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HOLIDAYRENTALS
Find the perfect holiday villa or self-catering apartment on the UK’s number-one holiday rentals website
Family friendly
HOLIDAY RENTALSDREAM HOMES
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Are you looking forward to
your summer holiday? The
perfect getaway has to be
having your own holiday
home with room for everyone and in the
location of your choice, whether that’s
tucked away in the country, close to the
beach, or in the city with culture and
sightseeing on your doorstep.
Renting a private property gives
you and your family and friends
privacy and space to truly spread out,
relax and feel at home.
It’s also more aff ordable. With
a decade of experience in the fi eld,
Holiday-Rentals.co.uk off ers more
than 45,000 properties you can book
direct with the owner – no wonder it’s
the UK’s number one.
Not only does booking through
Holiday-Rentals.co.uk save you money
compared with renting through
villa/apartment agencies, you can also
be sure of a more personalised service
and experience. If you need a cot for
your youngest, a personal chef, or daily
maid service for a messy family, extra
facilities are much easier to arrange.
If you are holidaying with the kids,
it’s great to be able to cook what they
want to eat, and when. For adults,
there’s the wonderful opportunity to
buy and prepare local foods and
ingredients. And, of course, you can eat
when and where you’d like.
As well as more choice, renting on
the internet means it’s easy to search for
properties, from cottages to castles,
budget apartments to luxury villas, for
couples, friends, or families holidaying
together, and to compare prices.
You can also read reviews written
by other holidaymakers, learn about
local facilities – and drool over the
full-colour photographs of your
chosen holiday home.
In this brochure you’ll fi nd a small
selection of properties, but there are
thousands more on the website, chosen
by home owners as a brilliant way to
market their home, with minimum cost,
plus the satisfaction of managing
renting out their property themselves.
At Holiday-Rentals.co.uk,
holidaymakers can also do an
up-to-date check on availability. But
once you’ve found that perfect getaway,
remember that the most popular school
holiday dates get snapped up quickly,
so book early – book today!
The UK’s favourite holiday home website offers a choice of more than 45,000 properties
EUROPE, CROATIAIstria 88394 p4Split 71852 p22
CYPRUSPaphos 71683 p8Limmasol 85712 p25
CZECH REPUBLICPrague 60248 p20
FRANCE Biarritz 87481 p29Burgundy 6396 p13Côte d’Azur 67128 p31Dordogne 77994 p33Dordogne 12009 p12Dordogne 73244 p9Languedoc 67793 p17Loire 63832 p14Nice 71411 p4Nice 85809 p25
Paris 52337 p18Paris 90361 p21Provence 72488 p4
GREECECrete 10030 p26Crete 51366 p30
HOLLANDAmsterdam 84595 p24
IRELANDCounty Donegal 77912 p18
ITALYPuglia 86802 p15Tuscany 12303 p12Tuscany 88232 p28Venice 63751 p21
PORTUGALAlgarve 19410 p34Algarve 61290 p16Algarve 10632 p9
Lisbon 83922 p19Madeira 54408 p25 SPAINAndalucia 68225 p34Andalucia 67289 p33Andalucia 71303 p11Barcelona 80914 p20Barcelona 60507 p21Barcelona 82798 p17Fuerteventura 82315 p9Fuerteventura 75535 p23Lanzarote 87238 p32Majorca 88125 p7Majorca 86154 p13Marbella 59135 p27
SWITZERLAND Les Crosets 88847 p24
TURKEYKalkan 54470 p33
UNITED KINGDOMCornwall 51685 p8Hereford & Worcester 84562 p13Scotland 89834 p11
FURTHER AFIELDCAYMAN ISLANDSGrand Cayman 51295 p28
DUBAI Jumeirah Beach 53608 p29 MOROCCOMarrakech 67907 p15
SOUTH AFRICAEastern Cape 89301 p29 THAILANDPhuket 84120 p32 USAOrlando 89838 p7
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CONTENTSFamily friendly 6-9 Rural escapes 10-13Unusual properties 14-15 Group holidays 16-17Romantic getaways 18 City bolt-holes 19-21Apartments 22-25 Luxury 26-29Perfect pools 30-33 Golf 34
Holiday-Rentals.co.uk features more than 45,000 properties in countries all over the world. For the full range, visit the website.
A private property
gives you space
to relax
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Family friendly
Save money, time, hassle and heartache on booking your perfect holiday home
Holiday-Rentals.co.uk has the largest selection of holiday homes available to rent direct from
owners online, offering travellers authentic holiday experiences, a personal service, and unique accommodation at great prices. Its user-friendly format and effi cient search tools have made it the most popular holiday rentals site in the UK. And renting a home through Holiday-Rentals.co.uk couldn’t be easier. Mrs Jane Eastwood from Bath, Somerset, took her family to Spain during school summer holidays. ‘I’m a great fan of “do-it-yourself’’ travel and I love to save money, so I went online to see if I could fi nd a good deal,’ she says. ‘I found the Holiday-Rentals.co.uk website almost immediately. There was so
much more to choose from than in a brochure, and each one totally unique. I couldn’t believe my luck when I spotted my ideal holiday villa on the Costa Blanca. ‘The villa was a real home from home, with a very well equipped kitchen. It was an ideal place for the kids – they each had their own bedroom and loved having their own private pool for the week. Not having to drag them out to a restaurant to eat every meal made life easier – and cheaper. We all got into barbecuing by the pool – it was a great family activity. ‘Our fi rst experience of booking a villa online was so worry-free, and the holiday experience so brilliant, that we will defi nitely be doing it again next year.’ To see for yourself: simply visit www.holiday-rentals.co.uk today.
