Here’s how to get 18 days off using just 9 days annual leave in 2019

...But only if you work Monday to Friday

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by Anna Sky Hulton |
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Are you looking forward to a bit of time off over Christmas and the New Year? Well, think even FURTHER ahead and you could get a massive 18 days off work, by using just nine days annual leave around Easter time!

That's right, it's not quite as good as last year, when you could book 14 days annual leave for 24 days off, but here goes...

Of course there are a few conditions, like this will only be possible if you work Monday to Friday, and don't normally work Bank Holidays. However, by booking some annual leave on certain dates then you could really make the most of it!

Take a look at some unusual Airbnb accommodation:

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Unusual Airbnb places

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Log cabin with hot tub, near Bath

The log cabin is a warm, cosy retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Unwind in the hot tub under the stars, or sit and relax on the private deck.

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Log cabin with hot tub

The cabin has an open plan lounge with two sofas (one is a sofa bed) as well as a kitchen area with hob, cooker and fridge.

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Cosy vintage American caravan, Somerset/Devon/Dorset border

Dip your toes into the rural 1950s with a stay in a comfy, fully refurbished, air-float caravan.

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Cosy vintage American caravan

Set in its own private garden with bbq area, outdoor fire pit and dining table, you can collect eggs fresh from the chickens, and don't forget to pet the pigs!

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Beautiful Gothic church conversion, near Wells

This gorgeous Gothic church, has been tastefully converted into a six bedroom house, with stunning original features, and sleeps 17 (a few more with a squash)!

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Beautiful Gothic church conversion

The converted church is in a peaceful village, 2 miles from the historic Cathedral City of Wells, 30 mins from Bath and Bristol.

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Unique holiday experience in a railway carriage, Saint Austell

The SIPHON offers a special glamping holiday where your carbon footprint will be minimal - as they source as much as they can from local suppliers and ask guests to recycle/compost.

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Unique holiday experience in a railway carriage

The SIPHON is off grid - solar power provides electricity for lighting and charging mobile phones - and there is a 'green' waterless toilet. A really exciting and different holiday experience with outside space for barbecuing and play.

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Boatel, Machynlleth

Be under no illusion this is like camping under a wooden roof! Not glamping or a hotel. Boatel guests share the boat roofed shed with other guests and residents and no one has exclusivity on this structure.

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Boatel

The boat is old and dusty with the occasional spider, an unusual and quirky experience!The views are stunning. Sorry no dogs but there are two friendly dogs that live there, cats and ex-caged chickens.

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Lovely old house and art deco cinema, Axbridge

A fabulous, stylish place to stay for a group or a family holiday! Not ideal for the crazier hen parties (though open to discuss details of your particular needs).

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Lovely old house and art deco cinema

This is a fabulous place to stay in a restored old Georgian coaching inn (with older parts) on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills in Somerset. Stylish and quirky, with contemporary art and fittings as well as vintage and antique furnishings, the house accommodates at least 11 people.

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Spiral straw bale studio, near Canterbury

This house as a beautiful and unique hand-built straw bale studio overlooking open countryside.

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Spiral straw bale studio

It has great transport links to Canterbury's historic centre and nearby beaches and a garden location, with a secluded patio for al fresco dining.

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Garden refuge in style, Naunton, Cheltenham

This cabin has the feel of a true hideaway, with the light of the pond outside reflecting on the ceiling, you could be anywhere.

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Garden refuge in style

This is an unusual space in a beautiful Cotswold garden. It is very calming and romantic. In addition you could rent the Quintessential Cotswold Cottage located in the same romantic garden.

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Romany caravan at Bush Meadows, near Bude

This is a unique stay in a traditional Romany caravan furnished with some mod cons to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable.

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Romany caravan at Bush Meadows

The caravan has an electric stove, lights, television, DVD player and tea making facilities.

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Stargazer in country garden, Holcombe Rogus

A rustic stargazer where you can fall asleep watching the stars and wake up to the sound of birdsong! A rural spot, far from street lighting, the sky lights up on clear nights.

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Stargazer in country garden

Simple, basic, but unusual accommodation. This is a wooden A-frame structure with enough room for two to sleep in with a mainly glass roof.

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Here be dragons..., Westhall

Echoing the medieval mapping practice of placing dragons and mythological beasts in uncharted seas, the phrase, "here be dragons" has become shorthand for that which is fascinating and unexplored.

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Here be dragons...

Here's an opportunity to conduct your own exploration of a previously uncharted house (meaning its not been available to stay in) . A choice of two beautiful bedrooms each with en suite bathroom (bath and digital shower-over) in this award-winning oak frame building (built 2011) known locally as the Dragon House.

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Dairsie Castle, Fife

Dairsie Castle is a unique self-catered property which sleeps 14. Located close to St. Andrews (15 minutes drive) and Edinburgh (1 hour drive), it is an ideal setting for a holiday to explore the heart of Scotland.

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Dairsie Castle

First sited in the 12th Century, Dairsie has been the location of secret Scottish parliaments, military sieges, and safe haven for escapee monarchs (James VI and I in 1583).

Next year, because Easter falls fairly late, it means that there isn't long between the Easter Bank Holidays and the May Day Bank Holiday - so, with careful planning you could book a nice break without taking too much time off work!

Starting on 19th April (Good Friday) and 22nd April (Easter Monday), if you book time off between Easter and the May Day Bank Holiday, you wouldn't return to work until 7th May! That means taking nine days - from 23rd April until 3rd May - will give you a massive 19 days off work, including the weekends. Win!

No doubt there will now be a rush for requests to book those dates off. Sorry in advance to your boss...

If you're thinking about booking the time off then you might find these10 holiday hacks useful before you start packing!

Happy holidays!

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