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Casa Cetinale is located in the wildly verdure countryside of Marmoraia in the vicinity of Siena. With huge old beams holding up the wooden floor above and a wrought iron rail adorning the stairway, the beauty of the cottage’s natural materials is certainly in-keeping with its earthy surroundings. The open fireplace is a heartening
You can forget about singers and celebrities having the WOW factor, 2014 is all about travel accommodation having the WOW ingredient and if there is one house that definitely falls into this privileged category, it’s Tuscany’s La Limonaia. With so many magnificent features and traits to mention about this fabulous infinity pool villa in Tuscany,
When driving through the beautiful and charismatic towns and villages of the Algarve, asides the dazzling whitewashed buildings another construction style stands out, house facades adorned with tiles of various designs and colours. Given their stark contrast to the traditional whitewashed exterior, you can’t help but find these funky looking houses quite surprising. Living in
When it comes to villas possessing a Mediterranean ‘feel’ Villa Gomes in the Algarve is surpassed by little. Set in two acres of fertile gardens, the discerning visitor can truly relax in a place of great tranquillity. Being well secluded, this is a perfect private villa in the Algarve. Shades of white and terracotta dominate
With its thick, rustic walls and some of the old medieval fortifications of nearby Marmoraia contained within its boundaries, villas don’t get more authentic than Casa Celsa. As you meander through the grounds of this wonderful old renovated cottage, you can’t help but wonder whose shadowy footsteps you might be treading in. Located in a tranquil
With its pine-clad, stone-path walks that twist and turn around an interesting coastline, legendary cities, autonomous culture and favourable year-round climate, it’s not difficult to understand why Catalonia remains a top tourist destination.
Giotto di Bondone was an Italian painter from the late Middle Ages, who is widely considered to have been the first of the many great artists that contributed to the Italian Renaissance. Being associated with such ambitious acclaim anyone or thing named after the great Italian artist certainly has a lot to live up to.
Surrounded by palm trees and lush green plants, boasting magnificent coastal views and being just 300 metres from great seaside restaurants and enticing sands, Casa Suenos certainly lives up to its name, the ‘house of dreams’. This attractive detached whitewashed luxury villa in Menorca is an archetypal holiday house with its idyllic leafy location, private
Perched on the verdurous and undulating Tuscany-Umbria border close to the village of Mercatale, there could not be a more apposite spot for Casale Seano. This vast and luxurious holiday let in Tuscany dates back to 800 AD when its life began as a medieval monastery. Casale Seano has been restored to an impeccable standard,
A small city with a rich history settled in dazzling Tuscan countryside. What city are we talking about? Lucca of course. Traces of Roman, Medieval, Renaissance and the nineteenth century can all be found in Lucca’s urban fabric, much of which has remained surprisingly well self-preserved. Narrow medieval streets wind and twist, presenting a hidden
Vintage Travel is delighted to augment its already impressive South West France portfolio further with the arrival of a beautiful stone cottage in South West France, La Petite Maison. Nestled in French countryside at its most serene, within walking distance of the town of Castillonnes that overlooks the leafy valley of the Dropt, you’d be hard pushed
Villa Laurel, Roche Viejo – An ideal “get away from it all” luxury family villa in Andalucia. Situated amongst a thicket of pine trees a stone’s throw from the golden beaches of the Costa de la Luz, the immaculate Villa Laurel offers first-rate self-catering accommodation on one of Spain’s finest stretches of coastline. This three bedroom semi-detached
If you are looking for a manor house rental in South-West France, you will appreciate the magnificent Manor La Tourrette. La Tourrette is an incredible French manor house from the mid-19th century, which has been painstakingly restored to its former glory and even beyond. This imposing manor sleeps 14 comfortably and will make a luxurious getaway for
The exquisite Spanish house of La Mar sits comfortably amongst the gently undulating unspoilt countryside of Catalonia close to the medieval town of Begur and some of the most prestigious beaches in Spain. The population of Begur can swell to ten times its normal size in the high tourist season; such is its reputation as
Pedra Rubia is situated above the shores of the Rais Baixas in Galicia with the most incredible ocean and river estuary views. Looking down the river estuary towards the wide open Atlantic Ocean, the protected and beautiful Isles de Cies that are a mere 45-minute boat ride away dominates the horizon. The location of
Quinta da Aroeira is a beautiful old farmhouse-style bungalow set extensive and well-stocked gardens of a fertile and lush region of the Algarve close to the traditional town of Carvoeiro. The restored farmhouse for rent on the Algarve is delightfully airy with plenty of room for four people to spread out and make themselves feel at
If you are looking to stay in traditional accommodation in a particularly unspoilt region of Spain, then look no further than villa Eido Vello in Galicia. This traditional stone built cottage is situated in the southernmost part of Galicia close to the border with Portugal in the province of Pontevedra. The nearby town of Baiona
Set in rugged mountainous country, that is unusually verdant for this sun-scorched region of Spain, it is safe to say that villa La Pozailla in the Grazalema Natural Park is a delightful ‘get away from it all’ destination. This beautiful whitewashed villa has been tastefully renovated; using traditional and local materials that ensure it is
Villa Quinta da Pousada, Ponte de Lima – Where you will feel like a royalty for the duration of your holiday. It would be nigh on impossible to exaggerate just how good villa Quinta da Pousada actually is. A huge country mansion house set in 5-acres of the sort of countryside that would probably
With whitewashed fishing villages, vibrant cities, an exhilarating coastline and sublime verdurous scenery, Northern Portugal really is a great place to experience culture, beauty, pace and tranquillity, in equal doses. If you are looking for accommodation to do this exceptionally pretty and exciting part of Europe the justice it deserves, then Vintage Travel recommends the luxury
Es Pujolet, Mallorca – Remarkably opulent in extraordinarily isolated surroundings – Vintage Travel is thrilled to make the magnificent villa Es Pujolet part of its Mallorcan portfolio. Es Pujolet is remarkably opulent and it is located in extraordinary beautiful and isolated countryside. Anyone who stays here will feel like a bit of a ‘big shot’ for
Villa Es Garrovers, Cala d’Or, Mallorca – The perfect place to escape life’s woes…. Es Garrovers in the environs of Cala d’Or in Mallorca is another great villa to be recently added to Vintage Travel’s books. Set in two sumptuous acres of beautifully kept land, Es Garrovers is the ideal house for a large family
Pazo De Mendez is a charming and attractive 300 year-old house, which is situated in the Galacian countryside just 3.5k from a wonderful beach called Playa de America and a ten minute drive from the lively coastal town of Baiona. With an indoor dining room that generates a feeling that you are dining at a
Monte Verde, Loule – A villa and vicinity that makes one’s spirit soar. Set in glorious countryside just four kilometres away from the interesting town of Loule in the central Algarve, you will certainly breathe a sigh of relief that you’ve made the right decision regarding accommodation when you arrive at villa Monte Verde. With gently