Rural farmhouse with private pool in FranceThis lovingly restored traditional farmhouse (left) is set among towering pine trees and acres of its own vineyards in the famously beautiful countryside of southern Provence. With extensive lawns and terraces surrounding the kidney-shaped pool, there are plenty of spots for soaking up the sunshine. The village of Vidauban is within easy reach for its cafés and for stocking up from the bakeries and the colourful Sunday farmers’ market.
Property: 3-bedroom/3-bathroom farmhouse.Location: Vidauban, Provence, France.Sleeps: 6 in 3 bedrooms.Costs: from £1,000 to £1,300 per week.
Visit: www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/72488
New hillside villa with private pool in CroatiaBuilt from reclaimed Istrian stone and to an award-winning design, Villa La Vigna (left) is a new, detached, spacious four-bedroom house in one of the most beautiful areas of Croatia. With views over olive trees and grapevines, it has two covered terraces, lawned grounds, private pool area and breathtaking views over neighbouring hilltop villages and the sea. Local activities include swimming, tennis, walking, cycling, horse riding, mountain biking and mountaineering
Property: 4-bedroom/4-bathroom villa.Location: Sovinjac, Istria, Croatia.Sleeps: 10 in 4 bedrooms.Costs: from £490 to £1,660 per week.
Visit: www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/88394
Romantic hideaway in charming old town in FranceTucked away in a historic corner of vibrant, cosmopolitan Nice, this second-fl oor, south-facing apartment with balcony (below left) is well located for exploring both the city and the nearby beach. The apartment has a modern feel, with the quirky ‘bedroom’ occupying a mezzanine area that overlooks the living room. The full-height windows offer views of the bustling Rue Rossetti (Old Nice’s most famous street). Property: 1-bedroom apartment in city centre.Location: Nice, France.Sleeps: 2 in 1 bedroom.Costs: From £290 per week.
Visit: www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/71411
THE WORLD AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
‘Our experience of fi nding a villa
online was worry-free,
and the holiday was brilliant’
‘I couldn’t believe my luck when I spotted my ideal villa’
The Costa Blanca
Aerial view of the Costa Blanca
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COOL FOR KIDS
Families need space, privacy, comfort,
safety and often a whole list of other bits
and bobs if everyone is to enjoy their
holiday to the maximum. Whether your
family likes traditional beach holidays, rural escapes
or action-packed adventures, there’ll be the perfect
property to rent on Holiday-Rentals.co.uk. Having
a private pool might be a priority, and
with your own kitchen, you cook whatever the
kids like, whenever they want, saving money and
fuss. And any mum knows that a washing machine
always comes in handy. Some owners are happy to
help arrange all sorts of extra facilities, too, such as
highchairs for babies.
Everyone gets a great break
when you rent a home
Tranquillity is guaranteed at this lovely private house. With its colourful gardens and serene location in one of the most beautiful corners of the island, this is the ultimate spot for a relaxing, laid-back escape. The house is located just 100 metres from the aquamarine waters of a pristine, undeveloped cove that’s perfect for picnics and summer swimming.
Peaceful house in the mountains in Majorca
Beautiful mountain and sea views, close to the beach
Have a splashing time with all the family in a holiday property with a host of extra facilities to help you feel really at home
Family friendly
Set in a beautiful wooded conservation area with four lakes, jogging trail and a children’s playground, this luxury villa is an ideal family house. With lake views, it has three lounges and is furnished to a very high standard throughout. There is also a covered outdoor heated pool. Walt Disney World and SeaWorld are just 15 minutes’ drive away, making this a perfect base to do the theme parks in style!
Luxury fi ve-bedroom villa near the lakes in Florida
Within easy reach of the big theme parks
Property: luxury 5-bedroom/3-bathroom villa.
Location: Orlando, Florida, USA.
Sleeps: 10 in 5 bedrooms.
Costs: from £475 to £595 per week.
Visit: www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/89838
Property: 3-bedroom private house.
Location: Cala Tuent, Majorca, Spain.
Sleeps: 6 in 3 bedrooms.
Costs: from £445 to £710 per week.Visit: www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/88125
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Owl Barn, Tree Barn and The Coach House sit in a lovely quiet spot on the 28-acre Kernock estate between Bodmin and Dartmoor. The kids will love the property’s own adventure playground with towers, rope swings and treehouse. Close by are pony riding, golf, water sports galore and country and coastal walks. The area’s famously beautiful beaches are just ten miles away.
Barn conversions with their ownadventure playground in the UK
Garden, terrace, barbecue, adventure playground
Surrounded by farmland, this is perfect for families with young children. The enclosed garden has a barbecue, play area, bikes, table tennis and badminton. There’s a covered terrace and large timber plunge pool. The modern kitchen is fully fi tted and the lounge has TV, CD and DVD. It’s minutes from Sarlat and less than ten kilometres from the beach. Tennis, golf and fi shing are nearby.
Detached bungalow withprivate garden in France
Covered terrace, enclosed garden
This luxury two-bedroom apartment is just steps away from the beach, guaranteeing stunning sea views. The master bedroom leads on to a large balcony and upstairs is an 80m roof terrace – with amazing mountain and coastal views. It’s next to a golf course and has a quiet communal swimming pool and a free bus service into the resort centre with shops, bars and restaurants.
Penthouse apartment with sea views in the Canaries
Minutes from the beach
Stunning beachfront luxury villa in Cyprus
With sea views from almost every bedroom, this villa is just fi ve minutes’ walk from the historic centre of Paphos. Furnished to a high standard, with air conditioning throughout, it has a fully equipped kitchen, TV, DVD and CD. The house shares a beautiful outdoor pool and seating area and is next to a small hotel which offers tennis, gym, steam and sauna facilities, which you can use for a small charge.
Beachfront, close to Paphos, family friendly
With its six individually themed bedrooms, opulent living areas, separate games room and impressive circular entrance hall, this large, recently built villa easily accommodates up to 12 adults and four children. The heated swimming pool dominates the sunny terrace, while the sandy beach and excellent restaurants of bustling Porches are a few minutes’ drive away.
