needed after long days of sight-seeing. The boat provided us with a little safe haven away from the center of town, where we built a log fire and enjoyed some wine while looking across the water.We would definitely stay again during the summer so we could take advantage of the floor to ceiling windows and the decking which is perfect for chilled out evenings. There&amp;#039;s a fully fitted kitchen, and a large supermarket round the corner for all the essentials, which you can cycle to with the two complimentary bicycles. We had a great time listening to music with the built in sound system and cooking before heading out for the evening - just beware of the slippy gang way in the dark!  WHY: Ideal for a romantic trip for two, or a couple of friends, the boat has two double beds (one bedroom, one fold down double in the living area).  Extra touches include a pile of classic novels by the bedside and the cutest illustrated booklet of help and local advice. COSMO LOVES: It really was a super cool getaway, and I could imagine it&amp;#039;s an ideal retreat at any time of the year. With a tram stop at the end of the road, and two bikes at your disposal, there really is no excuse for not giving an alternative accommodation a try. Go there: Prices start at \u20AC180 per night, be sure to check out the Welcome Beyond website for more stylish holiday destinations. A MORE LOCAL WEEKEND GETAWAY? TRY MANCHESTER! RACHEL KHOO SHARES HER PARISIAN HOT SPOT SECRETS ITCHY FEET? TRY A MINI BREAK IN MOROCCO "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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