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Montepulciano and Villa Ascianello – Tuscany at its most majestic! If you are looking for a touch of Italian medieval magic, then visiting the hilltop town of Montepulciano in the Tuscan province of Siena will satisfy all yearnings of traditional Italian culture and history in the most breathtaking of surroundings. Perched high on a 600
In the heart of the undulating hills in the hinterland of Grasse, the charismatic town of Speracedes can be found. The quintessentially Mediterranean town is settled amidst a setting olive trees, cypresses and fields of lavender, blowing gently by the warm Mediterranean breeze. To experience one of the best views of Saint-Cassien lake, the Lerins
Catalonia’s Teula Vella – Breathtaking beauty as far as the eye can see! Stretching from the quant and interesting Catalan city of Girona, to a point between the towns of Palamos and Castell-Platja d’Aro on the stunning Costa Brava, lies the tree-shrew mountain massif of Les Gavarres. This mighty emerald mountain range peaks in height
La Ferme de la Presse – A complimentary blend of seclusion and vibrancy. If your precious annual holiday comes with aspirations to relax in the most picturesque, secluded and tranquil of settings, yet still be within easy reach of several vibrant towns, full of life, interesting things to do, great places to eat and steeped
Unpretentious yet breathtakingly astonishing – Les Quatre Saisons luxury villa in South West France! If high slate roofs, elevated attic windows, stone walls with ivy creeping up, a tree-lined garden surrounded by a pretty wooden fence, a cobbled shaded terrace that leads to a spacious private pool secluded by honey-coloured stone walls, oh and not
Have you ever dreamt at staying in a villa fit for royalty which is virtually attached to a beautiful sandy beach? Well if 2012 comes with aspirations to turn dreams into reality, then fulfil such desires by staying at villa Blue Sea in Maleme, Crete. This stunning two bedroom two bathroom luxury villa in Crete
Between the towns of Begur and Palafrugel on the northern tip of the Costa Brava lies the village of Tamariu, so small and unpretentious that it comprises of a sandy bay and little more and is renowned for its tranquility, beauty and inexplicable resistance to the evolving trends of tourism. And if you are a
Unlike the tranquil and lucid waters of the Mediterranean, the Atlantic Ocean is dramatic, rugged and wild and possesses a menacing exhilaration that is not as prevalent in the ‘calmer’ oceans, such as the Med. It is within this invigorating setting that the luxury villa on the Algarve, Quinta dos Tomilhos lies, an exceptional five
Fancy staying in an original medieval castle overlooking stunning views in the heart of Italian countryside? If so, then dream no more as Vintage Travel is particularly pleased to announce Castello di Brancialino to our portfolio of Tuscan properties, a five bedroom, three bathroom luxury villa in Tuscany that really is, well ‘fit for a
After twisting and turning up a narrow road for what seems like eternity, when you finally catch sight of the whitewashed hillside town of the Ronda standing like a beacon of dazzling light and contrasting dramatically with the azure and cloudless skies, you realise that the slightly nausea-invoking drive to get to this magnificent ancient
Portugal is world-renowned for having beautiful, top-quality beaches and none more so than the beaches of Praia do Paco and Praia de Carreco. These particularly scenic beaches are just ten minutes apart and are situated on one of the most naturally stunning and untouched coastlines of the Northern Portugal, just north of Viano do Castelo.
Grasse and St. Cerzaire warrant a stay at ‘Mediterranee’ and ‘Passiflore’ – Two additional treasures on the Cote d’Azur! The town of Grasse, like much of the Cote d’Azur, is known throughout the world, not only for the affluent, elitist and glamorous crowd of visitors who flock there each, but predominantly for being the perfume
The tremendously unfair tendency to view Spain’s Costa Brava as being synonymous with sky-high buildings, English pubs and fry-ups, could not be further from the truth. Take for example the village of Tamariu, an extraordinarily quaint, picturesque and tranquil seaside village that has remained virtually unchanged for centuries. Tamariu is just one village that is
Villa Helios – A true luxury villa in Corfu snuggled between Kassiopi and Aghios Stefanos! Situated on the north east of the island, Kassiopi is regularly referred to as being one of the ‘prettiest little harbours in Corfu’. Once a thriving harbour in Roman times, Kassiopi then became a quiet and subdued little fishing village,
Set within Brittany’s legendary jagged coastline, isolated bays and exhilarating landscapes, one has the pleasure of stumbling across many delightful towns and villages, including the tiny hamlet of Kersolf, which comprises of a small but luxurious handful of houses. It is here that Vintage Travel has 2 luxury villas in brittany. Freesia (pictured) The splendour
With its quaintly cobbled streets, a thriving marina, long sandy beach, remnants of a castle that was destroyed in an earthquake of 1755, and with a carefully maintained old town despite being beseeched and set ablaze, the once small fishing village of Albufeira has developed into a flourishing and popular holiday resort. Situated in central
Ca Na Lida – An exceptional villa in an exceptional corner of Majorca! “In Pollensa, its varied countryside, beaches, ancient streets, cultural and artistic events all merge to make an ideal place for experiencing new sensations and rediscovering the Mediterranean, a place with stories to tell,” Pollenca Directory. From wild, rocky cliffs tumbling down
Armação de Pera and Villa Papoila – Living the Algarve dream! Being plentiful of bars, restaurants, boutiques and tourists, when you visit the Algarve town of Armação de Pera you will be amazed to discover that not so long ago it was nothing more than a gathering of small shacks where the inhabitants of Pera,
Villa Les Platanes – South-western France’s most naturally nurtured treasures! Vintage Travel is proud to announce ‘Les Platanes’ to its books, a fabulous five bedroom luxury villa in south-west France, close to the River Lot, which possesses all the character, charm and elegance, Vintage Travel’s villas are renowned for. Situated on the estate of a working
Lake Bracciano, 32 kilometres to the northwest of Rome, is the second largest lake in the Lazio region of Italy with an impressive perimeter of 32 km. With its crystal-clear water, Lake Bracciano is one of the cleanest lakes in Italy, which, being surrounded by spectacular scenery of forests, olive groves, gardens and the regional
A marvel within a marvel – Vintage Travel puts II Rosaio in Orvieto, Umbria on their books! The city of Orvieto, perched on a volcanic plug, on the flat summit of a huge butte of volcanic tuff in south-western Umbria, has been cited as being one of the most dramatic cities in Europe. This ancient
Discover speedminton and Vilanova de Cerveira at Minho’s Quinta do Espinheirinho….Speedminton? What is Speedminton?!! Speedminton, you may or may not have heard of it. Speedminton is a fun alternative to badminton, tennis or squash and can be played practically anywhere. And asides being able to play it anywhere, anyone can learn how to play this
Bordering Spain’s Galicia, the region of Minho is the most northern region in Portugal. Due to its close proximity to Galicia, Minho shares many of the Celtic influences and cultural traits of its Spanish neighbour. The unique region of Minho in Northern Portugal consists of 23 municipalities, the capital being the city of Braga. The
Vintage Travel is pleased to announce Ibiza onto its books of hand-picked villas with private pools, and with mile upon mile of undulating countryside, sensational beaches and many quirky and historical towns, Ibiza certainly lives up our commitment to providing exceptional villas located in the most desirable of locations. From one-bedroom romantic retreats to grand,