Comfortable villa with heated pool in Portugal
Games room, large private pool and extensive grounds
Family friendly
Visit: www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/51685
Property: barn conversions.
Location: near Pillaton, Cornwall, UK.
Sleeps: 2, 4 or 6 in 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms. Costs: from £500 to £1,200 per property per week.
Property: luxury villa.
Location: Paphos, Cyprus.
Sleeps: 6 in 3 bedrooms.
Costs: from £345 to £650 per week.
Visit: www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/71683
Property: penthouse apartment.
Location: Caleta de Fuste, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands.
Sleeps: 4 in 2 bedrooms.
Costs: from £280 to £300 per week.
Visit: www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/82315
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Property: detached 2-bedroom bungalow.
Location: Sarlat, Dordogne, France.
Sleeps: 6 in 2 bedrooms.
Costs: from £225 to £520 per week.
Visit: www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/10632
Property: 6-bedroom/6-bathroom detached villa.
Location: Porches, Algarve, Portugal.
Sleeps: up to 16 in 6 bedrooms (with pull-out bed).
Costs: from £1,295 to £2,595 per week.
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COUNTRY LIFE
Who doesn’t dream of leaving the
hustle and bustle of everyday living
for a period of peace, tranquillity
and privacy in the country?
Holiday-Rentals.co.uk off ers a wide range of
wonderful properties to rent in locations that benefi t
from spectacular views and oodles of fresh air.
How about a historic converted building such as a
charming stone cottage, log cabin, or water mill,
or a grand château miles from anywhere, or a
comfortable gîte? Great traditionally popular rural
locations include the Loire or Dordogne in France,
Tuscany in Italy, and Crete in Greece. Or, for
something diff erent, try a mountain resort during
the summer season. Exciting new destinations
include Croatia, Malta and Montenegro.
Say goodbye to stress as you breathe in some
fresh air
Romantic getaway
This former artist’s studio is set amid stunning Highland countryside. It has an open-plan living area, modern kitchen and lounge with TV, DVD, CD and log burner. The bathroom has underfl oor heating. Outside is a southwest-facing garden – easels are available for aspiring artists. Horse riding, golf, windsurfi ng and fi shing are available locally. It’s just four miles to the beach.
Architect-designed Highland studio in ScotlandEscape the rat race for a while and live the dream in a delightful
character property tucked away in picturesque countryside
Rural escapesStunning setting, plunge pool, terraces
The Mill is a magical, secluded country house set in its own valley. It has been painstakingly restored to offer all mod cons in a stunning setting. The spacious house has a garden, terrace, balcony and barbecue. Water is the main feature of this house, with a natural plunge pool and fountains. A perfect escape, The Mill is just a two-minute drive from villages with shops and bars. Walking, horse riding, mountaineering and paragliding are all available nearby.
Secluded and spaciouscountry house in Spain
Property: 3-bedroom/3-bathroom country house.
Location: Sierra Nevada, Andalucia, Spain.
Sleeps: 8 in 3 bedrooms.
Costs: from £400 to £750 per week.
Visit: www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/71303
Property: modern architect designed chalet.
Location: Perthshire, Scotland.
Sleeps: 2 in 1 bedroom.
Costs: from £495 to £900 per week.
Visit: www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/89834
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Tivauche is a beautifully restored traditional farmhouse in a sleepy hamlet overlooking rolling countryside. It has a vast open-plan living area with exposed beams and a huge fi replace. The large, well equipped kitchen has French doors to the patio, and the garden has views towards the Morvan national park. Nearby are water-skiing, horse riding, tennis, walking and cycling.
Traditional farmhouse ina quiet location in France
Peaceful location, garden, terrace, barbecue
This beautiful three-bedroom villa is tucked away in a peaceful hamlet at the foot of mountains. Perfect for a family, it is surrounded by countryside in picturesque northern Majorca. The old town of Pollensa is a fi ve-minute drive away, and the beach just four kilometres. Local activities include diving, surfi ng, swimming, tennis, walking, sailing, cycling, fi shing, golf, windsurfi ng and paragliding.
Countryside villa with private pool in Spain
Outdoor pool, terrace, garden
Tickeridge Farm is a handsome fi ve-bedroom, black and white Elizabethan house close to a village in the Malvern Hills. Perfect for families, the property has a massive 30ft kitchen and oak-beamed living room with open fi replaces. Local activities available include walking, cycling, horse riding, horse racing, kayaking, boating, swimming, dry skiing, quad biking and golf.
Large English country cottage set in fi ve acres
Garden, terrace, barbecue, two bathrooms
Beautiful and luxuriouscountry farmhouse in France
This pretty 18th-century house has been beautifully restored to offer luxurious accommodation. The large garden has a private pool, terrace and barbecue – perfect for soaking up the sun, or taking in the views. Le Pible nestles on the hillside below a small Roman village on the Dordogne/Charente border. With a spacious open-plan ground fl oor and four bedrooms, this is the perfect house for a large family or two small groups.
Gardens, terrace, pool
Rural escapes
This sympathetically restored ancient country house has large gardens, barbecue and private pool, is spacious enough for larger groups and has a sandpit and swing for young children. The property is in its own grounds, The nearest village is fi ve minutes away and a medieval fortress is just a ten-minute walk. Nearby, tennis, mountain biking, fi shing and riding are available.
Restored farmhouse inbeautiful Tuscany
Farmhouse, garden, pool, barbecue, terrace
Property: 3-bedroom country villa.
Location: Pollensa, Majorca, Spain.
Sleeps: 6 in 3 bedrooms.
Costs: from £895 to £2,135 per week
Property: restored Tuscan farmhouse.
