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If you’ve seen the blockbuster Mamma Mia (film version) then no doubt you’ll have admired the gorgeous backdrop of white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, quaint Greek villas and a culture that hasn’t changed for centuries. The island is absolutely gorgeous and we’ve got a selection of stunning private villas with pools to rent. Go visit
Recharge the batteries at Cà di Cicala which is located in a tranquil setting in an off-the beaten track location in Umbria – the green heart of Italy. The property comprises two charming restored cottages – interlinked by a stone walkway – which are located at the end of a winding lane past woods, vineyards
2010 is the official Ano Jacobeo, otherwise known as the Holy Year in Galicia. This year the celebrations take place on Sunday 25 July in Galicia and it’s set to be a popular one! The history of Ano Jacobeo is that it is celebrated each year that the feast of the Apostle James (25 July) falls
Savings of up to £300 are available this summer on a week’s rental of Koknar Evi – a lovely property on Turkey’s Lycian coast . The maximum saving is applicable during peak season weeks and means a week’s rental – from 19 July to 23 August – is reduced to £1195. Or, in May, a
Villa Le Rual is a very attractive house. It’s in lovely high location between fields and woods that are easily accessible and fantastic for walks. If you’re looking for a little peace and quiet then you can’t go far wrong. The property is completely private and the ideal place to visit if you don’t have
Being one of the southernmost islands in Greece the climate is hot and dry. The temperature on Rhodes remains above 25 degrees from May to October with the months of July and August reaching peaks of 40 degrees during the daytime. Refreshing breezes often blow during these hotter months, and the sea is always a
We have almost 40 unique private villas with pools in Portugal on offer this 2010, all of which offer a level of relaxation and luxury you could get very used to. From villas in the Algarve (with its sandy beaches and year-round sunshine ) to villas in Northern Portugal, an area of outstanding beauty with quaint
We’ve recently added a further two properties to our ever growing portfolio. Villa Julia is in Binibeca (Menorca) just 500m walk from the beach. It sleeps 8 and has extensive, pretty grounds fringed with shady palm trees and a stunning view over the ocean. It’s perfect for a family vacation with all the mod cons
Late Winter and early Spring across the Continent can still be rather chilly, making the thought of swimming in your villa’s private pool a little daunting. But don’t fret… many of our villas have heated pools. A great example is La Vallée, a four bedroom, four bathroom house sleeping eight situated in South West France
Taking place this year between 24th & 27th June 2010, the Bordeaux wine festival promises to be THE wine and food event of the year in France. Held every 2 years, the festival is set along the 2km stretch of the Garonne River waterfront a UNESCO listed world heritage site and features wines from 80
Bergerac is a 15th Century town set on a riverbank in the Dordogne region and situated in the South West of France half way between Bordeaux (90km) and Toulouse. It’s most famous for its good museums, possibly the best being the Wine or Tobacco Museums. If you love your wine then you’re heading to the
We’ve been working hard to expand our portfolio of luxury holiday homes with private pools in Turkey for rent, bringing the total to 12 for 2010. The properties are all situated along the ancient coast of Lycia, known best for its impressive sites from ancient civilisations, including Letoon, Xanthos, Cyaneae and Arycanda to name just
We’ve been hunting high and low for some of Europe’s most desirable luxury villas to rent and are proud to tell you about our latest 5. La Morera, Alaior (Menorca) This is a gorgeous 4 bedroom villa that sleeps between 7 & 8. The key features are its own private pool, a tower to relax
We have a fantastic line-up of holiday villas in Vaucluse (South West France) for the new season. In the Midi-Pyrénées, for example, is Vigueris – a four bedroom, four bathroom restored stone property sleeping up to eight which has a large private fenced, solar heated pool, boules pitch and spacious grounds. In addition, a ‘small
If you’re a fan of cycling and events like Le Tour De France then you’re going to love Giro d’Italia 2010, which takes place from 8th May to the 30th May across many of Italy’s most scenic routes. We have a number of well positioned luxury villas (with pools) along a few of the stages,
If you’ve ever had the desire to paint landscapes with the assistance of an expert then look no further. We’ve teamed up with acclaimed Welsh Artist Jantien Powell to offer you the opportunity to receive private painting tutorials when you book one of our selected properties in Andalucia, Spain. Whether you are an expert of
We’ve got a huge amount of choice for all tastes in 2010 when it comes to private villas with pools in North Portugal. If you’ve never been lucky enough to experience the North of Portugal then you must! The historic architecture is some of the finest you’ll discover in Europe, the gastronomy is amazing and the
We’ve just added a new villa in Kefalonia to our ever growing portfolio. It’s called Demetra, sleeps 6 and enjoys one of the finest panoramic views across the island’s southern coastline and out across a vast expanse of sparkling Ionian Sea to the rugged contours of Zakynthos. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac 5 minutes drive
We’ve been busy compiling our new Vintage Travel Villa Holiday Brochures for Spain/the Balearics and Portugal, France/Italy/Gozo and Croatia and Greece/Turkey and are proud to report that they’re printed and ready to go! These brochures are by far our best yet with some stunning photography throughout as well as a dramatic increase in choice of villa holiday in some of
We’ve been busy hand picking even more fine villas with pools to our already extensive range of Spanish holiday villas in Andalucia, Catalunya, Galicia, plus the Balearic Islands of Mallorca and Menorca and we’d like to share just a few with you. El Torero is a fantastic new addition in Andalucía offering superb grandeur, elegance
We’ve increased our Croatia villa count on the Istrian Peninsula by more than 25% for 2010. This means bags more choice of some of the finest villas available in Croatia. Here’s a few of the latest additions. Campo villa is a great example of a newly built three bedroom (all with air-con), three bathroom house
The 370,000 year old Lake Bolsena is in fact a crater lake with a volcanic history. The Romans documented volcanic activity back in 104 BC, however since then it has remained dormant. The lake is in fact Italy’s fifth largest and has become incredibly popular for water sports enthusiasts, swimmers… and anyone wishing to explore central
We recently added The Kulube Hotel in Kalkan, Turkey to our already impressive holiday property portfolio signalling a shift to provide even greater range of accommodation to you, our customers. Turkey is still growing in popularity as a choice destination mainly because of the cost of living and accommodation is so much cheaper than the
Fresh for 2010 we’ll be launching a new range of properties on the Greek island of Rhodes, each with a private pool and situated within areas of local tradition and culture. We’ve handpicked eight stunning properties that sleep between 4 – 8 people and which all boast romantic sea views and fantastic locations. Click here to