Location: Siena, Tuscany, Italy.
Sleeps: 10 in 5 bedrooms.
Costs: from £1,120 to £1,790 per week.
Visit: www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/12303
Property: 2-bedroom/2-bathroom detached villa. Location: Burgundy, France.
Sleeps: 5 in 2 bedrooms.
Costs: from £350 to £540 per week.
Visit: www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/6396
Property: restored country farmhouse.
Location: Perigord Vert, Dordogne, France.
Sleeps: 8 in 4 bedrooms.
Costs: from £750 to £1,350 per week.
Property: large detached cottage.
Location: Hanley Swan, Hereford & Worcester, UK.
Sleeps: 9 + child in a cot in 5 bedrooms.
Costs: from £1,000 to £2,300 per week.
Visit: www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/12009
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A beautiful traditional house, with staff, set in the heart of the old Medina in exotic Marrakech. It has been richly decorated in traditional style, with 21st-century facilities. Situated in the historic city centre, it has a stunning roof terrace, plunge pool and outdoor shower. This house has the comfort of a hotel with the intimacy of a home. Breakfast is included – further catering can be organised.
Exotic staffed homewith plunge pool in Morocco
Old city centre location, terrace, pool, staff
Luxurious, gardens, Jacuzzi
Wonderfully restored traditional trullo set in its own grounds with large swimming pool. The grounds have been carefully planned to accommodate families with young children. Secluded, with a number of comfortable eating areas, the gardens are perfect for relaxing. The property is ideally situated for exploring nearby Bari and the coastal areas which are just 15 kilometres away.
Beautiful traditional trullowith private pool in Italy
Large villa, private pool and grounds
Unusual properties
Agood holiday is as much about where
you stay as your destination. Rent an
out-of-the-ordinary property and you’ll
come back with extra-special memories
– and photographs. The range of unusual holiday
homes available through Holiday-Rentals.co.uk
continues to multiply as more and more Brits buy and
renovate unique buildings. So these days, the choice
includes a fairytale château in France, an exotic riad in
Morocco, and a highly individual whitewashed trullo
in Italy. There’s everything from cave and tree houses
to windmills, churches, and even a lighthouse, too.
Beautiful French châteauin its own park
Château de la Coutancière is set in its own beautifully kept park, close to Saumur, nestled in the heart of the Loire Valley. All ten bedrooms have been luxuriously appointed – and the eight bathrooms are equally sumptuous. With a professionally equipped kitchen, beautiful living room and elegant dining room, the château is perfect for large family celebrations. Outside are large gardens, a terrace and Jacuzzi. Swimming, tennis, horse riding, roller-blading and golf are all nearby.
Make your holiday even more memorable by booking into an extraordinary château, exotic riad, or whitewashed trullo
HIGHLY INDIVIDUAL
The choice oftruly special
properties is now huge
Property: large chateau/country house.
Location: Brain sur Allonnes, Western Loire, France. Sleeps: 20 in 10 bedrooms.
Costs: from £2,595 to £3,970 per week.
Property: 3-bedroom/3-bathroom historic home.
Location: Medina, Marrakech, Morocco.
Sleeps: 6 in 3 bedrooms.
Costs: £850 per week.
Property: restored villa.
Location: Puglia, Italy.
Sleeps: 9 in 4 bedrooms.
Costs: from £700 to £1,500 per week.
Visit: www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/63832
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This detached country farmhouse has been beautifully restored and furnished. Set in its own gardens with a large private pool and two outdoor terraces for dining, here is the perfect holiday home for friends and family. Just 15 kilometres from beautiful Uzès, the house is situated in a quiet farming hamlet. Riding, tennis and kayaking are available nearby.
Large stone countryfarmhouse in France
Heated pool, gardens, terrace
A spacious modern apartment that makes the perfect base for exploring the bustling city of Barcelona. Artistically decorated, the home is just a 15-minute walk from the city’s beaches, and is close to the bustle of Las Ramblas and the city’s famous cathedral. Apart from the city-centre buzz, diving, swimming, sailing, horse riding and golf are all available nearby.
Sophisticated city-centre apartment in Spain
Stylish, city centre, close to the beach
Charming lakeside rustic house in Portugal
Here’s a fabulous waterside terraced house set in a nature reserve on the edge of Lake Arade. The catered villa is between Lagoa, Portimão and Silves – and just ten minutes from the most popular beaches. This rustic property has a private motorboat service and outdoor pool, and is made up of two houses expertly blended, giving six suites in the old farmhouse and two in the newer building. A perfect base for those who want to take part in water sports on the lake, or play golf at one of the three nearby courses.
Lakeside, catered, motorboat, pool
Group holidays
BIG IS BEAUTIFULGather up friends, family and all the kids, rent a property with room for everyone, and enjoy the holiday of a lifetime
For fun and relaxation, there’s nothing like
holidaying with extended family or good
friends, and if you’re renting a sunshine
home, the bigger it is, the better. You
could be travelling with your parents, friends and
their kids, or perhaps you’re planning a hen or stag
party. Whichever it is, splitting the cost of renting a
larger property will mean you can save money, and
be able to go for big homes with brilliant facilities
such as a barbecue or an extra-large pool perfect
for water volleyball. Holiday-Rentals.co.uk off ers
properties that sleep from ten to 20 people,
including castles, ski chalets, large sunshine villas
and generous apartments.
Property: large 7-bedroom/6-bathroom villa.
Location: Lagoa, Algarve, Portugal.
Sleeps: 14 in 7 bedrooms.
Costs: £1,830 per week.
Property: 6-bedroom/6-bathroom detached farmhouse.
Location: near Uzès, Languedoc, France.
Sleeps: 12 in 6 bedrooms.
Costs: from £1,200 to £2,500 per week.
Property: stylish city-centre apartment.
Location: Barcelona, Spain.
Sleeps: 10 in 4 bedrooms.
Costs: from £470 to £1,130 per week.
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Visit: www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/67793
Catch up with friends
on a big group trip
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In a quiet side street in the picturesque district of Montmartre, this comfortable, fully renovated apartment is the perfect base for exploring Paris. Large windows fl ood the rooms with daylight and overlook Montmartre Cemetery – fi nal resting place for many celebrated artists and writers. The neighbourhood is fi lled with boutique shops and cafés, while the iconic Sacré Coeur is close by.
Bijou apartment in the heart of Paris
This beautifully restored, 200-year-old traditional Irish cottage is perfect for a romantic break away from the crowds. This late-1700s picturesque property sits in nearly seven acres running down to its own river. There are two bedrooms, one with a king-size bed. The kitchen/living room has an open fi re and two armchairs to snuggle up in. Fishing and wonderful walks are close by.
Traditional Irish thatched cottage in seven acres
CITYBOLT-HOLES
With literally thousands of chic
city-centre properties on off er,
Holiday-Rentals.co.uk provides
sightseers with a brilliant,
cost-eff ective alternative to pricey ‘boutique’ hotels.
Whether you are in Venice or Rome, Paris,
Barcelona or New York, renting a private
apartment can work out up to 20 per cent cheaper
than a similar standard hotel, with so much more
room to make yourself at home.
You can save on eating out, too, by cooking in
your own kitchen, whether you’re travelling with
family, friends, or on a business trip.
Properties range from comfortable studio fl ats to
fi ve-bedroom luxury apartments. Many can be
booked for just a weekend break.
If you’re planning a sightseeing trip to any of the world’s top cities or cultural magnets, save on costs and enjoy more elbow room in your own ideally placed urban retreat
City bolt-holesRomantic getaways
LOVENESTSFrom cosy cottages to chic city retreats, elegant châteaux toisland paradises, private havens you’ll never want to leave
Property: 1-bedroom city-centre apartment.
Location: Paris, France.
Sleeps: 4 in 1 bedroom (and on sofa bed).
Costs: from £560 to £600 per week.
Visit: www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/52337
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In the heart of colourful Montmartre
Property type: detached rural cottage.
Location: Stragar, near Killybegs, County Donegal, Ireland.
Sleeps: 4 in 2 bedrooms.
Costs: £495 per week.
Rural setting, seven acres of grounds
This ideally located, recently renovated, fi rst-fl oor apartment is in popular Campo de Ourique, just a few steps away from the city’s famous 28 Tram, the perfect way to sightsee in historical Lisbon. There are good restaurants, shops and a fresh fi sh and vegetable market on the doorstep. Activities available locally include surfi ng, swimming, tennis, walking, sailing, horse riding and golf. The owners are happy to arrange daily cleaning if required.
Charming apartment in historic LisbonCentral location,
two bathrooms
Property: 2-bedroom/2-bathroom apartment.
Location: Campo Ourique, Lisbon, Portugal.
Sleeps: 4/5 in 2 bedrooms.
Costs: from £315 to £470 per week. Visit: www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/83922
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Lying in the city centre’s historic Raval district, this spacious, designer apartment is just a short walk from Barcelona’s bustling Las Ramblas. With funky styling throughout and a fully equipped, open-plan kitchen/diner, the apartment offers a sophisticated haven from which to discover the shops, markets, restaurants, bars and nightlife of this vibrant city.
Stylish designer home minutes from Las Ramblas
Property: 2-bedroom apartment.
Location: Barcelona, Spain.
Sleeps: 4 in 2 bedrooms.
Costs: from £495 to £575 per week.
This bright, airy, waterfront apartment offers a peaceful sanctuary in the heart of Venice. The beautifully restored, elegantly furnished property is near Campo San Barnaba and the Accademia Bridge. Spread across two fl oors, with two double bedrooms, two bathrooms and large roof terrace, this luxurious apartment easily accommodates up to six people in comfort and style.
Elegant home with large roof terrace in Venice
Property: 2-bedroom/2-bathroom duplex apartment.
Location: Venice, Italy.
Sleeps: 6 in 2 bedrooms (2 extra beds available).
Costs: £1,270 per week.
Within easy walking distance of the famous Latin Quarter, this well-appointed apartment combines all the comforts of home with the buzz of city living. Decorated in a 19th-century ‘luxe’ style, the accommodation includes two separate bedrooms and a bathroom with claw-footed bath. Nearby Mouffetard market offers fabulous cheeses, meats and other produce.
Cosy hideaway near Paris’s Latin Quarter
Property: 2-bedroom apartment.
Location: city centre, Paris.
Sleeps: 6 in 2 bedrooms (and on sofa beds).
Costs: £1,050 per week.
Cosy accommodation in a very central location
Property: 2-bedroom/2-bathroom apartment.
Location: Barcelona, Spain.
Sleeps: 6 in 2 bedrooms (and on futon).
Costs: £1,360 per week.
City bolt-holes
With their fantastic riverside location, these luxury apartments provide a stylish city-centre base. All three are fi nished to a high standard and enjoy access to health-club facilities, while the three-bedroom penthouse has its own private terrace. The charming Old Town is just a pleasant stroll along the riverbank away.
Luxury riverside comfort in Prague
Large roof terrace with views of the Grand Canal
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Property: 1 3-bed and 2 2-bed apartments.
Location: Prague, Czech Republic.
Sleeps: 5 or 6 in 2 or 3 bedroom apartments
Costs: from £483 to £1,253 per property per week.
River views, fi tness centre with pool, sauna, tennis court
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Modern apartment in the heart of Barcelona
Loft style, close to Port Veil marina
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Chic, modern design with exposed beams
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This contemporary, loft-style apartment is situated on the third fl oor of a modern building (with lift), close to the Port Vell marina in the vibrant and trendy El Born district. The accommodation comprises two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a huge, ultra-modern, open-plan kitchen and living area. The Picasso Museum, Barceloneta beach and lively Las Ramblas are all just a short walk away.
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A ROOMWITH A VIEW
By the sea, near golf courses, in ski
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Luxurious private spaces, many in exceptional locations
Outdoor pool and private terraces overlooking golf course
This stunning apartment boasts a prestigious golf-course location, two large bedrooms and three private terraces offering a choice of sea, mountain or swimming-pool views. In addition to golf, a wide range of restaurants, bars and water sports can be found in the adjacent resort of Caleta de Fuste, which also has a white sandy beach and pretty marina.
Luxury apartment by the golf course in the Canaries
Save on expense, but not comfort or enjoyment, with a holiday apartment in a stunning setting
Apartments
South-facing balcony with barbecue and sea views
private home – privacy, fl exibility – but save
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Property: 2-bedroom penthouse apartment with terraces.
Location: Caleta de Fuste, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands.
Sleeps: 4 in 2 bedrooms.
Costs: £399 per week.
With its south-facing terrace affording far-reaching views across the sparkling Adriatic Sea, this comfortable, newly built apartment is a sun-seeker’s dream. The property includes three bedrooms and an open-plan kitchen/diner furnished with bright, modern designs. Seget Donji is a traditional Croatian fi shing village with a range of shops and restaurants, while nearby attractions include Krka Waterfalls and the World Heritage Sites of Trogir and historic Split.
Penthouse-style apartment in Croatia with great views
Property: 3-bedroom penthouse with terrace.
Location: Seget Donji, near Split, Croatia.
Sleeps: 6 in 3 bedrooms.
Costs: from £300 to £795 per week.
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With its superbly central location just three blocks from the beach, this beautifully renovated apartment truly offers the best of both worlds. Set within a classically elegant residential building, the bright, airy apartment boasts high ceilings, shiny wooden fl oors and tasteful, contemporary décor. The cosmopolitan shops and cafés of the Rue de France are just a stone’s throw away.
Stylish apartment in the heart of Nice
Central location with two balconies, close to the beach
This new air-conditioned penthouse, set in a quiet location just 10km from the lively resort of Limmasol, has sea views from the balcony and a large swimming pool. The apartment is within walking distance of a sandy beach, shops and restaurants, and is ideally located for exploring Cyprus. Local activities include water sports, walking, sailing, cycling, fi shing, riding, golf, windsurfi ng, water-skiing, mountain biking, mountaineering and paragliding.
Luxury penthouse apartment near beach in CyprusQuiet location, sea
views, large pool
With spectacular sea views from all three bedrooms, this immaculate fourth-fl oor apartment in a popular residential area along the cliffs also has a large shared pool with loungers. Central Funchal is only a ten-minute drive away, and there are restaurants and a supermarket close by. Local activities include diving, swimming, walking, fi shing and golf, and the beach is only one kilometre away.
Penthouse apartment in Madeira with large pool
Two bathrooms, ocean views, outdoor pool.
Easy access to ski slopes, spacious accommodation, balconies with mountain views
Apartments
Occupying a newly renovated building (dating from 1687) on the picturesque Keizersgracht Canal, these nine luxury residences offer high-quality accommodation within a stone’s throw of the city centre’s cafés, theatres and museums. The apartments are individually themed on famous Dutch artists, from masters such as Van Gogh to contemporary stars such as Herman Brood – giving each unit its own unique character and style.
Unique Dutch apartments in historic waterfront setting Chic, modern interiors
and private gardens
Property: 9 individual canal-side apartments in city centre.
Location: Amsterdam, Holland.
Sleeps: 2 to 6 in 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms.
Costs: from £1,270 to £2,100 per property per week.
Property: 2-bedroom/2-bathroom apartment in city centre.
Location: Nice, France.
Sleeps: up to 6 (with pull-out bed).
Costs: from £635 to £970 per week.
Stunning Swiss penthouse with mountain views
Situated high in the Alps, this luxury apartment is the perfect bolthole for any adrenaline junkie, offering easy access to around 650km of ski slopes and world-class hiking, rock climbing and mountain biking in summer. Accommodation is extremely spacious, with a large open-plan living area and three bedrooms, each of which has its own balcony, from which the mountain views are unparalleled.
Property: 3-bedroom/2-bathroom chalet apartment. Location: Les Crosets, Switzerland.
Sleeps: 7 in 3 bedrooms.
Costs: from £600 to £1,500 per week.
Property: 3-bedroom penthouse apartment.
Location: Limassol, Cyprus.
Sleeps: 6 in 3 bedrooms.
Costs: from £350 to £700 per week.
Property: penthouse apartment.
Location: Canico, Santa Cruz, Madeira.
Sleeps: 6 + infant in cot in 3 bedrooms.
Costs: from £370 to £508 per week.
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SOAK UP A LITTLE LUXURY
There are times in your life when only
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Beautifully furnished, surrounded by gardens
This beautifully furnished and spacious apartment is the perfect base from which to enjoy the Costa del Sol. Its patio doors lead to the terrace and garden, which overlooks one of the four swimming pools, all surrounded by subtropical gardens. The master bedroom has direct terrace access. Puerto Banus is ten minutes away and you can fi nd plenty of seaside activities, golf, cycling and mountain biking nearby.
Luxury garden apartment with terrace in Spain
Property: 4-bedroom/3-bathroom garden apartment.
Location: Los Arqueros San Pedro, Marbella area, Spain.
Sleeps: 6 in 4 bedrooms.
Costs: from £400 to £800 per week.
Exquisite dream homes with a selection of extra touches to help make your holiday truly memorable
luxury
Private gardens and pool
Although Villa Ostria is on the edge of a village, its idyllic cliff-top location and fringe of tall trees give it a feeling of splendid isolation and extreme privacy. This luxurious, split-level house boasts fi rst-rate facilities, including its own pool, outdoor whirlpool and a terrace overlooking the azure sea.
Idyllic Villa Ostria sleeps 10
in three bedrooms
Property: cliff-top villa with sea views.
Location: Crete, Greece.
Sleeps: 10 in 3 bedrooms and guest house.
Costs: from £675 to £2,240 per week.
Luxury waterfront villa with sea views in Crete
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With stylish interiors and gorgeous views over mile upon mile of pristine coastline, the Oyster Box is surely the ultimate beach house. The property offers excellent facilities, including its own pool and a daily maid service. Those in need of some added adventure can visit the nearby Kariega Game Reserve, home to such iconic African animals as lions, hippos and elephants.
Villa in South Africa with unbeatable beach views
Outdoor pool, sundeck – and just steps from the beach
Property: 4-bedroom/3-bathroom detached villa.
Location: Kenton-on-Sea, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Sleeps: 8 in 4 bedrooms.
Costs: from £1,265 to £1,390 per week.
Peacefulness reigns in this secluded, open-plan beach house. The clean lines, strikingly white interiors and fl oor-to-ceiling windows blur the boundary between outdoors and in, making this a very calm, relaxing place to unwind and enjoy endless views across the Atlantic. The rolling breakers just offshore are ideal for surfi ng, while those who’d rather keep their feet dry may prefer a round of golf.
Comfortable French villa in a dramatic setting
Clean, minimalist décor and breathtaking sea views
Property: 2-bedroom/2-bathroom detached villa.
Location: Biarritz, France.
Sleeps: 6 in 2 bedrooms.
Costs: from £1,230 to £2,685 per week.
This beautifully decorated holiday home is perfectly located for all of Dubai’s main attractions, with good local shopping and dining options in New Town and easy access to the nearby beach, shopping malls, golf courses and hotels. The villa is fi nished to a very high standard and benefi ts from a full-time maid service.
Executive villa with pool and Jacuzzi in Dubai
Close to the beach, with full-time maid service, pool and Jacuzzi
Beachfront location with private infi nity pool and separate guesthouse
luxury
The perfect property for friends or extended family, this elegant and spacious Tuscan townhouse villa is beautifully furnished. It has four separate wings sleeping up to 15 people and has a 14m x 7m pool with large outdoor dining area and pool house. Maids can also be arranged. Local activities include swimming, horse riding and golf.
Semi-detached villawith pool in ItalyFive bathrooms, large
outdoor dining area
Property: 4-bedroom/3-bathroom detached villa.
Location: The Meadows, Jumeirah Beach, Dubai.
Sleeps: 8 in 4 bedrooms.
Costs: from £1,900 to £3,800 per week.
Oceanfront villa with pool in the Cayman Islands
Cayman Castle’s whimsical architecture and secluded beachfront setting make it a thoroughly individual holiday hideaway. All six bedrooms have en-suite facilities, and are split between the main building and a separate guesthouse. Facilities include an infi nity-edge pool, another pool set into the cliff and direct access to the gleaming white sandy beach.
Property: unusual, castle-style villa with seafront setting and pool.
Location: East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. Sleeps: up to 16 in six bedrooms (with pull-out bed).
Costs: from £3,535 to £4,555 per week.
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Property: semi-detached house.
Location: Lucca, Piana di Lucca, Tuscany, Italy.
Sleeps: 15 in 8 bedrooms.
Costs: from £2,985 to £3,505 per week.
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Property: 3-bedroom/3-bathroom detached villa.
Location: Livadia, near Chania, Crete, Greece.
Sleeps: up to 7 in 3 bedrooms (with sofa bed).
Costs: from £975 to £1,650 per week.
WATERWONDERS
Imagine never having to fi ght for a sun
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around your own pool all day. The kids can
stay in the water as long as they like, because
you can whip them out and into bed in minutes.
And while swimming, they’ll be safe under your
gaze. A desire for a private pool is one of the top
fi ve reasons why people choose a holiday rental
over a hotel. On the coast, infi nity pools blend into
the seascape on a blue horizon, while ski resort
properties come with relaxing hot tubs, and in the
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Holiday-Rentals.co.uk off ers a vast selection of
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Contemporary design with south-facing terrace and infi nity pool
This beautifully designed, south-facing villa has a fresh, contemporary style. All fi ve bedrooms have en-suite facilities, accommodating up to ten guests. Floor-to-ceiling windows command spectacular views of the Iles d’Or and the sea, while sliding patio doors allow access to the tastefully decked main terrace. An infi nity pool occupies the lower, equally beguiling terrace.
Superb designer villa with sea views in France
The hottest homes for sunshine holidays come with their own cool pool
Perfect pools
Beachfront villa with chic interiors in Greece
Being just a stone’s throw from the shoreline and overlooking a pristine sandy beach, Villa Neptune is built into a rocky cliff using stone, wood and other natural materials. The house blends harmoniously with its surroundings and offers extreme privacy along with sumptuous modern design, with a stunning infi nity pool and breathtaking views of the coastline.
Property: 5-bedroom/5-bathroom detached villa.
Location: Aiguebelle, Côte d’Azur, Provence, France.
Sleeps: 10 in 5 bedrooms.
Costs: from £3,580 to £5,220 per week.
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Beachfront location with large pool and excellent facilities
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Casa Nomad is a well-designed private villa set amid landscaped tropical gardens. The house has been sympathetically renovated and has been cleverly decked out in a distinctly Spanish yet decidedly modern style. The large, sun-soaked terrace leads on to an infi nity-edge pool and has truly stunning views of the Mediterranean and the dramatic, mountainous coastline.
Stylish villa with tropical gardens in Spain
Private swimming pool, tropical gardens, sea views
Set in gorgeous countryside with views over the Dordogne, La Prairie comprises three cottages and a farmhouse, sharing a fabulous swimming pool. The Farmhouse sleeps eight in four bedrooms; MadoHargreaves Barn sleeps fi ve in three bedrooms; and The Byre and Kestrel Cottage each sleep six in three bedrooms. Local activities include cycling, fi shing, riding, golf and paragliding.
Four houses in gorgeous French countryside
Exceptional pool, gorgeous countryside
Okyanus Manzara (Ocean View) certainly lives up to its name. This stunning detached villa offers spectacular vistas of forested mountains, the twinkling lights of Kalkan’s pretty harbour and the shimmering blue of the Mediterranean Sea. The light, airy property has been comfortably furnished both inside and out and is blessed by all-day sunshine and cooling sea breezes.
Hillside villa with incredible views in Turkey
Private pool, three terraces with sea views
Luxurious villa 500m fromthe beach in Thailand
This stunning, well-equipped luxury villa in exotic Thailand has two pools – an 18m pool and a children’s pool – making it a great family choice. With beautiful mountain views, it is only minutes away from one of Phuket’s best beaches – Nai Harn. All four bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms. Local activities include surfi ng, golf, sailing, cycling, fi shing, horse riding, windsurfi ng, water-skiing, mountain biking and paragliding.
Two swimming pools, Jacuzzi, daily maid service, four bathrooms
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Perfect pools
Located in Lanzarote’s most popular resort and within easy walking distance of fi ve kilometres of sweeping, sandy beach, Villa Jazmin offers a delightfully peaceful hideaway that’s just steps from the heart of the action. With brilliant white interiors and large picture windows overlooking the pool and sun-soaked private terrace, this is a bright, airy house boasting funky, modern design.
Secluded villa with private pool in the Canary Islands
Private pool, close to the beach and Old Town
Property: 4-bedroom/2-bathroom detached villa.
Location: Salobreña, Andalucia, Spain.
Sleeps: 8 in 4 bedrooms.
Costs: from £970 to £1,640 per week.
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Property: 3-bedroom/3-bathroom detached villa.
Location: Kalkan, Turkey.
Sleeps: up to 8 in three bedrooms (with pull-out bed).
Costs: from £450 to £875 per property per week.
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Property: 3-bedroom/2-bathroom detached villa.
Location: Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote, Canary Islands.
Sleeps: 6 in 3 bedrooms.
Costs: from £799 to £1,349 per week.
Visit: www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/87238
Property: 3 cottages and a farmhouse.
Location: Daglan, Perigord Noir, Dordogne, France.
Sleeps: 5 to 8 in 3 or 4 bedrooms.
Costs: from £300 to £400 per week, per property.
Property: 4-bedroom/4-bathroom detached luxury villa.
Location: Nai Harn, Phuket, Thailand.
Sleeps: 8 in 4 bedrooms.
Costs: from £1,425 to £2,695 per week.
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Firstgreen apartment in the Boavista Resort is a golfer’s paradise. The resort offers not only top-quality golf, but spa treatments too. The two-bedroom luxury top-fl oor apartment is light and spacious with all mod cons, including broadband internet and satellite TV. There are pools, a Jacuzzi and restaurants in the resort, with Lagos just a fi ve-minute drive away.
Luxury apartment withpanoramic views in Portugal
Premium golf resort, stunning views
This modern, semi-detached luxury villa within the 27-hole Islantilla golf course development has amazing views and is great for families. The complex is equipped with pool, Jacuzzi and saunas, and the house has all modern facilities, with terrace, balcony and a garden with child’s sandpit and swing. The resort is just a ten-minute walk from sandy beaches, shops and restaurants.
Modern villa with sea views in Spain
Great golf, easy access to beaches, family friendly
Golf
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One such property owner is Eamon McCullough from Meath in Ireland. He bought his two-bedroom, seaview apartment in Villefranche-sur-Mer on the Côte d’Azur in 2003 for around £400,000.
It’s available to rent for between £415 and £1,235 per week.
Eamon says: ‘The Nice area is a popular holiday destination, and we wanted to rent the property out when we weren’t there ourselves.
‘Flights to Nice are year-round and everything stays open, too, so our season runs from April to October. Last year, these months were fully booked, as well as 50 per cent of the rest of the year.’
When deciding how to market the property, Eamon says he put himself in the place of the traveller.
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Property: luxury golf resort apartment.
Location: Lagos, Algarve, Portugal.
Sleeps: 4 in 2 bedrooms.
Costs: from £315 to £700 per week.
Property: luxury golf resort villa.
Location: Costa de la Luz, Andalucia, Spain.
Sleeps: 8 in 4 bedrooms.
Costs: from £270 to £900 per week.
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rental sites came up, and I fi nally selected Holiday-Rentals.co.uk.’
Eamon fi nds that internet advertising alone is suffi cient to book out his property, and he uses a local friend and cleaner to manage things on the ground.
In terms of return on investment, Eamon estimates that he receives around seven per cent a year from rental income and the property has increased in value by nearly 50 per cent in recent years.
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Meanwhile, Boz Cannon and his wife Polly from Hampshire decided to invest in a holiday home on the Costa del Sol as somewhere they could enjoy themselves and also let to supplement their savings and retirement income.
They settled on Frigiliana, a picture-perfect whitewashed Andalusian village four kilometres from the coast. After marketing their two-bedroom apartment through
Holiday-Rentals.co.uk and other media, Boz says that average occupancy of around 20 weeks a year is achievable, and with repeat business and long-term lets, occupancy rates of up to 85 per cent are possible. Typical rental rates for a two-bedroom apartment in the area range from £230 to £470 per week.
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